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Research Cell

The Research Cell at Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Nagpur serves as the central body for promoting, coordinating, and overseeing research, innovation, and development activities within the institute. It functions in alignment with the policies of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and the AICTE Research & Development framework, encouraging interdisciplinary research, innovation, patent filing, and collaboration with industry and academic partners. The Research Cell regularly organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance research capabilities and facilitates the publication of quality research papers in reputed journals and conferences. It also promotes intellectual property creation, supports externally funded research projects, and coordinates with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) to bridge research and innovation outcomes.

With a strong emphasis on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity, the Research Cell at SIT Nagpur is rapidly growing into a dynamic hub of academic excellence andinnovation. It also fosters an interdisciplinary research culture enriched by theoretical and astrophysical sciences, quantum research, intelligent sensing and vision systems, computational modeling, optimization and decision sciences, sustainable AI applications, secure distributed technologies, and advanced electronics and VLSI design, all of which collectively strengthen and support technological advancement. Together, these diverse research strengths enable SIT Nagpur to drive cutting-edge innovation and develop future-ready solutions for real-world challenges.

Research Committee

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Dr. Mohankumar N.

Incharge: Research & Innovation

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Dr. Bhupesh Dewangan

Co-Incharge: Research & Innovation

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Dr. Akhil Gupta

Co-Incharge: Research Groups

Research Group 01

Intelligent IoT and Cloud Systems (IICS)

Focus Areas: AIoT, Smart Systems, Edge/Fog Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Industry 4.0
Leader: Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma – Associate Professor
  1. Prof. (Dr.) Nitin Rakesh – Director
  2. Dr. Piyush Chauhan – Associate Professor
  3. Dr. Akhil Gupta – Associate Professor
  4. Dr. Bhupesh Kumar Dewangan – Associate Professor
  5. Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma – Associate Professor
  6. Dr. Gaurav Londhe – Associate Professor
  7. Dr. Monali Gulhane – Assistant Professor
  8. Dr. Gagandeep Kaur – Assistant Professor
  9. Dr. Giridhar Urkude – Assistant Professor
  10. Dr. Parul Dubey – Assistant Professor
  11. Dr. Harshala Shingne – Assistant Professor
  12. Dr. Shreyas Rajendra Hole – Assistant Professor
  13. Prof. Nisha Gongal – Teaching Associate

Research Group 02

Secure Cyber-Intelligence and Vision Analytics (SCIVA)

Focus Areas: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Blockchain, Digital Forensics, Privacy, NLP, Computer Vision, Post-Quantum Security
Leader: Dr. Gyana Panigrahi – Assistant Professor
  1. Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kumar – Deputy Director
  2. Dr. Sagarkumar S. Badhiye – HOD, CSE
  3. Dr. Pratik Agrawal – Assistant Professor
  4. Dr. Priya Dasarwar – Assistant Professor
  5. Dr. Deepak Asudani – Assistant Professor
  6. Dr. Snehlata Wankhade – Assistant Professor
  7. Dr. Princy Diwan – Assistant Professor
  8. Dr. Gyana Panigrahi – Assistant Professor
  9. Dr. Nikhil Shrikant Mangrulkar – Assistant Professor
  10. Dr. Soubhagya R. Mallick – Assistant Professor
  11. Prof. Firdous Sadaf – Assistant Professor
  12. Prof. Rajeshwar Balla – Teaching Associate
  13. Prof. Rohit Pawar – Teaching Associate
  14. Prof. Ankita Avthankar – Teaching Associate

Research Group 03

Advanced Data Science and Emerging Technologies (ADSET)

Focus Areas: Big Data, Predictive Modeling, AI/ML, Analytics, Nanotechnology, Physics, Biomedical Applications, Interdisciplinary Innovations
Leader: Dr. Praveen Kumar Dhankar – Assistant Professor
  1. Prof. (Dr.) Mohankumar N. – Professor (Research)
  2. Dr. Latika Pinjarkar – Associate Professor
  3. Dr. Pradnya Borkar – Associate Professor
  4. Dr. Nilesh Shelke – Associate Professor
  5. Dr. Ramdas Khomane – Assistant Professor
  6. Dr. Purushottam Shobhane – Assistant Professor
  7. Dr. Poorva Agrawal – Assistant Professor
  8. Dr. Bharat Tidke – Assistant Professor
  9. Dr. Praveen Kumar Dhankar – Assistant Professor
  10. Dr. Gopal Kumar Gupta – Assistant Professor
  11. Dr. Pramod Kumar Pandey – Assistant Professor
  12. Dr. Nilesh Ashtankar – Assistant Professor
  13. Prof. Jay Vasani – Teaching Associate
Authors Title Year Source title Volume Page start Page end DOI Document Type
Gulhane M., et al., Face and Iris-based secured authorization model using CNN 2023 Multimodal Biometric and Machine Learning Technologies: Applications for Computer Vision 283 299 Book Chapter
Gulhane M., et al., Secured automated certificate creation based on multimodal biometric verification 2023 Multimodal Biometric and Machine Learning Technologies: Applications for Computer Vision 269 281 Book Chapter
Borkar P., et al., Detection and Classification of Waste for Segregation Based on Machine Learning 2023 Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems 588 119 132 10.1007/978-981-19-7982-8_11 Conference Paper
Borkar P., et al., Sign Language Recognition Using Machine Learning 2023 Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems 588 407 414 10.1007/978-981-19-7982-8_33 Conference Paper
Raghuwanshi M.M., et al., Parsing Expression Grammar and Packrat Parsing—A Review 2023 Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems 400 377 384 10.1007/978-981-19-0095-2_36 Conference Paper

Workshop on “IPR Drafting and Process” on 18th September 2025

The Research Cell, through SCRI, conducted a workshop on “IPR Drafting and Process” on 18th September 2025, led by Ms. Supriya Gandhale and Dr. Anand Shindikar. The session provided practical insights into patent drafting, patentability criteria, and filing procedures through SCRI. Participants learned common drafting pitfalls, best practices for invention disclosures, and institutional support mechanisms. The workshop proved highly informative, strengthening participants’ ability to protect and commercialize their innovations.

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Research Group Formation at SIT on 5th September 2025

Symbiosis Institute of Technology established three research groups to strengthen its interdisciplinary research ecosystem and promote collaborative innovation.

  • IICS: Focuses on intelligent IoT, cloud, and edge system architectures.
  • SCIVA: Works on cybersecurity, AI, and vision-based intelligence.
  • ADSET: Explores data science, ML, and emerging technologies including blockchain and quantum computing.

These groups aim to align research activities, enhance applied output, and drive innovation-driven teaching, learning, and industry collaboration.

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IDEATHON on 9th October 2025

The Research Group IICS, in collaboration with the Research Cell, is organizing an IDEATHON on 9th October 2025 (3:00 PM–5:00 PM) to spark creativity and research-driven ideation among faculty. Participants will complete the Invention Disclosure Form, with guidance from Dr. Bhupesh Kumar Dewangan for clarifying queries. The session aims to finalize all forms for same-day review and approval by the Director. This IDEATHON provides a collaborative platform to generate and refine innovative ideas at SIT.

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Scopus Profile Correction Activity on 28th October 2025

The Research Cell organized a Scopus Profile Correction Meeting on 28th October 2025 to help faculty verify and update their Scopus author profiles. The session focused on correcting publication records, citation metrics, and affiliations to ensure accuracy and enhance global visibility. Faculty were also guided on linking Scopus IDs with ORCID, resolving duplicate entries, and maintaining consistent author information. This initiative reinforces SIT Nagpur’s commitment to research excellence, academic integrity, and strengthened scholarly recognition.

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Guest Lecture by Prof. (Dr.) Rajkumar Buyya, Director of the CLOUDS Lab, University of Melbourne

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, hosted Prof. (Dr.) Rajkumar Buyya, for an interaction and guest lecture series on Neoteric Frontiers in Cloud, Edge, and Quantum Computing from 13th to 15th January 2024. Dr. Buyya, a globally renowned researcher, entrepreneur, and highly cited author, has over 850 publications, 7 textbooks, and multiple international accolades to his credit. His pioneering contributions in Grid, Cloud, and Fog computing—widely adopted across 50+ countries—have shaped modern distributed computing. Thisenriching session offered SIT faculty and students valuable insights from one of the world’s leading experts in advanced computing technologies.

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Five-Day (Hybrid) FDP on High-Performance Computing

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, conducted a five-day Hybrid FDP on High-Performance Computing from 11–15 December 2023, in collaboration with NVIDIA and STLRC, with 100+ participants from various institutions. Dr. Nilesh Chandra Pikle (IIIT Nagpur) served as the distinguished resource person. The program, convened by Prof. (Dr.) Nitin Rakesh and coordinated by Dr. Pradnya Borkar and Dr. Sagarkumar Badhiye, offered hands-on training in OpenMP, CUDA, MPI, GPU programming, and HPC performance techniques. The FDP aimed to build faculty expertise in parallel computing and support the integration of HPC courses into academic curricula.

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Diverse Research Facilities

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Robust Research Team

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Funding Support

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Cutting-Edge Equipment

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Specialized Laboratoris

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Research Collaborations

Research Labs:

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Publication Summary: 2023-24

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We are open to all ethical collaborations on research, projects, and innovation. For more details you may contact undersign.


Dr. Mohan Kumar

In-charge, Research Cell

F-03, First Floor, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur Campus

Email: research@sitnagpur.siu.edu.in