Somanath Kisan Chikane
Editorial Board Member
Name: Somanath Kisan Chikane
Designation: HOD, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Affiliation:
Vidya Pratishthan’s Polytechnic College, Indapur,
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Email: ✉️ skc.ej@vppolytechnic.org
ORCID ID: 0009-0003-2505-3379
Academic Profiles:
Work Experience
16+ Years of Teaching and Academic Administrative Experience
Currently serving as Head of Department (HOD) since September 2014
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialization | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) | Course Work Completed (2022) |
| M.E. | Electronics & Telecommunication (Signal Processing) | SPPU | 2016 |
| B.E. | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | SPPU | 2009 |
Research Areas
- Wireless Communication
- Embedded Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Machine Learning Applications
- Digital Image Watermarking
- Microstrip Patch Antenna Design
- Industrial Automation Systems
Research & Academic Contributions
- Presented and published papers in National and International Conferences
- Research contributions in Image Watermarking and UWB Antenna Design
- Reviewer for IEEE International Conference
- Active participant in AICTE ATAL FDPs and ISTE approved STTPs
- Organized multiple Faculty Development Programs and Industrial Training Programs
Professional Responsibilities
- Controller of Examination
- Academic Coordinator
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- Chairman – MSBTE Vigilance Squad
- ISTE Chapter President
- Paper Setter – MSBTE
- Controller & Officer In-Charge for MSBTE Examination
Last Updated: 27 February 2026