Prof Prasanalakshmi Balaji, a distinguished academician and researcher from Tamil Nadu state, India, is currently serving at the College of Computer Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, where she has made remarkable strides in advancing knowledge in her field. Formerly she served as Head of the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the Royal College of Engineering, Akkikavu, Thrissur (Dt). The 6th UILA-Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding education leaders who have dedicated their lives to research, innovation, and advocacy while significantly improving the education industry.
Dr. Prasanalakshmi Balaji embodies these qualities through her pioneering spirit and relentless pursuit of academic excellence, she bagged this prestigious award on February 14, 2025, at Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi, in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology Patna and the University of Valladolid, Spain. With a distinguished career spanning several years, she has played a pivot role in enhancing education through research-driven methodologies, technological advancements, and student empowerment initiatives. Her work has contributed to shaping the future of education by integrating modern learning approaches with cutting-edge developments in healthcare-driven artificial intelligence research and guidance.
Throughout her career, she has been actively mentoring students, publishing influential research papers, and collaborating on AI-based interdisciplinary projects to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Her dedication to fostering intellectual growth and inspiring future generations has left a lasting impact on the education community, this prestigious recognition serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence, leadership, and academic contributions. Her achievements continue to inspire educators, researchers, and students worldwide, setting a benchmark for innovation and dedication in education and Research.
She is currently associated with the Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Shaoxing University, China; the Institute of Computer Science, Vikram University, India; and the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, India. Additionally, in 2022, she secured the first position in the 'Research and Innovation' category from the Deanship of Quality Affairs at King Khalid University, Al-Fara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Our Overseas Reporter M Siraj