Vijay Sonawane

Dr. Vijay R. Sonawane holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from K.L. University, Vijayawada, and has over 20 years of academic and research experience in computer science and information technology. His areas of expertise include Artificia Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Explainable AI, and Digital Twins.

He has an extensive research record with 24+ journal publications indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science, along with several international conference papers published through Springer and IEEE. His contributions span advanced research topics such as blockchain-enabled data security, optimization techniques, greenhouse energy efficiency, cloud-based authentication, and AI-driven healthcare systems. He also serves as a reviewer for reputed journals such as Applied Artificial Intelligence (Taylor & Francis).

Dr. Vijay R. Sonawane has completed multiple funded research projects, and secured grants from AICTE, BCUD, MHRD, and MSFDA. His innovative work includes developing IoT systems, healthcare kiosks, and the Krushi Basket mobile application. He has also filed multiple Indian patents in emerging technologies.

An active academic leader, he has served as Head of Department, contributed to achieving NBA accreditation, established Centers of Excellence (DELL EMC, Red Hat & AWS Academy), and organized numerous national-level FDPs, conferences, and workshops. He has also contributed significantly to curriculum development with Pune University (SPPU) through syllabus design and faculty orientation programs.