Dr. Monika Pathak
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D., MCA
Designation
- Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Department
- School of Sciences and Emerging Technologies
- monika{dot}pathak{at}psou{dot}ac{dot}in
Area of Interest
- Computer Applications
Number of Journal Publications
- 24
Number of Conference Publications
- 22
Number of Books
- 05
Vidwan Profile
Short Biography
- Dr. Monika Pathak is a dedicated academician with over 13 years of experience in higher education and research. She has worked with many prestigious institutions and is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala. Dr. Pathak holds a Ph.D. in Computer Applications, specializing in advanced image processing techniques, particularly in the detection of kidney stones using ultrasound images, where she has made notable contributions. Recognized as Women Achiever and Awarded as Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar Award’24 at ICSSR Hall, Punjab University, Chandigarh on 26th September, 2024. Throughout her career, Dr. Pathak has published 24 research papers in reputed national and international journals, with 19 of them featured in high-impact journals with ratings over 1. She has also presented 34 papers at various national and international conferences, 23 of which were both presented and published. Additionally, she has authored five books on subjects like software engineering, database management systems, HTML, data structures, and office automation. She has organized and attended various faculty development programmes. Dr. Pathak is an active participant in the academic community, delivering invited lectures and contributing to faculty development programs. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and the International Association of Engineers (IAENG). At her current institution, she serves on several committees, including the Board of Studies, Academic Committee, Prospectus Committee, and Inspection Committee. She coordinated the UGC DEB Portal and serves as the Nodal Officer for the UTSAH Portal at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala. Beyond her professional life, she enjoys dancing and traveling, highlighting her well-rounded personality and passion for life. Her work in education and research demonstrates her commitment to advancing knowledge and mentoring future scholars.