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Prof. Ketan Kotecha is a highly acclaimed researcher and educator in deep learning, artificial intelligence, computer algorithms, and machine learning, with a passion for cultivating higher-order thinking skills and critical thinking. He has mentored over 20 PhD students to success, and his editorial board appointments with IEEE Access, PeerJ Computer Science journal, Cogent Journal by Taylor & Francis, and Frontiers Journals reflect his standing as a thought leader in the field.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kotecha is recognized as a top 2% scientist globally by Stanford University, with 300+ Scopus-indexed papers and numerous patents. Dr. Kotecha's impactful research has garnered prestigious funding, including grants from DST and MeitY, reflecting his leadership in the field. Recently, he secured the Indo-Canada Shastri grant for a ground-breaking project on Multimodal Co-learning tolerance soft computing. His accolades include SPARC projects, Erasmus Plus grants, and consultancy projects with industry giants like Philips.

Under his guidance, SIT Pune secured significant CSR grants and established advanced labs, bridging the skills gap. Dr. Kotecha's international recognition extends to appointments as Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University and Honorary Professor at Aston University, fostering global partnerships for collaborative programs.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, he has addressed prestigious forums worldwide, cementing SIT Pune's reputation as a premier destination for students and faculty under his visionary leadership.

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Dr. Tarun Pratap Singh Dr. Tarun Pratap Singh is a Director and Professor of Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. He has extensive experience in the field of Geospatial Technology, Environment Management, Climate extreme and modelling in India and abroad. He has started his career in Geospatial technology from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Dept. of Space, where he has worked on the projects of national importance.

He has earned his PhD degree in the area of satellite Image Classification techniques from Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and M.Phil in Geo Engineering from College of Engineering, Vishakhapatnam. Dr. Singh has received Master Degree in remote sensing Sorbonne University Erstwhile Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC), Paris University VI, France and M.Sc. from University of Lucknow in Environmental Science.

He has received the European Professional Higher Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics from GDTA (Institute under French Space Agency) in association with Paris University VI France, University of Lisbon, Portugal and Warsaw University of Technology Poland. Dr. T.P. Singh has worked on LiDAR technology at the University of Freiburg, Germany on Automatic feature extraction. Before, taking academic position at Symbiosis International University, he has served at different government centres. He has carried out many national importance projects as Principal Investigator and also worked in a team of many projects. Dr. Singh also served as consultant to several state governments in the field of Environment, Remote Sensing and GIS. Dr Singh is a member of many professional bodies and Chairman of Indian Society of Geomatics, Pune Chapter, Secretary, Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Pune Chapter. He has Received Sir M.

Visweswariaya National Engineering Award in the year 2015, DGSI National Gyan Ratna Award on Geospatial Technology 2023. Dr. Singh is also member of Expert committee of Landslide to the Maharashtra state Government. Dr. Singh edited many books guided hundreds of Master thesis and many doctoral theses in the field of Geospatial Technology, Geointelligence, Climate Change, Climate extremes, and Natural Resource Management and published several research papers in the peer reviewed journals.

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Prof. Rajanikanth Aluvalu is an accomplished professor with a wealth of 21 + years of experience and contributions in the field of Computer Science engineering and academia. His extensive tenure as a professor, coupled with his leadership roles in reputed academic institutions and professional organizations, reflects his commitment to education and research. Holds Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering specializing in cloud computing.

He holds IGIP international Engineering educator certification. Practises OBE and believes in Interactive Learning through use of Technology and Innovations in pedagogical practices. He is serving as Member, Board of studies for various institutions. He has strong understanding on NBA, NAAC Accreditation processes.

Prof. Aluvalu demonstrates a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. His significant publication record, comprising over 150 research articles in various peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He edited 7 books for springer, De Gruyter, CRC, IGI Global, AAP publishers. He edited Special issues for Springer soft computing, Inderscience IJDATS, SPCE journals.

He is the recipient of the Best faculty Advisor Award from IEEE Hyderabad Section as well as the IUCEE Faculty Fellow Award (2018). He is Life Member of ISTE and Member of ACM and MIR Labs. Served as resource person for various technical programs, FDPS etc. He has organized various international conferences and delivered keynote addresses.

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Dr. Nitin is a recipient of IBM Drona Award. He is active member of professional society like Senior Member IEEE (USA), ACM, SIAM (USA), Life Member of CSI & other professional societies. He is reviewer of several prestigious Journals/Transactions like IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, The Computer Journal, Oxford Press, many SPRINGER/other Scopus indexed International Journals.

His research outlines emphasis on Network Coding, Interconnection Networks & Architecture and Online Phantom Transactions. Dr. Nitin has accorded several other awards for Best Paper Published, Session Chairs, Highest Cited author, Best Students Thesis Guided, and many others. Dr. Nitin has been instrumental in various Industrial Interfacing for Academic and Research at his previous assignments at various organizations.

He is having several publications in Scopus Indexed/SCI/High impact Journals and International Conferences. Dr. Nitin is guided five PhD students of various Universities and Industries. He has successfully guided many M.Tech and B.Tech students. Dr. Nitin was contributory in various prestigious Accreditations like NAAC, NBA, QAA, WASC, UGC, IAU, IET and others. Invited Reviewer of: