Dr. Shrinivas Shirkande | Computer Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

Principal, HOD Computer | S B Patil COE Indapur, Pune | India

Dr. Shrinivas T. Shirkande is an accomplished academician, researcher, and academic leader in the field of Computer Engineering. He currently serves as the Additional-charge of Principal and Head of the Computer Engineering Department at S.B. Patil College of Engineering, Indapur, affiliated with Pune University. With a strong background in teaching, research, and administration, he has significantly contributed to institutional development, student mentorship, and scholarly innovation. His expertise spans across computer science fundamentals, software engineering, machine learning, data analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and advanced computational models.

Professional Profile

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Education

Dr. Shirkande holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, complemented by an M.Tech. in Information Technology and a B.Tech. in Information Technology. His academic journey has been marked by a consistent focus on research-driven approaches and the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and practice.

Experience

He has served in progressively responsible academic roles, beginning as an Ad-Hoc Lecturer and later as an Assistant Professor at reputed institutions including Yadavrao Tasgaonkar College of Engineering and Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering. Since joining S.B. Patil College of Engineering, Indapur, he has held key positions such as Assistant Professor, Head of Department, and Additional-charge Principal. His leadership includes spearheading accreditation processes such as NAAC (Grade A), heading the Institute Innovation Cell and R&D Cell, and organizing national and international conferences. His role as editor, session chair, syllabus reform committee member, and conference organizer further highlights his academic impact.

Research Interests

Dr. Shirkande’s research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, healthcare IoT, and data analytics. His work includes contributions to cloud job scheduling with multi-component attention graph neural networks, privacy-preserving IoT solutions using attribute-based cryptography, and hybrid CNN models for melanoma detection. He is particularly interested in applying computational intelligence to solve real-world challenges in data-driven systems, healthcare, and security.

Honors

He has received recognition for his contributions as a General Chair and Editor-in-Chief of international conferences, including ICEST, and as a co-convener of ICERAT. He has been acknowledged for leading institutional achievements such as NAAC accreditation success. His roles as reviewer and session chair in IEEE and Springer conferences further establish his standing in the academic community.

Top Noted Publications

Secure group key agreement protocol with elliptic curve secret sharing for authentication in distributed environments – Citations: 16, Indexed: Scopus, Year: 2023.

Deep learning driven QoS anomaly detection for network performance optimization – Journal of Electrical Systems 19 (2), Citations: 9, Indexed: Scopus, Year: 2023.

CR System with Efficient Spectrum Sensing and Optimized Handoff Latency to Get Best Quality of Service – International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, Citations: 9, Indexed: Scopus, Year: 2023.

The intersection of technology and public health: opportunities and challenges – South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, Citations: 8*, Indexed: Scopus, Year: 2023.

Hydroponics farming using IoT – International Journal of Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, Citations: 5, Indexed: Scopus, Year: 2022.

An Explainable Deep Learning Model for Clinical Decision Support in Healthcare – WSN and IoT, Citations: 4, Indexed: Scopus, Year: 2024.

Conclusion

Through his combined contributions in research, teaching, leadership, and institutional development, Dr. Shrinivas T. Shirkande has established himself as a distinguished academic leader in computer engineering. His work bridges the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that innovative solutions are developed for pressing challenges in cloud computing, healthcare, and security. With an expanding research portfolio, active involvement in international academic networks, and a strong commitment to student and institutional growth, he continues to play a vital role in advancing knowledge and innovation in his field.