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Dr. Radhika Kotecha is a Professor and Head of the Information Technology (IT) Department, and Chairperson of the Board of Studies in IT at K J Somaiya Institute of Technology, Mumbai. She is also a Member of the Board of Studies in IT at the University of Mumbai. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence from Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
With a strong commitment to societal advancement through research and development, she has led the development of impactful digitization and research-based technological solutions that have been transformed into products and used by non-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and industry, including Tata Power, the India Meteorological Department, and the Mumbai Police. She has secured funded research and consultancy projects worth INR 85 lakhs, along with grants worth INR 60 lakhs in cash and kind for establishing an industry-sponsored lab, organizing Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), and mentoring other higher education institutions to strengthen their innovation ecosystems.
She has also authored 2 books, published 40+ research papers in national and international journals and conference proceedings, holds patents and registered copyrights, and serves as a reviewer for reputed journals and conferences. She has been delivering expert talks in her areas of research, including Artificial Intelligence, Weather Analytics, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dr. Radhika has been conferred with National Award for Best Research by a Young Teacher from the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Best Head of Department Award from the Computer Society of India (CSI), S. K. Somaiya Award for Promising Faculty – Higher & Technical Education, and Sevavrati Mahila Award, among others, for her contributions to teaching, research, and academic leadership. She has also been serving as an Innovation Ambassador, recognized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), for the past 6 years.
Passionate about guiding youth in technological advancement, Dr. Radhika balances experience with dynamism and is committed to quality work and to achieving national and global goals.
B.E. - Computer Engineering,Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat,2009
M.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering,Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,2012
Ph.D. - Technology and Engineering,Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,2017
Weather-based Short-Term Load Prediction using Artificial Intelligence – for Tata Power — with India Meteorological Department, Maharashtra State Load Despatch Centre
Instantaneous electrical load forecasting system that enables power companies to plan their daily operation ahead of time, avoid any disruptions to their customers and evade incurrence of additional costs — considers meteorological characteristics of the forecasting day along with the historic load as well as weather data and applies AI/ML algorithms to learn load consumption patterns. Focuses on SDG 11.
Membership Portal – for Indian Society of Technical Education
Portal that enables professionals, students, and technical institutes across the nation to connect with the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) in an Online Mode. Aligned to the Digital India mission, the portal replaces the paper-based process and enables data management seamlessly.
Human Resource Management System – for Indian Society of Technical Education
With a focus on workforce management, the system automates the on-premise and online attendance recording, leave process, daily work reporting, overall employee engagement, etc. by the organization
Attended Elsevier Research Connect Seminar 2018 organized by Elsevier at Radisson Hotel Mumbai on December 20, 2018.
Attended the Workshop for finalizing the AICTE’S Internship policy for students of Technical Education Programme in Western Region organized by AICTE at Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai on October 29, 2018.
Attended AICTE Smart India Hackathon Regional workshop organized by AICTE at Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai on October 12, 2018.
Participated in “International Conference on Communication, Security and Optimization of Decision Support Systems” under 9th Annual MULTICON-W 2018 organized by Thakur College of Engineering & Technology, Mumbai on February 23-24, 2018.
Participated in FDP “FDP101x Foundation Program in ICT for Education” organized by IIT Bombay during August 03 - September 07, 2017.
Participated in FDP “FDP201x Pedagogy for Online and Blended Teaching-Learning Process” organized by IIT Bombay during September 14 – October 12, 2017.
Participated in “5th International Conference on Frontiers in Intelligent Computing Theory and Applications (FICTA)” organized by at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in September 16-17, 2016.
Participated in “5th International Conference on Frontiers in Intelligent Computing Theory and Applications (FICTA)” organized by at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha in September 16-17, 2016.
Participated in “International Conference on Innovative Trends in Electrical and Computer Engineering” in Rajkot, Gujarat on April 22, 2016.
Attended ISTE approved STTP on “Advances in Computer Vision & Surveillance System” organized by V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, Gujarat from June 27 - July 1, 2016.
Attended ISTE approved STTP on “Emerging Trends in Cyber Security and Awareness in Cyber Laws” organized by V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, Gujarat from November 30 – December 4, 2015.
Participated in “5th Nirma University International Conference on Engineering” organized by Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from November 26-28, 2015.
Attended a workshop on “Cyber Security & Cyber Crime Awareness” under the aegis of the Center for Cyber Security at Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Gujarat on August 31, 2015.
Attended ISTE approved STTP on “Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing and Advance Networking” organized by V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, Gujarat from December 20-24, 2014.
Attended a FDP named “Jyoth '14” organized by V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, Gujarat from June 23-27, 2014.
Attended a Knowledge Forum Session on “Android Development” organized by Marwadi Education and Foundation Group of Institutions (MEFGI), Rajkot, Gujarat in association with Computer Society India, on March 14, 2014.
Attended ISTE approved STTP on “Research Trends in Data Mining and Image Processing” organized by V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, Gujarat from August 09-13, 2013.
Participated in “2nd International Conference on Current Trends in Technology” organized by Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from December 08-10, 2011.
Participated in “1st International Conference on Current Trends in Technology” organized by Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from December 09-11, 2010.
Attended a FDP named “Effective Teaching and Time Management” organized by Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot, Gujarat from April 24-26, 2010.
Participated in “National Conference on Statistics, Computer and Applications” at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat on March 13, 2010.
Attended Seminar on “NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework – New Initiatives and Reforms” organized by IQAC Cell, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Sion, Mumbai on Friday – February 15, 2019
Attended 2nd International Conference on “Advances in Science & Technology (ICAST - 2019)” by K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Sion, Mumbai in association with The IET & University of Mumbai during April 08-09, 2019
Attended AICTE-ISTE approved STTP cum Refresher Programme on “Artificial Intelligence, Machine and Deep Learning: Hands on” from June 24, 2019 to June 29, 2019 organized by K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Mumbai in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) & University of Mumbai
Attended AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme cum NPTEL Online Certification course on “Introduction to Machine Learning” organized by IIT, Kharagpur from July to October, 2018 with Elite grade
Attended AICTE approved Faculty Development Programme cum NPTEL Online Certification course on “Data Mining” organized by IIT, Kharagpur from February to April, 2019. Awarded as Topper with Elite & Gold grade
Attended AICTE - ISTE Approved Short Term Training Programme on “Driving Innovation with DevOps” from December 09 – 14, 2019 organized by Department of Information Technology, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Sion, Mumbai in association with The Institution of Engineering & Technology and Institution’s Innovation Council (MHRD’s Initiative)
Attended Online Workshop on Outcome Based Education and Accreditation on November 27, 2020 organized by National Board of Accreditation, Delhi in Association with Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State and College of Engineering Pune
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