Dr. Mahavir A. Devmane works as a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering. He joined the institute on 1st July 1999 as lecturer and handled various academic, administrative responsibilities in the Department and Institute. Currently he is Professor in Computer Engineering Department and IQAC co-ordinate. 

He believes in quality of education to all the students and so strives to provide excellent education. As a passionate academician he tries his level best to explain the algorithms, concepts in a very lucid manner to the students. To provide 24 *7 academic resources to the students he is using his YouTube channel knowledge Guru. He believes that overall development of students is required to have multi-talented, enthusiastic engineers for taking INDIA ahead.

He had completed his Ph.D in Computer Science & Engineering in year 2016. His topic of research was Threats and attacks on security of online social networks and their countermeasures. He published research papers in this area which were admired by the researchers and review committee. He had completed his M.E (Computer Science & Engineering) in year 2006 and B. E. ( Computer Engineering) in year 1998, both from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, under Shivaji University Kolhapur. He had taught various subjects like Project Management, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphics & Virtual Reality, Advanced Computer Architecture, Software Testing & Quality Assurance, Cyber security etc….

He worked as convener of 2 International Conferences at VPPCOE & VA. He had presented and published 35+ papers in reputed National, International Conferences and journals. He is reviewer for numerous International Journals and International Conferences. He worked as convener for numerous AICTE-ISTE approved STTPs, FDPs, webinars and quizzes. He delivered many expert talks on technical as well as non-technical, motivational topics for the student community. 

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Computer Science & Engineering, JJT University.(2016)
• Master of Engineering (M. E.) in Computer Science & Engineering, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.(2006)
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.(1998)

• S. S. Jondhale College of Engineering, Dombivli. (1 Feb 1999 TO 30th June 1999).
• Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan’s College of Engineering & Visual Arts, (1st July 99 TO Till Present).

• Project Management
• Cyber security
• Computer Graphics
•  Advanced Computer Architecture
• Computer Graphics & Virtual Reality
•  Software Testing & Quality Assurance
•  Database Management System

• Online Social Networks
• Security and Privacy in OSN
• Cyber Security
• Network security
• Computer Graphics

• Best paper award for 2 papers in International Conference.

• Faculty Orientation Program on “Social Media Analytics and Social Media Analytics Lab” at VESIT, Mumbai-74, (6th January 2023).
• One week AICTE-ISTE approved STTP on “Advanced concepts, tools & applications of Blockchain & Securities”, at VPPCOE & VA, Mumbai, (4th July to 9th July 2022).
• One day webinar on “ Systematic Approach for publishing Research papers, Indexing and Citations”, at A C Patil College of Engineering, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, (7th Dec 2022).
• One day webinar on “Implementing National education Policy-NEP-2020 for Higher education with Technology” at VPPCOE & VA, Mumbai-22, (18th May 2021).
• One week Online Faculty Development Programme on “GIT: A Version Control System”, at VPPCOE & VA, Mumbai-22, (28th  June 2021 TO 3rd July 2021).
• Three day FDP on “ Trends in Machine Learning and Data science”, at LTCOE, Koparkhairane , NAvi Mumbai, (28th to 30th June 2021).
• One day webinar on “Career Oriented Teaching Learning”, at Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonawala, (22nd May 2020).
• Two day webinar on “IPR / Patent for startup, Incubator, Innovation centre”, at PDACOE, Kalaburgi, (22nd & 23rd March 2021).
• One week FDP on “Cyber Security Awareness”, at Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai, (22nd to 28th May 2021).
• One day webinar on “Future Effective Learning Techniques”, at Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonawala, (21st May 2020).
• One day webinar on “Future Effective Learning Techniques”, at Sinhgad Institute of Technology, Lonawala, (20th May 2020).
• One day webinar on “ Common Man security in Cyber world”, at VPPCOE & VA, Mumbai-22, (26th August 2020).
• One week ISTE approved STTP on, “Open source software tools for engineering curriculum”, at P.V.P.P. College of engineering, Mumbai. (16-20 June 2015).
• One week ISTE approved STTP on, “Network security and digital forensics”, at RAIT, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. (31st March TO 4th April 2015).
• Two weeks ISTE approved STTP on, “Hands-on: Advanced Computational Tools” at K.C. College of Engineering, Thane. (15-26 Dec. 2014). 
• ISTE approved Workshop on, “Writing effective conference papers”, Conducted by IIT Bombay at remote centre K. J. Somaiya college of Engineering ,Mumbai. (18-19 Feb 2012)
• Refresher training program on, “Teaching Methodology, Soft skills and Research Methodology|”, P.V.P.P. College of Engineering Mumbai. (11-12 August 2011).
• Six days workshop on “Computer Networking and security”, at VJTI ,Mumbai 20-25Dec 2010)
• One Day Seminar on “Computer Vision”, at SPCE, Mumbai ( 15th Feb 2005)

Research Papers

He had 35+ publications in reputed National, International conferences and International journals Few of them are :-

• M. A. Devmane, Kunal Bhujbal, Ananya More, “Probabilistic method for mpping 7 3D SLAM of an off-road terrain with four wheeled robot”, Presented at IEEE ICAST-2022, Mumbai. Published on Ieeeexplorer. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10039652

• M. A. Devmane,Aman singh,pratik dhumal, ritik hadawale, akshay pokharkar, “Sharer: A web app for car pooling”, Electronic copy available at https://www.irjet.net/archives/V10/i1/IRJET-V10I124.pdf  IRJET volume 10, issue 1, Jan 2023.

• M. A. Devmane, Siddhesh R. Kumbhar et. al.,“College ERP System” Elsevier SSRN Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4111869 May 2022.

• M. A. Devmane, Jignasha Sosa et. al., “ Iot Based Fire Manipulation System and Fire Analysis using Decision Tree and Fuzzy Inference System” Elsevier SSRN  Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4109059 May 2022.
• M. A. Devmane, Ansari Ahmad, Mithilesh Pandey, “AirMouse” Elsevier SSRN  Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4109042 May 2022.
• M. A. Devmane, NeeleshKasukarthi, “Agriculture GURU”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), (ISSN: 2395-0072) Volume 09, Issue 03, March 2022. Available at https://www.irjet.net/archives/V9/i3/IRJET-V9I370.pdf I
• M. A. Devmane, Diksha Chordia, Amisha Shukla, “Edtech Kids” Elsevier SSRN  Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract= 3850473   Mar 2022.
• M. A. Devmane, Anjali Gangan, Sayali Wagh, WajidaSiddiqui,“Fake news detection using Machine Learning”, International Journal of research publication and reviews (ISSN 2582-7421) Volume 2, issue 4, April 2021 available at https://ijrpr.com/uploads/V2ISSUE4/IJRPR421.pdf
• M.A. Devmane et.al, “Automatic car fining system for RTO”, International conference on Advanced Trends in Engineering ( ICATE-201) APRIL 2019. 
• M. A. Devmane, Ajinkya Mishra, Shoeb Shaikh, Sushant Ugale, “Search Engine and portal for B. E. Projects”, International journal of Scientific & Engineering Research ( ISSN: 2229-5518) Volume 9, Issue 3, April 2018.
• M. A. Devmane, Kunal Rawat, AgasyaGulekar,Manoj Selvin, Mujtaba Shaikh, “IoT enabled Smart Home”,International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology ( IJSRCSEIT), (ISSN: 2456-3307) Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April 2017.
• M. A. Devmane, Kunal Rawat, AgasyaGulekar,Manoj Selvin, Mujtaba Shaikh, “IoT enabled Smart Home”,International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology ( IJSRCSEIT), (ISSN: 2456-3307) Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April 2017.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “QR-Code based Information Access System for smartphones”,International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology ( IJSRCSEIT), (ISSN: 2456-3307) Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April 2017.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “ Secure File Storage in cloud and Easy Access Using android – MyCloud”, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology ( IJSRCSEIT), (ISSN: 2456-3307) Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April 2017.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “ Data Transfer using Li-Fi Technology”,International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology ( IJSRCSEIT), (ISSN: 2456-3307) Volume 2, Issue 2, March-April 2017.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “ Smart bin and air Wagon”, International Conference on Innovation and Research in Technology and Engineering ( ICIRTE-2017) Oct 2017.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “ Smart cane for blind people”, International Conference on Innovation and Research in Technology and Engineering ( ICIRTE-2017) Oct 2017.
• M. A. Devmane, Adil Momin, Pratik Nandoskar, Swapnali Sawant “Autonomous Farmer Assistant Bot (AFAB)”, International Journal for scientific research & Development ( ISSN 2321-0613)  Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015.
• M. A. Devmane, “Social Networking Analysis Using R Language”, International Journal of Advancement in Engineering Technology, Management and & Applied Science (ISSN: 2349-3224) February 2016
• M. A. Devmane, N. K. Rana, “A generalized Privacy and Security Framework for Online Social Networks”, International Journal of Engineering Association (ISSN:2320-0804) Volume5, issue 01, January 2016.  
• M. A. Devmane, Shruti Ramgiri, SailiSonawane, “ Social Networking Analysis using ‘R’ Language”, International Journal of Advancement in Engineering Technology, Management & Applied Science  advancement in engineering Technology  (IJAETMAS) Volume 3, Issue 2, Feb 2016.
• M. A. Devmane, Sonali Pkhmode,  SukhadaVengurlekar, Sophia Nadar,, Priyanka Kale, “A Survey on Smart PSDM Card”, International journal of Innovative research in science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET) Vol 5, Issue 2, Feb 2016. 
• M. A. Devmane, Jigar A ptel, Rajendra Maniyal, Pooja Narvekar,AshishYakhande, “Li – Fi Technology”, International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering (IJSTE) (ISSN : 2349-784X) Volume 1, Issue 10, April 2015.
• M. A. Devmane, “Li-Fi Technology”, International Journal for science Technology & Engineering (IJSTE) ( ISSN 2349-784X), Volume 1, Issue 10, April 2015.
• M. A. Devmane, Anand Saundekar,Nikhil Zanzad, Soofian Khatri,Saurabh Jagtap,  “E-Helpdesk: Online helpdesk for college campus”, International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology (IJIRST), ( ISSN: 2349-6010) Volume 1, Issue11,  April 2015.
• M. A. Devmane, N. K. Rana, “Usability Trends and Access of Online Social Network by Indian Population and its Analysis”, IEEE International Conference on Nascent Technologies in Engineering (ICNTE-2015) 9-10 January 2015. (Published in ieeexplorer https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7029910M. A. Devmane, Dr. N. K. Rana, “Detection and prevention of profile cloning in Online Social Networks”, IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Engineering ICRAIE-2014, Jaipur. (Published in Ieee Explorerhttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6909237 )
• M. A. Devmane, et al ”Online Insurance Management System”. International Conference on Electronics and Computing Technologies (ICOnECT 14), 15 March 2014, Mumbai.
• M. A. Devmane, Dr. N. K. Rana, “Security issues of Online Social Networks”, Advances in Computing, Communication, and Control. ICAC3 2013. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 361. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36321-4_69.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “ Internet 2 Fourth Generation Internet”, International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research (IJAIR) (ISSN:  2278-7844) Volume 2, Issue 4, April 2013.M. A. Devmane et.al., “Java Fx: Data Visualization”, ICACSIT, 2013, Pune.
• M. A. Devmane et.al., “Bristlecone Data Visualizer”, ICACSIT, 2013, Pune.
• M. A. Devmane, Dr. N. K. Rana, “Privacy issues in Online Social Networks”, International Journal of Computer Applications, USA( ISSN: 0975 – 8887) Volume 41– No.13, March 2012 P.P. 5-8. 
• M. A. Devmane, Dr. B. B. Meshram, “Attacks on wired and wireless networks and mobile devices”, IJ-CA-ETS  (ISSN: 0974-3596)Vol. 3 Issue 2, April-Sept 2011. 
• M. A. Devmane, Manjiri Pathak, “Transmitting streaming data in wireless multimedia sensor network: Overview and security challenges” International Conference ICISET, Rajkot 2011. 
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• M.A. Devmane, Manjiri Pathak, “Concepts and issues in mobility management in 4G wireless network”, National conference, Terna College of Engg, Mumbai, 16-18 Sept 2010.
• M. A. Devmane, “Mobility management techniques in heterogeneous wireless network” International Conference at VJTI Mumbai, Dec 2010. 
• M. A. Devmane, Dr. B. B. Meshram, “Attack on wired and wireless network and mobile devices”, International Conference INTERFACE-2010 at VJTI Mumbai, Dec 2010. 

• Delivered Webinar on “Smart City” at Bharti Vidyapeeth’s Jawaharlal Neharu Institute of Technology, Pune, May 2020.
• Delivered Webinar on “Key To Success” at Bharti Vidyapeeth’s Jawaharlal Neharu Institute of Technology, Pune, May 2020.
• Delivered seminar on “Time Management: Key to Success” at Department at Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 2019.
• Delivered Seminar on “First Year Engineering Admission Procedure and guidelines with the recent changes”, at PVPPCOE auditorium, Mumbai on17th June 2017.
• Delivered Seminar on “First Year Engineering Admission Procedure and guidelines”,at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Dadar(Mumbai) organised by Maharashtra Times on 22 May 2017.
• Delivered Seminar on “First Year Engineering Admission Procedure and guidelines”,at  Marathi sahitya bhavan hall, Vashi, Organised by PVPPCOE in collaboration with Maharashtra times planet campus in June 2016.
• Expert talk given on topic “Writing effective conference papers”, to the T.E. Computer Students of PVPPCOE.
• Expert talk given on topic “Writing effective conference papers”, to the T.E. Computer  & Information Technology Students of Theem College of Engineering.
• Expert talk given on topic “Secure yourself while using Online Social Networks”, to F.E., S.E. , T.E., and B.E. students of all branches of PVPPCOE  
• Expert talk given on topic “Selecting the Area and Topic for the final year project”, to T.E. Computer & IT Students of PVPPCOE. 
• Expert talk given on topic “Career opportunities in higher studies”, to the B.E. Computer & IT students of PVPPCOE.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network (IJCSN)(ISSN 2277-5420) 
• International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science & Engineering (IJERCSE) ( ISSN 2394-2320)
• International Journal of Computer Science & Security (IJCSS) (ISSN 1985-1553)

• ICEI-2022 at PUNE
• IEEE ICAST-2022, Mumabai
• IEEE ICBDSS-2022, Pune.
• ICICEEE-2022, Sangli
• ICIRTE 2022, Mumbai.
• ICAST-2021, Mumbai
• IETE Mid Term Symposium-2021, Mumbai.
• THEEM 2020, Mumbai.
• ICIRTE 2019, Mumbai.
• ICIRTE 2017, Mumbai.
• IEEE ICIC-2015, Pune. 
• IEEE ICIP-2015, Pune.

 IFERP organized International conferences.

• IEEE Associate Membership No. 94384728
• ISTE Life Membership.
• UACEE Associate Membership No. AM1004231
• IACSIT Membership No. 80344227
• ACM Membership No. 6382029.