Core Visionaries
Dr. Latesh B. Chaudhari, Director of the R.N.G. Patel Institute of Technology, is a distinguished academic and M.Tech Gold Medalist. Specializing in membrane separation technology, he contributes significantly to doctoral research and governance at Gujarat Technological University. He is currently spearheading innovation at the institute, notably the launch of RNGPIT's inaugural hackathon, "YantraShruti 2026."
✉ lbchaudhari@rngpit.ac.in
Dr. Madhavi B. Desai is a distinguished academician and the Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at RNGPIT since 2019. With over 20 years of experience, she holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and is a recognized GTU research supervisor. Her expertise includes 12 Indian IPRs and extensive research. She is also a key driver of industry-academia partnerships, including SAP and IBM.
✉ mbdesai@rngpit.ac.in
Faculty Coordinators
Dr. Rachna M. Patel is an accomplished Associate Professor in Computer Science & Engineering at RNGPIT, bringing over 17 years of academic expertise. She holds a Ph.D. from Uka Tarsadia University, specializing in video steganography and information security. An active member of IEEE and ACM, she is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor committed to advancing research in machine learning and image processing.
✉ rmpatel@rngpit.ac.in
Mr. Rohan Desai is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at RNGPIT, where he has served since 2025. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Engineering from Charusat University (2016, distinction) and a B.E. from Gujarat Technological University (2014). An active academic contributor, Mr. Desai is highly engaged in coordinating key events at both the departmental and institute levels.
✉ rmdesai@rngpit.ac.in
