VSIT | Vidyalankar School of Information Technology

Dr. Swapna Kadam

Assistant Professor
Information Technology

Qualification

Ph.D in Information Technology
JJTU University Rajasthan
2022

M.Sc.(IT), University of Mumbai
2015

B.Sc.(IT), University of Mumbai
2012

Experience

11

Teaching Experience

14

Technical Paper published

02

Industrial Experience

01

Books Authored

MY LIFE

My journey at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology (VSIT) has been a meaningful blend of academic growth, innovation, and contribution to institutional excellence. Being a part of VSIT has provided me with an enriching platform to engage in quality teaching, research, and student development aligned with the vision of NEP 2020.

As a faculty member, I have consistently focused on creating a student-centric learning environment by integrating experiential learning methodologies, project-based approaches, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. These initiatives have significantly enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.

My active participation in research, conferences, and publications has enabled me to stay updated with current trends and bring real-world perspectives into the classroom. Additionally, I have contributed to various institutional initiatives, including IQAC activities, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and organization of academic and co-curricular events.

Mentoring students for projects, internships, hackathons, and career development has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my journey. Watching students grow into confident professionals reflects the true impact of education.

VSIT has fostered a collaborative and progressive ecosystem that encourages innovation, leadership, and continuous learning. I am proud to be a part of this institution and remain committed to contributing towards its vision of academic excellence and holistic student development.

MY WORK

  1. Vice Chancellor Nominee at Pillai HOC College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous)Pillai HOCL Educational Campus Rasayani from June 2025 to till Date
  1. Best Research paper Award in One Day national Interdisciplinary Conference at ISMAIL YUSUF College on 24 th Feb 2024.
  2. Best Research paper Award in One Day International Interdisciplinary Conference at Vidyalanakar School of Information technology, 11th Feb 2023.
  3. Best Research paper Award in One Day National Interdisciplinary Conference at Thakur College, Kandivali on 5th March 2022.
  4. Best Research paper Award in One Day International Interdisciplinary Conference at Ramanand Arya D.A.V College, Bhandup on 1 October 2016.
  1. Invited as Session Chair for Research Conference on Society 5.0 International Conference on Multidisciplinary Visions for Learning and Universalization (ICMVLU2026) Theme: Society 5.0 Day & Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026.
  2. Resource person for workshop on “Mastering the Art of Research Paper Structuring & Writing” for VSIT Students on 10th Feb 2026.
  3. Invited as Session Chair at International Conference on the theme “Fostering Research, Resilience & Renewal among Young Scholars on 17th September 2025 at K Shroff College of Arts Commerce & Science.
  4. Invited as Session Chair at 8th Two-Day International Research Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Organized by Mumbai Education Trust Institute of Management, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration (CBA), Ajman University on 5th April 2025.
  5. Judge for Poster Presentation Competition on topic Cyber Law and IPR ,25th January 2025 at Kirti College. 
  6. Invited as Steward at Amity School of Communication (ASCO) and Amity Film School, on 22nd January 2025 by participating in the Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Commercial Advertising Production Lesson. 
  7. Coordinator of AICTE Sponsored ATAL FDP on Title Transformative AI in Education: Insights and Applications 6th Jan 2025 to 11th Jan 2025. 
  8. Judge for Internal SMART INIDA Hackathon on 2nd September 2024 at Jayshree Sharadchandra Kothari Business School.
  9. Resource Person in ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Workshop organized by VSIT on 22nd Dec 2023.
  10. Resource person for Value Added Course on DBA SQL Essentials organized by VSIT IT & DS Department from 26th Aug 2023 to 16th Sep 2023.
  11. Resource person for Bridge Course Mathematics subject conducted by VSIT BMS Department 12 March to 19 March 2021.
  12. Resource person for Training on Advance Excel for TYBMS/TYBAF/TYBFM Students organized by Career Counselling Committee of VSIT from 15 March to 18 March 2018.
  13.  
  1. Participated in and presented a research paper in NGPVSIT Conference on Digital Innovation and Transformation with Emerging Trends for Sustainable Development On Jan 23rd and 24th, 2026.
  2. Participated in and presented a research paper at the  VCMT 2025-26 One Day Multi-Disciplinary International Conference on the theme “Smart Governance and Innovative Futures: Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development” held on 29th November 2025.
  3. Participated & Presented Paper in VCMT 2025-International Multi-disciplinary Conference on “Embracing Sustainability for a better Tomorrow: Unveiling a Greener Future” on VSIT on 18th Jan 2025. 
  4. Participated & Presented Case Study on Big Data Analytics & IOT in Logistics at Trans Logistics INC Conference theme Data warehouse, Big Data Analytics & Data Mining on 21st Sep 2024 
  5. Attended National level conference on 11th feb 2024 organized by Ismail Yusuf College. 
  6. Attended five days’ short term training program on enhancing quality education through capacity building for gen z” organized by research and development committee and iqac cell of vsit from 2nd may to 8th may 2023. 
  7. Certification completed Bootstrap on 11th Nov 2020 organized at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology (VSIT). by Vmol VSIT with course material provided by the Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay. Passing an online exam, conducted remotely from IIT Bombay, is a pre-requisite for completing this Faculty Development Programme 
  8. Participated in webinar on “academic integrity and artificial intelligence with turnitin Software ” 17th October 2023, conducted by department of electronics & telecommunication, a.y. 2023-24 rmd sinhgad technical institutes campus warje, pune-58 
  9. Attended the VCMT International Conference on 11th Dec 2023 
  10. Certification completed Bootstrap on 11th Nov 2020 organized at Vidyalankar School of Information Technology (VSIT). by Vmol VSIT with course material provided by the Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay. Passing an online exam, conducted remotely from IIT Bombay, is a pre-requisite for completing this Faculty Development Programme. 
  11. Attended NITTTRC – Online Professional Development Programme (PDPOM:15) on “Data Communication and Networking” from NITTR Chennai from 9th May to 12th May 2022. 
  12. Attended the Virtual National Conference on Management & Technology 2022 on the theme leveraging Technologies Management Skills To Improve Economy During ‘New Normal’ held on 12th March, 2022. 
  13. Attended the National Conference on Open-Source data science Organised by Thakur College of Commerce on 5th March 2022. 
  14. Attended the Refresher Course on Outcome based education Organised by AICTE affiliated with Rajeev Gandhi College on 13th Jan 19 Jan 2022. 
  15. Attended FDP on Bringing Learner Centricity to Teaching-Learning Process organised by IQAC of VSIT on 8th Jan to 22nd Jan 2022. 
  16. Attended Online National Level one week Faculty Development Programme on “Digital Humanities” by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Ministry of Culture, Government of India on 23 Dec to 29 dec 2021. 
  17. Attended the International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Transforming with Changing Dimension Industry and Education 4th December, 2021. 
  18. Attended 12 days Online Workshop and Coursework on Research Methodology for Quantitative Research in Social Science for Ph.D. Centre of Vidyalankar School of Information Technology, Mumbai from 3 May 2021 to 15 May 2021. 
  19. Attended a workshop on Fundamentals of Publishing in Top Journals by Elsevier on 16 June 2021. 
  20. Attended FDP Program on Intellectual Property rights at The new College from 14 June to 18 June 2021. 
  21. Participated in FDP Program on Intellectual Property rights for Researchers at VSIT on 26th June 2021. 
  22. Attended FDP Program on Advance Excel & R programming at VSIT from 3 May to 9 May 2020. 
  23. Attended FDP on “Practical Artificial Intelligence Program” at VSIT conducted by Cere Labs Pvt 9 Nov to 11 NOV 2017. 
  24. Attended a workshop on NET/SET Examination Guidance organised by VSIT Internal Quality Assurance Cell from 23 Oct to 25 Oct 2017. 
  25. Attended FDP Program for Commerce & Management at VSIT from 29 May to 31 2017. 
  26. Attended FDP on Workshop on Internet of Things at VSIT conducted by ABSOLUTE INFORMATION SYTEMS from 25 March to 1 April 2017. 
  27. Attended the AICTE Short term Course on I-Teaching NITTR- Bhopal from 7th Sep 2015 to 11th Sep 2015. 
  28. Webinar on Questionnaire design & Data analysis organised by Parul University 29 May 2021. 
  29. Attended a Learn Video Marketing CLAVENT WEBINARS on 10 April 2020. 
  30. Attended a Webinar on Cyber Security & Blockchain CLAVENT WEBINARS on 4 April 2020 
  31. Attended a Webinar on Understanding the Python Basics on CLAVENT WEBINARS 9 April 2020. 
  32. Attended a Seminar on “Exploring The World of Research” at Valia College Andheri on 9 September 2018. 
  33. Attended a Seminar on Challenges Faced by the Private /Permanently unaided Colleges in getting NAAC Accreditation Internal Quality Assurance Cell of VSIT on 24th March 2017. 
  34. Attended a Seminar on “Research Methodology & Ethics” by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of VIKAS College Vikroli on 17 August 2016. 
  1. Published Paper: “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Modern Education: A Sustainable Approach.” Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2026, pp. 109–115. DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v13iS2-i4-Jan.10591
  2. Published Paper: “Bridging AI Efficiency and Smart City Needs: A Comprehensive Study on Green Surveillance Systems.” VCMT 2025–26, ISBN: 978-93-344-5986-9
  3. Published Patent: “Wireless Controlled Bomb Detection and Disposal Robot using ESP8266” on 9 Jan 2026
  4. Published Paper: “Integrative Approaches in Modern Agriculture: Leveraging IoT and Deep Learning for Plant Disease Forecasting Under Climate Change.” ICCMC 2025, Erode, India, pp. 445–450, DOI: 10.1109/ICCMC65190.2025.11140939
  5. Published Patent: “AI-Driven Wearable Tool for Real-Time Data Collection in Textile Manufacturing Units” on 10 Jan 2025
  6. Published Paper: “Impact of Automation & Machine Learning on Financial Industry.” VCMT International Conference, 11 Dec 2023
  7. Published Paper: “Potential Consumers Prediction Based on Purchase Buying Behavior Using Machine Learning.” IJRAR, Vol. 9, Issue 1, March 2022 (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138)
  8. Published Paper: “Consumer Buying Behaviour Analysis Using Machine Learning Algorithm.” Pradnyaa International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 1, 2021 (ISSN 2583-2115)
  9. Published Paper: “Consumer Buying Behaviour Detection in Online Shopping Using Random Forest Classifier.” VCMT International Conference, 20 Feb 2021
  10. Published Paper: “Awareness & Preference towards the Usage of Mobile Wallets in India.” International Conference, St. Joseph College (in association with Indo Global Chamber of Commerce), 29 Sept 2017 (ISSN 2278-8158)
  11. Published Paper: “Cyber Crime Issues related to MEDJACK & Proactive Strategies to Tackle it in Indian Context.” VCMT National Conference, 3 Feb 2017 (ISSN: 2319-4766)
  12. Published Paper: “Disaster Management by Mobile Controlled Spybot.” International Interdisciplinary Conference, Ramanand Arya D.A.V College, Bhandup, 1 Oct 2016
  13. Published Paper: “Prospects of E-Agriculture using ICT Augmented with Wireless Sensor Network.” VCMT National Conference, 22 Jan 2016 (ISBN: 978-93-85880-98-8)
  14. Published Paper: “Mobile Controlled Spybot.” National Research Symposium RACM-2015, VIT, 21 Dec 2015
  15. Published Paper: “Computer Literacy in Women.” International Research Conference, Amalani College, Vile Parle, 5 Dec 2015
  1. Published Book on Database Management System for FYBSc (IT), Semester I, based on the revised syllabus as per NEP 2020, published by the Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Mumbai – 400 098.