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<p>Dr. Swapnali Lotlikar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology and Convenor of the Examination Committee at SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous). She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has over 14 years of dedicated teaching, research, and academic examination administration experience.</p>
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<p>Dr. Prashant Chaudhary is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Media & Communication (BAMMC & BAFTNMP) at SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous). He holds a Ph.D. in Media Studies and has over 13 years of multifaceted experience across television broadcast rooms, documentary filmmaking, and academic mentorship.</p>
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<p>Dr. Manisha Divate is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology and Data Science at SVKM's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous). She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and brings over 13 years of academic teaching, data science research, and curriculum innovation experience.</p>
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