Ms. Pradnya Patil

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering
K. J. Somaiya Institute Technology (KJSIT), Mumbai

About

Ms. Pradnya Patil has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at KJSIEIT since January 2020. With a strong passion for teaching and continuous learning, she believes that education is not just a means of livelihood but a platform to inspire the younger generation to develop next-generation applications for societal betterment.

As an educator, she upholds the values of dedication, sincerity, and punctuality. She is committed to enhancing student performance through motivation and innovative, student-centric engagement activities. Her approach reflects her belief that foundational understanding, practical exposure, and teamwork are essential for students to thrive in today’s fast-evolving technological landscape.

Academic Qualifications

• B.E. (Information Technology) – Government Engineering College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
• M.E. (Computer Engineering) – Terna Engineering College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
• M.A. in Yogashastra – Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek 
• Persuing Ph.D. in Computer Engineering - K. J. Somaiya Institute Technology (KJSIT), Mumbai

Teaching & Research Experience

• Total Experience: 12+ years
• Subjects Taught:
  Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Computer Organization and Architecture, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval, Cloud Computing, Open Source Technologies, Computer Networks, Advanced Algorithms, and Probabilistic Graphical Models, Social Media Analytics
• Research Areas:
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
  • Computational Modelling
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Sanskrit and Machine Translation
  • Rainfall Prediction
  • Yoga and Wellness Technology

Research & Publications

• National Conferences: 2 papers presented
• International Conferences/Journals: 7 papers published
• Project Guidance: Mentored numerous Mini, Minor, and Major academic and extracurricular student projects.

Deployed Projects:

• Faculty Profile Management System (FPMS) – Deployed at Institute Level
• Virtual Lab for Social Media Analytics – Deployed at Institute Level
• Biometric Attendance Management System – Deployed for Yoga Vidya Niketan, Navi Mumbai

Recognitions & Achievements

• NPTEL Star Award – By IIT Bombay
• “Best Performance” Award – Yoga Teacher’s Training Course, Yoga Vidya Niketan, Vashi (2017)

Coordination & Leadership Roles

• Coordinator - CodeAI Club of Computer Engineering Department, KJSIT
• Worked as Co-Coordinator and faculty organizing member for many FDPs, Internship Programs, National Level webinars, National Level Project Competitions etc. 
• Applied many research and FDP proposoals for various funding organizations

Professional Affiliations

• Associate Chartered Engineer – Institution of Engineers (IEI, India)
• Member – All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP)
• Member – Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
• Member – Mausam
• Member – IEEE

Personal Philosophy & Interests

Ms. Patil draws immense inspiration from her parents, who have been her role models throughout life. She believes that a positive attitude is key to managing everyday challenges and that learning is a lifelong journey. Alongside academics, she takes active interest in Yoga, Sanskrit, Dance, and Painting.

She advocates that students should build strong conceptual understanding, stay updated with the latest technologies, and develop hands-on skills while cultivating respect, teamwork, and professional behavior.

“Teaching is a continuous cycle of learning, and every student inspired is a step toward a better future.” — Ms. Pradnya Patil