Dr. Sheetal Mapare

Along with teaching different subjects, I have developed a laboratory for antenna and microwaves. My passion for learning continued with a strong desire to do research in a foreign university, and I am also very fond of traveling as it gives opportunities to learn and grow, along with dedication. It gives us the chance to be engaged in an activity, to develop new skills, and to discover new cultures. In my opinion, one should “learn to fly and fly to learn”. I believe technology should be environmentally friendly. My dream came true when I worked for six months at Massey University, New Zealand, where the research focused on environment-related issues. Under the guidance of eminent professors, the research outcome resulted in many publications and an Indian Patent published in the Journal of Indian Patents. On the professional front, I have served as a committee member for an international conference in China. As an IEEE member, I have also been a session chair at international conferences.

My fields of interest include Sensors and Sensing Technology, Wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, microwaves and Antenna design, etc. I have reviewed international research proposals and research papers at various international conferences as a contribution to the research community. Student project groups under my guidance have published papers and also received the best paper award at different international conferences. The importance of research publication is inculcated in the students under my guidance. Students thus work towards innovations and show their keen interest in filing patents. One of the project groups working on sensor design has come up with an innovative design and has filed a patent. For the project problem statements, I believe one should solve the problems faced by us in our day-to-day life with the help of environmentally friendly technology. Collaboration facilitates the exchange of knowledge and technology, which motivates me to collaborate with eminent universities and professors; one of them is Macquarie University, Australia.

I like listening to music, reading research articles, and watching movies. I am passionate about traveling in India and abroad. I am always very enthusiastic about sitting along the seashore as it gives me a calming effect on the mind.