Prof. Sanjay Nalbalwar is the Dean (Academics-Faculty of Engineering & Technology) and CEO and Director (Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship) at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University.
Prof. Sanjay Nalbalwar is an Indian academic and researcher in the field of electronics and telecommunication engineering. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree and Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree from SGGSCET, Nanded, and completed his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
With nearly 35 years of teaching experience, Sanjay is the Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere, Maharashtra.
His research interests include signal and image processing, multirate signal processing and wavelets, stochastic process modelling, and quantum computing. He has published around 150 research papers in conference proceedings and more than 125 papers in national and international journals. He has also authored four books related to signal processing and communication, including one published by AICTE and translated into 12 Indian languages.
In addition to his research work, Prof. Nalbalwar has played an active role in academic leadership and research development. He has organised several international and national conferences and conducted more than 25 workshops and faculty development programmes.
He has supervised 20 Ph.D. scholars and over 50 postgraduate students, while continuing to guide several research scholars.
He serves on the editorial boards of multiple journals and is a reviewer for several international publications.
At DBATU, he is also the Dean (Academics), Director of Information and Communication Technology, Director and CEO of the DBATU Forum of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise, and Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
He has also contributed to national education initiatives, including the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the translation of technical books into Marathi through AICTE programmes, while working with organisations such as AICTE, UGC, NAAC, and MHRD as an expert.
Dr. Sanjay Laxmikant Nalbalwar completed his B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vishnupuri, Nanded, in August 1990, followed by an M.E. in Electronics Engineering from the same institution in January 1996. He later earned his Ph.D. in Signal Processing from IIT Delhi in August 2008. His doctoral work titled ‘Signal Matched Filter Banks: Design, Characterization and Process Modeling’.
He also carried out advanced coursework in signal theory, digital signal processing, estimation and detection theory, wavelet analysis, and statistical signal processing.
Dr. Nalbalwar began his teaching career in September 1990 as a Lecturer in Computer Technology at Dr. P.V.V.P. Institute of Technology and Engineering, Pravaranagar. In August 1991, he joined S.T.B. College of Engineering, Tuljapur, as a Lecturer in Computer Engineering, where he served until August 1996. During these early years, he also served as Head of the Computer Centre at Tuljapur. He taught subjects such as computer programming, operating systems, computer networks, microprocessors, and computer organisation.
In August 1996, Dr. Nalbalwar joined Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, as a Lecturer in Electronics. Over the years, his career at the university progressed steadily through senior academic roles: Senior Lecturer from 2001 to 2004, Assistant Professor from 2004 to 2007, Associate Professor from 2007 to 2012, and Professor from August 2012 onward.
Alongside this progression, he took on increasing leadership responsibilities. He became Head of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in May 2010 and later served in several major institutional roles, including Director of Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, Chairman of the Board of Information and Communication Technology, TEQIP-III Coordinator, Chairman of the Research Committee, and coordinator of university intercom and telephone services. He also contributed to university governance through roles in the Academic Council, Finance Committee, Library Committee, Building and Works Committee, and affiliation-related work.
As a teacher and guide, Dr. Nalbalwar has taught core and advanced subjects including Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Signal Processing, Multirate Signal Processing, Estimation and Detection Theory, Signal Theory, Microprocessors and Interfacing, and Computer Networks.
He has supervised a large number of postgraduate dissertations across topics such as image super-resolution, facial expression recognition, speaker identification, ECG processing, smart grids, acoustic signal denoising, OFDM systems, wireless sensor networks, and machine-learning-based recognition systems.
He has also guided several Ph.D. scholars in areas such as wireless networks, hearing-impaired speech processing, compressed sensing, HRV signal processing, wireless power transmission, and antenna systems. His work as a research mentor reflects a career-long commitment to building technical depth in students and researchers.
Dr. Nalbalwar's main interests include signal and image processing, multirate signal processing, wavelets, stochastic process modelling, communication systems, and related emerging areas. He has produced an extensive body of work in international journals, international conferences, national journals, and national conferences.
His publications cover areas such as nonuniform filter banks, wavelet-based speech processing, ECG and arrhythmia classification, image compression, wireless sensor networks, OFDM, audio and speech recognition, smart grid communication, and biometric applications. He has also authored books including:
Beyond publications, he helped develop laboratories in computer engineering, communication, analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, signal processing, and VLSI, and also created software for examination result processing.
Dr. Nalbalwar led and supported a number of AICTE- and UGC-backed projects, including research on hearing aids using optimised signal processing algorithms, laboratory modernisation, multirate DSP algorithms on FPGA, virtual circuit design, and smart grid-related work.
He organised conferences, seminars, workshops, and expert talks on subjects ranging from communication and signal processing to robotics, IoT, wavelets, MATLAB, outcome-based education, and innovation. He also took part in faculty development programmes, quality improvement programmes, accreditation workshops, and conferences in India and abroad. His international exposure included visits to Dubai and Malaysia, where he presented papers and chaired sessions at major conferences.
In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Nalbalwar has been associated with professional bodies such as IETE, CSI, ISTE, IE, ISCEE, and IEEE. He has served on boards of studies and played a role in expert evaluation, technical education development, and curriculum-related activities.
His long service at DBATU includes efforts in research administration, quality systems, ICT coordination, and innovation promotion. He received the Best Teacher Award of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University for the year 2006–2007, recognising his contribution to teaching and academic development.
Dr. Sanjay Nalbalwar’s vision is centred on building a strong, research-driven and innovation-oriented technical education system that connects academic learning with real-world impact. Through his long career in teaching, research, institutional leadership, and innovation management, he has consistently worked to strengthen engineering education, improve research quality, modernise laboratories, support faculty and student development, and promote practical problem-solving in areas such as signal processing, communication systems, smart technologies, and emerging digital fields. His work in innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship, ICT, and academic administration also suggests a clear commitment to preparing students and institutions not only for academic success but also for industry relevance, technological change, and national development.
Dr. Sanjay Laxmikant received the Best Teacher Award (2006–2007) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere. His work has also been acknowledged through invitations to deliver expert lectures, chair conference sessions, review academic papers, and participate as a programme committee member in several national and international conferences.
He has served as a reviewer for IEEE-sponsored conferences and academic journals and has contributed as a technical programme committee member for international events such as the International Conference on Cyber Security and the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance.
Dr. Nalbalwar has built an extensive publication record across international journals, conferences, and national academic platforms. His research output includes more than 100 international journal papers, around 70 international conference papers, about 50 national journal publications, and nearly 50 papers in national conferences.
His work has been published in reputed journals and conference proceedings covering areas such as signal processing, wireless communication, smart grids, speech processing, biometric recognition, image processing, and communication networks.
His research on nonuniform filter banks, wavelet-based signal processing, ECG signal analysis, wireless sensor networks, and communication system optimisation has contributed to the development of signal processing applications in areas such as healthcare monitoring, speech recognition, and communication systems. Several of his collaborative papers with research scholars have appeared in international journals, including Elsevier publications and IEEE conference proceedings.
Dr. Nalbalwar has also authored academic books that support engineering education. His books include “Signals and Systems,” “Basic Electronics,” and “Electronics Devices and Circuits,” which are used by engineering students for foundational learning in electronics and signal processing.
He has also supervised numerous postgraduate research projects and guided Ph.D. scholars working on topics such as wireless communication systems, speech processing, compressed sensing, biomedical signal analysis, and antenna design. Many of these research works have been presented and published in international conferences and academic journals.
Dr. Nalbalwar has also led and participated in several AICTE and UGC funded research projects, including projects on signal processing algorithms for hearing-impaired individuals, modernisation of embedded system laboratories, multirate DSP algorithms on FPGA platforms, smart grid communication technologies, and virtual circuit design systems. These projects have supported laboratory development, research infrastructure, and the training of students and faculty.
Dr. Nalbalwar has also played an important role in organising international and national conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes on topics such as signal processing, wireless communication, robotics, MATLAB applications, and emerging communication technologies.
Dr. Nalbalwar’s broader academic contributions include the development of specialised engineering laboratories, software systems for university examination processing, and the organisation of technical conferences and innovation-focused events at DBATU.
