Mr. Sachin Sonawane

M. E. (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering) from NMIMS University.

B. E. (Electronics Engineering) from Pune University.

Area of Specialization:

Data Science, Computer Vision and Machine Learning

Work Experience:

15 years

Professional Memberships:

• IETE Life Membership (Memb. No. 234495)
• ISTE Life Membership (Memb. No. LM 102377)

Certifications: 

• SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 7 (badge issued on July 20, 2023)
• SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 (badge issued on January 27, 2023).
• SAS Certified Visual Business Analyst: Exploration and Design Using SAS Visual Analytics (badge issued on July 11, 2019)
• SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 (badge issued on August 14, 2017).
• MATLAB
• ‘Computer Networks’ (a course offered by Swayam)
• ‘Modern Digital Communication Techniques’ (a course offered by NPTEL)
• Python (Courses offered by Coursera)

Publications:

• Sachin Sonawane, Dr. B. K. Mohanty presented a research paper titled "Detection of Harvested Beans from a Cluster Sample” in 7^th International Conference on Computational Optimization, Modelling and Simulation: Recent Trends and Challenges organized by Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai and sponsored by AICTE during March 25 – 26, 2022.
• A paper titled "An improved image processing scheme for automatic detection of harvested soybean seeds” is published at International Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization in Vol. 15, Issue 6, pp. 5607–5621, PRINT ISSN 2193-4126, August 2021, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-021-01124-0. (SCI IF: 2.431)
• A paper titled "Normalised Feature Plane Alteration for Dental Caries Recognition” is presented in 2nd International Conference on Data Analytics and Management (ICDAM-2021), jointly organized by Jan Wyzykowski University Poland, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, India & IIS (Deemed to be University), India on June 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6289-8_43. (Scopus indexed)
• A paper titled "Performance Analysis of Smart System with Algorithmic Optimization for Cavities Detection” is presented in 2nd International Conference on Data Analytics and Management (ICDAM-2021), jointly organized by Jan Wyzykowski University Poland, Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, India & IIS (Deemed to be University), India on June 26, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6289-8_44. (Scopus indexed)
• A paper titled "A Review on Energy Efficient Green Communication” is published at International Journal of Innovative Research in Electronics and Communications in Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp. 8–11, ISSN 2349-4050, May 2020, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-4050.0702002.
• A paper titled "A Comparative Study of Support Vector Machine and Convolutional Neural Network with Softmax Layer Configuration” is published at Journal of Research in Image and Signal Processing (Mantech Publications) in Vol. 5, Issue 01, pp. 01 – 14, March 2020.
• A paper titled "A Literature Review on Image Processing and Classification Techniques for Agriculture Produce and Modeling of Quality Assessment system for Soybean Industry Sample” is published at International Journal of Innovative Research in Electronics and Communications in Vol. 6, Issue 02, pp. 8 – 16, ISSN 2349-4050 (Online), May 2019, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-4050.0602002.
• A paper titled "A Systematic Literature Review on Soybean Quality Assessment and Utility of Neural Network in Seed Classification” is published at International Journal of Current Research in Vol. 9, Issue 05, pp. 51160 – 51165 ISSN 0975-833X, May 2017.
• A paper titled "A Novel design approach Microstrip Patch Antenna Design for Ultra Wideband Applications” is published at International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research in Vol. 6, Issue 5, pp. 1413 – 1416 ISSN 2229-5518, May 2015.
• A paper titled "Comparative Study of Nanotechnology based Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Approach” is published at International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research in Vol. 5, Issue 12, pp. 1086 – 1092 ISSN 2229-5518, Dec 2014.
• A paper titled "A Novel Approach to Reversible Watermarking for Biomedical Imaging, Image Processing and its Qualitative Analysis” is published at International Journal Current Trends in Technology and Science in Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 181 – 186 ISSN 2279- 0535, Apr-May 2014.
• A paper titled "Empirical Study of Cluster Based Image Segmentation for Natural Images” is published at International Journal Current Trends in Technology and Science in Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 187 – 191 ISSN 2279- 0535, Apr-May 2014.
• A paper titled "Compressed Sensing for Biomedical Imaging and Image Processing: A Systematic Approach” is published at International Journal of Computer Technology and Applications in Vol. 5 (2), pp. 704 – 709 ISSN 2229 – 6093, March – April 2014.
• A paper titled "A Systematic Literature Review on Biomedical Brain Imaging” is published at International Journal of Computer Technology and Applications in Vol. 5 (2), pp. 801 – 806 ISSN 2229 – 6093, March – April 2014.
• A paper titled "Compressive Assessment of Bioinformatics in Biomedical Imaging and Image Processing” is published at International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology (IJCET) in Vol. 5, Issue 4, pp. 175 – 185 ISSN 0976 – 6367(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6375(Online), March – April 2014.
• A paper titled "Comprehensive Assessment, Performance Overview and Review of All Existing Techniques of Reversible Image Watermarking for Medical Imaging” is published at International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology in Vol. 4, Issue 6, pp. 95 – 102 ISSN 0976 – 6367(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6375(Online), Dec 2013.
• A paper titled "Performance Overview, Comprehensive Assessment and Review of Image Segmentation Techniques for Natural Images” is published at International Journal Current Trends in Technology and Science in Vol. 2, Issue 6, 367- 373, ISSN: 2279-0535, Nov 2013.
• A paper titled "Performance Overview of Image Fusion Techniques” is published at International Journal IJCTA (having last computed impact factor 1) in Vol. 3 (3), 997-1001, ISSN: 2229-6093 on May 12, 2012.
• Presented a paper titled "Multi-Focus Image Fusion” in RITS International conference on advancements in Engineering & Management during February 28 – 29, 2012.

Book Chapters Published:

• Published a book chapter titled "Evaluation of Adaptive Algorithms for Recognition of Cavities in Dentistry" in Machine Learning Methods for Signal, Image and Speech Processing, River Publishers, 2021, pp.1-22. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9653945/authors#authors. (Scopus indexed - book chapter)
• Book titled "Multi Focus Image Fusion Coding and Techniques: A New Approach", at LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing bearing ISBN 978-3-659-31835-1 (lap-publishing.com).

Seminars/ Workshops/ FDPs/ Conferences Attended:

• 7^th International Conference on Computational Optimization, Modelling and Simulation: Recent Trends and Challenges organized by Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai and sponsored by AICTE during March 25 – 26, 2022.
• Session on ‘Eye Donation Awareness’ conducted by Techfest, IIT Bombay under the social initiative DRISHTI on October 28, 2021.
• Webinar on ‘Elements of Scholarly Book publishing’ on August 18, 2021.
• Five Days Industrial Training Program on "MATLAB Programming” organized by INDIAN INSTITUTE FOR PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, Kansbahal, Odisha in association with PANTECH E-LEARNING during July 5 – 9, 2021.
• ICDAM conference and presented two papers published in springer proceedings on June 26, 2021.
• One-day workshop on ‘Basics of Python – A Step Towards Data Science & Artificial Intelligence’ organized by Department of Computer Engineering, SVKM’s NMIMS, MPSTME, Shirpur and held on June 26, 2021.
• AICTE training and learning (ATAL) academy online FDP on "Artificial Intelligence” conducted by Aditya Institute of Technology and Management during January 01 – 05, 2021.
• Self-paced training course ‘MATLAB Machine Learning Onramp’ in May 2020.
• Self-paced training course ‘MATLAB Onramp’ in March 2019.
• Twelve weeks NPTEL Course (certified FDP) on ‘Modern Digital Communication Techniques’ during January 28 – April 22, 2019 (Exam on 27 April 2019).
• One-week faculty development program on "Make in India – A Journey Towards Self Reliance” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Engineering and Management Nashik during June 23 – 28, 2020.
• Leadership talk with Shri Dipendra Manocha, (Motivational Speaker) organized by MHRD's Innovation Cell and held on June 27, 2020.
• National level one-day awareness workshop on "Outcome Based Education and Accreditation” organized by G. H. Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur on September 11, 2020.
• Three days training program on "Disaster Psycho-Social Care” organized by National Inst. of Disaster Management, New Delhi in collaboration with SVKM’s NMIMS, MPSTME, Shirpur during December 14 – 16, 2020.
• Training program on "SAS Visual Analytics” module sponsored by and organized at SVKM's NMIMS and conducted by SAS during December 10 – 13, 2018.
• Two-day weekend training program Saptahaant Shikshak Prashikshan (SSP) on "Introduction to Machine Learning” conducted by IIT, Kharagpur during December 16 – 17, 2017.
• One-week training program on "Base SAS” module sponsored by and organized at SVKM's NMIMS and conducted by SAS during June 12 – 17, 2017.
• One-week FDP on "Computational Intelligence & its Applications in Science and Engineering (CiASE)” sponsored by CSI organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology held at PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Vijayawada during April 24 – 28, 2017.
• International Conference on "Artificial Intelligence in Health Care” organized by SVKM’s Pharma Institutions and MPSTME held at SVKM’s NMIMS MPTP, Shirpur during December 27 – 28, 2016.
• Workshop on "Mechatronics and Automation” sponsored by ISTE organized by SVKM’s NMIMS held at SVKM’s NMIMS Bosch Center of Excellence in Automation, MPSTME, SVKM’s NMIMS, Shirpur during December 14 – 19, 2015.
• Two-week ISTE workshop on ‘Control Systems’ conducted by IIT, Kharagpur under the NMEICT (MHRD) at MPSTME, SVKM’s NMIMS, Shirpur Campus during December 02 – 12, 2014.
• Two-days ISTE e – seminar on ‘Step 2 Research’ organized by Department of Computer Science, Department of Computer Applications Amal Jyoti College of Engineering, Kanjirappalli in association with ISTE Kerala section and CSI Cochin chapter at MPSTME, SVKM’s NMIMS, Shirpur Campus during September 19 – 20, 2014.
• Workshop on "Signals & Systems” sponsored by ISTE organized by IIT, Kharagpur at MPSTME, SVKM’s NMIMS, Shirpur during January 02 – 12, 2014.
• Research workshop on "Wireless, Mobile and Sensor Networks (WMSN-2013)” at MIT COE, Pune during July 15 – 17, 2013.
• Hands-on training workshop on "Nanofabrication Technologies” at IIT, Mumbai during May 20 – 24, 2013.
• Workshop on "Nanofabrication Technologies” at IIT, Mumbai during June 4 – 8, 2012.
• Participated in Mission10X workshop on "High Impact Teaching Skills” at RCPIT, Shirpur during July 11 – 15, 2011.
• Two-days faculty development program on "Effective Teaching through Curriculum Innovation” organized by K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Nashik during June 8-9, 2009.
• One-day workshop on "Teaching Methodologies of Basic Electronics Engineering” organized by VPCOE, Baramati on Jan 9, 2009.
• Workshop on "Drafting of SE (Electronics, E &TC) syllabus” under BOS in Electronics Engineering, Pune at Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pune on Nov 19, 2008.

Official Email Id

sachin.sonawane@nmims.edu