Dean & Principal
FET, Parul University, Vadodara
Dr. Vipul Vekariya
Dean & Principal - FET, Parul University
Professional Profile
Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an Administrator and Educator at the engineering education levels. Outstanding track record in assuring student success.
Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing and administration, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment.
Extensive background of developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students, racially and ethnically diverse populations, and second-language learners.
Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results.
Academic Positions
- Present2021
- 20212013
Director & Principal
Noble Group of Institutions, Junagadh
- 20132010
Head of the Department
Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institutions, Rajkot
- 20102006
Head of the Department
Information Technology and Computer Engineering, R.K College of Engineering and Technology, Rajkot
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. 2013
PhD in Computer Science & Engineering
Gyan Vihar University,
Jaipur - M.E. 2007
M.E. in Computer Engineering
Dharmsinh Desai University,
Nadiad - B.E. 2004
B.E. In Computer Engineering
Atmiya Institute of Science and Technology,
Saurashtra University
Awards and Achievements
- Oct - 2023Parul University awarded me the `` Outcome Excellence Star `` for my exceptional contributions based on outcomes.
- Sept - 2023Participated in a one-week Erasmus + Staff Teaching Mobility Programme scheduled from Sept 25th, 2023, to Sept 29th, 2023, at Frederick University in Cyprus, Europe.
- July - 2023Received Grant from the SERB , New Delhi to attend the 44th PIERS (PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium) International Conference in Czech Republic.
- June - 2023Received an invitation from the 44th PIERS (Photonics and Electromagnetics Research Symposium) International Conference in the Czech Republic to present research papers at the conference, which is scheduled to take place from July 3rd, 2023, to July 6th, 2023.
- April - 2023Received 4 Lacs rupees Grant from AICTE for the Parul University International Conference – PiCET chaired by Dr Vipul Vekariya, Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology.
- October - 2022Received an Award for Outstanding leader in Higher Education - 2022 in New Normal Education Leadership Summit - 2022 Organised by ArdorComm Media at Ahmedabad
- March-20211 Lakh Grant Sanctioned from AICTE under The Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among Students (SPICES)
- March-20212.41 Lakhs Grant Sanctioned from AICTE under The Scheme of Grant for Organizing Conference (GOC) for the purpose of Organizing National Conference
- March-202010 Lakhs Grant Sanctioned from AICTE under The Scheme MODROB for establishment of AI & ML Research Center
- Feb - 2020Received Excellent Research Paper Award for Research Paper Published in International Conference at Melbourne (Australia)
- Dec - 201925 Lakhs Grant Sanctioned from GUJCOST for establishment of Design Lab
- Nov-20191.29 Lakhs Travel Grant Sanctioned from AICTE under The Scheme of Professional Development for Research Paper Presentation in International Conference at Melbourne , Australia.
- 2017-2018Man of the Event for Successful organised National ConferenceSuccessful organised National Conference in Recent Trend in Technology for 2 years as organising Secretory.
- 2018Book Published - A Recommender System: Social Network for BusinessScholar's Press. ISSN: 978-639-71382-4
- 2016Best Faculty Award by Management & DirectorNoble Group of Institutions - Junagadh
- Feb - 2015Received Pedagogical Innovation Award (PIA) from GTU - Ahmedabad