Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Dr. Shikha Maheshwari is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator - Computer Application at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She is a founding member of the UEduCon Foundation and has immense experience in academics and research with a vision to improve the quality and global relevance of education. She has guided many faculty members of various Higher Education Institutes in NAAC, NBA accreditations, and Outcome-Based Education. She has earned many accolades at the national and international levels for imparting quality engineering education to the millennials. She has published research papers in refereed international/national journals and conferences.

Dr. Priyanka is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course Coordinator - MCA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. She has 14+ years of experience teaching postgraduate and undergraduate computer science students. Along with supervising many M.Tech dissertations, she published multiple research papers, which are indexed in reputed journals. Dr. Priyanka has authored a book, "Introduction to Computer Graphics" for BTech, MCA, and BCA students. She specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Cryptography & Network Security, Human Computer Interaction, and Programming Languages. She has a thorough knowledge of virtual labs, e-learning, Game Based Teaching, and MOOCS.

Mr. Abhishek Pandey is an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator - BCA at Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has 7+ years of teaching experience in subjects like Programming in C, Java Programming, C++, Digital Logic, Software engineering, Operating System, Computer Organization and Computer Networks. He has presented research papers in international and national conferences and publication in indexed journals. He has sound knowledge of virtual labs, instructional design, OER, self-regulated learning, online assessment, Game Based Teaching and MOOCS.

Dr. Vaibhav Panwar is currently working as an Associate Professor & Course Coordinator - MCA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ). He has over 20+ years of teaching experience in subjects like Data Mining, Software Engineering, Operating System, and Data Structure. He has chaired & delivered various technical sessions at the national and international levels and has published more than 25 research papers in reputed journals and conferences, which are indexed in various international databases. He supervised many masters and doctorate students in the various phases of dissertations.

Mr. Aditya Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) and Course coordinator - computer applications at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ). He brings over 10+ years of teaching experience in subjects like Data Structures, Python programming, C++, C, Java programming, and Machine Learning. He has published 03 Patents at Intellectual Property India, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. He has published one Book Chapter in Springer and one book titled “AI and IoT for Smart City Applications”. He has also supervised 02 postgraduate dissertations.

Dr. Vimal Kumar Joshi is working as an Assistant Professor and course coordinator - BCA at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. He has four years of teaching experience in subjects like Engineering Mathematics, Numerical Techniques, Linear Algebra, Calculus Analysis, and Complex Analysis. He has published 12 research articles in International Journals indexed in SCI/ SCOPUS. Dr. Vimal is also a member of the editorial board of International Journals like “Insight- Energy Science” (Singapore) and “Applied and Computational Mathematics,” Science Publishing Group (USA).

Dr. Monika Rathore is an accomplished academician with over 17 years of experience in teaching and research in the field of Computer Science. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. Dr. Rathore has actively contributed to the academic community by serving as a Session Chair and Keynote Speaker at several prestigious international conferences and has been part of advisory and technical committees for reputed global events. She also holds positions on editorial boards of recognized journals, demonstrating her dedication to scholarly excellence and the peer-review process. Her research interests lie in Data Mining and Machine Learning, and she has published extensively in international journals. In addition, she has successfully supervised Ph.D. scholars under Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), reflecting her commitment to mentoring and academic leadership.

Mr. Ravi Chaudhary is currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator for BCA/MCA programs at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With over 20 years of combined teaching and industry experience, he brings a strong academic and practical foundation to his role. He holds advanced degrees in Mathematics, Management, and Computer Applications, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Reliability Theory. His research work has been published in 10 SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals, reflecting his active engagement in academic scholarship. His areas of teaching and research interest include Applied Mathematics, Optimization, Reliability Theory, and Fluid Dynamics, through which he continues to contribute meaningfully to both classroom instruction and the broader academic community.

Dr. Vijay Singh Maan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator for the MCA program at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur. With a strong academic and research background, he has authored 11 research papers in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and contributed to 2 book chapters in the field. Dr. Maan also brings valuable field experience, having worked for two years in data collection and analysis at the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). He is a lifetime member of the Indian Association for Reliability and Statistics (IARS). His areas of academic and research interest include Statistics, Mathematics, Reliability Modeling, Optimization, Applied Data Analytics, and Data Visualization, reflecting a multidisciplinary expertise that bridges theory and practical application.

Dr. Sameer Saxena is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Applications at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he brings extensive academic expertise and a strong research orientation to his role. Dr. Saxena has published 9 research papers in reputed journals and an additional 9 papers in national and international conference proceedings. His key research interests lie in the areas of Medical Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, and Feature Extraction/Selection, where he continues to contribute to the advancement of knowledge through scholarly work and applied research.

Dr. Manindra Kumar Srivastava is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Manipal University Jaipur, with nearly 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic development in the field of mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2015), where his research focused on deterministic models for the transmission and control of the HIV/AIDS virus. He also holds an M.Phil. from Jiwaji University and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Bundelkhand University. Dr. Srivastava specializes in areas such as Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Discrete Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, and Statistics. His multidisciplinary research interests include epidemic modeling and simulation. At MUJ, he plays a key role in developing e-content for mathematical and statistical courses and actively contributes to enriching the online learning experience. Renowned for his creative and interactive teaching methods, he is deeply committed to enhancing student understanding and engagement in mathematical learning.