Faiz Rangari

My journey as a teacher began long before I stepped into a formal academic role. During my third year of engineering, I started teaching at private engineering classes, where I trained junior students in core subjects of Electronics. What began as a simple effort to help others soon evolved into a strong passion for teaching. The satisfaction of simplifying complex concepts, guiding students, and witnessing their academic progress convinced me that teaching was not just an activity but a calling. 

In 2009, I began my professional teaching career at Anjuman-i-Islam’s M. H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, where I dedicated over 15 years to the fields of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science Engineering (AI & ML). Over the years, I taught a wide array of subjects, including VLSI Design, Analog & Mixed Signal VLSI, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Handling such diverse courses broadened my academic perspective and strengthened my commitment to fostering a holistic, application-oriented learning environment. 

A proud milestone in my academic journey was securing 1st Rank in my Master of Engineering (Electronics) from Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Mumbai, which is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. I was also awarded a Gold Medal for this achievement. This accomplishment reinforced my belief in the importance of hard work, discipline, and continuous learning values that I consistently instill in my students. 

Beyond teaching, I took on several administrative and developmental responsibilities such as Departmental Purchase Coordinator, NBA/NAAC Coordinator, Electronics Lab In-Charge, and Departmental Exam Coordinator. These roles allowed me to contribute significantly to improving academic processes, laboratory infrastructure and student support mechanisms. 

In 2025, I joined the Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, marking an important phase where I now contribute to both Electronics Engineering and Computer Science Engineering (AI & ML). Working in an interdisciplinary environment allows me to blend classical engineering principles with modern fields such as AI, IoT, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision, which are transforming the technological landscape. 

My interest in research led me to pursue a PhD in Computer Engineering, focusing on Computer Vision–based Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy. This work aims to build deep learning solutions for early clinical diagnosis by detecting retinal lesions and grading disease severity, an effort with meaningful impact in healthcare. 

As a mentor, I believe in nurturing innovation, curiosity, and practical thinking. One of my proudest moments as a guide was when my students reached the finals of the DST & Texas Instruments India Innovation Challenge (IIM Bangalore) and received accolades for their project. Such achievements reaffirm my belief in the potential of motivated students when given the right direction and encouragement. 

Today, as I continue my journey at VIT, I firmly believe that teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge, it involves shaping attitudes, inspiring curiosity, and building confidence. My classroom philosophy revolves around creating an inclusive, interactive, and practice-driven learning environment where students are motivated to think independently, ask questions fearlessly, and apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. 

My goal remains unwavering: to help students become not just skilled engineers, but responsible, ethical, and impactful individuals who contribute meaningfully to society.