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Dr. Amit P. Ganatra

The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University, Parul University, Dharmsinh Desai University, Devang Patel Institute of Advance Technology and Research,CHARUSAT

ORCID iD 0000-0002-9993-9901
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Prof. (Dr.) Amit P. Ganatra is a distinguished, experienced, qualified professional and a highly accomplished academic leader with extensive over 26+ years of experience of teaching at the UG level and over 22+ years of concurrent teaching and research experience at the PG level currently serving as the Director R & D The CVM University, served as Provost (Vice Chancellor) of Parul University, Vadodara, Dean FET, CHARUSAT with extensive experience in teaching, research, and administration. His expertise and research interests lies in computer engineering and specifically to Data Analytics , Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Soft Computing, Cloud Computing, System Software, Software Engineering and IoT, . He has made significant contributions to research through publications, project leadership and guidance, and Ph.D. and Postdoc supervision. His commitment to innovation is evident in his patent application and engagement with industry. Prof. Ganatra actively participates in professional societies and contributes to academic development through workshops and lectures. He has authored/co-authored over 189+ research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. Proven ability to provide effective leadership, manage academic programs, and contribute to the overall growth and development of an institution.

Education

•Ph.D. in Information Fusion Techniques in Data Mining (September 2012), KSV University, Gandhinagar-Gujarat, India.
•M.Tech. (2004), Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU), Gujarat.
•B.Tech. (2000), Department of Computer Engineering, DDIT-Nadiad, Gujarat University.

Current Position
•Director R&D CVM University (10th Nov 2025 Onwards)
•Providing strategic leadership for the university's research ecosystem and engineering education.
•Driving interdisciplinary research initiatives, fostering innovation, and enhancing industry-academia linkages.

Previous Roles
•Provost ( 1st August 2022 to 7th Nov 2025), Parul University, Vadodara.
•Lead the university's academic affairs and ensure the highest quality of teaching, learning, and research.
•Oversee the development and implementation of academic programs.
•Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the university.
•Represent the university at various national and international forums.

•Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering (FTE), CHARUSAT, Gujarat (Jan 2010 - July 2022).
•Professor, Computer Engineering Department, CHARUSAT (September 2012 - July 2022).
•Head, Computer Engineering Department, CSPIT, CHARUSAT (June 2001 - July 2017).
•Principal, Devang Patel Institute of Advanced Technology & Research (January 2017 - July 2022).
•Held various academic positions at CHARUSAT, Changa, including founding and leading the CE and IT departments at CITC (now CSPIT).

Expertise

•Database Technologies
•Data Analytics (Data Mining), Data Science, and Big Data Analytics
•Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
•Soft Computing
•Object-Oriented Concepts
•Cloud Computing
•System Software
•Internet of Things (IoT)
•Software Engineering

Professional Affiliations

•Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
•Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
•Member, CSI Professional Society Chapters

Strong Projects

•An IoT Based Novel Approach to Test Quality of Water for Drinking and Irrigation (AICTE funded)
•An implementation research study on developing a high quality patient centric integrated model for emergency care systems (ICMR funded)


Teaching and Research Experience

•Over 26 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
•Over 22 years of teaching and research experience at the postgraduate level.
•Extensive experience supervising research projects, including guiding over 15 Ph.D. scholars and two postdoc scholar to completion and currently overseeing 8 Ph.D. and 2 postdoctoral research scholars.

Technical Skills

•Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python)
•Machine Learning Libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
•Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
•Database Management Systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Soft Skills
•Leadership & Communication
•Teamwork & Collaboration
•Problem-solving & Critical Thinking
•Time Management & Organization
•Strategic Planning & Vision Building


Publications and Achievements

•Authored and co-authored over 189 research papers published in peer-reviewed journals and presented conferences with total of 8400+ (cross Platform) citations.
•Served as a member of syllabus review committees for various universities and institutions.
•Filed/Published 3 patents with The Patent Authority of India.
•Recognized as a Ph.D. Supervisor at Parul University, CHARUSAT-Changa, and Uka Tarsadia University-Bardoli, CVMU- V V Nagar.
•Delivered over 400 expert lectures and conducted over 300 workshops.
•Achieved impressive citation metrics with a h-index of 80 and an i10-index of 61 with overall citations 8400+

Employment

  • The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University Dean (Director) R&D Dean FET
    2025 - Present
  • Parul University Provost
    2022 - 2025
  • Devang Patel Institute of Advance Technology and Research,CHARUSAT Principal
    2017 - 2022
  • Faculty of Technology and Engineerig,Charotar University of Science and Technology DEAN
    2011 - 2022
  • Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT),CHARUSAT Head of Department
    2001 - 2019
  • C.U.Shah Engineering College Lecturer
    2000 - 2001

Education

  • Dharmsinh Desai University M.Tech
    2002 - 2004
  • Dharmsinh Desai University B.E
    1995 - 2000

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (205)