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Brief Biography of Faculty Members
Prof. (Dr.) Naveen Kumar
Professor & Deputy Dean, Faculty of Integrated and Advanced Technology
h-index: 6, i10-index: 5
Dr. Naveen Kumar is a postgraduate from IIT Roorkee and PhD from National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra. He is presently serving as Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department and Deputy Dean of Faculty of Integrated and Advanced Technology. Dr. Kumar has more than 25 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level and has more than thirty research papers, including papers in SCI and web of science indexed journals and conferences, to his credit.
Dr. Kumar has also supervised research work of several PhD and MTech scholars. He also has chaired three international conferences organised in collaboration with university of Srilanka and Kaunas university of technology Lithuania, where researchers and scholars from across the globe participated. He has also published Indian patents and book chapters. Dr Kumar also successfully organised various training programs for students and professionals.
Dr. Kumar has also supervised research work of several PhD and MTech scholars. He also has chaired three international conferences organised in collaboration with university of Srilanka and Kaunas university of technology Lithuania, where researchers and scholars from across the globe participated. He has also published Indian patents and book chapters. Dr Kumar also successfully organised various training programs for students and professionals.
He has worked on a DST funded project as principal investigator. He is also Consulting as an expert on panel for review of project under TePP Outreach cum Cluster Innovation Centre (TOCIC) of Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups and MSMEs (PRISM), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology. Dr. Kumar is also serving as reviewer for various reputed national and international journals.
Dr. Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari
Associate Professor, Mining Engineering
H-index - 22 and i10-index – 34
Dr. Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari is currently an Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at Sir Padampat Singhania University with specialized expertise in mining geology and sustainable environmental management. He is internationally renowned for his interdisciplinary work that merges technical expertise with sustainable development practices. With a robust academic and research background in mineral exploration, economic geology, applied geochemistry, and community-centered environmental strategies, he has become a transformative figure in the integration of engineering with sustainability and societal impact. Dr. Sunkari has a remarkable academic achievement, global research collaborations, and sustained leadership in scholarly publishing. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, more than 1,600 Google Scholar citations, a current H-index of 22 and i10-index of 34, his work has significantly shaped modern practices in mining, geological and environmental engineering.
His contributions are widely published in leading scientific journals such as Elsevier and Springer Nature, and he continues to play a critical role as an editor and peer reviewer for over 50 reputed international journals. His editorial service includes roles with prominent journals such as Scientific Reports, Discover Sustainability, Discover Geoscience, Discover Environment, Discover Water, and Deep Underground Science and Engineering (DUSE). Dr. Sunkari’s academic excellence is further highlighted by his top-ranking recognition in the AD Scientific Index, where he is currently listed as the 3rd Best Scientist at Sir Padampat Singhania University and the 1st Best Earth Scientist at the institution. He was recently honoured with a Certificate of Merit by ScholarGPS in
the USA, recognizing him as one of the Top 0.05% Highly Ranked Scholars globally.
Dr. Sunkari has extensive consultancy experience with various exploration and mining companies and has secured numerous research grants. He has over 10 years of combined professional and teaching experience and his distinguished career includes past appointments as a Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and a Research Fellow of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science from the University for Development Studies, Ghana, followed by MSc and PhD degrees in Geological Engineering from leading Turkish institutions, where he graduated at the top of his class. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fields of mining engineering, geological sciences, and sustainable environmental management, Dr. Sunkari was awarded an Honorary Professorship by Graham International University (GIU), USA in May 2025.
Dr. Sunkari has extensive consultancy experience with various exploration and mining companies and has secured numerous research grants. He has over 10 years of combined professional and teaching experience and his distinguished career includes past appointments as a Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and a Research Fellow of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science from the University for Development Studies, Ghana, followed by MSc and PhD degrees in Geological Engineering from leading Turkish institutions, where he graduated at the top of his class. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the fields of mining engineering, geological sciences, and sustainable environmental management, Dr. Sunkari was awarded an Honorary Professorship by Graham International University (GIU), USA in May 2025.
Dr. Archana Gajbhiye
Associate Professor, Boitechnology, FIAT
h-index 6 and i10-index 5
Dr. Archana Gajbhiye has over 20 years of diverse professional experience spanning teaching, research, and industry. She has taught a wide range of subjects including Microbiology, Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology, Downstream Processing, Industrial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Bioenergetics and Metabolism, Analytical Techniques and Bioinstrumentation, Immunology, Biomass and Biofuels, Bioinformatics and Health Informatics, among others. Her area of specialization is Microbial Biotechnology, with research interests focusing on Soil Microbiology, Biofuel Production, and the Medicinal Properties of Endophytic Fungi. During her doctoral studies, she was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (JRF and SRF) by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India.
Dr. Gajbhiye has made active contributions to research, with an h-index of 6 and an i10-index of 5, reflecting growing recognition of her scholarly work. She has published over 20 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed a book chapter in her field of expertise. Additionally, she has submitted seven nucleotide sequences from Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus spp. to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), USA. Under her supervision, three research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degrees, and she has mentored several B.Tech students in their research projects. At SPSU, Udaipur, Dr. Gajbhiye has played an active role in various academic and institutional initiatives, including programme design, NEP 2020 implementation, and the organization of training programs, technical events, cultural activities, and sports events.
Dr. Pankaj Mohan Rastogi
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
h-index: 6, i10-index: 5
Dr. Pankaj Mohan Rastogi is currently working as Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. He has more than 21 years of work experience including teaching, research and industrial experience. He has done his PhD from Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, December 2022, Master of Technology in Thermal Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota in 2013, Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur, in 2000, one of the topmost Government Engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
Beyond his scholarly pursuits, he plays a pivotal role within Mechanical Engineering as the Project Coordinator Placement, Industry Visits, Expert Lectures and Internship Coordinator.
He has been involved in teaching various subjects such Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic machines, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Engineering Materials, Renewable Energy Sources etc. He has membership as associate member of The Institution of Engineers (India).
He has more than 16 research papers including papers in SCI and web of science indexed journals and conferences to his credit. He also has 09 Patents in UK Design (Granted) and 03 Indian Publications Patents.
Dr. Deepak Pandey
Assistant Professor, Mining Engineering
H Index – 1
Dr. Deepak Chandra Pandey is currently working as Assistant Professor in Mining
Engineering. He has done his Bachelor of Engineering in (Topper), M.tech in Mine Planning
(Topper) and PhD in Mining (Topper), from the esteemed College of Technology &
Engineering in Udaipur, a prominent state government university.
Dr. Pandey boasts over 12+ years of combined experience in academics and the industrial
sector. His professional journey includes stints at Vedanta Group (Sesa Goa), Datamine
Software, Ultratech Cement Ltd., College of Technology & Engineering, and S.S. College of
Engineering.
Dr. Pandey has contributed significantly to his field by publishing 22 technical papers in various reputed journals and conferences and mentored 15 M.tech scholars. Additionally, he plays an active role as an organizing member of the Mining Engineer Association of India, Udaipur Chapter.
Dr. Pandey has contributed significantly to his field by publishing 22 technical papers in various reputed journals and conferences and mentored 15 M.tech scholars. Additionally, he plays an active role as an organizing member of the Mining Engineer Association of India, Udaipur Chapter.
Dr. Pandey’s expertise lies in mine planning and design using Datamine
Software, with a focus on surface mining, computer applications in mining, mine
development, and metal mining. He has also provided valuable mine planning consultancy
services to renowned companies such as Ultra-tech Cement Ltd. and Wonder Cement,
establishing himself as one of India’s leading experts in Datamine Software.
Dr. Manjeet Singh
Assistant Professor, Mining Engineering, FIAT
H Index – 3
Dr. Manjeet Singh is a highly accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Mining Engineering, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, with a total teaching experience of 6 years. His academic journey is marked by exceptional achievements, having graduated as a Gold Medalist in both B.Tech in Mining Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University and M.Tech in Mine Planning and Design from Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur. Building upon this strong academic foundation, Dr. Manjeet has demonstrated outstanding commitment to teaching, research, and student development. Over the years, he has mentored more than twenty M.Tech students, supporting them in their academic pursuits and professional growth.
His areas of academic and research interest include Mine Planning and Design, Drilling & Blasting, Mine Environment, Mine Management, Safety & Risk Management in Mines, and Sustainable Resource Utilization. He has published 6 research papers under scopus and UGC care list index and 7 abstracts/book chapters, with 5 more research papers already accepted for publication. He has presented 11 research papers at various conferences and academic forums and is steadily growing his research footprint with current citations standing at 3. His Google Scholar metrics include an h-index of 3 and i10-index is zero. Dr. Manjeet has further enhanced his skill set by completing several certified courses such as Drilling and Blasting Technology, Remote Sensing and GIS in Engineering, Advanced Excel with Data Visualization, Python Programming, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Project Management, Data Analytics, and First Aid (certified trainer for 2023 and 2024). In addition to his academic responsibilities, he plays key administrative roles in the department as the Project Coordinator and Placement & Internship Coordinator, helping students secure industry exposure and launch successful careers. His dynamic contributions highlight a deep dedication to academic excellence, research advancement, and the overall development of future mining professionals.
Dr. Avinash Ojha
Assisant Professor, Civil Engineering, FIAT
H index – 6, i10 index – 5
Dr. Avinash Ojha has over Twelve years of industry and teaching experience at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. He has completed his Bachelor in Engineering (BE) degree from MITS (Deemed to be University), Gwalior, MP, Master of Technology degree (M.Tech.) in Construction Technology and Management from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, and Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra. He has published research articles in SCI, Web of Science, and Scopus-indexed journals, as well as national and international conferences. Additionally, he has registered patents with the Indian Patent Office and is actively involved in research, consultancy projects, university infrastructure development projects and organizing workshops, seminars and skill development events. His teaching and research interests span across the domains of Concrete Technology, Alkali Activated Binder, Geopolymer Concrete, and Construction Management. Besides academics, he is actively engaged with students through the mentorship program, counselling, and extracurricular activities.
Dr. Lokesh Gupta
Assisant Professor, Civil Engineering, FIAT
h-index 8 and i10-index 6.
Dr. Lokesh Gupta holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, with a research focus on Recarpeting Applications of Cold Mixes in the Wearing Courses of Urban Flexible Pavement. He earned his Master of Engineering in Highway Engineering from Bangalore University (India), graduating as a Gold Medalist, and completed his Bachelor of Engineering with honors in Civil Engineering from Solapur University.
With more than 10 years of combined teaching and industry experience, Dr. Gupta employs Outcome-Based Pedagogy to ensure effective and impactful learning. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at FIAT, Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Dr. Gupta is actively engaged as a reviewer and scientific and technical committee member for various reputed journals and international conferences. He contributes to several goal-oriented projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and has published extensively in high-quality, indexed journals and conferences such as ASCE, ScienceDirect, Springer, and TRB. His research impact includes an h-index of 8 and an i10-index of 6. He also serves as an editorial board member for the Civil Engineering section of the SCIE-indexed journal Scientific Reports.
Dr. Arun Kumar
Professor
He has more than 24 Years of experience which includes serving in the industry and academia. He has done his BE from NIT, Rourkela, and ME from VIT, Vellore. He has done his Ph.D. research work in the area of Machine Learning and Image Processing. He has been conferred with the best paper awards for his research work by Elsevier and Springer.
He has been granted two patents from GOI and is a Co-Investigator for two projects funded by BIRAC and MSME(2022-23). He has written more than 40 research papers in the field of Image Processing and Machine Learning in reputed journals including ESCI, Scopus, and Web of Science-based journals.
He has been granted two patents from GOI and is a Co-Investigator for two projects funded by BIRAC and MSME(2022-23). He has written more than 40 research papers in the field of Image Processing and Machine Learning in reputed journals including ESCI, Scopus, and Web of Science-based journals.
He has presented more than 15 research papers at international conferences organized in association with Springer, Elsevier, and IEEE and has also published book chapters in different books. He has more than 24 Years of experience which includes serving in the industry and academia. He has done his BE from NIT, Rourkela, and ME from VIT, Vellore. He has done his Ph.D. research work in the area of Machine Learning and Image Processing. He has been conferred with the best paper awards for his research work by Elsevier and Springer.
Ms. Poonam Saini
Assistant Professor
Ms. Poonam Saini is working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Management at Sir Padampat Singhania University. She has been working since 2001 in the higher education sector and is one of the founder members of SPSU. She is the Chairperson of MBA (Business Analytics in Collaboration with SAS) and Coordinator of BCA and MCA Programmes at SPSU.
She is MCA, M.Phil. (CS) and pursuing her PhD in the area of Machine Learning. She has been conferred with the best paper awards for her research work by Elsevier and Springer. She has published more than 15 research papers in the field of Image Processing and Machine Learning. She is also having two Indian Patents to her credit. She is a life member of the Computer Society of India. She is a certified IBM Data Science and Google Data Analytics Professional and has done specialisation in Recommender Systems from University of Minnesota, USA.
She has been awarded the Microsoft in Education certificate in recognition of membership in the Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator program. She is a keen learner and has done a number of courses certified by IBM, Google, Microsoft, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, NPTEL/SWAYAM to name a few.
Mr. K. Saurabh
Assistant Professor
K. Saurabh is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience spanning over seven years in the industrial domain. Presently holding the esteemed position of Assistant Professor (Level B) at SPSU, he concurrently pursues a Ph.D. as a dedicated research scholar at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad. Driven by a passion for advancing knowledge, his doctoral research is conducted under joint supervision from Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) in Friedberg, Germany. He earned his post-graduate degree (M.Tech.) from the distinguished Department of Information Technology at IIIT Allahabad, complementing his academic journey that began with a B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering from IITT College of Engineering, affiliated with Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. His research focus encompasses Time-series Data Analysis and the application of Artificial Intelligence in fortifying the cybersecurity of Cyber-Physical Systems, particularly Industrial IoT. Actively engaged as a member of IEEE, his impactful contributions are evident in over 15 research publications across SCI Journals, International Conferences, and numerous Book Chapters. Recognized for his unwavering commitment to advancing the frontiers of research, coupled with a wealth of practical insights gained through extensive industry exposure, He stands as a valuable asset to both academia and the broader research community.
Ms. Diksha Rangwani
Diksha Rangwani has received B.Tech in Information Technology from College of Technology And Engineering (CTAE) in 2017, M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Sikkim in 2019. She has been double gold medalist during her masters. Currently she has submitted her thesis to Computer Science & Engineering Department at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, India. Her area of interest is Cryptography & Network Security.
Dr. Manish Tiwari
Assistant Professor
Dr. Manish Tiwari, is serving as Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Sir Padampat
Singhnia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. He has more than 15 year work experience in teaching.
He had completed his PhD from Mewar university, Chittorgarh at 2019. Completed his M.Tech with
honors from SOIT, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal(M.P.) and B.E. from JIT Borawan
Khargone(M.P.) He had worked in different universities and College at different post in his tenure. His
research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining. He has 3 books, 25 publications National,
International and Conferences including SCI and SCOPUS, 12 filed Indian patents in his credit. 12
students have successfully obtained their M.Tech degree under his sole supervision as Supervisor.
Prof. Darpan Anand
Professor
Prof. Darpan Anand is a Qualified Ph.D. (CS) contributing over 20+ years in Teaching with 20+ years in Teaching (CS), Industry, Research as well as academic administration, and 6+ years of industrial experience including 2+ years of onsite software development at a PCQUEST Best Project-2010 for Airtel and IBM. Currently spearheading efforts as Professor and Head of Department – Computer Science and Engineering at Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, India. His Ph.D. Title is “ID-Based Integrated Authentication
System for e-Governance in INDIA” and the suggestions are recognized by Govt. of India. In the same field of e-governance, AICTE has approved a full pace SWAYAM course under his supervision. Possessing a flair for teaching with the proven ability to apply the best practice-based & innovation-oriented teaching-learning practices, Outcome-based education in engineering education, National Education Policy-2020, as well as a collaborative approach to research and a decentralized & supportive style to academic administration.
He is an academic leader in Teaching, Curriculum Design & Improvisation, Supervise Departmental research efforts, Technical Evaluation of Prospective faculty, Budgetary and Academic Management of the Department, and Target outcome of projects. Current research interests include Data Science-AI& ML, Information Security, Blockchain, Software Defined Network, and e-governance. He is also a designated professor and supervisor for research work at Liverpool John Moores University, London, UK. He has guided several Ph.D. & PG Dissertations. He is an author/co-author of more than 90+research papers (indexed in SCI, ESCI, Scopus, etc.), various books and book chapters (IET, Springer, and Elsevier), patents, etc. He is also a member of various esteemed research associations such as IEEE, ACM, IAENG, TAEI, CSI, AIS, CSTA, etc.
Mr. Rohit Narendra Bokade
Experienced Software Engineer turned Educator with a proven track record in the Information Technology & Services industry. Proficient in a wide range of programming languages and technologies, including Atmel AVR, Arduino, ARM, Linux, C, C++, C#, NodeJS, R, and Python. Additionally, I possess expertise in RF design and the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence. I hold a Master of Engineering degree with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from K. J. Somaiya Institute Of Engineering and Information Technology.
My professional background includes significant contributions in three critical domains: Spacetech, Medtech, and Fintech. I have successfully leveraged my technical skills and industry knowledge to excel in these mission-critical areas.