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.
Incharge: Research & Innovation
Co-Incharge: IPR and Research Projects
Co-Incharge: Research Groups
Co-Incharge: Research Publications
Co-Incharge: Extramural Fundings
The Research & Innovation Cell comprises three research groups with their faculty members presented below.
Publication achievements are presented after the research-group directory, creating a clear journey from research teams to measurable research output.
Reported publications across IICS, SCIVA and ADSET for 2024–2026.
The Research & Innovation Cell comprises three research groups with their faculty members presented below.
Publication achievements are presented after the research-group directory, creating a clear journey from research teams to measurable research output.
Reported publications across IICS, SCIVA and ADSET for 2024–2026.
| 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 |
Day1: Keynote Speaker
Dr. Arun K. Somani, Iowa State University, USA
Title: Optimal and Efficient Approaches to Problem Solving
Dr. Ankit R. Patel, Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Title: Societal Implementation of Sustainable Mobility
Dr. Hussam Al Hamadi, University of Dubai, UAE
Title: The Next Frontier: Measuring Cybersecurity Evolution in the AI Era
Day2: Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ankit Agrawal, Northwestern University, USA
Title: Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Data Mining for Accelerating Science and Engineering
Dr. Sameena Naaz, University of Roehampton, London
Title: Harnessing federated learning for privacy-driven innovations in healthcare diagnostics and cybersecurity defence
Dr. Subarna Shakya, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Title: Adopting Cloud Computing in Government
Dr. R Badlishah Ahmad, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Title: The Invisible Threads: Navigating Future Connectivity from 6G to Zigbee
Symbiosis Institute of Technology established three research groups to strengthen its interdisciplinary research ecosystem and promote collaborative innovation.
These groups aim to align research activities, enhance applied output, and drive innovation-driven teaching, learning, and industry collaboration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Robust Research Team
Funding Support
Cutting-Edge Equipment
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Research Collaborations
We are open to all ethical collaborations on research, projects, and innovation. For more details you may contact undersign.
In-charge, Research Cell
F-03, First Floor, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur Campus
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