Quality Improvement Cell (QIC)
Dr. Smita Singh (Nirkhi) currently serving as an associate professor at SIT Nagpur. She is a
distinguished educationist and teacher, as well as a renowned software professional, researcher, and
academician. She has been honored with numerous accolades for her significant contributions and
achievements in education and research. Known for her commitment to quality, she is a dedicated
team builder and natural motivator, exemplifying perseverance and integrity. Her excellent
communication skills have been refined through extensive interactions at various professional levels.
With over 23 years of academic experience, Dr. Singh has published more than 60 research papers in
refereed journals and conferences. She has played pivotal roles in organizing numerous international
conferences as a general chair, including the International AI Summit, FDPs, workshops, summer
internships, and expert lectures for students.
Her involvement extends to serving as a session chair,
conference steering committee member, editorial board member, and reviewer for international and
national IEEE journals and conferences. In 2020, she was nominated as a panel member judge for the
Data Science Awards in four categories.
Dr. Singh has been invited as a resource person for short-term courses and training sessions, as well as
a keynote speaker. She has published two books in the field of machine learning and has received a
total funding of 20 lakhs from various government agencies, including AICTE and DST.
Additionally, she serves as an IEEE WIE ambassador and an IEEE Day ambassador. Dr. Singh is
currently serving as Secretary of IEEE Maharashtra Section, the chair of the System Council Chapter
of IEEE Maharashtra Section and the chair of the AI for All Group of the Maharashtra Section.