Biography:
Dr. G. V. Anand is a highly respected academic and researcher in the field of Electrical Communication Engineering. His illustrious career spans decades, with significant contributions to signal processing, ocean acoustics, and nonlinear dynamics.

Educational Background:
• B.Sc. (Physics), 1962; M.Sc. (Physics), 1964 — Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Ph.D., 1971 — Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (under Prof. B. S. Ramakrishna)

Academic Career at IISc:
• Dr. Anand joined the Department of Electrical Communication Engineering (ECE) at IISc in 1969 as a Lecturer and became Professor in 1972.
• Over the years, he rose to prominent positions within the department, including Professor, Chairman, and eventually Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
• His tenure at IISc continued until 2006, during which he made significant contributions to both research and education.
• Dr. Anand has authored over 140 peer-reviewed research papers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his areas of expertise.
• He has served as the Principal Investigator for 24 sponsored research projects, showcasing his leadership in academia and industry collaborations.

After retirement:
•2007 to 2020: Was a visiting professor at PES Institute of Technology (now PES University).
•2020 to 2024: Was a visiting professor at Dayananda Sagar University.

Research Area:
• Signal Processing:Advanced techniques and applications in communication and acoustics.
• Ocean Acoustics: Investigating sound propagation in marine environments.
• Nonlinear Dynamics: Exploring complex systems and their applications in engineering.

Awards and recognitions/ Positions held:
• Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc)
• Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
• Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
• Acoustical Society of India (ASI)