Vishnuprasad Nagadevara obtained his doctorate in Economics and Operations Research, and also worked at Iowa State University. His current interests are Data Mining techniques and applications, application of Operations Research Techniques, Project Management, Project Evaluation and Information Technology applications.

Professor Nagadevara has carried out many research and consultancy projects for various organizations such as UNDP, NABARD, Government of India, Central Silk Board, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Housing Board, NCDC, Wipro, PSC, Powergrid, ETA (UAE), Wise Scope Technologies (UAE), etc.