Head of Departments

HOD – CS Data Science Dr. Aarti Karandikar is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 23 years of experience in Computer Science & Engineering and Data Science. She holds a B.E. (CSE),M.Tech. (CSE), and Ph.D. (Computer Science, 2025). She has published 50+ research papersin reputed journals and conferences and holds 2 copyrights. She is also a certified educatortrainer for the Alteryx Foundation Course and Alteryx Designer Core. Her research interestsinclude Data Analytics, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and RemoteSensing. Prof. Aarti Manish Karandikar Email: hodds@rknec.edu

HOD – Computer Science and Engineering AIML Dr. Suresh S. Balpande attained D.E (1996) , B.E. (1999) , M.Tech (2009) and Ph.D degree (2018) from Nagpur university. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management in Nagpur. He possesses over 24+ years of teaching experience. Additionally, he coordinated the Intellisense-sponsored Center for Microsystems. Dr. Suresh Balpande Suresh Balpande’s scholarly achievements encompass an impressive array of 25 research articles published in prestigious SCI/SCOPUS/WOS indexed journals, along with over 38 papers featured in both national and international journals and conferences. Notably, he holds 7 patents and has secured copyrights for more than 15 works. He has also authored a book titled ‘Micro and Nano scale Vibration Energy Harvester’. In addition, he contributed a book chapter titled ‘3D Printing Technology for Next-Generation Energy Harvesters’ published by IOP Science. He is known for translating an AICTE book on ‘Microprocessor and Microcontroller’ into Marathi. He has also contributed to AICTE’s Student Learning Assessment (ASLA) Project. His research journey includes the completion of a research project at Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy under the Government of India. Currently, he is engaged in two ongoing research projects. His accomplishments extend to being a recipient of the National Merit Scholarship (1993-99), a Gold Medal for M.Tech (2008), the Best Teacher Award (2005), and the RCOEM Research Excellence Award (2018). Diversifying his expertise, he has delivered over 70+ invited talks across educational institutions and industries. As a corporate trainer, he has conducted 200+ hours of training sessions for notable companies such as Mahindra and Mahindra, Elkem South Asia Pvt Ltd (MNC), Hindalco Pvt. Ltd, and Yantra Institute of Technology and Management. His consultancy endeavors and training contributions amount to approximately Rs. 2.50 lakh. Under the RCOEM YFRF Scheme, he secured a seed grant of Rs. 4 lakhs for designing and developing soil nutrient and water contaminant detection methods. His academic guidance encompasses the supervision of 9 M.Tech projects and providing research internships to over 50 B.Tech students. Moreover, he holds the status of an approved PhD supervisor at RTMNU, Nagpur. Suresh Balpande’s research interests span MEMS, Microfluidics, Mechatronics, Energy Harvesting, and Machine Learning-based Soil Nutrients and Water Contaminants detection. He maintains active membership in professional societies including ISTE, IETE, ISSS, and IAENG. Furthermore, he plays pivotal roles as a reviewer, research panel member, and editorial contributor in diverse peer-reviewed journals affiliated with IEEE, Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor and Francis, Wiley, IET, Sage, Bentham Science, and Cambridge Scholar Publishing Ltd. Lastly, he extends his support and mentoring to Micro-Scale Sensor development and laboratory advancements in areas such as Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Email: hodaiml@rknec.edu

HOD – Industrial Engineering Total Experience in Years – Teaching : 23.0 / Industrial : 0.0 / Research : 5.0 Subject Specialization : Productivity Improvement Techniques, Simulation & Modeling of Production Systems, Ergonomics, Thermal Engineering & RAC Consultancy Activities : Midland Diesel, MOIL Ltd. Email: hodindustrial@rknec.edu

HOD Mechanical Engineering Dr. Bhumeshwar K. Patle is a seasoned academician and researcher with over 18 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, CAD-CAM, Composite Materials, and AI. He holds a Ph.D. in Robotics and AI from NIT Rourkela and completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan. Currently serving as the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, he is renowned for his interdisciplinary research, industry collaborations, and commitment to student development. Dr. Patle has authored 100+ research papers, holds 3 patents, and has over 2,900 citations to his credit. He has successfully guided 2 Ph.D. scholars, with 6 currently pursuing under his supervision, and has led industry consultancy projects worth over ₹20 lakhs. He has been continuously featured in the list of the world’s top 2 % scientists published by Stanford/Elsevier. Dr. Bhumeshwar Patle Email: hodmechanical@rknec.edu

HOD – Mathematics Prof. Manjusha Patne Email: hodmaths@rknec.edu

HOD – Information Technology Dr. Padma Adane has done her B.E (Computer Technology) and M.tech (CSE) from Nagpur University and Ph.D. (CSE) from VNIT, Nagpur. She has 27 years of Teaching and Research experience and 4 years of Industry experience.Her area of Interest includes Information Security, Operating Systems and Wireless Communications. Dr. Padma Adane Email:

HOD – Humanities Academician, researcher, environment conservationist, public speaker, hobbyist wildlife photographer and Ornithologist. Has Ph.D. in Environmental Economics that was funded by Indiana University, USA through SHODH. Worked in over 20 research projects on natural resource management as a full time researcher for seven years. Awarded two gold medals in MA Economics. Awarded Research and Writing fellowship by University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Has over 40 national and international journal publications, chapters in edited books and research paper presentations. Has authored 2 books, edited one, and formatted one. Granted 1 IPR. As on October 2022, has 135 citations on Google Scholar, 50 on Scopus, and 19 on Web of Science. Has 26 years of work experience of industry, research, and teaching. Recognized Ph.D supervisor by RTMNU Founded REEF the environment club of RCOEM in 2012 and mentored it till Sept. 2019. Won Wipro’s international Earthian award in 2015 with REEF. Has international training in natural resource management from South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) Wildlife photographs clicked by her have been published in Tadoba Coffee Table book by Sanctuary Asia. Dr. Deepshikha R. Mehra Email: hodhumanities@rknec.edu

HOD – Electronics Engineering Dr. Nitin Narkhede completed his Bachelor’s degree from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology Nanded (M.S.) in 2000, Master’s and Doctoral degree in 2006 and 2011 respectively from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. Dr. Jayu Kalambe Email: hodelectronics@rknec.edu