Apurva A. Naik

I Dr. Apurva Naik have been in the teaching profession for 33 years, specializing in Embedded Systems, Electronic Devices, Computer Vision, and Electronic Product Design and IoT.In a remarkable display of student innovation and scientific excellence, MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has made history with its successful participation in ISRO’s PSLV-C60 launch on December 30, 2024. The Space Technology Research Group (STeRG), under the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (DoEEE), developed a pioneering payload for the mission. This POEM-4 payload, designated STeRG-P1.0, was successfully launched aboard PSLV-C60 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC)-SHAR, Sriharikota, marking a significant milestone in the university’s journey toward space exploration. I had the privilege of serving as the lead mentor for this groundbreaking project.