Dr. Amruta Aphale

Bio

Dr. Amruta Aphale is an innovative Assistant Professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science. She has over six years of teaching experience and four years of industry experience as a Data Scientist and Automation Engineer, blending academic rigor with practical insights. She mentors students toward successful careers and has trained industry trainees in personality development, communication skills, and body language. Her research focuses on healthcare AI, agriculture applications, and diverse ML models to address societal challenges including disease detection, crop monitoring, mental health prediction, and environmental risk assessment.

Educational Qualifications:

Dr. Amruta Aphale holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Kalinga University, Raipur (2024), an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (2025), an M.Tech in Computer Science with distinction from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (SPPU, 2020), B.E. in Computer Science from PVG College of Engineering, Pune (SPPU, 2016), and a Master of Arts in Sociology from Savitribai Phule Pune University (2019).

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Amruta Aphale specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Deep Learning. Her doctoral research focused on microaneurysm detection for diabetic retinopathy. She applies advanced ML models to healthcare, agriculture, and societal challenges, integrating cutting-edge technologies into teaching, mentoring, and applied research for impactful innovation.

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Amruta Aphale has over six years of teaching experience in Computer Science at MIT WPU, PICT, AISSMS COE IOIT, PES MCOE, GSMCOE, and PVG COE. She has taught Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Graph ML, and AIML techniques, guiding projects, mentoring research, and designing curricula.

Industry / Research Experience:

Dr. Amruta Aphale has four years of industry experience as a Data Scientist and Automation Engineer, applying AI and ML solutions to real-world problems. Her doctoral research focused on microaneurysm detection for diabetic retinopathy using Deep Learning. She blends industry expertise with academic research, advancing intelligent systems for impactful innovation.

Publications and Research Work:

Dr. Amruta Aphale has published research in Scopus indexed journals and IEEE conferences, with her doctoral thesis on microaneurysm detection for diabetic retinopathy contributing to papers in IEEE INCET and IEEE ICETET SIP. She has also authored articles in IJRASET, IJNRD, ICMETET, and other reputed journals. In addition to her academic publications, she holds a patent in the domain of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, underscoring her commitment to advancing innovative solutions in healthcare and societal applications.

Awards and Recognitions:

Dr. Amruta Aphale has been honoured with awards for excellence in teaching and impactful student mentorship. Her research on microaneurysm detection and AI/ML applications has earned recognition at IEEE and Scopus indexed conferences. She has also served as Anchor and Expert in numerous technical and non technical events, showcasing her versatility and leadership.

Professional Affiliations:

Dr. Amruta Aphale is a Lifetime Member of ISTE and ACM, actively engaged in advancing computing education and research. She is also associated with IEEE and CSI, contributing to technical communities, conferences, and workshops in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science. These affiliations strengthen her academic and professional network globally.

Subjects Taught:

Dr. Amruta Aphale has taught Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Graph Machine Learning, and AIML Techniques across MIT WPU,PICT, AISSMS COE, PES MCOE, GSMCOE, and PVG COE. She has delivered AIML courses to M.Tech students at PICT and taught AI, ML, and DS related subjects to B.Tech and BE programs at PVG, AISSMS, and Modern College of Engineering. She integrates theory with guiding projects and mentoring research.

Research Profiles and Links:

Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58515692100

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0hilGkQAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: 0000-0002-1917-2385 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1917-2385

LinkedIn / Personal Page (Optional): www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amruta-aphale