Dr. Rajkumar S. Jagdale

Dr. Rajkumar S. Jagdale

Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science

Vishwakarma University, Pune

rajkumar.jagdale@vupune.ac.in
+91 9011526033 / 8668430140
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Professional Summary

Distinguished academic leader and researcher serving as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Vishwakarma University, Pune. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and over 7 years of combined industry and academic experience, I bring a unique blend of theoretical expertise and practical application to higher education. My research focus centers on Natural Language Processing, specifically Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining, contributing 7 peer-reviewed publications to Scopus-indexed journals and international conferences.

As a department head, I excel in curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and strategic academic planning while maintaining active research collaborations. My technical proficiency spans advanced machine learning frameworks including BERT, Transformers, and deep learning architectures, complemented by expertise in Python, R, and data visualization tools. I am committed to fostering innovation in computer science education and bridging the gap between academic research and industry applications through evidence-based teaching methodologies and cutting-edge research initiatives.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python R SQL

Machine Learning

scikit-learn TensorFlow Keras BERT Transformer Hugging Face

Data Analysis

Pandas NumPy NLTK SpaCy Matplotlib Seaborn

Database & Tools

MySQL MS SQL Server Oracle RStudio Automation Anywhere

Professional Experience

Head of the Department

Department of Computer Science, Vishwakarma University Pune

February 2024 – Present

  • • Leading the department, overseeing curriculum development, academic planning, and faculty coordination.
  • • Managing departmental operations, ensuring effective implementation of academic goals and objectives.

Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science, Vishwakarma University Pune

August 2023 – Present

  • • Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science.
  • • Mentoring students, supervising research projects, and contributing to academic publications.

Data Scientist

NDS Infoserv, Mumbai, Maharashtra

April 2021 – July 2023

Education

Ph.D. (Computer Science)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

Sep 2015 - Feb 2021

M.Sc. (Computer Science)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

GPA: 8.21 | Gold Medal Winner

Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

B.Sc. (Computer Science)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

GPA: 9.49

Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

Leadership Roles

  • Member, Academic Council, Vishwakarma University
  • Chairman, Board of Studies (BOS), Department of Computer Science
  • Chairman, Departmental Advisory Board (DAB)
  • Chairman, Research Advisory Committee (RRC)
  • External Examiner for Ph.D. Viva Voce at MGM University

Certifications & Awards

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

Issued: Aug 2024

Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional

Issued: Sep 2021

JASSO Scholarship

Japan Student Services Organization - Mar 2019

DST INSPIRE Fellowship

Government of India - Mar 2016

Research Excellence

7

Scopus-indexed Publications

5+

Years in R&D

NLP

Sentiment Analysis Expert