Dr. Ujwala Kshirsagar | Nano Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ujwala Kshirsagar, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, India

Dr. Ujwala A. Kshirsagar, is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as the Head of Academics and Associate Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune. With a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from SGB Amravati University, she has over two decades of experience in higher education. Dr. Kshirsagar has guided one Ph.D. student to completion and currently supervises five Junior Research Fellows. Her research interests encompass VLSI and Semiconductor Technology, Micro and Nano Fabrication Technology, IoT, and Embedded Systems. She has received numerous accolades, including the Incredible Female Inventor 2023 award and grants from prominent institutions such as IIT Bombay and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Dr. Kshirsagar holds multiple patents, reflecting her innovative contributions to the fields of electronics and smart agriculture. Her dedication to teaching and research has made her a respected figure in her field, and she actively participates in conferences as a keynote speaker and session chair.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ujwala A. Kshirsagar (Belorkar) is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, showcasing a remarkable blend of academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful contributions to the field of Electronics Engineering, particularly in VLSI, IoT, and semiconductor technology. Here are key highlights supporting her suitability for this prestigious recognition.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering
SGB Amravati University, Amravati (2012)
M.E. in Digital Electronics
SGB Amravati University, Amravati (2004) – 61.38% (First Class)
M.Sc. in Applied Electronics
SGB Amravati University, Amravati (1999) – 66.00% (First Class)
B.Sc. in Electronics
SGB Amravati University, Amravati (1990) – 60.00% (First Class)

Work Experience 🏢

Head of Academics
Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune (March 2020 – Present)
Associate Professor
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune (March 2020 – Present)
Ph.D. Supervisor
Guided 1 student successfully; currently supervising 5 JRFs.
Professor, Vice Principal, Academic Dean, HoD
HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (May 2013 – March 2020)
Associate Professor, Academic Dean, HoD
HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (June 2008 – May 2013)
Assistant Professor, HoD
HVPM’s College of Engineering and Technology, Amravati (December 2005 – June 2008)
Electronics Engineer
Zarna Instruments Company, Amravati (July 1999 – December 2005)

Achievements & Awards 🏆

EDA Tools Grant
₹67 Lakhs from C2S, MeitY, Government of India (2024)
INUP Grant for Memristor-Based Memory
IIT Bombay, Government of India (2023)
Incredible Female Inventor Award
Magnetech IP and Research, Pune (2023)
Best Paper Award
ACRAMEN (2023)
DSIR Grant for International Conference
₹2.6 Lakhs, New Delhi (2022)
Session Chair and Keynote Speaker
6th Smart City Symposium, Bahrain (2022)
Conference Chair and Member Secretary
SESMIC 2022 at SIT, Pune (2022)
MODROB Grant
₹13.56 Lakhs from AICTE, New Delhi (2022)
Chartered Management Level 5 Certificate
Dudley College, London, UK (2021)
Best Project Award
AICTE-UKIERI Fellowship, Dudley College, London, UK (2021)
IETE Bapuseetaram National Award
For outstanding work in advanced microelectronics manufacturing (2020)
Outstanding Engineer Lady Award
IETE, New Delhi (2019)
Best Paper Award
ISTE National Convention, New Delhi (2019)