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Faculty Profile @ SIDTM Pune
Dr. CA. Abhijit Chirputkar
Professor, Director
Dean, Faculty of Management
M.Com, Ph.D. C.A., C.I.S.A. (USA), M.B.F., SET
Dr. Giri G Hallur
Professor & Deputy Director
MSc (Physics), (PGDTM)-Marketing, (M.M.M), PhD, UGC-NET
Dr. Sandeep Prabhu
Professor
BE, MBA (Marketing), MBA (Finance), UGC-NET,
PhD (Management)
Dr. Madhavi Damle
Assistant Professor
B.Sc., B.Sc. Tech Comm & Electronics Engg., MBA. NET & PhD
Dr. Ramamurthy Venkatesh
International Adjunct Professor –
Management
BE, MTech, MBA, PhD, NET
Faculty Awards
| Name of Faculty Member | Year of Award | Name of the awards, fellowships received |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar | 2025-2026 | Dr. C.A. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dean of Faculty of Management, SIU and Director of SIDTM Pune, has been honoured with the Hall of Fame – Award for Excellence in Teaching and Award for Recognition of Loyalty. |
| Dr. P. Ashok | 2025–2026 | Listed in Top 2% Scientist List, published by Stanford University and Elsevier (in Sep 2025) for the year 2024. [Global Rank: 159892] |
| Saikat Gochhait | 2024–2025 | Out of the Box Award for Innovation by Woxsen University |
| Saikat Gochhait | 2024–2025 | Best Faculty Award in National Aishwarya Memorial Annual Academic Award 2025 organized by the Shanti Educational Research Foundation |
| Saikat Gochhait | 2024–2025 | Best Researcher Award by Scifax Company Group approved and registered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. |
| Saikat Gochhait | 2024–2025 | Best Researcher Award by Institute of Technical and Scientific Research |
| Dr. P. Ashok | 2024–2025 | Listed in Top 2% Scientist List, published by Stanford University and Elsevier (in Sep 2024) for the year 2023. [Global Rank: 378847] |
| Dr. Giri Hallur and Dr. P. Ashok | 2024–2025 | Our Prevision paper titled, “Bridging Connectivity with Consumer Electronics Devices – A Telecom Industry Perspective” has been awarded as the Best Paper in IEEE 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Science and its Engineering Application (IC3SEA 2024). |
| Dr. Tripti Dhote | 2024–2025 | Best Paper Award for the title “Rise of Esports and Digital Realities through Metaversein” in IEEE 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Science and its Engineering Application (IC3SEA 2024). |
| Dr. Natraj NA | 2024–2025 | Best Paper Award for the title “An Investigative analysis on Solutions for Battery Management using Artificial Intelligence in Electric Vehicle” in IEEE 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Science and its Engineering Application (IC3SEA 2024). |
| Dr. Pankaj Pathak | 2024–2025 | Best Paper Award for the title “The Digital Brandscape: Exploring Effectiveness and Future Trends in Online Branding” in IEEE 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Science and its Engineering Application (IC3SEA 2024). |
| Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar | 2023–2024 | He has been conferred upon the award of Distinguished Faculty in Accounting and Finance for the teaching excellence and innovation in the discipline of management by Venus International Foundation. |
| Dr. Saikat Gochhait | 2023-2024 | He has been bestowed with the prestigious International Distinguished Researcher Award 2023.The award has been instituted by the International Institute of organized Research (I2OR) which is a registered MSME with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India and Green ThinkerZ which is registered at NGO Darpan, NITI Aayog. |
| Dr. Saikat Gochhait | 2023-2024 | He was awarded Doctoral Honoris Causa by Instituto Technologico Universitario Del Estado de Mexico, ITUEM. |
| Dr. P. Ashok | 2022-2023 | Best Paper Award at 4th National Conference on Communication Systems (NCOCS 2022) which was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology. |
| Dr. Saikat Gochhait | 2022-2023 | Best Case Study Award with cash award along with travel grants at the International Conference on Management Cases – 2022. This award given by ICMB School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad. |
| Dr. N.A. Natraj | 2021-2022 | Best Paper at International Youth & Sustainability Festival 2022 |
| Dr. Saikat Gochhait | 2020-2021 | Best Research Award by International Research Awards on Science Health and Engineering (Registered and approved by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Govt. of India, IN) |
| Dr Sujata Joshi | 2019-2020 | Emerald Literati Award 2019 for Highly Recommended Paper. Information Technology & People Journal. |
| Prof Giri Hallur | 2019-2020 | Special Teacher Award by Sindhu Vidya Bhavan, Pune |
| Dr Sujata Joshi | 2018-2019 | Best Paper at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Annual Research Conference (SIMSARC) |
| Dr. Tarun Singhal | 2018-2019 | Best Paper at the conference on Digital Innvoation-Meeting the Business Challenges organised by SIBM-Hyderabad and ASMA, February 2018 |
| Dr. Tarun Singhal | 2018-2019 | Distinguished Faculty in Management with Bronze Medal, Momento and certificate by Venus International Foundation |
| Dr Pramod Damle | 2018-2019 | Best Paper at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Annual Research Conference (SIMSARC) |
| Dr. Saikat Gochhait | 2018-2019 | Travel Grant for Research from International Conf. American University of Sharjah |
| Dr. Trupti Dhote | 2018-2019 | Advisor on Branding Committee of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. |
| Dr. Trupti Dhote | 2018-2019 | Best Paper at International Communication Management Conference (ICMC-18) held at MICA, January 2018 |
| Dr. Sandeep Prabhu | 2018-2019 | Best Paper at International Conference on Advances in Business Management (ICABM) ta SIBM, Pune, December 2018 |
| Prof Venkatesh Ramamurthy | 2018-2019 | Best Paper at International Conference on Advances in Business Management (ICABM) ta SIBM, Pune, December 2018 |
| Prof. Samaya Pillai Iyengar | 2018-2019 | Best paper at conference on Digital Trends and Practices in Business organised by ICFAI-IBS, January 2019 |
| Prof. Samaya Pillai Iyengar | 2018-2019 | Conduct of l-day guest lecture-cum-workshop on ‘BioStatistics and Market Research” for students of ‘F’ellowship in Research Methods, at National Institute of Naturopathy pune |
Funded Research Projects
| Sr. No. | Faculty Name | Institute Name | Year | Name of project | Name of Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Saikat Gochhait | SIDTM | 2024-2025 | Enhancing Cognitive Development in Adults through the Help of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Games and Artificial Intelligence | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| 2 | Dr.Saikat Gochhait | SIDTM | 2022-2023 | Online FDP in collaboration with NIT-W | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI |
| 3 | Dr.Saikat Gochhait | SIDTM | 2022-2023 | Minor Research Project | Symbiosis International Deemed University |
| 4 | Dr.Saikat Gochhait | SIDTM | 2022-2023 | DSIR- A2KS Project | The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology |
| 5 | Dr Sujata Joshi, Dr Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr Sandeep Prabhu, Dr Pankaj Pathak | SIDTM | 2023-2024 | Understanding the role of Technology in Digital Experience Management and the Societal Impact on Higher Education Institutes | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| 6 | Dr Suchita Jha, Dr Sujata Joshi, Dr Asmita Chitnis | SIIB and SIDTM | 2023-2024 | Understanding the intentions and challenges of using M-health apps | Symbiosis International (Deemed University) |
| 7 | Mr. Abhijit Chirputkar and Dr. Saikat Gochait | SIDTM | 2019-2020 | DST-NIMAT Project 2019-20 | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) |
| 8 | Dr.Saikat Gochhait | SIDTM | 2018-2019 | DST-NIMAT Project | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) |
| 9 | Mr. Abhijit Chirputkar | SIDTM | 2014 | Assessing customer experiences | Amdocs Development Centre Indian Pvt.Ltd., Pune |
Patents
No | Name of Patentor | Name of the Inventors | Application Number | Title of the Patent | Date of Publication | AY | Status |
1 | Symbiosis International University | Saikat Gochhait, Shyam Parmar | 202521058282 | System and Method for EEG-based Neuro feedback Analysis using game-based cognitive engagement and frequency band modulation
| 19-09-2025 | 2025 | Published |
2 | Symbiosis International University | Vidhit Sable, Samaya Pillai Iyengar, Dr. CA. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. N. A. Natraj | 202521064303 | Automated Agricultural Protection System with Integrated IoT and AI for Smart Crop Shelters | 04-07-2025 | 2025 | Filed |
3 | Others | Dr. C.R. Rathish, Dr. G. Radhakrishnan, Ms. N. Pooranam, Ms Monica D, Dr. S. Gopinath, Murali M J, Dr. Pankaj Pathak, T. Vignesh | 433702-001 | Classroom Assistant Robot for Schools | 13-10-2024 | 2024 | Design Grant |
4 | Others | Dr. S. Sheeba Rani, Ms. N. Pooranam, Ms Monica D, Dr. D.Jessintha, Dr. S. Gopinath, Dr.D.Rasi, Dr. N.A. Natraj, T. Vignesh | 417480-001 | Design Patent on Autonomous Harvesting Robot | 20-05-2024 | 2024 | Design Grant |
5 | Symbiosis International University | Mr. Sayan Mondal, Dr. Prasanna Kulkarni, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. N.A. Natraj | 202421067094 | IoT-integrated Renewable energy-based wireless charging technology for EV | 09-05-2024 | 2024 | Published |
6 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. P. Ashok, Dr Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. Giri. G. Hallur, Dr. N.A. Natraj | 202421067099 | Smart Waste Revolution: AIoT Solutions for Sustainable Trash Management | 09-05-2024 | 2024 | Published |
7 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. Sandeep Prabhu, Mr. Rahul Bardhan, Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar | 202421067103 | Rodent Radar: A Multi-Sensor Approach to Automated Pest Management | 09-05-2024 | 2024 | Published |
8 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. P. Ashok, Dr. Pankaj Pathak, Dr. Sandeep Prabhu | 202421067098 | A Smart System for Real-Time Emotional Marketing Optimization | 09-05-2024 | 2024 | Published |
9 | Others | Dr. N.A. Natraj | 405404-001 | Design Grant on Integrating Assistive Robots for Health Care Medicine Delivery | 23-01-2024 | 2024 | Design Grant |
10 | Others | Dr. N.A. Natraj | 382457-001 | Guidance Robot | 28-03-2023 | 2023 | Design Grant |
11 | Others | Dr. N.A. Natraj, D . Pankaj Pathak | 393112-001 | Personal AI bot | 19-08-2023 | 2023 | Design Grant |
12 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. Madhavi. P. Damle, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. Prasanna Kulkarni, Dr. N.A. Natraj | 202321076184 | Patent on Public Transport Usage Analysis through Vacant Seat Monitoring System | 15-12-2023 | 2023 | Published |
13 | Others | Dr. Madhavi. Damle, Dr. N.A. Natraj | 387716-001 | Design Patent on Elderly care robots | 06.06.2023 | 2023 | Design Grant |
14 | Symbiosis International University | Mr. Devarasetti Harish, Ms. Charisha Shyamsukha, Mr. Avinash Aslekar, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. Saikat Gochhait, Mr. Kishor Alegaon | 202321076172 | Smart Organic Farming for Legume-based Plants | 15-12-2023 | 2023 | Published |
15 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. C.A. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. Tripti. P. Dhote, Mrs. Samaya Pillai Iyengar, Dr. N.A. Natraj | 202321076180 | IoT-based Automated Flushing and smart sanitation notification system for improving the air quality in Rest Rooms | 15-12-2023 | 2023 | Published |
16 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, Prof. Avinash Aslekar | 202321008012 | IoT Based Child Trafficking Prevention System | 17-02-2023 | 2023 | Published |
17 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Pankaj Pathak, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, | 202321008015 | IOT Based Individual Citizen Garbage Disposal Monitoring System For Garbage Source Reduction | 17-02-2023 | 2023 | Published |
18 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Sandeep Prabhu, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar | 202321008014 | Machine Learning Based Automatic Fancy Number Plate Recognition System | 17-02-2023 | 2023 | Published |
19 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Giri. G. Hallur, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, | 202321008017 | Multi RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Tag System for Effective Children Location Tracking | 17-02-2023 | 2023 | Published |
20 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Abhijit Chirputkar, Dr. Sujata Joshi | 202321001677 | Children Task Activity Tracking and Monitoring System Based on the Raspberry PI | 27-01-2023 | 2023 | Published |
21 | Symbiosis International University | Dr. Saikat Gochhait, Dr. Mrinal Bachute, Dr. D. P. Kothari, Dr. K. V. Arya, Dr. Pinku Ranjan, Dr. Anamika Yadav, Er. Deepak Kumar Sharma | 202221058676 | Artificial Intelligence based Load Forecasting Models for Load Dispatch Centres in India | 21-10-2022 | 2022 | Published |
22 | Others | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. S. Rajasekaran, Dr. J. Arockia Venice, Dr. G. Radhakrishnan, Dr. D. Selvakumar, MS. N. Pooranam, Mr. T. Vignesh | 366003-001 | Design patent on Agricultural Monitoring Robot | 21-10-2022 | 2022 | Design Grant |
23 | Others | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Vignesh T, Dr. Gypsy Nandi, Dr. C. R. Rathish, Lal Omega Boro, Dr. R. Gopinathan, Dr. K. M. Senthilkumar, Dr. K. P. Yuvaraj, MS. N. Pooranam | 372221-001 | Design Patent on Petbot | 13-01-2023 | 2023 | Design Grant |
24 | Others | Dr. N.A. Natraj, Dr. Pankaj Pathak, Dr. P. Ashok, Vignesh T,, Dr. R. Gopinathan, Mr. R. Sarath Kumar, Dr. K. M. Senthilkumar, MS. N. Pooranam | 376633-001 | Design Patent on house cleaning robot | 24-03-2023 | 2023 | Design Grant |
25 | Others | Dr. Saikat Gochhait, Pooja Jain, Prof. Swati Gandhi Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Dr. Shilpa Mehta, Sandeep Kandwal | 367798-001 | Design Patent on Road Safety Indicator Device | 16-12-2022 | 2022 | Design Grant |
26 | Others | Dr. Pankaj Pathak, Tara Kant, Dr. Parashu Ram Pal, Dr. Vikas Pare, Nivedita Kumari, Dr. Ashish Mishra, Dr. Binod Kumar, Dr. Harikesh Singh, | 337185-001 | Design Patent on Device to Monitor Health Parameters of Animals | 26-11-2021 | 2021 | Design Grant |
27 | Others | Dr. Pankaj Pathak, Mr. Pankaj Sahu, Dr. Ashish Mishra, Dr. Jyoti Mishra, Dr. Amod Thakur, Dr. Vikas Pare, Mr. Amit Sure, Tara Kant, Dr. Parashu Ram Pal, Dr. Binod Kumar | 202011035268 | An Apparatus and Method for Harvesting Wind Energy | 16-10-2020 | 2020 | Published |
