• Minor Research Grant of Rs. 27000/- procured from Mumbai University for research project on 'IoT based Automated Hydroponics system: An approach to soilless', for duration of one year in the academic year 2017-18.

Awards

• MARGRIT SCHWARZ AWARD 2022 is conferred to PROF. SMITA PAWAR For her WDC-XIE initiative and leadership.
• Nominated for the award Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement National Award 2021

Talks

• Talk on " Wireless & Communication networking" on 22-23rd August 2017 at ACE, Malad, Mumbai.
• Resource speaker in the ISTE approved STTP " Issues in 5G wireless Networks" at UMIT, SNDT, Mumbai on 21st June 2016.
• Resource speaker in the ISTE approved STTP on Next generation Networks on 10Jul, 2012 EXTC, at VESIT, Mumbai.
• Resource speaker Online SDP on "Introduction to LATEX" at Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mumbai on 31st July 2020
• Resource speaker in the ISTE approved Six Day Online FDP on "Sensor Technology"  to conduct a session on Wireless sensing Technology at Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mumbai on 07th July 2021
• Appointed as a resource person for online orientation program for the course of "Sensor Technology (ECCDLO5015)" Revised 2019 'C' scheme of Third year EXTC organised by Vidyavardhini's  college of Engineering and Technology, Vasai rd. on Behalf of University of Mumbai on 8th July 2021.
• Conducted an orientation program for Satellite communication at VESIT on behalf of Mumbai University for revised syllabus for A.Y 2019-2020. on 07th Jan, 2020.
• Conducted a guest lecture on IIoT for the subject Wireless Technology VI semester IT on 27th March 2023.

UG Level

Wireless Network

Mobile Communication System

Digital Communication

Principles of communication

Computer communication Network

Television and Video Engineering

Microprocessor and Peripheral devices

Linear Integrated Circuits

Satellite communication

Electronics circiuts and communication fundamentals

Basic Electronics and Electical Engineering

Television & Video Engineering

Sensor Technology

Workshop / Seminar / STTP Attended

• ISTE approved SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Generative Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications” organized by EXTC, XIE from 03rd Jul - 08th Jul, 2023 Online.
• The thrust areas Ignatian Spirituality, Discernment, Universal Apostolic Preferences and Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm organized by JHEASA West Zone on 08th Jul, 2023 Bandra Retreat House, Mumbai.
• ISTE approved Online/SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Natural Language Processing and it's Applications” organized by EXTC, XIE from 09th Jan - 14th Jan, 2023 Online.
• ISTE sponsored IoT Skill Development training program-Phase 2 organized by ISTE from 25th Jun - 11th Aug, 2022 Online.
• “Discernment”. organized by XIE on 30th Jul, 2022 XIE at St. Xavier’s Campus, Andheri.
• International webinar on "Holistic Development through Universal Human values and Professional Ethics" organized by Digisaksham on 23rd Jul, 2022 Online.
• webinar on “ Introduction to HAM Radio” organized by organized by IEEE, Communication Society, Pune section in association with AISSMS’s Institute of Information Technology, Pune on 19th Jul, 2022 Online.
• Online/SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Next Generation Cloud Computing Tools and Technologies” held during 11.07.2022 to 16.07.2022 organized by organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra. from 11th Jul - 16th Jul, 2022 Online.
• One Week Faculty Development Program on “Role of Honours Courses in Engineering Education & Research” organized by Sinhagad Institute of Technology, Lonavala, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in association with Vodafone Club, SIT, Lonavala from 25th Oct - 29th Oct, 2021 Online.
• AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on " Internet of Things(IoT) in Smart Cities" organized by Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology. from 20th Sep - 24th Sep, 2021 online.
• AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "SENSOR TECHNOLOGY IN LIFESTYLE ENRICHMENT" organized by EASWARI ENGINEERING COLLEGE. from 02nd Aug - 06th Aug, 2021 online.
• ISTE Approved Six-Day Online Faculty Development Programme on “Sensor Technology” organized by department of EXTC, XIE from 05th Jul - 10th Jul, 2021 Online.
• 3 day FDP on Women Empowering Women organized by RMK college of engineering and technology. from 24th Jun - 26th Jun, 2021 Online.
• ISTE approved Online/SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Machine Learning and its Applications” organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim from 21st Jun - 26th Jun, 2021 Online.
• a webinar on " Digital resources essential for faculty and student Centered Learning in New Normal- IEEE's perspective". organized by IEEE on 01st Jun, 2021 Online.
• AICTE sponsored six days online Short Term Training Programme on “Emerging Trends and Research Challenges in Next Generation Wireless Networks” organized by Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, from 15th Mar - 20th Mar, 2021 Online.
• Three day e-Program on Ensuring Physical and Mental Well-being during COVID organized by Organized By Center of Excellence (CoE) in Complex Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (CNDS), Department of Electrical Engineering under TEQIP-III at VJTI from 27th Feb - 01st Mar, 2021 Online.
• Internet of Things (IoT)AICTE training and Learning Academy organized by Sri Ramakrishna mission vidyalaya college of arts and science from 02nd Nov - 06th Nov, 2020 online.
• Body language: Key to Professional Success NPTEL online certification organized by NPTEL from 14th Sep - 16th Oct, 2020 Online.
• Basics of SDR and practical applications organized by NPTEL from 14th Sep - 16th Oct, 2020 Online.
• 5 days hands-on workshop in " Ethical Hacking using Kali Linux" organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering from 03rd Aug - 07th Aug, 2020 Online.
• Security Issues & Role of Cryptoghraphy in communication organized by EXTC dept, UMIT,SNDTWU from 22nd Jun - 26th Jul, 2020 .
• Technology in disaster management (XIE) organized by XIE in collaboration with Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. from 21st May - 02nd Jul, 2020 .
• Opportunities &Challenges in Electronics &Allied Industries in India post COVID-19 organized by VESIT, Chembur,Mumbai. from 25th May - 30th Jun, 2020 .
• Android App development using KOTLIn workshop organized by CSX-XIE from 11th Jun - 20th Jun, 2020 Online.
• Introduction to LaTex organized by EXTC dept, XIE from 15th Jun - 20th Jun, 2020 Online.
• Exploring Research Challenges and opportunities in Science & Technology organized by LTCOE, Mumbai. from 27th May - 29th May, 2020 .
• Payog-Experiments on click- using Virtual labs (COEP) organized by Vidyavardhini's COET in association with COEP from 18th May - 27th May, 2020 .
• Artificial Intelligence organized by UCOE, Vasai. from 21st May - 25th May, 2020 .
• One week National Level Faculty Development Programme on Introduction of Accreditation Mechanism and NBA Approach organized by Padm. Dr. V. B. Kolte College of Engineering, Malkapur from 11th May - 15th May, 2020 .
• RESEARCH, FUNDING & IPR organized by K. C. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH, THANE (EAST) from 07th May - 10th May, 2020 .
• LaTex(Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay) organized by RMD Sinhgad School of Engineering, Warje,Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay from 28th Apr - 02nd May, 2020 Online.
• R Programming(Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay) organized by P.V.P.P. College of Engineering, Mumbai, Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay from 27th Apr - 02nd May, 2020 Online.
• Moodle Learning Management System (Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay) organized by Vivekanand College,Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay from 25th Apr - 30th Apr, 2020 Online.
• Train the Trainer workshop organized by DBIT from 16th Sep - 18th Sep, 2019 DBIT, Kurla.
• 5 day FDP on Big Data-Hadoop organized by EXTC dept from 01st Jul - 05th Jul, 2019 XIE, Mahim.
• Wireless Sensor Network organized by IT department on 11th Jan, 2019 BVCOE, Navi Mumbai.
• AICTE-ISTE approved programme on Recent Trends in Wireless Networks organized by SVPKM's DJSCOE, Vile Parle, Mumbai from 02nd Jan - 07th Jan, 2019 .
• International workshop on VLSI: basic concepts, Research areas & Hands-on practice organized by EXTC department from 14th Dec - 18th Dec, 2015 XIE, Mahim,Mumbai.
• AICTE approved (Under QIP) one week STTP on Wireless Network and Cognitive Radio organized by Electrical Engineering department from 09th Mar - 13th Mar, 2015 VJTI, Mumbai.
• Two week ISTE STTP on Analog Electronics organized by IIT Kharagpur, ICT from 04th Jun - 14th Jun, 2013 KJSCOE, Vidyavihar, Mumbai.
• ISTE approved STTP on Advanced Image Acquisition Processing and Applications organized by EXTC department from 07th Jan - 11th Jan, 2013 XIE, Mahim.
• Two day workshop on Microwave Engineering: Design aspects, Applications and Hazards organized by EXTC department from 20th Jan - 21st Jan, 2012 XIE, Mahim.
• Mobile Communication: A practical Approach (J2ME, NS-2) organized by EXTC department from 11th Aug - 12th Aug, 2011 XIE,Mahim.
• STTP on Best practices in NS2 and OMNet++ organized by IT department from 18th Oct - 22nd Oct, 2010 SKNCOE, Pune.
• ISTE approved STTP on Software tools in Electronics and Telecommunication engineering organized by EXTC department from 15th Dec - 19th Dec, 2008 RGIT, Versova, Andheri, Mumbai.
• ISTE approved STTP on Faculty Induction Programme organized by SFIT-ISTE chapter from 19th Jun - 01st Jul, 2006 SFIT, Mumbai.

Workshop / Seminar / STTP Conducted

• Bridging the gap between Industry and Academia: UI/UX DESIGN THINKING by Ms. Shreya Tembe, a UI/UX designer at Jio Engage on 04th Aug, 2023 organized by TSX, EXTC, XIE.
• "Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry: Cloud, IoT and Data Center Services" by Mr.Rajesh Palande, Head of Practice,Tata Communication Transformation Services (TCTS) on 17th Jul, 2023 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• organised a skill based learning session on Linux Servers by Prof. Aaron Johns, Faculty at St. Xavier's college, Fort, Mumbai under IETE students' forum on 28th Mar, 2023 organized by IETE students' forum, EXTC, XIE.
• organised a skill based learning session on Linux Networking by Prof. Aaron Johns, Faculty at St. Xavier's college, Fort, Mumbai on 17th Jan, 2023 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Online Faculty Orientation Program for the course of “Mobile Communication System (ECC702 and ECL702), R-19 (C Scheme) of Final Year, Semester-VII, on 14th Jul, 2022 organized by Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology, Vasai, on behalf of University of Mumbai.
• Conducted a guest lecture on IIoT for VI semsester IT on 31st Mar, 2022 organized by IT, XIE.
• A guest lecture on Security in Networks by Prof. Stella Joseph from IT department on 04th Mar, 2022 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Online guest lecture on " Industrial IoT" by Ms. Rutuja Nalawade,Kaneka Corporation, Japan at IST 3.00-4.30 pm on 23rd Feb, 2022 organized by EXTC department.
• Conducted A session on “Recent Trends in Communication Technologies” For SE IT Students on 12th Sep, 2021 organized by Information Technology Department of Xavier Institute of Engineering..
• Organised an Alumni talk on Design Thinking by Ms. Shreya Tembe, Engage Jio on 04th Sep, 2021 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Organised an Industry Expert talk on 5GTechnology & Career Guidance by Mr. Griffith Fernando on 03rd Sep, 2021 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Organised a Webinar on Higher studies and career opportunities by Mr. Manmohan Kohli, Kraft educational services on 02nd Sep, 2021 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Organised an Expert Lecture on Optical Communication For Cellular Network by Prof. Shailaja Udtewar on 01st Sep, 2021 organized by EXTC,XIE.
• Organized a Webinar on Technical paper writing by Prof. Prathibha Sudhakaran on 31st Aug, 2021 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Organised a SDP on Data structures and Algorithms using Python on 12th Jul - 23rd Jul, 2021 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Organised an ISTE approved 6 day online FDP on Sensor Technology on 05th Jul - 10th Jul, 2021 organized by EXTC XIE.
• Appointed as a resource person for orientation program for the course of "Sensor Technology (ECCDLO5015)" Revised 2019 on 08th Jul, 2021 organized by Vidyavardhini college of Engineering and Technology, Vasai rd. on Behalf of University of Mumbai.
• Conducted a session on Wireless Sensing Technology at ISTE approved FDP on Sensor Technology on 07th Jul, 2021 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Organised a Webinar on " IoT and future of IoE" by Dr. Fr. John Rose SJ on 16th Apr, 2021 organized by EXTC_XIE.
• Organised an Expert Lecture on " VANET" by Dr. Saurabh Patil, XIE on 07th Apr, 2021 organized by EXTC department.
• Organised a Workshop on" Next generation Wireless Network" by Mr. Rahul Dhebri on 03rd Apr, 2021 organized by ISF-XIE-EXTC.
• Organised A seminar on “What is the future of telecom? by Mr. Rajesh Palande on 10th Dec, 2020 organized by EXTC department.
• A Four Week Online Student Development Program on “Data Structures and Algorithms Using Python on 20th Jul - 11th Aug, 2020 organized by EXTC department.
• SDP on LaTex on 31st Jul, 2020 organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering.
• Upcoming Telecom Technologies and opportunities for Engineering Students on 29th Jul, 2020 organized by EXTC department.
• Webinar Series: TOPIC: PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION OF RIGHT PROJECT THRUST AREAS OF INDUSTRY STARTUP INDIAN PATENT FILLING PROCEDURE on 18th Jul - 19th Jul, 2020 organized by EXTC department, Xavier Institute of Engineering..
• conducted an orientation program for Satellite communication at VESIT on behalf of Mumbai University for revised syllabus for A.Y 2019-2020. on 07th Jan, 2020 organized by VESIT on behalf of Mumbai University.
• organized a one day workshop on "Antarchakshoo" on 15th Mar, 2019 organized by Xavier's resource center for visually challenged.
• organized a one day workshop on "IoT: Hands on practice using Arduino and Raspberry pi" on 28th Sep, 2018 organized by EXTC, XIE.
• Wireless & Communication Networking on 22nd Aug - 23rd Aug, 2017 organized by ACE, Malad.
• NS-2 Simulator workshop on 05th Feb, 2015 organized by EXTC, DJSCOE, Vile Parle.
• NS2 on 12th Apr, 2013 organized by EXTC, VESIT, Chembur.
• NS2 on 03rd Oct, 2012 organized by EXTC, UMIT, Mumbai.
• Technology Empowerment program on 19th Jul, 2012 organized by ETRX, VESIT, Chembur, Mumbai.
• STTP on Next generation Networks on 10th Jul, 2012 organized by EXTC, VESIT.
• NS2 workshop on 24th Feb, 2012 organized by EXTC, VESIT, Mumbai..
• NS2 workshop on 06th Apr, 2011 organized by IT, VESIT, Mumbai.

Training Course

• One day workshop on " Wireless Sensor network" on 11th January 2019 at BVCOE, navi Mumbai.
• One day workshop on " Python Programming" on 22nd June 2019.
• "train the Trainer workshop" at DBIT form 16th to 18th September 2019.
• One day workshop on " eSim" on 21st September 2019.
• One day workshop on " R" on 09th November 2019.
• Cisco Certified Network Associte training at RST FORUM during 2014.
• Two week ISTE workshop on "Analog Electronics" conducted by IIT, Kharagpur from 4th to 14th June 2013 under ICT.
• Attended a webinar conducted under IEEE Bombay Section on " Conference Leadership Program" On March 24,2020.
• participated in National Level Online Quiz on Digital Learning Resources on May 3, 2020 organised by S.L.R. Tiwari College of Engineering, Mumbai. 
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has participated in webinar on “5G-Communication of next generation”  organised by ISTE VIT student chapter in association with Electronics and Telecommunication of Vidyalankar Institute of Technology on May 14,2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has Participated in the webinar “Patent filling and Prosecution” by Dr. S.P. Subramaniyam, Deputy Controller of Patents and Design, IndianPatent office, Chennai on 23rd May 2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has Participated in the webinar “Teachers are Leaders (TRL)” organized by IQAC-BVCOE, held on 23rd May 2020.
• Prof. Smita Pawar from the department of extc had attended a webinar conducted under IEEE Bombay Section on “Wireless network Simulation Tools" On 22nd May 2020 organized by Don Bosco COE, Goa.
• Prof. Smita Pawar from the department of extc had attended a webinar conducted under IEEE Bombay Section on “Data Science & Data Analytics- a paradigm shift from IoT propective" On 21st  May 2020 organized by Don Bosco COE, Goa.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has attended the webinar  “Renewable Energy Sources-on Grid & Off Grid” organized by Department of Electrical Engineering, MET’s IOE,BKC, Nashik, held on 21st  May 2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has attended the webinar on “Tips on how to select a Conference to publish your ResearchWork” hosted by AISSMSCOE and ISB&M School of Technology under IEEE Bombay Section held on 16th  May 2020.
•  Prof. Smita Pawar participated in a 3 days webinar on " Happiness & Harmony" organized by Human Value Education Cell of K.C.College of Engineering and Management studies and Research, Thane from 27th- 29th April, 2020.
• successfully completed Web-based Training on Virtual Classroom an online training program offered remotely on 2nd May 2020  by department of EXTC, KPR IET, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
• Participated in the Webinar on "Insight of Amateur Radio & Robotics" an online program offered remotely on 7th May 2020 by KPR institute of Engineering and Technology.
• Attended a webinar on " Emotion detection using facial expression recognition" by Mr. kiran Talele organised by IEEE-VSIT on 8th May 2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has attended the webinar  “5G: Network Architecture and SDN” organized by Parul polytechnic Institute, parul University, held on 15th June 2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has attended the webinar  “Transformation of 5G and Wi-Fi 6” organized by Loyola Institute of Technology, Chennai, held on 25th June 2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has attended the webinar  “Applications of speciality Optical Fibers” organized by Mount Zion COET, Chennai, held on 26th June 2020.
• Mrs. Smita Pawar has attended the webinar  “Wearable health monitoring System” organized by Mount Zion COET, Chennai, held on 25th May 2020.
• ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION Sponsored Six Days Short Term Training Programme (STTP) at Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy “Emerging Trends and Research Challenges in Next Generation Wireless Networks” 15/03/2021 to 20/03/2021 
• 5-day Hands-On workshop in “Ethical Hacking using Kali Linux”Organized by the Department of Computer Engineering,XIE. 3/08/2020 to 7/08/2020 .
• Ensuring Physical and Mental Well-being during COVID Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai 27/2/2021 to 1/3/2021.
• successfully completed ISTE approved Online/SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Next Generation Cloud Computing Tools and Technologies” held during 11.07.2022 to 16.07.2022 organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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• successfully completed ISTE approved SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Natural Language Processing and it's Applications” held during 09.01.2023 to 14.01.2023 organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• successfully completed the Skill Development Training Program on “Internet of Things – Phase II” from 25/06/2022 to 11/08/2022 and scored above 60% in the final assessment under joint venture of ISTE and BNY Mellon.
• successfully completed ISTE approved SF-STTP/FDP Programme on “Generative Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications” held during 03.07.2023 to 08.07.2023 organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• completion of a National Level online (two credits) course on “Research and Publication Ethics” for duration of two weeks from 1st December to 12th December 2023.
• successfully completed the ISTE approved Self-Financing Faculty Development Program on Effective AI Tools Enhancing Teaching, Learning and Research held during 01.07.2024 to 06.07.2024 organized by Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• successfully completed ISTE approved one week SF-STTP on "Trends and advances in Technologies for wireless communications" from 8th-12th Jult 2024 at K J Somaiya, Vidyavihar, Mumbai.

• has participated in the Online Workshop on Data Analytics & AI organized by Centre for Computer Science and Information Technology (CCSIT), Manjeri, University of Calicut in association with ipsr solutions limited on 15th June 2024.

• Wireless Network
• Mobile communication
• Satellite Communication
• NS2
• JME
• Android studio
• R programming

• Wireless Sensor Netrork
• 5G communication
• R programming
• wireless Network Simulation

• NPTEL online certification for the course Principles of Modern CDMA/MIMO/OFDM Wireless communication Aug-Oct 2019.
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• Prof. SMITA PAWAR has successfully completed one week Online FDP on “R Programming” with hands-on exposure organised in association with Spoken-Tutorial project, IIT Bombay from 27th April 2020 TO 2nd May 2020 remotely by P.V.P.P. College of Engineering, Mumbai-22. And successfully completed the test on R Programming on 6th May 2020
• Prof. Smita Pawar participated in the  one week online Faculty Development Program "Moodle Learning Management System" training organized at Vivekanand College in January 2020 semester, with course material provided by the Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay, from April 25-30, 2020 . A comprehensive set of topics pertaining to Moodle Learning Management System were covered in the training. This training is offered by the Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay, funded by the National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Govt. of India. And successfully completed the test on Moodle Learning Management System on 5th  May 2020.
• Prof. Smita Pawar from EXTC department has participated in Online Faculty development program on “LaTex” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, RMD Sinhgad School of Engineering, Warje From 28th April to 2nd May 2020 in association with Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay, Funded by National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Govt. of India. And successfully completed the LaTeX test on 4th May 2020,
• Registered and completed an online Faculty Development Program on "RESEARCH, FUNDING & IPR"  jointly organized by Department of Electronics & Telecommunication, IQAC AND R & D Cell, K. C. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH, THANE (EAST) in association with under the banner of IETE and Institution's Innovation Cell (IIC), From  7th May-10th May, 2020.
• Prof. Smita Pawar from EXTC department had attended online FDP on "One week National Level Faculty Development Programme on Introduction of Accreditation Mechanism and NBA Approach”, organized by Padm. Dr. V. B. Kolte College of Engineering, Malkapur 11-15th MAY 2020.

• NPTEL Online certification Body Language: Key to Professional Success

• NPTEL Online certification Basics of Software Defined Radio and practical applications