| Events Organized : |
- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZED
- Organized an international conference on recent trends in computer science and technology, Feb-2020 funded by AICTE.
- NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZED
- Organized a GUJCOST Sponsored National Symposium on Internet of Things in association with Computer Society of India, Student Branch, GCET on 15th Feb 2016. (308 students and faculty members participated in the Symposium)
- Organized a National Conference on Recent Advances in Computer Science & Technology during 4th -5th Oct 2016 in association with Computer Society of India.
- Organized the CSI Gujarat state student Convention on 8th Feb 2018 with partial financial support from Computer Society of India.
- SHORT TERM COURSES ORGANIZED (National)
- Organized 40 Hours Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in coordination with EICT Academy, NITW, Feb 2022
- Organized GUJCOST Sponsored One Week STTP on “Machine Learning for Internet of Things” during 22st April – 27th April 2019.
- Organized an ISTE – AICTE Sponsored One Week STTP on “Cryptography and Security” in March 2007 for which a grant of Rs 65000/- was sought from AICTE.
- STATE LEVEL WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED (FACULTY)
- Organized a one Day Seminar on Technology & Sustainable Ecosystem for Women on 16th Feb 2024 as a part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
- Organized a workshop on Android Application Development during 7th – 8th April 2012 in association with Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.
- Organized a one day workshop on Ant Colony Optimization on 13th Sep 2007 state level event organized.
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| Research Grants Received: |
- Received a grant of Rs 5,00,000/- from AICTE, India, for organizing International Conference, ICRACST 2020 in Feb 2020.
- Received a grant of Rs 50,000/- from GUJCOST, DST, India for organizing one week Short Term Training Programme for faculty on Machine Learning for Internet of Things, April 2019.
- Received a grant of Rs 25000/- for organizing the CSI Gujarat State Student Convention 2018, from Computer Society of India.
- Received a hardware grant of Titan X Pascal GPU from NVIDIA Corporation for ongoing research work on Protein Characterization using Machine Learning, March 2017.
- Received a grant of Rs 1,90,000/- from GUJCOST (Department of Science & Technology, India) for the Minor Research Project titled “Protein Characterization using Machine Learning” for a period of two years from July 2016.
- Received a grant of Rs 40,000/- from GUJCOST for organizing a National Symposium on Internet of Things (NSIoT 2016) on15th Feb 2016 at GCET.
- Played a key role in acquiring a grant of Rs 30,000/- for organizing a workshop on Android Application Development conducted during 7th-8th April 2012 from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.
- Ongoing Minor Research Project title Automatic Anomalous Behavior Detection in Surveillance Scenes”, from CVM University, Approved budget is Rs 80,000/- (Co Investigator).
- Received a grant of Rs 65,000/- from ISTE-AICTE for conducting a short term training programme for faculty in March 2007 at GCET.
- Received a grant of Rs 7,50,000/- from AICTE under MODROBS Scheme for modernizing the Project Laboratory at GCET.
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| Conference/Events attended: |
- Attended a 5‑day Faculty Development Program: Nurturing Future Leadership Program, organized by LDI, IIT Gandhinagar, 5-10 Jan 2025.
- Dr. Maulika Patel successfully participated and completed AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) on Generative AI and its Applications with Computer Vision, organized by Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, 16-21 Dec 2024.
- Attended Grace Hopper Celebrations India (GHCI), International Conference, Bangalore, Nov 2024 – served as Jury for awards and Session Chair for presentations.
- Attended 18th SIR Conference and Meditation Retreat on Value Based Research for Ecological & Social Harmony, Sep 2024.
- Attended a 3‑day FDP on Outcome‑Based Competency‑Focused Curriculum Design, organized by IQAC Cell, CVM University, 20-22 Jun 2024.
- Attended a Spiritual Conference: National Conference for IT Professionals – Inner Resilience, International HQ, Brahmakumaris, Abu Road, 1-3 Sep 2023.
- Attended 4th International Conference on Soft Computing and its Engineering Applications (icSoftComp2022), Dec 9-10, 2022.
- Participated & completed AICTE ATAL Online Elementary FDP on Parallel Algorithms for Computational Biology, MANIT, Bhopal, 6-10 Dec 2021.
- Participated & completed AICTE ATAL Online Elementary FDP on W.O.M.E.N. (Weaver of Optimism, Motivation, Empowerment & Nurturing Pillars of Society), BVM, 15-19 Nov 2021.
- Attended a Spiritual Conference: University & College Educators’ Conference on Values and Spirituality for Facing the Challenges, Gyan Sarovar Campus, Mount Abu, 17-21 May 2019.
- Attended a Spiritual Conference: National Conference for IT Professionals – Rejuvenate with Peace, International HQ, Brahmakumaris, Abu Road, 7-10 Sep 2018.
- Attended 2nd International Conference on Information Processing (ICIP), Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, 3-4 Mar 2018.
- Attended GPU Technology Conference (GTCX), organized by NVIDIA, Mumbai, 6 Dec 2016.
- Attended International Symposium on Computational Biology & DNA Computing, organized by GSBTM & DAIICT, Gandhinagar, 26 Nov 2016.
- Attended International Conference on Women in Science & Technology: Creating Sustainable Career (ICWSTCSC 2016), GTU and BVM, 28-30 Jan 2016.
- Attended International Conference on Ease of Doing Business, Centre for Financial Services, GTU, 9-10 Oct 2015.
- Attended One‑Day National Conference on Framing of IPR Policy for Affiliating‑type Universities & Celebration of World IP Day, 26 Apr 2015.
- Attended IFIP International Conference in Bioinformatics, SVNIT, Surat, 25-28 Mar 2010.
- Attended Two‑Day National Conference on Emerging Trends in Computer Technology, SCET, Surat, 26-27 Jun 2008.
- Attended One‑Day ISTE State Level Convention and Symposium, BVM, V V Nagar, 20 Oct 2007.
- Attended One‑Day National Symposium on Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering, ADIT.
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| Seminar: |
- Attended a 5 Days Talk to the Entities Class, from Access Consciousness®, Goa, 2023
- Attended a 3.5 Days the Foundation Class from Access Consciousness®, May 2021
- Attended a One-day Bars Class from Access Consciousness®, November 2020.
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| Expert Talk Delivered: |
- Delivered an invited talk titled: “AI Research: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities,” for the Faculty Development Programme, AI in Higher Education, UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Center, 26 Apr 2025.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Applications of Wavelet Transform for Biomedical Data Analysis,” as a part of the STTP on Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Image Processing using AI, by MMTTTC, NIT Warangal, 29 Aug 2024 (online).
- Delivered an invited lecture on “Internet of Things,” Community Science Center, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 4 Sep 2024.
- Delivered an invited lecture on “Internet of Things,” Community Science Center, SPU, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 4 Sep 2024.
- Invited as a panelist for the event titled TREE: Transdisciplinary Research and Educational Excellence, as part of a 2‑Day Faculty Development Programme on Research and Innovation, GSFC University, Vadodara, 1‑2 Apr 2024.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Programming Happiness,” as part of Women’s Day Celebration, Spectrum Business Circle, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 16 Mar 2024.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Machine Learning for Biology and Medicine,” FDP on Emerging Technological Trends in Industry, VIT Pune, 15 Mar 2024.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Positive Self Talk: Key to Happiness,” as part of Women’s Day Celebration, ADIT College, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, 7 Mar 2024.
- Delivered an invited talk on “IT Awareness for School Students,” organized by C C Patel Community Science Center, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 28 Aug 2023.
- Delivered an invited talk on “AI Research and Innovation,” organized by the IEEE WIE Affinity Group, BVM, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 5 Aug 2023.
- Delivered two sessions on Universal Human Values to First Year students as part of the Induction Programme, Jul 2023.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Introduction to Research” for the 6‑day International Virtual Faculty Development Programme, Recent Trends on Research Methodologies, Tools and Techniques, Department of Information Technology, KGCAS, Coimbatore, 10 Jul 2023.
- Delivered an expert talk on “Applications of Wavelet Transform for Biomedical Data Analysis,” FDP on Signal and Image Processing Applications, organized by EICT‑NIT Warangal, 20 Jun 2023.
- Delivered an expert talk on “Introduction to Machine Learning,” Short Term Training Programme, BBIT, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 14 Mar 2023.
- Delivered an expert talk on “Machine Learning for Proteomic Data Analysis,” Faculty Development Programme Recent Research Trends and Applications of AI & ML, organized by GCET and EICT‑NIT Warangal, 24 Feb 2023.
- Delivered an expert talk on “Drafting and Communication Research Paper,” National FDP organized by the Department of Information Technology, KG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Oct 2022.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Proteomic Data Analysis using Machine Learning,” GUJCOST sponsored seminar Leading Edge Applications of ML and AI, PP Savani University, 14 Oct 2022.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Machine Learning and its Applications in Medical Image Processing,” Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat, 28 Apr 2021.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Artificial Neural Networks,” UGC‑Human Resource Development Center, SPU, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 26 Aug 2020.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Patterns in Nature,” under the program Stories of Scientists/Scientific Discoveries, C C Patel Community Science Center, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 9 Dec 2020.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Computational Biology,” IEEE Student Branch, Jeppiaar Engineering College, 19 Apr 2020.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Machine Learning,” 44th UGC Sponsored Refresher Course, Human Resource Development Centre, SPU, 19 Jun 2018.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Computational Biology,” 44th UGC Sponsored Refresher Course, HRDC, SPU, 19 Jun 2018.
- Delivered a talk on “Reinforcement Learning and its Applications,” Workshop on Deep Learning, Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, 28 Sep 2018.
- Delivered a talk on “Machine Learning and its Applications,” Workshop on Deep Learning, SCET, Surat, 28 Sep 2018.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Artificial Neural Networks and its Applications,” STTP on Data Mining and Soft Computing, Information Technology Department, GCET, 18‑23 Dec 2017.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Artificial Neural Networks,” 37th UGC sponsored Refresher Course, HRDC, SPU, 2 Dec 2016.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Protein Characterization using Artificial Neural Networks,” 37th UGC sponsored Refresher Course, HRDC, SPU, 2 Dec 2016.
- Delivered a technical talk on “Introduction to Big Data,” ISTE Student Chapter, GCET, 22 Jul 2016.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Soft Computing for Protein Characterization,” Workshop Recent Avenues of Research in IT, IT Department, 29‑30 Apr 2016.
- Delivered a technical talk on “Functions in C,” ALVCOM Active Learning Video Lecture Telecasting Series, Gujarat Technological University, 10 Apr 2016.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Big Data,” 37th UGC sponsored Refresher Course, HRDC, SPU, 10 Sep 2015.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Computational Biology,” 37th UGC sponsored Refresher Course, HRDC, SPU, 10 Sep 2015.
- Delivered a talk on “Attitude and Positive Thinking,” for First Year Computer Engineering students, Life Skills Week of the Bridge Course, GCET, Aug 2015.
- Delivered an invited lecture on “Swarm Intelligence,” IEEE Student Chapter, MBICT, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 10 Sep 2013.
- Delivered two invited sessions on “Computational Biology,” UGC sponsored Refresher Course for Faculty, Academic Staff College, SPU, 18 May 2012.
- Delivered an invited talk on “Computational Biology,” STTP on Soft Computing for Faculty, LDRP‑ITR, Gandhinagar, 9‑13 Aug 2010.
- Delivered a lecture on “Computer Related RSI” for a Workshop on Safety in Laboratory, GCET, 17 Apr 2009.
- Delivered an expert talk on “Network Security,” ISTE Short Term Training Programme on Cryptography and Security for Faculty, GCET, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Mar 2007.
- Delivered a lecture on “Introduction to Wavelet Transform,” ISTE Staff Chapter, GCET, 2006.
- Delivered lectures on “Artificial Neural Networks,” “Learning Algorithms in ANN” and “Computational Biology,” ISTE Staff Chapter, GCET, 2006.
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
- The project titled “Eye-Writer – An interaction device for disabled person”, developed by Vishwa and Jigar, and guided by me is awarded Shri Dewang Mehta IT Award 2016. The award included a certificate, a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000/. The award was presented by Dr. Rajul Gajjar, Officiating Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Technological University in presence of Managing Director, TechMahindra.
- The “Game Playing using Artificial Intelligence” project, developed by Vishruti Patel, and guided by me, was short listed amongst finalists for Shri Dewang Mehta IT Awards 2013, 7th August 2013, Ahmedabad.
- Charutar Vidya Mandal University (CVM) awarded a certificate and a cash prize as an appreciation for the work as a teacher, researcher and student activity accelerator in March 2007.
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| Administrative responsibilities: |
- Worked as the Head of the Department, Computer Engineering, G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology (since 29th July 2008 till February 2025).
- Worked as a Coordinator of the department from Jan 2006 to 28th July 2008.
- Served as Hostel Superintendent, GCET Girls Hostel for 1 year from June 2005-April 2006
- Have been a member of various institute level committees such as Credit System committee, time table committee, GAA executive committee, Counseling committee, Accreditation committee, Personality development committee etc. prior to the appointment as Head of the department in 2008.
- Member of the Internal Complaint Committee, GCET, till AY 2024-25.
- Member of the Research & Development Committee, GCET since 2013 till Feb 2025.
- Member of the Women Redressal Committee, GCET 2015-16.
- Convener, Computer Maintenance, GCET since 2008 till Feb 2025.
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| Other Activities: |
- Member of the Interview Committee for assessment of Employees on Contractual Posts at Gujarat Technological University, 2015.
- Invited as an Expert Member on the selection committee for Assistant Professor, A. N Patel P. G. Institute, Anand, 2016.
- Invited as an Expert Member on the selection committee for Assistant and Associate Professor, Babaria Institute of Technology, Vadodara, K. J Institute of Technology, Savali, H.B.Patel Institute of Diploma Engg. & Tech.- Limbodara, Engineering College, Dharmaj, August 2018.
- Panel member of research proposal presentation evaluation committee for Ph.D. admission in the academic year 2017-18, Gujarat Technological University.
- Expert Member of the Research Progress Committee, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad since 2018
- Appointed as the Practical Examination Coordinator, Zone 3, covering around 30 colleges for appointing Examiners for practical/viva Computer Engineering, 2017, 2018.
- Invited as an Expert for interviews for Faculty Recruitment at various Universities and Colleges.
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