Dr. Purushottam Deorao Shobhane

I am Dr. P. D. Shobhane working as Assistant Professor in Mathematics at Symbiosis Institute of Technology., Nagpur. I earned my Post Graduate Degree, M.Sc. (Mathematics) from Nagpur University in the Year 1990 and my Ph.D. in Mathematics from Gondwana University, Gadchiroli in 2018.

Authored 4 books on Mathematics, namely:

• Engineering Mathematics (11th Edition, 2023).
• Engineering Mathematics, Vol.- I (2018),
• Modern Algebra (1994), and Differential Calculus (1994), Received a Travel Grant from AICTE in 2010 to attend an International Conference, ICMS,2010 at Bolu, Turkey. Published a total of 7 research papers in National/ International Journals (Including 1 SCI + 1 SCOPUS + 2 WEB OF SCIENCE) and published 8 research papers at the National/ International Conference. Association with Research Centre: Helped the research scholars registered at Priyadarshini College of Engineering Research Centre recognized by RTM Nagpur University in solving Optimization and reliability of experimental/ field data-based models evolved during the execution of six various research programmes during 2007-09. Worked as Chairman for ‘Workshop on Syllabus Redesigning of Applied Mathematics III & IV’ organized by S. B. Jain College of Engineering, Nagpur. Delivered Invited Talks 1. Optimization Methods & its Application to Case Study in Short-term Training Program on Research Methodology at Bhilai Institute of Technology, Bhilai on 25th Sept, 2008.
• Optimization of Experimental Data-Based Model’ in Short-term Training program at Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Engineering & Technology, Gondia on 7th Nov, 2003. Guest Lectures for UG & PG Students: Visited many 9-10 colleges to deliver guest lecturers on Mathematics and its Applications and to guide the students appearing for GATE under the AICTE- Prerana Scheme: Organizational skills:
• Convener, Mathematica- 2007, an Annual Intercollegiate aptitude Test on Mathematics which includes MATLAB sessions.
• Convener, Sankhya- 2005, a paper presentation competition on Applications of Mathematics in Engineering and technology to develop soft skills & technical knowledge among BE students. Association with RTM Nagpur University • Chairperson, Orientation Programme for Mathematics Teachers, in coordination with Applied Science & Humanities Board of RTM Nagpur University, organized at Anjuman College of Engineering on 3rd June 2021.
• Chairperson, Workshop on Syllabus Redesigning of BE 1st year Applied Mathematics I & II, in coordination with Applies Science & Humanities Board of RTM Nagpur University, organized at PCE on 2nd Dec. 2020.
• Chairman, Workshop on Syllabus Redesigning of Applied Mathematics III & IV’ organized by S. B. Jain College of Engineering, Nagpur in coordination with RTM Nagpur University on 11 June 2013
• Member, of the College Affiliation Committee of RTM Nagpur University from 2008-11.
• VC Nominee/ Subject Expert for Mathematics for selection procedure in various Engineering Colleges during 2009-2014.
• Co-opted Member of the Subject Examination Committee for Moderation of Question Papers.
• Setter, Valuer & Moderator of Applied Mathematics of BE 1st Year, 2nd Year & M. Tech. (MED).
• Officer In charge of RTM Nagpur University Examination W-2005 & S- 2006 at PCE and S-2011 at RGCER.
• Co-officer in charge (5 times) of RTM Nagpur University Examination at Radhikatai Pandao College of Engineering, Priyadarshini Institute of Technology, Bhagwati College of Engineering, Nagpur.
• Core Committee Member, National Symposium on Mathematical Sciences, organized by Department of Mathematics, RTM Nagpur University during 1-5 March, 2001.
• Organizing Committee member, One Day Workshop on Sophisticated Analytical Instruments, organized by S.A.I.F., RTM Nagpur University on 22nd Sept 2008.
• Organizing Committee member, One Day Colloquium on Global Partnership for Frontiers in Technical Education, organized by RTM Nagpur University on 27th Sept, 2007.
STTP/ Workshops Organized for Faculties: ‘Cognitive Internet of Things with Mathematical Modelling’, One Week STTP during 16-21 Dec 2019 in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and the Department of Information Technology.
• ‘Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory using Python Programming and SageMath’, Three Days STTP, during 24-26 April 2019 in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology.
• ‘Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory Using Open-Source Software SageMath’, One Day Workshop on 19th April 2018 in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology.
• ‘Improvement in University Results of Applied Mathematics’, Five Days Workshop for Faculties of Mathematics under Meghe Group of Institutions, during 25-29 June 2012 in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, YCCE, Nagpur.