Dr. Santosh Jagtap | AI and ML | Microsoft AI Award

Assistant Professor, Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce & Science College, India

Dr. Santosh Jagtap, Assistant Professor at Prof. Ramkrishna More College (Autonomous), is a highly accomplished researcher and academic in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity, with extensive expertise in applying AI to smart agriculture, healthcare security, IoT-enabled educational systems, and AI-driven safety solutions. Dr. Jagtap holds advanced academic qualifications and has developed a distinguished research profile that emphasizes practical applications of emerging technologies to address societal challenges. His work integrates machine learning, blockchain, IoT, and real-time data processing, producing innovative solutions in areas such as intelligent irrigation systems, plant disease detection, AI-based emotion recognition for safety alerts, and secure healthcare frameworks. Over his career, Dr. Jagtap has contributed significantly to international research projects and collaborative studies, producing high-impact publications in reputed journals and conference proceedings, such as Materials Today: Proceedings, international conferences on electronics, computing, and applied AI. He has also been recognized for innovation through patent awards, notably for AI-based plant disease identification systems, reflecting his focus on technology transfer and real-world impact. Dr. Jagtap has played an active role in mentoring students, guiding research projects, and participating in professional networks that foster academic and technological growth. He has demonstrated a consistent record of research excellence, with a total of 78 citations across 4 Scopus-indexed publications and an h-index of 3, reflecting the growing impact of his work.

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Featured Publications

• Jagtap, S. T., Phasinam, K., Kassanu. (2022). Towards application of various machine learning techniques in agriculture. Materials Today: Proceedings, 51, 793–797. 70 citations.

• Jagtap, S. T., Thakar, (2021). A framework for secure healthcare system using blockchain and smart contracts. Second International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Technologies. 22 citations.

• Jagtap, S. T., Jagdale, K. C., & Thakar, C. M. (2023). Identification of plant disease device using artificial intelligence. IN Patent 391523-001. –

• Pratiksha Bhise, D. S. J., & Jagtap, S. T. (2024). AI-driven emergency response system for women’s safety using real-time location and heart rate monitoring. IJRPR. –

• Keskar,  A., Jagtap, S. T., et al. (2021). Big data preprocessing frameworks: Tools and techniques. Design Engineering, 1738–1746.