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🌟 DR. CHANDRANI SINGH: A TRAILBLAZING SCHOLAR IN TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION & INNOVATION
🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Chandrani Singh embarked on her academic journey with a deep-rooted passion for technology and computing. She earned her Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from the Department of Computer Science Engineering and Applications, NIT Rourkela (formerly Regional Engineering College, Rourkela) in 1998 and 1995, both with First Class honors. Her academic excellence culminated in earning a Doctorate in Philosophy in Computer Management in 2013. Currently, she is pursuing Post-Doctoral studies in Information Technology at Lincoln University Malaysia (AIU Accredited).
💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
With over 19 years of teaching experience across reputed institutions in Odisha and Maharashtra, India, Dr. Singh has been an academician par excellence. Beyond the classroom, she has donned the roles of researcher, author, educationist, content writer, and sports enthusiast. Her professional roles have included key academic leadership positions, expert committee memberships, keynote addresses, and international conference representations. She has also worked extensively as a scientific research writer and academic consultant with leading platforms like ManuscriptEdit, Chegg, Upwork, and TechLab.
🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON CLOUD COMPUTING
Dr. Singh's research interests span cloud computing adoption frameworks, big data analytics, IoT applications, AI in agriculture, and digital transformation in education and healthcare. Her current postdoctoral thesis focuses on micro and macro determinants influencing cloud computing in MSMEs across Malaysia's education and healthcare sectors. She has been instrumental in several funded projects under SERB, DST, and MSME GOI initiatives, such as the IoT-based drone for water monitoring in agriculture. Her innovative work has gained her provisional acceptance by SERB and made her a recognized reviewer in Web of Science.
🌐 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Singh is recognized globally, having spoken at international conferences, served as session chair and keynote speaker, and represented India at ASEM DAAD Conference, Germany. Her academic influence is highlighted by her presence in the top 10% of authors on SSRN by downloads and having authored books adopted by major Indian universities like LPU and VTU. She has been a chief guest, speaker, and advisor across platforms promoting education, innovation, and capacity-building in youth and faculty.
🏅AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Dr. Singh has received numerous accolades including:
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Women Researcher Award 2019
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India Independence Award – Distinguished Director/Principal
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Most Influential Woman Edupreneur 2019
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Certificate of Appreciation from ArdorComm Media and Panasonic Education Forum
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Women of Excellence Award by Indian Achievers Forum
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Recognition by Padmabhushan Jagdish Sheth for her authored book
She has also been nominated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor for Ph.D. admissions and has actively contributed to affiliation, accreditation, and curriculum development under reputed universities.
📚ACADEMIC CITES AND AFFILIATIONS
As an approved Ph.D. guide under Savitribai Phule Pune University, Dr. Singh is currently mentoring five doctoral scholars. She has also mentored numerous postgraduate researchers. Her consultancy and research collaborations span across IITs, IIMs, NITs, and startups like AISense LLP. Her association with national platforms like NPTEL, SWAYAM, and AICTE as a faculty developer, and her work in digital and blended learning platforms, has placed her at the forefront of academic innovation.
🔭RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Her work includes:
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Framework for organic fertilizer production
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Cloud infrastructure and lab virtualization (MODROBS)
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Voice processing and disease identification with IIT Powai
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Impact Project (World Bank-NIT Rourkela)
She has also submitted proposals to ISRO and AICTE, and has been instrumental in promoting digital education infrastructure post-pandemic.
🧠LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Chandrani Singh is building a legacy of transformative education, pioneering research, and institutional excellence. With a strong foothold in academic leadership, innovation-driven pedagogy, and student development, she continues to inspire the next generation of technocrats, researchers, and educators. Her future roadmap envisions global collaboration, impactful research on digital inclusion, and policy-level contributions for smarter educational systems and sustainable development through technology.
🌈OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
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Chief Convener of FDPs & Workshops in emerging tech domains
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Instrumental in AICTE-SWAYAM, FOSSEE by IIT Bombay
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Implemented online/cloud-based assessment systems
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State representative in International Aviation Games Board
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Academic Advisor to multiple ed-tech platforms
🏁CONCLUSION
With her extraordinary blend of academic brilliance, research rigor, and visionary leadership, Dr. Chandrani Singh stands as a beacon of inspiration in the academic and technological world. Her journey is a testament to the power of education, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. 💫
📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
"Active Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and IoT Communication Architecture for Mobile Devices and Sensor Nodes"
- Authors: C Singh, S Khilari, R Taware
- Journal: International Conference on Internet of Things and Connected Technologies
- Year: 2023
"Study of Malaysian Cloud Industry and Conjoint Analysis of Healthcare and Education Cloud Service Utiliztion"
- Authors: C Singh, M Chakkaravarthy, R Das
- Journal: Transactions on Computational Science
- Year: 2023
"A Mathematical Disposition of Optimization Techniques for Neural Networks"
- Authors: C Singh, K Vidyasagar, K Kumari, S Roy, RK Dwivedi, R Das
- Journal: Era of Artificial Intelligence
- Year: 2023
"Farming-as-a-service (FAAS) for a sustainable agricultural ecosystem in India: design of an innovative farm management system 4.0"
- Authors: C Singh, SH Khilari, AN Nair
- Journal: Digital Transformation
- Year: 2022
"IoT-Based Storage Management System"
- Authors: M Godase, C Singh, A Tanpure
- Journal: International Conference on Internet of Things
- Year: 2022