Dr. Rajesh Autee is a distinguished academician, researcher, engineering administrator, and technologist with more than three decades of professional experience in engineering design, teaching, research, and institutional leadership. His professional journey began in the industrial sector as a Design Engineer at organizations including M/S Kasco Industries, Pune; Parijat Electronics, Beed; Rajkumar Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Nagar; and Mitcon Ltd., Pune, where he gained extensive practical exposure in electronics design, RF layouts, PCB development, and industrial engineering applications.

In 2002, he transitioned into academia and has since served in several prestigious engineering institutions. He worked as Assistant Professor and Head of the E&TC Department at Aditya Engineering College, Beed, followed by Head of the CSE Department at Hi-Tech Institute of Technology, Aurangabad. Presently, he is serving as Professor in the E&TC Department at Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Aurangabad, where he actively contributes to academic administration, curriculum development, accreditation activities, and advanced engineering research.

Research, Innovation & Technical Contributions

Dr. Autee has made substantial contributions to the fields of Electronics, Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Switched Reluctance Motors, Healthcare Technologies, and Renewable Energy Systems. His research profile includes:

• 43+ research papers published in reputed National and International Journals and IEEE conferences.
• 19 Ph.D. research progress reports submitted.
• 11 books, monographs, and book chapters authored/contributed.
• 13 patents, awards, and innovation recognitions.
• More than 79 citations with publications indexed in Scopus, IEEE, and Web of Science databases.

His research work on Switched Reluctance Motors, healthcare monitoring systems, assistive technologies for physically challenged individuals, IoT-enabled smart systems, and AI-driven engineering applications has received wide academic appreciation. Several of his publications have appeared in reputed IEEE conferences and internationally indexed journals.

Dr. Autee has also contributed to industrial innovation through the development of Environmental Test Chambers for military applications, RF design systems, intelligent healthcare systems, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.

Academic Leadership & Administrative Contributions

Dr. Rajesh Autee has held numerous important academic and administrative responsibilities throughout his career, including:

• Head of Department (CSE & E&TC)
• Director of Central Assessment System (CAS)
• Chairman of University Examination Vigilance Squad
• Chief Superintendent of University Examinations
• Controller of MSCIT Examinations
• Coordinator for NBA and NAAC Accreditation Activities
• Regional Coordinator for Virtual Labs in association with COEP Pune
• Subject Expert on University Selection Panels
• BOS Member of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

He has actively contributed to syllabus design, examination reforms, outcome-based education practices, and accreditation processes, significantly enhancing institutional quality standards.

Workshops, FDPs & Professional Development

Dr. Autee has organized and coordinated several Faculty Development Programs, Workshops, and Technical Training Sessions in advanced domains such as:

• Industry 4.0 and IoT
• RF Design for Healthcare Systems
• FPGA-based Digital System Design
• Soft Computing and Artificial Intelligence
• PCB Design and Embedded Systems
• NBA Accreditation and Quality Assurance

He has also attended numerous FDPs, seminars, and workshops to continuously upgrade his technical and academic expertise.

Professional Memberships & Recognitions

Dr. Autee is associated with several prestigious professional bodies and engineering societies, including:

• Fellow of The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
• Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
• Member of Institution of Engineers (IEI)
• Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
• Life Member of Computer Society of India (CSI)
• Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

His achievements also include patents in AI, IoT, healthcare systems, smart communication networks, and industrial automation technologies.

Eligibility for Most Prominent Engineer Award

Dr. Rajesh Autee is highly eligible for the “Most Prominent Engineer Award” under Scientific Laurels due to his exceptional and sustained contributions in engineering education, research innovation, academic leadership, and industrial technology development. His distinguished profile demonstrates:

• More than 30 years of combined industrial and academic excellence.
• Significant contributions to Electronics, IoT, AI, Healthcare Engineering, and Motor Drive Systems.
• Extensive publication record with IEEE, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed research.
• Multiple patents and innovative engineering solutions addressing societal and industrial challenges.
• Leadership roles in NBA/NAAC accreditation, university administration, and curriculum reforms.
• Active contribution toward mentoring students, guiding research scholars, and promoting technical education.
• National and international recognition through fellowships, awards, invited lectures, and technical collaborations.

His multidimensional achievements in research, innovation, engineering education, institutional development, and professional service make him a deserving candidate for the prestigious Most Prominent Engineer Award in recognition of his outstanding scientific and technical contributions.