Dr. Uttam D. Kolekar

Principal & Professor · APSIT, Thane

Member of Senate, University of Mumbai

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Dr. Uttam D. Kolekar Profile
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Awards

ISTE Maharashtra–Goa Section
Best Principal Award
Conferred at ISTE Annual Faculty Convention, Nagpur · March 2023
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EduSkills Foundation
Principal Excellence Award — Western Zone
2024
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Academic Leadership & Overview

2014 – Present
Principal & Professor
A. P. Shah Institute of Technology, Thane (W) · Mumbai University
2013 – 2014
Principal
Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai
2010 – 2013
Principal
Parshwanath College of Engineering & Technology, Thane
2010
Director
Satara College of Engineering, Satara
2009 – 2010
Dean (R&D) & Professor, EXTC
Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai
2002 – 2008
Assistant Professor & Head of Department
Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Andheri · EXTC Dept.
Jul 1992 – Dec 2001
Lecturer
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, CBD, Navi Mumbai
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Research Focus

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Wireless & Mobile Communications

Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks, 5G mobility management, femtocell resource allocation, and handover decision systems.

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AI & Machine Learning

Deep learning applications, neural network-based control systems, and intelligent algorithms for network optimization and mode-switching.

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Secure Routing & Opt.

Trust-based secure routing in MANETs, hybrid optimization algorithms, call admission control, and topology-hiding multipath protocols.

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Biomedical Signal Processing

EEG artifact suppression using wavelet ICA, ocular and EMG artifact filtering, and multichannel signal acquisition techniques.

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Cognitive Radio Systems

OFDM-based resource allocation, hybrid optimization models, dynamic group search techniques, and spectrum management.

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Engineering Education

Project-based learning in Indian technical education, CBCS syllabus design, academic governance, and pedagogy innovation.

45+ Journal Papers
40+ Conferences
32+ Years Experience
14 PhD Scholars
155+ Citations
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Patents & IP

🇩🇪 Germany · Utility Model
A modified naive Bayes classifier for mode switching and mobility management in cellular networks
Utility Model No. 20 2023 101 924 · Reg: 04.07.2023
🇮🇳 India · Grant in Process
Multichannel Acquisition of EEG Signals & Filtering
Patent No: 202021039516A · Filed: 12/09/2020 · Pub: 18/09/2020
🇮🇳 India · Grant in Process
An intelligent mode switch unit inbuilt within the 5G base station for mobility Management
Ref No: 2021210324 · Published: 13/08/2021
🇿🇦 South Africa · Grant in Process
A Handover Decision System And Method For Next Generation
Application No: 2022/00380
🇮🇳 India · Grant in Process
Hardware Architecture and Communication Protocol for Mobile Theft Protection In MANET
Patent No: 201921034212 · Filed: 25/08/2019 · Pub: 27/09/2019
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Responsibilities outside the apsit

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Institutional Leadership

Serving as Principal at APSIT, leveraging over 30+ years of comprehensive leadership experience in academic governance and administration.

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University Senate

Active Senate Member at the University of Mumbai, contributing to university-wide policy making and academic standardization.

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Board of Studies

Served as Chairman of the Ad-hoc Board of Studies (2016–2019) and current Member of the Board of Studies for both Mumbai and Solapur Universities.

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Academic Mentorship

Recognized Ph.D. and Postgraduate Guide at the University of Mumbai, shaping the next generation of researchers in advanced engineering.

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Subject Expertise

Regularly invited to deliver expert talks, seminars, and workshops specializing in wireless communication and modern networking domains.

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Selection Committees

Acting as a trusted Subject Expert for University Staff Selection Committees, ensuring high-quality faculty recruitment.

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Institution
A. P. Shah Institute of Technology
Kasarvadavali, Ghodbundar Road
Thane (W) – 400615, Maharashtra