Computer Science & Engineering

Pimpri Chinchwad University - Shaping Tomorrow's Tech Leaders

Empowering students with cutting-edge technology education, innovative research opportunities, and industry-ready skills for a digital future.

1000+ Students
100+ Faculty Research Publications

About Our Department

Our Mission

To develop Computer Professionals by imparting computer engineering knowledge with professional ethics. To provide the service to the communities to which we belong at local and national levels, combined with a deep awareness of our ethical responsibilities to our profession and to society.

Our Vision

To develop engineers well versed with Critical Theory and Practical's (problem solving ability) and sensitive to National and Global challenges from Inter-disciplinary perspective. To create Industry ready socially and ethically strong professionals.

Department Overview

Established with a commitment to excellence, our Computer Science and Engineering department has been at the forefront of technological education. We offer comprehensive programs that blend theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern technology landscape. Our state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and industry partnerships create an environment where innovation thrives and students excel.

Programs Offered

B.Tech in CSE

Duration: 4 Years

M.Tech Programs

Duration: 2 Years

Ph.D Program

Duration: 3-5 Years

Dr. Vijay Patil

Dr. Vijay Patil

Dean EST

Specialization: IoT, Semiconductors

Email: vijay.katkar@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Vijay Katkar

Dr. Vijay Katkar

Head CSE

Specialization: AI, Computer Vision, Network Security, Explainable AI

Email: vijay.katkar@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Anju Bala

Dr. Anju Bala

Director Student Development & Welfare

Experience: 20 years

Specialization: environmental engineering and water resources

Email:anju.bala@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Neeru Mallik

Dr. Neeru Mallik

Experience: 10 years

Specialization: Semiconductors and IoT

Email: neeru.malik@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Satpalsing Rajput

Dr. Satpalsing Rajput

Experience: 16 Years

Specialization: Cybersecurity

Email: satpalsing.rajput@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Pallavi Ahire

Dr. Pallavi Ahire

Experience: 19.5 years

Specialization: Source Code Security, IS, ML

Email: pallavi.ahire@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Avinash Golande

Dr. Avinash Golande

Experience: 16 years

Specialization: ML, Image processing, Pattern recognition

Email: avinash.golande@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Lata Sankpal

Dr. Lata Snkpal

Experience: 33 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: lata.sankpal@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Meghana Solanki

Dr. Meghana Solanki

Experience: 14.3 years

Specialization: AIML, Cybersecurity, Blockchain

Email: meghana.solanki@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Amruta Hingmire

Dr. Amruta Hingmire

Experience: 13.5 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: amruta.hingmire@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Maroti V. Kendre

Dr. Maroti V. Kendre

Experience: 14 years

Specialization: English Language and Literature

Mr. Shailesh Gawai

Mr. Shailesh Gawai

Experience: 16 years

Specialization: AI and DS and ML, Image Processing

Email: shailesh.gawai@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Chandan Prasad

Mr. Chandan Prasad

Experience: 12 years and 8+ Years Industry

Specialization: AI and ML

Email: chandan.prasad@pcu.edu.in

Dr. Nirmala Mahesh Thorwe

Dr. Nirmala Thorwe

Experience: 15 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: nirmala.thorwe@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Swapnil Puranik

Mr. Swapnil Puranik

Experience: 16 years

Specialization: Edge IoT, Smart Autonomous Systems, Next Generation N/W

Email: swapnil.puranik@pcu.edu.in

Mrs. Tanvi Ghodke

Mrs. Tanvi Ghodke

Experience: 12 years

Specialization: Machine Learning, Network Security

Email: tanvi.ghodke@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Vinodkumar Bhutnal

Mr. Vinodkumar Bhutnal

Experience: 11.01 years

Specialization: IoT, ML, DL, DSA

Email: vinodkumar.bhutnal@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Archana Shantaram Rasal

Ms.Archana Shantaram Rasal

Experience: 12 years

Specialization: AI and DS

Email: archana.jadhav@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Nikhilesh P Mankar

Mr. Nikhilesh P Mankar

Experience: 7 years

Specialization: AI and DS and ML, Image Processing

Email: nikhilesh.mankar@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Somesh Kalaskar

Mr. Somesh Kalaskar

Experience: 5 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: somesh.kalaskar@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Eshwari Girish Kulkarni

Ms. Eshwari Girish Kulkarni

Experience: 5+ Years Industry, 2 Years Teaching

Specialization: AI/ML, IoT

Email: eshwari.kulkarni@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Tanuja Pandurang Shewale

Ms. Tanuja Pandurang Shewale

Experience: 8 years

Specialization: Image Processing, Internet of Things

Email: tanuja.shewale@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Ruchira Kedar Karanjikar

Ms. Ruchira Kedar Karanjikar

Experience: 2 years

Specialization: Cybersecurity

Email: ruchira.karanjikar@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Ritu Dudhmal

Ms. Ritu Dudhmal

Experience: 11.8 years

Specialization: Data Science, Image processing

Email: ritu.dudhmal@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Poonam Bhagat

Ms. Poonam Bhagat

Experience: 12 years

Specialization: AI,ML,Image Processing

Email: poonam.bhagat@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Pallavi More

Ms. Pallavi More

Experience: 16 years

Specialization: ML, Data science

Email: pallavi.more@pcu.edu.in

Mrs. Deepti Raverkar

Mrs. Deepti Raverkar

Experience: 3.5 years

Specialization: Data Mining

Email: deepti.raverkar@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Shruti Deshpande

Ms. Shruti Deshpande

Experience: 3 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: shruti.deshpande@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Priyanka Deshmane

Ms. Priyanka Deshmane

Experience: 7.5 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: priyanka.deshmane@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Aparna Patil

Ms. Aparna Patil

Experience: 9.5 years

Specialization: AIML

Email: aparna.patil@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Ganesh Arbad

Mr. Ganesh Arbad

Experience: 5.5 years

Specialization: Computer Networks, Big Data

Email: ganesh.arbad@pcu.edu.in

Mr. Nikhil Omprakash Agrawal

Mr. Nikhil Omprakash Agrawal

Experience: 15 years

Specialization: CLOUD COMPUTING

Email:nikhil.agrawal@pcu.edu.in

Ms. Sharayu Samadhan Naiknavare

Ms. Sharayu Samadhan Naiknavare

Experience: 9 years

Specialization: Cyber Security

Email: sharayu.naiknavare@pcu.edu.in

Academics

Infrastructure

Computer Labs

Computer Lab 1
Computer Lab 2
Computer Lab 3

Digital Library

Digital Library 1
Digital Library 2
Digital Library 2
Digital Library 2
Digital Library 2
Digital Library 3
Digital Library 3
Digital Library 3

Collaborative Spaces

Collaborative Space 1
Collaborative Space 2
Collaborative Space 3

Research & Development

Research Areas

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision & Image Processing
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Cybersecurity & Cryptography
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

Ongoing Projects

  • AI based DPS Detection, Name of Company – Ram Antivirus Ram Antivirus
  • Smart City Solutions using IoT
  • Healthcare Data Analytics
  • AI-powered Educational Tools

Research Achievements

Our faculty and students have published over 200 research papers in international journals and conferences. We have received multiple research grants and have active collaborations with industry partners for cutting-edge research projects.

News & Events

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Event 2
Event 3
Club 1
Club 2
2nd Induction Ceremony SY BTech 2025

July 21, 2025

Join us for our Second Induction Ceremony

CopyRight Filling

May 7, 2025

Indian Government CopyRight Filling for Students and Faculties.

Hackathon 2.O

April 05-06, 2025

24 hours Hackathon for National hackathon by CSE department.

Expert Session on Iot and AI

February 28, 2025

Expert Muthada session on IoT and AI.

Robotics Workshop

February 21, 2025

Workshop for students of Robotics.

Recent Achievements

  • National Level Project Competition Win
    Our team secured 2nd place in National Level Project Competition at M.E.S.'s Wadia College of Engineering,Pune
  • PCU's Hackathon
    Our team secured 1st place in PCU's Hackathon 2.O
  • Industry Partnership
    Bird Vision

Student Life

Technical Clubs

Coding Club
AI/ML Society
Cybersecurity Club

Competitions & Events

Annual Hackathon
Project Exhibition
Tech Quiz
Robotics Competition
Robotics Competition

Extracurricular Activities

Technical Symposium
Industry Visit
Sports Activities
Community Service

Industry Partnerships

Corporate Collaborations

We maintain strong partnerships with leading technology companies to provide students with real-world exposure, internship opportunities, and industry-relevant curriculum updates.

  • Coursera all Courses Acesss to students
  • Redhat Academy Courses to students
  • Guest lectures by industry experts
  • Live project collaborations
  • Internship and job placement assistance
  • Technology workshops and certifications

Partner Organizations

Redhat Coursera EDX GoogleCert NSE Internshala Eduskills NPTL

Contact Us

Address

Computer Science & Engineering Department
Pimpri Chinchwad University
Sate, Maval (PMRDA) Dist. Pune-412106, India.

Phone

+91-9046909003

Email

hod.cse@pcu.edu.in

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM