Dr. Mala H Mehta

Designation : Head , Assistant Professor (Regular)
Experience : 18+ Years

Email Id : hodit.svit@svitvasad.ac.in
Contact No :02692-274540

Profile

Dr. Mala H Mehta is working as an Assistant Professor in the Information Technology Department, SVIT, Vasad since August 2005. She has completed her Doctor of Philosophy in CE/IT Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. She has completed her Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. She has also competed her Master of Technology in Information Technology from Karnataka state open university. She is having more than 18 years of experience in teaching at Under Graduate and Post Graduate level. Prior to SVIT, she worked at Encircle/Amtech Solutions PVT. LTD., Vadodara for a month. She has published more than 20 papers in various National/International Conferences and Journals. She has guided more than 90 projects at Under Graduate level and more than 5 Dissertation at Post Graduate level. She has attended more than 50 seminars, workshops, training programs and conferences. She has also organized two short term training programs for the faculties and students. She has given duties as External Examiner at reputed Universities. She has received GUJCOST grant of 12,000/- Rs and 15000/- respectively for two programs. She is a Life member of Indian Society of Technical Education. She extends her expertise as a reviewer in many national and international conferences. Her area of interest is Data base management system, Data Mining, Evolutionary computing, soft computing and Big Data Analytics.

Specialization Areas:

DBMS, Data Mining, Evolutionary computing, soft computing, Big Data Analytics

Subject Taught (UG):

DBMS, OS, E-Commerce, EIS, MIS, AI-Prolog, C, Visual Basic, Data compression and Data Retrieval, Data compression, Big Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Modeling simulation and operation research, client-server technology, Web Technologies, Computer architecture and peripherals, Advanced DBMS.

Subject Taught (PG):

Wireless communication, Wireless Sensor Networks.

Qualifications:

Qualification Specialization University Passing year Class
Ph.D. CE / IT Engineering Gujarat Technological University 2023
M.Tech. Information Technology Karnataka State Open University 2013 Distinction
M.E. Computer Engineering Gujarat Technological University 2012 Distinction
B.E. Information Technology Gujarat University 2005 Distinction

My Experience

  • 01-08-2005 - Till Date
  • Assistant Professor
  • SVIT , VASAD
  • 01-07-2005 - 31-07-2005
  • Software developer
  • Encircle pvt. Ltd

Achievements

    • She Won “Young Investigator Award” as Best Paper Presented at International Conference on Computer Science And Engineering (ICECT-2012), Ahmedabad.
    • She has worked as a program coordinator of GUJCOST Sponsored Five days Short Term Training Program on “Deep Learning with Text Processing” which received GUJCOST grant of 12,000/- Rs.
    • She has worked as a program coordinator of GUJCOST Sponsored Six days Short Term Training Program on “Data Analytics and Visualization” which received GUJCOST grant of 15,000/- Rs.
    • She secured 10 out of 10 SPI in 4th semester of M.E. (C.E.) and secured second rank in University Branch Wise.

Publication

Dataset Publication :

International Journal: :

    • Published and Presented Research Paper On “Hierarchical Clustering Approach with Hybrid Genetic Algorithm For combinatorial optimization problems” at International Conference(ICCSE) held at Ahmedabad.(IRNet).  Paper was also published in IJCCT International journal.
    • Published Research Paper On “Hybrid Genetic Algorithm with PSO effect for combinatorial optimization problems” at International Conference (ICETT-2012) held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Paper was also published in IJACR International journal.
    • Published research paper on “A survey: various congestion control strategies for routing in delay tolerant networks” in International Journal of Advance Research and innovative ideas in education in Nov-Dec 2016. 
    • Published research paper on “A Survey: An energy efficient routing protocol in Delay Tolerant Networks” in International Journal of Advance Research and innovative ideas in education in Nov-Dec 2016. 
    • Published research paper on “Improved APAC algorithm for minimizing delay in wireless sensor network with mobile sink” in International Journal of Advanced Computer Research in Dec 2016. (Scopus Indexed)
    • Published a research paper on “Role of Evolutionary Computing Techniques for Knowledge Discovery: A Survey” in International journal of scientific research and reviews on 20th April, 2020. 

Book Chapters: :

    • Prof. Mala H. Mehta published “A dataset preparation framework for education data mining” in springer nature publication as a book chapter. Mehta, M.H., Chauhan, N.C., Gokhale, A. (2023). A Dataset Preparation Framework for Education Data Mining. In: Dhavse, R., Kumar, V., Monteleone, S. (eds) Emerging Technology Trends in Electronics, Communication and Networking. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 952. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6737-5_23 (Scopus Indexed)

International Conference: :

    • Published Research Paper “Predicting institute graduation rate with genetic algorithm assisted regression for education data mining” at ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing 11 (2), 2266-2278 (UGCCARE - Unpaid)
    • Published Research Paper On “Intelligent Adaptive Mutation Based Genetic Algorithm For Combinatorial Optimization Problems” at IEEE International Conference (ICECT) held at Kanyakumari.
    • Published and Presented Research Paper On “A Study on electronic business supply chain management” at International Conference on Good Governance: Emerging Issues, Principles, Policies & Practices” held at GTU Campus, Chandkheda, Gujarat.
    • Published research paper on “An efficient routing protocol with filtering approach for delay tolerant networks” at IEEE international conference on networks and advances in computational technologies (NetACT’17) held at Marbaselios College of engineering and technology, Chennai, on July 20-22, 2017.

National Conference :

    • Published and Presented Research Paper on “Applications of NFC & Its Security Aspects” at National Conference (AWTA) held at SVNIT, Surat.
    • Published and Presented Research Paper on “Biometrics and Feasibility of Multipurpose Identity System for India” at National Conference (EPWIE) held at CIT, Changa.
    • Published Research Paper On “Intelligent Adaptive Mutation Based Genetic Algorithm with Catfish- PSO effect For  Combinatorial Optimization Problems” at National Conference (RACCCT) held at SCET, Surat.(IEEE)
    • Published research paper on “Hierarchical clustering approach with hybrid GA with PSO Effect for combinatorial optimization problem” at national conference on innovative and emerging technologies” held at SRPEC, Unjha, mehsana, Gujarat on 3rd and 4th January,2014.
    • Published and presented research paper on “A study on power management for wireless networks using sleep-wakeup signals” at national conference on computer & communication research” held at VIER, Vadodara, Gujarat on 24th and 25thjanuray, 2014. The paper was also published in VIER journal.
    • Published and presented research paper on “A Survey on delivery latency minimization problem in wireless sensor networks” at national conference on computer & communication research” held at VIER, Vadodara, Gujarat on 26th February, 2016. The paper was also published in VIER journal.
    • Published and presented research paper on “A Survey on intelligent routing in delay tolerant network” at national conference on computer & communication research” held at VIER, Vadodara, Gujarat on 26th February, 2016. The paper was also published in VIER journal.
    • Published and presented research paper on “Hybrid evolutionary algorithm for solving combinatorial optimization problem” at national conference on computer & communication research” held at VIER, Vadodara, Gujarat on 26th April, 2018. The paper was also published in VIER journal.
    • Published and presented research paper on “A survey: routing and security aspects of wireless ad-hoc networks” at national conference on computer & communication research” held at VIER, Vadodara, Gujarat on 26th April, 2018. The paper was also published in VIER journal.

Honorary Services

    • Dr. Mala Mehta served as a reviewer for the 6th international conference on computational intelligence in pattern recognition.
    • Dr. Mala Mehta served as a reviewer for the 3rd international conference on women in science and technology: creating sustainable careers.
    • Dr. Mala Mehta served as a Judge at “Open R” Event organized in Prakarsh ’24.
    • Prof. Mala H. Mehta delivered an expert session at SVIT, Vasad – A GUJCOST sponsored one week online STTP on “Data analytics and visualization”. The topic was “Data visualization with R” dated 9 th July, 2022. 
    • Faculty Advisor for Programming Quest, Poster Presentation & Paper Presentation in Prakarsh’08.
    • Judge for Paper Presentation during Prakarsh’08.
    • Judge for Paper Presentation during Vision-2007.
    • Judge for Poster Presentation during CSI ’07-08.
    • Coordinator of Quiz contest during CSI ’07-08.
    • Faculty Advisor for Virtual Stock Market Event in Prakarsh’09.
    • Judge for tech-o-jini event during CSI 2011-12.
    • Judge for virtual placement during Vision’14.
    • Judge for virtual placement during Vision’2020.
    • Judge for “internal hackathon for smart India hackathon, 2020” at SVIT, Vasad.
    • External examiner for Project Review at M S University, Vadodara.
    • External examiner for various subjects for viva and paper checking at M S University, Vadodara.
    • Invited as Reviewer for national and international conferences.
    • Jury for Demonstration and working model event in Avishkar- 17.
    • Jury for Demonstration and working model event in Avishkar- 18.
    • Examiner for project evaluation of master of computer application students in 2014.

Grant Received

    • She has worked as a program coordinator of GUJCOST Sponsored Five days Short Term Training Program on “Deep    Learning with Text Processing” which, received GUJCOST grant of 12,000/- Rs.
    • She has worked as a program coordinator of GUJCOST Sponsored Six days Short Term Training Program on “Data Analytics and Visualization” which received GUJCOST grant of 15,000/- Rs.

Membership of Professional Bodies

    She is a Life time member of Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE) – Membership Number-LM130034.

Academic Activities

Expert talk organized :

      • “Quantum computing: the generation of quantum advantage” was organized dated 7th January,2022.
      • “An engineer’s success journey as an entrepreneurship” was organized dated 29th March,2022,
      • “Tinkercad: simulation for IOT Applications” was organized dated 4th May,2023.
      •  “Entrepreneurship as a Career Opportunitywas organized dated  9th May, 2023.
      • “Innovation through emerging technologies in the IT industry” was organized in month of February,2024,

Course/MOOC completed: :

    • NPTEL FDP 4-week Course on "Python for Data Science" ,
    • NPTEL FDP 12-Week Course on "Big Data Computing" -  Secured Elite Silver 
    • One week Course on "Basics of R” from Datacamp.

Conference attended :

      • Springer Emerging Technology Trends in Electronics, Communication and Networking: Select Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference, ET2ECN 2021, SVNIT, Surat, November 17-18,2021.
      • National Conference on “Advancements in Wireless Technologies and Applications”AWTA08, SVNIT, Surat, 18-19 December, 2008.
      • National Conference on “Enhancing Power of Women in Enginering” EPWIE- CIT-Changa, Gujarat, July 3-4, 2009.
      • International conference on computer science and engineering - ICCSE organized at ahmedabad dated 28th April 2012.
      • National conference on computer and communication research NC3R held at VIER, Vadodara dated 24-25 january,2014.

STTP/FDP organized :

    • She has organized GUJCOST Sponsored Five days Short Term Training Program on “Deep    Learning with Text Processing” which, received GUJCOST grant of 12,000/- Rs.
    • She has organized GUJCOST Sponsored Six days Short Term Training Program on “Data Analytics and Visualization” which received GUJCOST grant of 15,000/- Rs.

STTP/FDP training attended: :

      • Attended Five Days Online Faculty Development Program on “Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Satellite Image Analysis- MATLAB & Python Perspective” organized by CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru from 20 November 2023 to 24 November 2024.
      • Attended the 3-day Face-to-Face FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE and SVIT from 30 November 2023 to 2 January 2024.
      • Attended  GTU & AICTE jointly sponsored FDP program on “Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Visualization” at Gujarat Power Engineering & Research Institute from 21 march 2022 to 28 march 2022.
      • Attended six days FDP on “Data Science Using Python” organized by Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering from 25th May 2020 to 30th May 2020.
      • Attended  GUJCOST & IE jointly sponsored FDP Program on Machine Learning to Deep Learning: Trends and Challenges" at MBIT, VVNagar from 13-18 December 2021. 
      • Attended  FLY " Finding the leader in you - Professional " online 2 Week Workshop from 22nd February to 6 March 2021 conducted by CMI, IIT Gandhinagar and the competitiveness mindset institute, USA. 
      • Attended  NPTEL 2020 FDP 4-week Course on "Python for Data Science".
      • Attended NPTEL 2020 FDP 12-Week Course on "Big Data Computing" – and secured 83% (in Top 2%)  with Elite Silver
      • Attended GUJCOST Sponsored five days short term training program on “Deep Learning with Text Processing” hosted by SVIT during 7th Dec,2020 to 11th Dec,2020.
      • Attended ISTE - One week FDP on “IOT - Evolution Expo” hosted by SVIT during 11 -15 November 2019.
      • Attended GUJCOST Sponsored one-week STTP on “Machine Learning Using Python” hosted by SVIT during 22/10/2018 to 26/10/2018
      • Attended ISTE-One week STTP on “Data Mining and Soft Computing: Tools and Techniques” hosted at GCET, VVNagar during 18/12/2017 to 23/12/2017
      • Attended 3 days FDP on “Networking Simulation and Related Technologies using NetSIM” by DELLSOFT hosted at SVIT during 03/20/2016 to 05/10/2016.
      • Attended 6 days STTP on “.Net Technology” held at parul institute of technology, Limda dated 24-29 November,2008.
      • Two week ISTE Workshop for coordinators on Computer Networking under MHRD, IIT Bombay hosted at SVIT during 30/06/2014 to 05/07/2014.
      • IBM-Faculty Development Program .Net frame work by IBM hosted at SVIT during 28/6/2011 to 1/7/2011.
      • Attended six days STTP on “Cloud computing : Revolutionary trends in IT” organized by Parul Institute of engineering and technology, Vadodara dated 23-28 December, 2013.

Workshop/Seminar/ Symposiums attended :

    • Attended a webinar on the topic “Value of ChatGPT in teaching and learning” organized by education department, govt of Gujarat dated 7th march,2024.
    • Webinar on "Getting started with NLP for Enterprise Applications" on 19th Feb 2022 organized by GEC, Rajkot Under Supercomputer Facility.
    • Webinar on "Git, GitHub and Open Source" on 4th Dec 2021 organized by GEC, Rajkot Under Supercomputer Facility.
    • Attended expert talk on “Developing Robust Mechanism to Achieve Active Industry-Academia-Collaboration” organized by ISTE faculty chapter of SVIT , Vasad dated 14th August, 2021.
    • Attended training program of IP awareness under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission dated 13 July, 2022.
    • Attended training program of IP awareness under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission dated 8 September, 2022.
    • Participated in startup sathi webinar series on “Opportunities for startups in these challenging times” dated 7th June,2020.
    • Participated in webinar on “wordpress” organized by Akash technologies and sigma institute of engineering dated 1st june, 2020.
    • Participated in webinar on “Future trends in AI” organized by graduate school of engineering and technology, GTU dated 20th may, 2020.
    • Participated in webinar on “python – from scratch to depth” organized by government polytechnic, gandhinagar dated 26th may, 2020.
    • Participated in webinar on “NodeJS” organized by Akash technologies and D.A. Degree engineering and technology , mahemdabad dated 8st june, 2020.
    • Participated in webinar on “Django python framework” organized by Akash technologies and sigma institute of engineering, vadodara dated 20th May, 2020
    • Participated in webinar on “Integration of game applications in classroom teaching” organized by BVM engineering college, V V Nagar dated 23rd May, 2020
    • Participated in webinar on “Blockchain digital transformation” organized by BVM engineering college, V V Nagar dated 2nd May, 2020.
    • National Level GUJCOST Workshop on “Research Opportunities in Distributed computing and Digital Forensic Science” hosted at PIET, Limda during 15/11/2013 to 16/11/2013.
    • Attended two week ISTE workshop on “Database Management System” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay dated 21-31, May, 2013.
    • Attended two week ISTE workshop on “Cyber Security” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay dated 10-20, July, 2014.
    • IEEE - Workshop on “”hosted by A.D.I.T., V.V.Nagar during 5/9/2008 To 7/9/2008.
    • IETE-Workshop on Hacking hosted at SVIT on 3/3/2008.
    • Attended 2 days workshop on “Advance DBMS” organized by MCA Dept. SVIT.
    • Attended 2 days workshop on “Information Security” organized.
    • Workshop on Data Warehousing and Mining hosted at SVIT during 5/03/2012 to 6/03/2012.
    • Attended Seminar on Information security and its importance in present Era at SVIT,Vasad (ISTE) on 21/09/2019
    • Attended Seminar on IoT, Machine Learning and Big data analytics using matlab at SVIT, Vasad (ISTE & GTU) on 20.11.2019
    • CSI-Workshop on “Software Testing and Quality Assurance” hosted at SVIT during 25/7/2008 To 26/7/2008.
    • ISTE - Workshop on “CAD for Electronics Circuits” hosted at SVIT during 5/12/2008 To 6/12/2008.