Academic

Academic Journey & Professional Experience

My academic and professional journey spans communications engineering, RF and microwave systems, artificial intelligence, automation, intelligent sensing, teaching, research, and interdisciplinary engineering innovation.

6+

Publications

6+

Years Teaching

4+

Years Industry

Education

2023 – Present

Ph.D. Electrical & Computer Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Research areas include communications systems, RF and microwave engineering, microwave imaging, machine learning, intelligent sensing, autonomous systems, and YIG-based tunable devices.

2016

Master of Engineering — Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Specialization: Electronics and Telecommunication
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Thesis: Blood Spatter Analysis for Crime Scene Reconstruction

2007

Bachelor of Engineering — Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Shivaji University

Specialization: Electronics and Telecommunication
GPA: 3.29/4.0

Professional Experience

2022 – 2023

Assistant Professor | Sinhgad Institute of Technology

Taught Digital Electronics, Computer Networks and Security, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Big Data Analytics. Supported research and student project development in electronics, AI, and biomedical sensing systems.

2017 – 2022

Assistant Professor | Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology

Taught Digital Signal Processing, Digital Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Object-Oriented Programming using C++. Guided student projects and interdisciplinary engineering work.

2014 – 2016

Automation Engineer | KalpTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Developed automation and machine-vision systems including automatic wire color-code checking using machine learning and PCB inspection solutions.

2009 – 2010

Automation Engineer | Rapid Pack Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Developed industrial automation programs for blister packing machines, tablet coating machines, automated coater machines, and carton packing machines.

2008 – 2009

Lecturer | KIT's College of Engineering

Taught Microprocessor 8085, Computer Networks, Object-Oriented Programming using C++, and Digital Techniques.

Relevant Coursework

Microwave Circuits
Semiconductor Theory & Devices
Theory of Linear Control Systems
Genetic Algorithms
Intro to Estimation Theory
Fuzzy Logic with Applications
Integer & Network Optimization
Autonomous Mobile Robotic Systems

Academic & Coursework Projects

RF & Microwave

Broadband Matching Network Design

Designed multi-stage broadband impedance matching networks for microwave circuit applications.

RF Filter Design

Microwave Low-Pass Filter Design

Developed microwave filter designs using RF circuit theory, frequency response analysis, and simulation-based validation.

Antenna Engineering

Antenna Design Project

Designed and analyzed antenna structures with focus on impedance, gain, bandwidth, radiation behavior, and practical RF performance.

Communications

Dynamic Spectrum Management for Cognitive Radio Networks

Developed spectrum allocation and channel selection methods for adaptive wireless communication systems.

Research Experience

Graduate Research

Microwave Imaging & Intelligent Sensing

Research on CNN-based microwave imaging systems for intracranial hemorrhage detection using antenna arrays, S-parameters, HFSS/XFdtd simulations, and machine learning.

RF Research

YIG Tunable Microwave Filters

Design and analysis of magnetically tunable microwave filters using YIG materials, electromagnetic simulation, and RF measurement workflows.

NASA ULI

Urban Air Mobility Conflict Avoidance

Developed optimization-based scheduling and conflict avoidance models for autonomous air mobility systems.

Teaching, Mentoring & Outreach

Teaching

Assistant Professor & Graduate Teaching Experience

Experience in teaching, mentoring students, supporting laboratory activities, and guiding engineering learning through academic and project-based instruction.

STEM Outreach

Robotics Coaching & K–8 STEM Mentoring

Mentoring young students through robotics, innovation projects, teamwork, technical presentations, and hands-on STEM activities.