Profile
| Name : | Prof. Utpal Pandya |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | B. E. (Instrumentation & control) M. Tech- Biomedical (IITBombay), Ph. D. (IITBombay) |
| Designation: | Professor |
| Department: | Instrumentation and Control |
| Experience: | 27 Years |
| Email: | utpal.pandya@scet.ac.in |
| Courses / Subject involved: | embedded system design, Automation, Medical instrumentation, signal processing |
| Portfolio: | Dean Research & Development |
Extra Duty
Research Projects
| 1 | Received MODROB grant of Rs. 9.91 lakhs for the year 2019-20 from AICTE for MODROB on “PCB Prototype Machine and Conductive ink based PCB Printer”. |
| 2 | Received research grant of Rs. 1,33,000 from GUJCOST ( Gujarat Council on Science and Technology) for the research project on “Wireless Sensor Network for Vital Sign Monitoring”, duration 3 years 2008-2011 |
Patents/Copyrights
| 1 | Title of the invention: Environmental Monitoring Drone: Flying Nose Application No.201921006273 A Date of filing of Application :18/02/2019 Publication Date : 01/03/2019 Status: Not submitted revision |
Books Published
Research Publications
| International Journals | |
| 1 | A research paper entitled “Distributed Model Architecture for Cuff?Less Blood Pressure Measurement System” published in Springer Nature SN Computer Science Journal, October, 2022, doi.org/10.1007/s42979-022-01391-8 |
| 2 | A research paper entitled “Cuff-less Blood Pressure measurement from Wireless ECG and PPG signals” published in Proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Smart Electronic Systems, iSES 2021, 2021, pp. 33–37 |
| 3 | A research paper entitled “R peak Detection for Wireless ECG using DWT and Entropy of coefficients”, accepted for publication in International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, DOI: 10.1504/IJBET.2017.10013949 |
| International Conference | |
| 1 | A research paper entitled “Review on Reference & Routine Measurement Techniques of Milk Fat based on Process, Cost and Instrumentation , 13th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2022, 2022, 8, pp. 122–130 |
| 2 | A paper on “ Post COVID-19 issues and probable solution for Boiler Industries - Frontier Technologies and Control Systems” during SteamTech -2022, 13th International conference on Boiler & Steam Systems held at J.B. auditorium, AMA, Ahmedabad, during April 18th -19th 2022 organized by SAKET projects Ltd. |
| 3 | A research paper entitled “Feasibility Study of Filtering Algorithms for Low Cost wireless Physiological Monitoring System” is available on IEEE Explorer Print ISBN: 978-1-4577-0786-5 INSPEC accession number: 12094576 DOI – 10.1109/WIRELESSVITAE.2011.5940914 |
| 4 | A research paper entitled “A Novel Algorithm for Bluetooth ECG”, IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 59, pp 3148-3154, November 2012( ISSN0018-924 ) |
| 5 | A research paper entitled “Bluetooth Electrocardiogram – Its Evaluation in Hospital Environment”, IEEE Pulse magazine, Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp 35-40, May 2013 (ISSN 2154-2287) |
| 6 | A research paper entitled “Realization of Bluetooth Piconet for Real Time Monitoring of Multiple Parameters”, Springer Biomedical Engineering Letters, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp 95-101, June 2013 (ISSN 2093-9868) |
| 7 | A research paper entitled “Control Analysis Using Tuning Methods for a Designed, Developed and Modeled Cross Flow Water Tube Heat Exchanger”, Int. Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering, Vol. 8, No 12, pp 1811-1816, 2014 |
| 8 | A research paper entitled “Feasibility Study of Filtering Algorithms for Low Cost wireless Physiological Monitoring System” presented at 2nd International conference on Wireless Communications, vehicular technology, Information Theory and Aerospace & Electronics Systems Technology (Wireless ViTAE 2011) 28th Feb. to 3rd March 2011, Chennai organized by GISFI |
| 9 | A research paper entitled “Design and Control Locomotion of Robotic Leg using Electromyograph Technique Control Paradigm” is presented at International conference on Biomedical Systems, Signals and Images (BSSI 2012), IIT Madras, Chennai, 28th Nov. to 1st Dec. 2012. |
| 10 | A research paper entitled “Implementation of Bluetooth Piconet for Real Time Monitoring”, is presented at International conference on Instrumentation, Communication, Control and Automation (ICICCA 2013) at Kalasalingam University, Nr. Madurai, Tamilnadu, 3rd Jan. to 5th Jan. 2013 |
| 11 | A paper on “ Boiler Instrumentation & Controls – Control issues & Simulation software” during SteamTech -2017, 10th International conference on Boiler & steam systems held at J.B. auditorium, AMA, Ahmedabad, during February 17th -18th 2017 organized by SAKET projects Ltd. |
| 12 | A research paper entitled “Simultaneous Monitoring of Motion ECG of Two Subjects Using Bluetooth Piconet and Baseline Drift”, published in Biomedical Engineering Letters, Springer Biomedical Engineering Letters, Vol. 8, Issue 4, pp 365-371, July 2018, DOI: 10.1007/s13534-018-0081-4. (ISSN 2093-9868) |
| 13 | A research paper entitled “R-peak Extraction for Wireless ECG Monitoring System”, published in IEEE International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), Bangalore, India, 2018, pp.995-999. DOI: 10.1109/ICACCI, 2018, 8554750. (Available at IEEEExplore) |
| National Journals | |
| 1 | A research paper entitled “Optical Butyrometric reading tube: An approach towards Gerber automation”, published in Indian Journal of Dairy Science., December, 2022, 75(6): pp. 536-541, doi.org/10.33785/IJDS.2022.v75i06.007, Web of science |
| National Conference | |
| 1 | – A research paper on “A review on Wireless Patient Monitoring system ” presented at National conference on Biomedical & Instrumentation Engineering-2016 organized by Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar in association with IPR on 15th to 16rth September 2016 |
Expert Lectures Delivered
| 1 | Expert talk delivered at SteamTech - 2022 on “Post COVID-19 issues and probable solution for Boiler Industries: Frontier Technologies and Control systems” organized at Ahmedabad |
| 2 | Expert talk delivered on “ Introduction to Radiological Medical Instruments” to First year BAMS students at Shri O. H. Nazar Ayurvedic College & Shri Swami Atmanand Sarswati Ayurvedic Hospital on 10th August, 2019 |
| 3 | Expert talk delivered to Diploma students on "Bio-Potential Signals" on 20th February, 2019 at Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology (Diploma Studies), Waghodia, Vadodara. |
| 4 | Expert lecture delivered to the participants of workshop in “Introduction to Robotics” on "Introduction to FIREBIRD V Robot" on 11th June, 2018 at Faulty of Engineering & Technology (FETR), Isroli, Bardoli. |
| 5 | Expert lecture delivered on “Views on Curriculum Design” on 20th December, 2016 at Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar during the STTP “Recent trends in engineering and technology and its impact of Academic Reforms”. |
| 6 | Conducted certificate course (evening course – 14 weeks, 2 days/week) on “Applied Instrumentation” from 5th June to 5th September 2008 for professional technicians, engineers working in industries. |
| 7 | 3 days training to GET of Applied Analytic, Surat. |
| 8 | Expert lecture delivered to the participants of workshop in “Introduction to Robotics” on “Introduction to FIREBIRD V Robot” on 11th June, 2018 at Faulty of Engineering & Technology (FETR), Isroli, Bardoli. |
| 9 | Expert lecture delivered to UG students on “Biomedical Signal Processing” on 12th March, 2018 at Parul Institute of Technology, Waghodia, Vadodara. |
| 10 | In STTP on “Microcontroller” organized by E&C department, SCET, Surat |
| 11 | Expert lecture delivered on “Design and Development of Wireless ECG system” on 7th May, 2016 at Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar. |
| 12 | Expert talk delivered on “A case study: Development of Wireless ECG system” on 19th December, 2015 at Institute of Technology Nirma University. |
| 13 | Expert Talk delivered during “Research Week 2014” on 9th April, 2014 at Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. |
| 14 | Given demonstration of Realization of Bluetooth Based Sensor Network at International conference on Sensor Network and Wireless Communication (October 9-11, 2013), ADIT, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. |
| 15 | Delivered an expert talk on “Programmable Logic Controller”, 10th Feb., 2013 at N. G. Polytechnic, a nodal institute appointed under the scheme of Ministry of Industries and Mining” on their 5 Sundays workshop on “Industrial Automation using PLC & SCADA” |
| 16 | Delivered a talk on “Performance Enhancement of ETP – Application of SCADA” at N. G. Polytechnic, Tajpore, Bardoli, on 12th April, 2012, 3 days workshop organized under the scheme of the Ministry of Industries and Mining |
| 17 | At National Group, Surat on “Control Valve” |
Achievements / Awards
| 1 | Mentor-ship award for Project Title ‘ Environmental Monitoring Drone” at e-Yantra Idea Competition- 2019 by e-yantra IIT Bombay. |
| 2 | Mentor-ship award for Project submission at DST & TI India Innovation challenge 2018 |
| 3 | Awarded Class A certificate for completing Task Based Training (TBT-2017) during January 10, 2017 to April 5, 2017 conducted as a part of Teachers training through the e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative (eLSI) . |
| 4 | Offered consultancy services to SPAN DIAGNOSTICS, SACHIN for their projects in the area of Pathological Instruments/ Biochemistry Analyzer |
| 5 | Successfully completed Automation project on Macson Services, Sachin in the year 2012-13 |
| 6 | Developed a “ Programmable Color Dosing system” for Laxmipati Sarees, Pandesara in the year 2014-15 |
| 7 | Received ISA District – 14 Student Section Mentor award during Automation week -2015 organized between 24th to 28th October, 2015. |
| 8 | has successfully completed the course “Establishing Compliance with The Medical Device Directive 93/42/ECC (CE marking) as amended by the MDD 2007/47/ECC” on 1st February to 3rd February, 2016 organized by Cameron Quality Consultants (Medical Device & Healthcare Product Sector Courses) at Hilton Mumbai International Airport Hotel. |
| 9 | has completed compliance program of World Medical Device Organization (WMDO) on IEC 60601-1 Ed 3.1 (Active medical device standards), dated 18th May, 2016. |
Administrative Duties
| 1 | Chairman of Institute Innovation Council (IIC) - SCET from November, 2022 to till date |
| 2 | Convener of Industry Liaison Committee of Sarvajanik University from July 2022 to till date . |
| 3 | Pro-dean of Faculty of Engineering and Technology from 9th October, 2021 to till date |
| 4 | A Member of Board of Management of Sarvajanik University from 29th October, 2021 to till date |
| 5 | Chairman of Academic and Curriculum committee for Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ACC - I & C) at Sarvajanik University since June 2021. |
| 6 | from 17th February, 2014 to 1st July, 2015. |
| 7 | Anti ranging committee - 2015 to 2017 |
| 8 | I/c Vice Principal- SCET, Surat from 9th June, 2014 to 4th July, 2015. |
| 9 | ISA SCET student section since 2008 |
| 10 | Instrumentation & Control department from 2000 to 2016 & from 2018 to till date |
| 11 | In charge of Training & Placement for the duration of June 2010 to December 2011 |
| 12 | UDISHA club of SCET, GTU for the year 2010 to 2012 |
| 13 | Worked as a GTU coordinator from 17th February, 2014 to 30th June,2015 |
| 14 | Worked as I/c Vice Principal- SCET, Surat from 9th June, 2014 to 3rd, July, 2015 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
| 1 | Senior member of International Society of Automation (ISA) (Member No. 33042091) |
| 2 | Life time member of ISTE LM 29564 |
| 3 | - Life member of Instrument Society of India LM – 2431 |
Workshop / Seminar / STTP
| 1 | organized Automation Professional Day on 28th April, 2022 in association with ISA Gujarat section |
| 2 | participated & completed successfully AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy FDP on "Design of Experiment and Artificial Neural Network" from 04-11-2019 to 08-11-2019 at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat. |
| 3 | organized felicitation ceremony of ISA scholarship achievers of ISA SCET student section & Expert lectures on 31st August 2019 |
| 4 | attended Two days e-yantra symposium (eYS-2019) held at IIT Bombay on 5th and 6th Arpil, 2019. |
| 5 | Coordinated GTU TECHFEST - 2019 South Zone- Surat (Zone-5) organized at SCET on 12th & 13th March, 2019. |
| 6 | participated in National Finals of e-Yantra Competitions (eYRC-2017 & eYIC-2018) and Symposium held at IIT Bombay on 23rd and 24th March 2018. |
| 7 | participated in One week QIP training program on “Digital Signal Processing and Applications” during 4th to 8th September, 2017 organized by Centre for Continue Education of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. |
| 8 | participated in Two day e-Yantra Symposium (eYS-2017) held at IIT Bombay on 7th & 8th April, 2017. |
| 9 | completed Task Based Training (TBT-2017) with Class A during January 10, 2017 to April 5, 2017 conducted as a part of Teachers training through the e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative (eLSI) |
| 10 | attended One week QIP Sponsored STTP on “Advances in Control and Instrumentation Education and their Implementation” during 12th to 16th December 2016 organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, SVNIT, Surat. |
| 11 | participated in Two days workshop on “Introduction to Robotics” conducted by ERTS lab, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay under the MHRD sponsored project “e-Yantra”. The training was held at Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management, Ahmedabad on 18th & 19th November, 2016. |
| 12 | attended One week TEQIP Sponsored STTP on “Exploring 32-bit Microcontroller for Power Electronics Application” during 21st to 25th December 2015 organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, SVNIT, Surat |
| 13 | Participated in Two days seminar on “Wireless Sensor Networks – Security Issues and Applications” organized by Computer engineering department, SVNIT, Surat from 12-13 January, 2011 |
| 14 | Three days workshop on “Design of Experiential Learning Interactions and Environments” on 8th to 10th Jan. 2011, organized by GTU in association with University of Oklahoma, USA. |
| 15 | One day National level conference on “Wireless ‘sensor Networks” conducted by Electrical department, IIT Bombay on 15th April, 2007 |
| 16 | Two days conference on “A gateway to Network Research” conducted by IT association of KResIT, IIT Bombay on 10th and 11th March, 2007 |
| 17 | One day workshop on Wireless Communications and Sensor Networks, on 3rd March, 2006 at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. |
| 18 | attended One week ISTE approved STTP on “Information Security” during 1st Nov to 6th Nov. 2004 at SCET, Surat. |
| 19 | One day workshop on “The Art of Analog Design”, 19th May, 2004 at KReSIT, IIT Bombay. |
| 20 | Two days seminar on “Biomedical Instrumentation” during 29th and 30th October, 1999 at SVRCET, Surat. |
| 21 | One week training program on “Maintenance of Electronic Process Control Instruments” during 17th to 21stAugust, 1998 at Institute for Design of Electrical Measuring Instruments (IDEMI), Mumbai. |
| 22 | attended One week AICTE approved STTP on “Wideband wireless digital communication” during 13th to 18th December 2004 at SVNIT, Surat. |
| 23 | Organized three days training program on “Applied Instrumentation in Process Industries” during 27th October to 30th October 2005 for engineers/ technicians of small scale/ medium scale industries. |
| 24 | Coordinated two days workshop on “Introduction to Robotics” conducted by e-yantra IIT Bombay, organized on 17th & 18th November, 2017 for the faculty members of surrounding engineering institute. |
| 25 | Started lecture series on “Sharing What I Gain” under the banner of SCET ISA student section, 2013-14. The students are getting chance to interact with alumni as well as industrial professional. |
| 26 | Organized one day workshop on “Working with SCADA software” on 23rd March, 2013 for the students of I & C, Electrical, and E&C students. |
| 27 | Organized one day workshop on “Virtual Instrumentation” on 2nd March, 2013 in association with College of Engineering, Pune. |
| 28 | Organized “Industrial Motivational Campaign” in association with MSME Development Institute for the final year students on 25th April, 2011. |
| 29 | Started lecture series on “Ideas to Entrepreneurship” under the banner of SCET ISA student section, 2009-10. Local entrepreneurs are invited to share their story of success. |
| 30 | Organized one day seminar on “Automation” on 4th April, 2008 for the students as well as professionals working in the industries. |
| 31 | Organized one week ISTE approved, self-finance STTP on “Applied Instrumentation” during 19th June to 24th June 2006. |
Participation in Other Activities
| 1 | appointed by Gujarat Technological University (GTU) as one of the member of Board of Studies for Diploma Engineering, Degree Engineering and Master of Engineering for Instrumentation and Control, Bio-Medical branch for syllabus formation and up gradation from May 2018 to 2022. |
| 2 | worked as visiting teacher at M. Sc. – Environmental Science, TIFAC, Surat |
| 3 | GTU approved Ph. D. supervisor. - Currently working with Four students. |
| 4 | Member of Doctoral Progress Committees |
| 5 | worked as a Coordinator of Syllabus Committee of M.E. program in Instrumentation & Control and also for Biomedical engineering (2014-2018) at Gujarat Technological University |
| 6 | worked as a Coordinator of Syllabus Committee of B.E. program in Instrumentation & Control and also for Biomedical engineering (2014-2018). |
| 7 | worked as visiting teacher at M. Sc. (Tech) Instrumentation, VNSGU, Surat |
| 8 | Worked as a member of admission committee for M. Sc. (Tech) Instrumentation course at VNSGU, Surat. |
| 9 | Worked as Convener of Board of Studies in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, VNSGU from 2000 to year 2010. |
| 10 | Instrumental in getting donated equipment from various industries like KRIBHCO, Hindustan Ink, Color tax, etc. |
| 11 | Participated in Khel Mahakumbh 2011, 2012 in Men’s single lawn tennis event, Surat open lawn tennis championship 2011, Badminton single and doubles at Khel Mahakumbh 2022. |
| 12 | worked as a reviewer for journals and conferences |