Expert Faculty at Cdgi

Dr. Manish Shrivastava is an academician and researcher with over 32 years of experience in academia, software technology, research, and administration. He holds B.E. (CSE, GEC Bhopal), M.Tech (Digital Communication, MANIT, Bhopal) and M.Tech.(CSE, BU, Bhopal), and a Ph.D.(MANIT, Bhopal) PHD Topic is Reconfiguration of Optical Computer Network. His research profile includes 2 granted patents, 7 published patent, 9 design patents, and 100+ publications in reputed Journals includes SCI, Scopus, and UGC journals. He has also led ₹25+ lakh funded projects and contributed to Ph.D. supervision and consultancy. His expertise spans AI, Computer Networks, Optical Communication, IPR, TOC, and Discrete Structure with a strong focus on research, innovation, and industry–academia collaboration.

Dr. Abhay Tambe is an experienced academician with over 17 years of teaching experience in Physics, including Engineering Physics. His areas of expertise include Engineering Physics, Optics, and Classical electrodynamics. He has published research papers in reputed journals and conferences, demonstrating his strong commitment to academic excellence and research. His research interests focus on Fiber optic sensors based on Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) and Localised Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR).

Dr. Varun Keshari is a seasoned academician, researcher, and institutional leader currently serving as Associate Professor and Director, IQAC at Indore Institute of Management and Research, a constituent of the IIST Group of Institutions, Indore. With over 17 years of diverse professional experience, including 14 years in academia and research and 3 years in the banking sector, he brings expertise in academic leadership, research, consumer behavior, emotional branding, risk perception, and marketing strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from DAVV, Indore and an MBA from Institute of Management Studies, DAVV. He has authored and co-authored 12+ UGC-CARE and SCOPUS listed publications, authored two books, guided more than 50 major and 20 minor research projects, and contributed significantly to institutional quality assurance, entrepreneurship, community-based research, and industry-academia integration.

Dr. Anil Patidar is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 17 years of experience in Computer Science and Engineering. His expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Software Engineering. He has published 35+ research papers, qualified UGC-NET and GATE, and is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and technological innovation.

Dr. Ankit Chakrawarti is an accomplished academician, researcher, author, and technology professional with more than 9 years of experience in teaching, research, academic technical training in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Head of Technical Training at Chameli Devi Group of Institutions (CDGI), Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Archana Bhatt is an experienced academician and researcher with over 16 years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor. Her expertise and research interests focus on Physics, Material Science, Perovskite Materials, Structural and Optical Studies, and Educational Systems. She has published multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals, international databases, and conference proceedings, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and research.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Gupta has over 22+ years of academic teaching and research experience in Computer Networks, Network Security, Cyber Security and Cryptography. He has the Ph.D., M.Tech. and MCA. He has 14+ research publications, 1 patent, 8 Papers presented at International Conferences, and 6 papers presented at National Conferences in Computer Science & Engineering.

Dr. Harbhajan Ahirwar has over 18+ years of academic, Indistrial and research experience in Design of mechanical systems, FEA, Biomechanics and Biomaterials,. He has 5+(SCI/SCI-E) research publications in rapute Journals, 2 patents, 2 book chapters and authoed 1 book in CRC Press, Taylors & Francis Group.

Dr. Jitendra Sheetlani is a Professor at Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, Indore, with 22+ years of academic and administrative experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Tech. (CSE) and MCA and has expertise in AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Cloud Computing, DBMS, and Distributed systems. He has contributed to research publications, sponsored projects, Ph.D. supervision, books, and academic development programmes.

Dr. Kapil Tarey has 23+ years of academic and research experience in Cloud Computing, Fuzzy Logic-based Resource Scheduling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. He has 13+ research publications (Scopus, IEEE, Springer, UGC-CARE), 6 design patents, 1 utility patent application, 2 copyrights (India & Canada), 3 authored books, and has been recognized as a reviewer in 15+ international conferences (IEEE, Springer, NITs).

Dr. Makhan Kumbhkar is an experienced academician, researcher, and software developer with 10+ years of academic experience and 7+ years in IT and Machine Learning. He has served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of South Florida, USA, and Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. His expertise includes Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI for Agriculture, Biomedical Informatics, Healthcare, and Fake Content Detection. He has published 39+ research papers in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and conferences, filed 39 patents, holds 5 copyrights, and contributed book chapters with Springer Nature, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, and Bentham Science.

Dr. Manoj Agrawal is a senior academician and research-driven educator with over 23+ years of experience in engineering education, academic leadership, and institutional development. He is presently serving as an Associate Professor in the CSE Department of Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, Indore. His research interest includes Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Agrawal has established a strong research profile through the publication of over 30 research papers in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed international journals and conferences.

Dr. Manoj Verma is an Associate Professor, researcher, and academic administrator with over 15 years of teaching and research experience in Computer Science & Engineering. His expertise includes Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Structures, Theory of Computation, Operating Systems, DBMS, and Discrete Structures. He has successfully secured government-funded projects, published research papers in reputed journals and conferences, and actively contributes to research, innovation, and academic excellence.

Dr. Mohan Rawat is an experienced academician and researcher with over 10 years of teaching experience in Physics, including Engineering Physics. His areas of expertise include Building Physics, Renewable Energy, and Cool Roof Technology. He has published 15+ research papers in reputed journals and conferences, demonstrating his strong commitment to academic excellence and research. His research interests focus on energy-efficient, sustainable, and climate-responsive solutions at the intersection of physics and engineering.

Dr. Prerana Sharma is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 23 years of experience in teaching, research, academic mentoring, and institutional activities. She is currently serving as a Professor at Chameli Devi Group of Institutions (CDGI), Indore, where she has been associated for the past 13 years. She has four years of research experience at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, and six years of teaching experience at Indore Institute of Science and Technology, Indore. Her academic career reflects a strong commitment to Physics education, materials research, student development, and continuous academic advancement.

Dr. Ruma Arora has over 15+ years of academic, teaching, research, and institutional experience in Applied Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Environmental Sciences, and Sustainable Technologies. She has 30+ research publications, 3 Springer book chapters, and has presented 50+ papers at national and international conferences. She has received prestigious recognitions including the Young South Asian Researcher Award 2016 and the People’s Choice Award at the Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP), IIT Indore, 2025. She has also completed NPTEL certifications and actively contributes to research, academic development, innovation, conferences, FDPs, and institutional activities.

Dr. Sanjay Thakur is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering with 22+ years of academic experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and M.Tech. in Computer Networks. His research interests include computer networks, AI/ML, cybersecurity, wireless networks, and IoT. He has 65+ publications, three design patents, books,book chapter and Ph.D. supervision experience.

Dr. Satyendra Kumar Bunkar is a Associate Professor at Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, Indore, with 22+ years of academic and administrative experience. He holds a Ph.D. , M.Tech. (CSE) and MCA and has expertise in AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Cloud Computing, DBMS, and Distributed systems. He has contributed to research publications, , and academic development programmes.

Dr. Tasneem Sanawadwala is a Mathematics academician and researcher with a Ph.D. in Mathematics and experience in teaching. Her academic and research interests include Mathematical Physics, Differential Geometry, Cosmological Models, and Applied and Pure Mathematics. She has published research papers in UGC Care-listed journals and has presented her research at international conferences. Her academic work focuses particularly on string cosmological models and their applications in General Relativity.

Dr. Akanksha Pal holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and is an Associate Professor with over 11 years of teaching experience. Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, recommender systems, and social networks. She has published Scopus-indexed research, earned a Gold Medal in M.Tech., and consistently demonstrated academic excellence.

Dr. Priti Shukla is an Associate Professor with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and over 18 years of teaching and research experience. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. She has published several research papers, holds two patents, and actively contributes as an IEEE conference reviewer and session chair.

Dr. Priyanka Tyagi is an experienced academician and researcher in the field of Mathematics, with extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate and higher-education level. She has served as an Assistant Professor and Guest Faculty at several reputed institutions in Madhya Pradesh, including Government Nirbhay Singh Patel Science College, Government Holkar Science College, IPS Academy, Christian Eminent College, Akshay Academy College, Extol Institute of Management, and Iasscom Fortune Institute.

Prof. Deepak R Phalke has more than 25+ years of academic, Industrial and research experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He has done his specialization in the field of Thermal Engineering and his research work area is Biodiesel fuels. He is presently working as Academic Head of B.Tech first year.