Dr. Neha Soni

Designation : Head CE and Associate Professor(Regular)
Experience : 23 years

Email Id : hod.ce@svitvasad.ac.in
Contact No :02692-274540

Specialization Areas:

Data Mining,Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Security

Subject Taught (UG):

Digital Fundamentals, Computer Organization, Microprocessor, System Programming, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, C Programming, Database Management System, Parallel Processing

Subject Taught (PG):

Data Mining, Parallel Algorithms, Information Theory and Coding, Advanced Machine Learning

Qualifications:

Qualification Specialization University Passing year Class
Ph. D Computer Engineering CHARUSAT, Changa 2018
M.E Computer Engineering DDU, Nadiad 2008 First Class with Distinction(Gold Medal)
B.E Computer Engineering MSU, Vadodara 1997 First Class

My Experience

  • 02-08-2021 - Till Date
  • Associate Professor
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
  • 08-08-2018 - Till Date
  • Head of Department
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
  • 01-07-2009 - 01-08-2021
  • Assistant Professor
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
  • 03-02-2000 - 30-06-2009
  • Lecturer
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology

Achievements

    • Received Gold Medal in M.E. Computer Engineering
    • Received best paper award for the paper, “Most efficient algorithm for data mining”, at National Conference on Bioinformatics Computing, Thapar Institute of Technology, Patiala, 18-19 Mar, 2005.

Publication

Paper :

    I. INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS 

    1. Neha Ripal Soni, C. K. Bhensdadia, “Topic Model : A new frontier in text mining”, International Conference on Data Management, Institute  of Management and Technology, Ghaziabad, 25-26 Feb, 2008.

    2. Anjali Ganesh Jivani, Neha Ripal Soni, “The Enhanced Gibbs Sampling for Topic Model”, International Journal of Computer Information Systems, Vol. 3(4), 2011, pp. 1-6, Oct. 2011, ISSN 2229- 5208.

    3. Neha Ripal Soni, A. P. Ganatra, “Categorization of Several Clustering Algorithms from Different Perspective: A Review”, Vol. 2(8), Aug. 2012, pp. 63-68, ISSN: 2277 128X. UGC Approved Journal (No:48958), Citation : 57

    4. Rimi Gupta, Jayna Shah, Neha Soni, “Analytical Comparison of Some Traditional Partitioning based and Incremental Partitioning based Clustering Methods”, International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 59(10), Dec. 2012, pp. 8-12,  ISSN 0975-8887, . UGC Approved Journal (No: 44570).

    5. Neha Soni, A. P. Ganatra, “Comparative study of several Clustering Algorithms”, International Journal of Advanced Computer Research, Vol. 2(4), Dec. 2012, pp. 37-42, ISSN 2249-7277, Scopus Indexed Journal, Citation : 17.

    6. Falguni Patel, Neha Soni, “Text mining: A Brief survey”, International Journal of Advanced Computer Research, Vol. 2(4), Dec. 2012, ISSN 2249-7277, Scopus Indexed Journal, Citation : 55.

    7. Pragna Makwana, Neha Soni, “Analysis and Comparison of Web Document Clustering Algorithms with Lingo”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 2(2), Feb. 2013, pp. 1-6, ISSN 2278-0181, UGC Approved Journal (No: 45539), Citation: 1. 

    8. Pragna Makwana, Neha Soni, “Inclusion of Synonyms Concept in Lingo Algorithm for Improving Web Search Results Clustering”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 2(6), Jun. 2013, pp. 2155-2158,  ISSN 2278-0181, UGC Approved Journal (No: 45539).

    9. Vipul Patel, Neha Soni, “Uncompressed Image Steganograph using BPCS: Survey and Analysis”, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering, Vol. 15(4), Nov. – Dec. 2013, pp. 57-64, ISSN 2278-8727, UGC Approved Journal (No: 49102), Citation: 7.

    10. Parth Patel, Ninad Bhavsar, Neha Soni, “Neighbor Discovery in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks: A Review”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 5(3), Mar. 2014, pp. 1227-1230 , ISSN 2229-5518, UGC Approved Journal (No: 48880), Citation: 7.

    11. Jainesh Patel, Neha Soni, “Survey of Supervised and Unsupervised Algorithms in Email Management”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 5(3), Mar. 2014, pp. 1241-1243, ISSN: 2229-5518, UGC Approved Journal (No: 48880), Citation: 3.

    12. Parth Patel, Ninad Bhavsar, Neha Soni, “Neighbor Discovery in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks using Multi Sender Program”, International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4(3), Jun. 2014, pp. 1810-1813, ISSN 2347-5161.

    13. Vipul Patel, Neha Soni, “Image Steganography System using Modified BPCS Steganography Method”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 3(6), Jun. 2014, pp. 728-730,  ISSN 2278-0181, UGC Approved Journal (No: 45539), Citation: 4.

    14. Jainesh Patel, Neha Soni, “Email Categorization using Hybrid Supervised and Unsupervised Approach”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 3(6), Jun. 2014, pp. 667-670,  ISSN 2278-0181, UGC Approved Journal (No: 45539).

    15. Falguni Patel, Neha Soni, “Increasing accuracy of K-Nearest Neighbour Classifier for Text Classification”, International Journal of Computer Science and Informatics, Vol. 4(2), Oct. 2014, pp. 114-119, ISSN  2231-5292, Citation: 2.

    16. Neha Soni, A. P. Ganatra, “A roadmap to varied density dataset issue of DBSCAN and its variants”, International Journal of Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering, Vol. 3(5), pp. 12-16, 2014, ISSN: 2319-2526.

    17. Gunjan Advani, Neha Soni, “A Novel Method for Music Recommendation using Social Media Tags”, International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 122(2), Jul. 2015, pp. 37-43, ISSN: 0975-8887, UGC Approved Journal (No: 44570), Citation: 2.

    18. Suchi Parekh, Neha Soni, “Survey on Incremental Association Rule Mining to Find Frequent Itemsets”, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development, Vol. 2(11), 2015, pp. 385-387, ISSN: 2321-0613.

    19. Gunjan Advani, Neha Soni, “A Novel Way for Personalized Music Recommendation Using Social Media Tags”, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development, Vol. 2(11), 2015, pp. 404-410 , ISSN: 2321-0613, Citation: 4.

    20. Siddhrajsinh Solanki, Neha Soni, “Frequent Itemset Mining using Eclat with relative profit and price”, International Journal of Computer Techniques, Vol. 2(3), May-Jun. 2015, pp. 99-105, ISSN: 2394-2231.

    21. Siddhrajsinh Solanki, Neha Soni, “A Survey on Frequent Pattern Mining Methods- Apriori, Eclat, FP growth”, International Journal of Computer Techniques, Vol. X(X),  pp. 86-90, 2015, ISSN: 2394-2231, Citation: 7.

    22. Neha Soni, A. P. Ganatra, “ MOiD(Multiple Objects incremental DBSCAN) – A paradigm shift in incremental DBSCAN, “International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security, Vol. 14(4), Apr.  2016, pp. 316-346, ISSN: 1947-5500, Citation: 5.

    23. Neha Soni, A. P. Ganatra, “ AGED(Automatic Generation of Eps for DBSCAN), “International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security, Vol. 14(5), May 2016, pp. 536-559, ISSN: 1947-5500, Citation: 9.

    24. Priyadarshini Kuchanur, Neha Soni, “Improvised Volatility Shift Detector By Drift Detection in Data Streams”, International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems(ICCES), 21-22 Oct. 2016, Coimbatore, India, ISBN:978-1-5090-1066-0, Scopus Indexed.

    25. Dixita Tandel, Neha Soni, “Survey on Improvement of Apriori Algorithm”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, Vol. 5(1), Jan. 2017, pp. 182-191, ISSN: 2320-9798.

    26. Mittal Joshi, Neha Soni, “Improved Classification on Educational Data to Handle Imbalanced Class”, International Journal of Research in Electronics and Computer Engineering, Vol. 7(2), Apr.-Jun. 2019, pp. 319-322, ISSN: 2393-9028, UGC Approved Journal (No: 44816).

    27. Margie Shah, Neha Soni, “A Review on Protein Structure Classification Based on Distance Feature”, Journal of The Gujarat Research Society, Vol. 21(13), Dec. 2019, pp. 540-550, ISSN: 0374-8588, UGC Approved Journal.

    28. Margie Shah, Neha Soni, Keyur Upadhyay, Nidhi Khatri, “Protein Structure Classification Based on Distance Feature”, Journal of Xidian University, Vol. 14(5), 2020, pp. 1867-1871, ISSN: 1001-2400, Scopus Indexed Journal.

    29. Hemal Patel, Neha Soni, “Machine Learning Based Approach For Prediction Of Suicide Related Activity”, 2nd International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC), 7-9 Oct. 2021, Trichy, India, pp. 967-972, ISBN: 978-1-6654-3368-6.

    30. Mehta, Disha M., Keyur N. Upadhyay, Neha R. Soni, Rashmin B. Prajapati, Nisha S. Valani, and Shrina Patel. "Machine learning based Human Enzyme Types, Features, and Amino Acid Sequence-Based Prediction Methods-A Detailed Review." , 6th International Conference on Electronics, Communication and Aerospace Technology, pp. 1087-1092. IEEE, Dec. 2022.

    31. Ansh Dalwadi, Mohammed Husain Bohara, Brijeshkumar Y. Panchal, Iwan Ady Prabowo, Hard Parikh, Mayur Makawana, Dr.Neha Soni, “Detecting and Counting People In Dense Crowd”, International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Vol. 11(4),Dec. 2022, ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876, UGC Care Listed (Group – 1)Journal.

    II. NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS 

    1. Neha R. Soni, Hetal B. Bhavsar, “Indexing Algorithms for the large database: generalized search trees”, National Symposium on Data and Knowledge Engineering, ADIT, V.V. Nagar, Gujarat,  21st Feb. 2004.
    2. Bijal J. Talati, Hetal B. Bhavsar, Neha R. Soni, “EDF and RM Scheduling Algorithm in RTOS”, National Seminar on Embedded systems and Emerging trends, IETE, Vadodara, 29-30 Jan, 2005.
    3. Hetal B. Bhavsar, Neha R. Soni, Bijal J. Talati, “Most efficient algorithm for data mining”, National Conference on Bioinformatics Computing, Thapar Institute of Technology, Patiala, 18-19 Mar, 2005.
    4. Hetal Bharat Bhavsar, Neha Ripal Soni, A. P. Ganatra, “Comparison of k-means and SNNAE”, National Conference on Recent Developments and Applications of Probability Theory, Random Process and Random Variables in Computer Science, Dept. of Computer Applications, MACFAST and CSI, 27-29 Aug, 2008.
    5. Neha Ripal Soni, Hetal Bharat Bhavsar, C. K. Bhensdadia, “A comparative study of Topic Decomposition Methods”, National Conference on Recent Developments and Applications of Probability Theory, Random Process and Random Variables in Computer Science, Dept. of Computer Applications, MACFAST and CSI, 27-29 Aug, 2008.
    6. Vishal Shah, Hiteishi Diwanji, Neha Soni, “Recent Trends and Challenges in Different Encryption Techniques”, Advanced Trends in Applied Science and Technology, SCAT, Surat, 27-28 Jan, 2012.
    III. BOOK/BOOK CHAPTER 

    • Sandipkumar Ramanlal Panchal , Brijeshkumar Y. Panchal Sweta Sandipkumar Panchal , Neha Soni ,     Bijal J. Talati , and Arkesha Shah, “A Novel Approach for Multiclass Brain Tumour Classi?cation in MR Images”, Computational Intelligence for Clinical Diagnosis. EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing. Springer, Cham, 2023, 1-19.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23683-9_1, ISBN: 978-3-031-23682-2. 

    IV. PATENTS FILED

    • Ms. Arushi Doshi, Ms. Dhruvi Shah, Dr. Bijal Talati, Mr. Brijesh Panchal, Dr. Apurva Shah, Dr. Neha Soni, Dr. Sandip Panchal, Dr. Sweta Panchal, Ms. Arkesha Shah, Mrs. Keya Patel, Ms. Priyanka Aggarwal, Indian patent filed  (No. 11/2022),  Mar. 18, 2022, titled “Remote controlled guest messenger system using GSM and Raspberry PI based on IOT”, (Date of application filing : 25/02/2022, Application No.: 202211010081). 
    • Dr Tejas Bhatt, Mr Rashmin Prajapati and Dr. Neha Soni filed the patent on “A STATE OF THE ART METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) IN AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FRAMEWORK FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF TRAFFIC” on dated 09/12/2022 with application No.202221068588.

    V. COPYRIGHT

    • Gurucharansingh Jaswantsingh Sahani, Dr. Neha Ripal Soni, Dr. Prashant Lokhande, Nitin Ranchodbhai Patel, Dr. Avinash Bhute , Aman Patel , Anuj Shekhawat , "Language Translation And Categorization Services: To Interpret The Multi-Lingual Text And Categorize The Objects And Activities Mentioned In It Into Various Categories", L-131123/2023, 23/07/2022.

Honorary Services

    • Delivered an Expert Lecture on “R Programming”  for  Sun Pharma candidate training workshop at M.S. University, Vadodara, 2017.
    • Delivered a talk on “Career Guidance” for higher secondary school students of Tejas Vidyalaya and D. R. Amin Memorial School at Tejas School, Vadodara on 4/1/2020 and on 24/12/2020.
    • Delivered an Expert Lecture on “Pipeline and Vector Processing” for Second Year Computer Engineering students at Babaria Institute of Technology, Varnama on 7/5/2022.
    • Developed Student Registration and Fee collection module for SVIT, which is successfully deployed in 2013 and still in use.
    • Developed “SVIT CMS” – an android based application for the students of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, available on Google Play Store.
    • Currently developing Campus Management System – an ERP Software for SVIT including different modules like Student management, Employee management, Teaching Load calculation and Time-Table management, Load adjustment and Attendance system, etc.
    • Currently developing Akarani management module for Vasad Gram Panchayat.
    • Developing “School Management Software” for Sardar Patel Vinay Mandir School, Vasad.

Grant Received

    • Received grant of Rs. 15,000/ from GUJCOST to organize STTP on “Artificial Intelligence: Technique and Applications”, 5th -9th April, 2021, in online mode.

Membership of Professional Bodies

    ISTE, CSI

Academic Activities

STTP/Training/workshop Attended :


    1 STTP on Data Mining and Genetic AlgorithmADIT New V. V. Nagar23/11/04 to  27/11/04
    2 Workshop on Data Warehousing & Data MiningCIT, Changa26/02/07 to 28/02/07
    3 Workshop on Advanced DBMSSVIT, Vasad02/01/09  to  03/01/09
    4STTP on PerlSVIT, Vasad08/02/10 to 13/02/10
    5FDP on Information Security, Web Services & Expectations of IT IndustryTCS, Gandhinagar28/9/10
    6Symposium on Woman-Through the Eyes of LawBaroda Mgmt.  Association  &Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd,GETRI, Vadodara8/1/11
    7FDP by IBMSVIT28/6/11 to 1/7/11 
    8 One day workshop on Cloud Computing with SecurityVIET, Kotambi16/12/2013
    9International Workshop on Image Processing and ClusteringMSU, Vadodara22/1/2014 to 23/1/2014
    10Two-week STTP on ProgrammingSVIT and IIT Bombay20/05/14 to 21/06/14
    11 wo-week STTP on Computer NetworkingSVIT and IIT Bombay30/06/14 to 5/7/14
    12Two-week ISTE Workshop on Cyber SecuritySVIT and IIT Bombay10/07/14 to 20/7/14
    13NPTEL Workshop GIT, Gandhinagar8/6/2018
    14GujCost and DST sponsored One Week  STTP on Machine Learning Using PythonSVIT, Vasad22/10/2018 to 26/11/2018
    15GujCost and DST sponsored One Week  STTP on  IOT- Evaluation Expo with Smart EnvironmentSVIT, Vasad11/11/2019 to 15/11/2019