Dr.Divya Nalla has done her Phd in Computer Science in the field of Information Security and Cryptography from University of Hyderabad. Prior to this, she completed her Masters in Mathematics from Osmania University, followed by M.Phil in Mathematics in the University of Hyderabad.

She has done her post doctoral research in the field of Information Security from the School of Information Systems of Singapore Management University.

She has published her research work in the fields of Cryptography, key management, Information Security, and Engineering Education.

She presented papers on engineering education in conferences like Frontiers in Education, and ICTIEE, and also served as reviewer and chaired sessions on these conferences.

She has teaching experience of 17 years of which she has been teaching various subjects in computer science, and information security, and has guided many projects in these areas.

Dr.Divya Nalla worked as the Principal of Nalla Malla Reddy Engineering College for 9 years, and is currently the Director of the college.