Prof. A. Viswanath, MSc (Engg) (Lond).

First Principal (July 1946 - March 1947), he was transferred to Arthur Hope College of Technology, Coimbatore as the 3rd Principal (Apr 1947 - Sep 1950). Under his able guidance, a new research scheme "Development of heavy duty parts of internal combustion engines by precision casting, lost wax and centrifugal processes." sanctioned to the Arthur Hope College of Technology, Coimbatore by the Indian Council of Scientific & Industrial Research on March 18, 1950.

Prof. VH Sadarangani, BSc(Edin)., MIE.

Second Principal (Apr 1947 - 1952), interestingly, earlier he was Second Principal (Dec 1946 - Apr 1947) for Arthur Hope College of Technology, Coimbatore.

Dr. Lakkaraju Subba Rao

Shri Lakkaraju Subba Rao was one of Andhra's prominent public leaders. A well-known lawyer, educationist, and scholar, he served the cause of education with unwavering dedication for over half a century and contributed significantly to the enrichment of public life.

Elected in 1926 to the Senate of Andhra University, the year of its inception, he served the University in varied capacities and also acted as in-charge Vice-Chancellor. This first-batch Senator was also the first to be elected to the University Syndicate in 1930 and remained in that capacity for nearly twenty-five years without a break. Dr. C.R. Reddy, Andhra University's Founder Vice-Chancellor, described Shri Subbarao's services as 'most conscientious and valuable.' He was also the University's Legal Advisor for many years. The University College of Law came into being when he was acting Vice-Chancellor.

He was the Convener of the All India Marine and Aeronautical Engineering Committee and served as a Member or Chairman of numerous other committees, such as the Engineering Education Committee, the Post-war Development Committee, and the Library Reorganization Committee. It was because of his efforts that this Engineering College was retained at Kakinada instead of being shifted to Visakhapatnam, as originally planned.