PRAVIN M. GHATE
Ph.D.
Professor, Department of E&TC
JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune
Prof. Dr. Pravin Marotrao Ghate is a graduate in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering,
holding a post-graduate degree in Electronics Engineering. For his doctorate, he conducted research
in the field of Speech Processing, specifically focusing on the design and development of Speech
Synthesis Methods to enhance the quality of syllables in the Marathi language.
Currently, Prof. Dr. Pravin Ghate serves as a Professor at JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering in Tathwade, Pune, and holds the position of Professor in the Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. With 17 technical papers published in both National and International Journals and Conferences, his research contributions have been widely cited in the technical community. Prof. Dr. Ghate actively mentors 2 doctoral students and 30 postgraduate students, and he is credited with establishing a Project laboratory in Electronics.
His significant contributions include work on two major projects sponsored by Matrix Automation and SPPU, resulting in the registration of 02 patents to his credit. Additionally, he has received research funds from DST and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, further emphasizing the recognition of his scholarly work. Beyond academia, he plays an active role in prestigious Education/Research organizations, serving as an External Examiner at Dr. Babasaheb Marathwada Ambedkar University in Aurangabad and contributing to R&D activities at Matrix Automation in Pune. He also serves as the Coordinator of NAAC and NBA documentation and is a member of the Institute Innovation Committee. Additionally, he holds membership in the Indian Society of Technical Education.
Currently, Prof. Dr. Pravin Ghate serves as a Professor at JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering in Tathwade, Pune, and holds the position of Professor in the Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. With 17 technical papers published in both National and International Journals and Conferences, his research contributions have been widely cited in the technical community. Prof. Dr. Ghate actively mentors 2 doctoral students and 30 postgraduate students, and he is credited with establishing a Project laboratory in Electronics.
His significant contributions include work on two major projects sponsored by Matrix Automation and SPPU, resulting in the registration of 02 patents to his credit. Additionally, he has received research funds from DST and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, further emphasizing the recognition of his scholarly work. Beyond academia, he plays an active role in prestigious Education/Research organizations, serving as an External Examiner at Dr. Babasaheb Marathwada Ambedkar University in Aurangabad and contributing to R&D activities at Matrix Automation in Pune. He also serves as the Coordinator of NAAC and NBA documentation and is a member of the Institute Innovation Committee. Additionally, he holds membership in the Indian Society of Technical Education.
🎯 Objective
To work in a well-equipped environment where my knowledge can be shared and enriched, where I get an
opportunity to learn continuously and improve my skills for the better.
🎓 Education
| Degree | Year | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 2018 | Dr. BAMU Aurangabad |
| M.E. | 2008 | — |
| B.E. | 2002 | — |
💼 Experience
| Category | Duration |
|---|---|
| Industry Experience | 03 Years |
| Teaching Experience | 17 Years |
| Admin Experience | Multiple Roles (see below) |
🏛️ Administrative Experience
- Deputy Controller of Examination — Responsible for managing the examination system, coordinating with faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, and maintaining documentation and record-keeping.
- Coordinator of Institute Innovation Cell [MHRD] — Served as Coordinator of the Institute Innovation Cell, a program under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) that aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
- Coordinator for the process of Autonomous Institute — Served as Coordinator for the process of Autonomous Institute, which involves applying for and obtaining autonomous status for an academic institution.
- Three times worked for NBA Documentation — Worked three times on National Board of Accreditation (NBA) documentation, which is a process of assessing and accrediting engineering programs in India.
- Handled and worked for NAAC Documentation — Worked on National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) documentation, which is a process of assessing and accrediting higher education institutions in India.
- Worked in NIRF Ranking Framework — Worked in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which is a framework for ranking higher education institutions in India based on various parameters.
- Working as Consultant for company — Currently working as a consultant for a company, providing expertise and guidance in a particular field.
- Attended the NEP Policy workshop — Attended a workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP), a policy document released by the Government of India that aims to transform the education system in the country.
- Worked in ARIIA Ranking — Worked in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), a framework for ranking higher education institutions in India based on their innovation and entrepreneurship activities.
- Coordinator for Faculty Development Program — Served as a Coordinator for Faculty Development Program, which involves organizing and conducting training programs for faculty members to enhance their teaching and research skills.
- Four times worked as Admission Coordinator — Worked four times as an Admission Coordinator, coordinating the admission process for various courses and programs in an academic institution.
- Handled the responsibility as Project Coordinator — Handled the responsibility of Project Coordinator, which involves planning, organizing, and executing projects in an academic institution.
- Visited two countries for Conference (Dubai, Phuket) — Visited two countries, Dubai and Phuket, to attend conferences related to the field of work.
- Coordinator for Industry-Institute Interaction — Served as a Coordinator for Industry-Institute Interaction, which involves fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industries to promote research and development.
- Coordinator for M.Tech — Served as a Coordinator for the M.Tech program in an academic institution.
- Coordinator for Alumni — Served as a Coordinator for Alumni, which involves maintaining and fostering relationships with the alumni of an academic institution.
- International Collaboration — Worked in a team of international dean relations.
🌐 Social & Community Engagement
Conclaves & Visits
- The Green & Rising Marathwada Conclave — Convened at MITWPU University, Kothrud, Pune on 20th September 2025, with Retd. Lt. Col. Suresh Patil.
- The Green & Rising Marathwada Conclave — Convened at MITWPU University, Kothrud, Pune on 20th September 2025, with Terna Group.
- The Green & Rising Marathwada Conclave — Convened at MITWPU University, Kothrud, Pune on 20th September 2025, with Manoj Lohiya (Retd. IPS).
- Visit to Hon. Ajit Pawar — 24/08/2025.
- Visit to DIPEX 2025 — COEP Pune.
- With Mr. Rajesh Ji Pandey.
- With Diraj Ghate.
Empowering Minds with Design Thinking & Innovation
It was an enriching experience to conduct a session on Design Thinking and Innovation for the students
and faculty at Shriram Pratishthan's Apurva Polytechnic, Selu, District Parbhani, on 29th March 2025.
This esteemed institution, founded by Dr. Sanjay R. Rodge, is one of the finest in Marathwada,
Maharashtra, fostering a culture of creativity 🎨, problem-solving 🧠, and innovation 💡. A special
thanks to Mr. Rajendra Kashinathrao Admane, Vice Principal of Apurva Polytechnic and Administrative
Officer of Shriram Pratishthan, Selu, for his commitment to academic excellence.
Events & Activities
- World Suryanamaskar Day — NSS RSCOE students performed Suryanamaskar on Blossom Public School ground. 14/02/2025.
- Innovision 2025 — 07/02/2025. Team E&TC with Dr. S.P. Bhosale (Director, JSPM's RSCOE) and Mr. Ravi Sawant (JSPM's RSCOE).
- Seminar for SY Students — Dr. S.M. Deokar (Principal, JSPM Polytechnic, Hadapsar) and Dr. Shailesh Hambharde. 24/02/2025. Also with Dr. Vijay Sardar and Dr. Shailesh Hambhare.
- ParbhaniKar Melava — Kothrud, 04/01/2025. Photo with Raigad Collector Hon. Mr. Jawale.
- Visit to Anath Ashram & Vrudha Ashram ('Kalashram') — Talegaon MIDC, 11th Jan 2025. 105 students aged 1.7 to 16 years.
- Career Guidance Speech — Native place Pathri, Tq. Pathri, Dist. Parbhani, 14 July 2024.
- Received Token of Love from Rajput Samaj Sanghatana — PCMC, Pune, 16/06/2024.
- Worked with Marathwada Group.
- Visited Hon. Tanaji Sawant — Dhankawadi Office, 13th October 2022.
- Digital Board Training to Teachers — Z.P. School, 17th, 18th, 19th August 2023.
🔬 Academic Research
Patents
| # | Title | Application No. | Date of Publishing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The implementation of text to speech processing using syllable for Marathi Language using Raspberry Pi | 201721018913 | 16/06/2017 |
| 2 | An Automated system of vehicle detection on zebra crossing | 201721029836 | — |
Publications
| # | Title | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design of a low-cost welding machine controller with a novel control algorithm for an enhanced HF TIG welding process | IOP Journal | 2022 |
| 2 | Model for Conversion of Biodegradable Waste into Organic Fertiliser | Test and Management Engineering | 2020 |
| 3 | QRS detection Using Empirical Mode Decomposition Method for Human Computer Interface | International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology | 2020 |
| 4 | Land use Land Cover Mapping using Modified Ant Colony Optimization Technique | International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) | 2020 |
| 5 | Syllable-Based Concatenative Speech Synthesis for Marathi Language | Springer | 2019 |
| 6 | Concatenation of syllable by anchor frame to improve Naturalness in speech synthesis for Marathi Language (India) | Scopus Journal | 2019 |
💰 Sponsored Research
| Project Title | Funding Agency | Amount | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propagation through hands-on learning for secondary school teachers and students in the area of science (TPN No. 81286) | DST / NCSTC, New Delhi | ₹16,00,600 | 2023-24 | Under Process |
| Modeling, Development and Characterization of PEM Fuel Cell with Inbuilt Supercapacitor for High Peak Power, High Specific Energy Applications | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune | ₹1,40,000 | 2016-18 | Completed |
| Design and Modeling of Silicon Carbide MOSFET for high performance mixed signal Circuit | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune | ₹18,000 | 2013-15 | Completed |
DST Proposals Applied
| # | Project Title | Programme / Scheme | Year | TPN | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Railroad Track Fault Detection | NIDHI Seed Support System | 2019 | TPN / 25383 | Under Process |
| 2 | Propagation through Hands-on Learning for secondary school teachers and students in the area of science | Science Communication through Traditional and Novel Methods and Low Cost Teaching Aids | 2022 | TPN / 81286 | Under Process |
⚙️ Development Activities
| # | Company | Project Title | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matrix Automation | Design of a low-cost welding machine controller with a novel control algorithm for an enhanced HF TIG welding process | 2018-19 | Under Process Link |
| 2 | In Campus Idea | Automatic Sanitizer Machine | 2020-21 | Completed |
| 3 | Abhinav Farm Group | Solar based hydroponic unit | 2019-20 | Under Process |
| 4 | Abhinav Farm Group | Spray for Pump | 2019-20 | Under Process |
| 5 | GAPS Energy Pvt Ltd | Energy Saving for Sugar Factory | 2022-23 | Under Process |
🎓 UG Projects
| Year | Project Title | Team / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Driver Drowsiness Detection System With Smart | Nilam Palve, Arpita Salunke, Poonam Jadhav. Outcome: Paper presented in IEEE conference. |
| 2020-21 | Real time management Cold Storage Truck | Yogesh Jadhav, Harsh Shinde, Rohan Patel, Shviraj Band. |
| 2021-22 | Smart Parking | Apurva Ambekar, Pranali Baride, Sanjevani Patil. |
| 2021-22 | Navi AR — An Augmented Reality based Navigation and guidance system | Pranav Gadekar, Akash Rao Vella, Pratik Bharskade, Shreyas Gaiki. |
| 2021-22 | Rail Road | Ruturaj Shinde. |
| 2022-23 | Development of Wheelchair Controlling System for Handicapped People | Team 1. |
| 2022-23 | Internet of Things Based Hydroponic System in Agriculture | — |
📘 PG Projects
| Student | Project Title | Year | Journal Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meraj Alam (M.E.) | Advancing radiation safety testing through robot: Ensuring radiological safety and Regulatory Compliance | 2023-24 | Link |
| Harshad Balkrishna Balekundri (M.E.) | Indoor Waste Recycler | 2018-19 | Link |
| Dnyaneshwar V. Sahane (M.E.) | Design of a low-cost welding machine controller with a novel control algorithm for an enhanced HF TIG welding process | 2020-21 | Link |
📖 Ph.D.
Two students registered for Ph.D.
JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune
Department of Electronics & Telecommunication
JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune
Department of Electronics & Telecommunication
🌍 Online Resources for Self Learning
- All Subject Video — BEST Website
- Spoken Tutorials for all Subjects
- Capability Development by TATA
- National Digital Library
- Basics of Signal
🔗 Important Web Links
- http://www.nstmis-dst.org/directory/dae.htm
- https://meity.gov.in/content/funding-process
- https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/HomePage.do
- http://www.dst.gov.in/call-for-proposals
- https://mnre.gov.in/
- https://www.isro.gov.in/research-and-academia-interface/respond-projects
- https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/indexCorpDir.jsp?pg=application.jsp&dir=LSRB
- https://twas.org/twas-voice-science-south
- http://centralsquarefoundation.org/grant-type/research-grants/
- https://www.mu.ac.in