Shivalik is a new-age institution reimagining technology education in India.
Shivalik is a new-age institution reimagining technology education in India.
Top BCA College in Dehradun
A 3-year undergraduate program focused on computer applications and software development, covering programming, databases, web technologies, and software engineering. Prepare for high-demand roles in software development, web and mobile applications, IT support, data analysis, and technology consulting.
Meet our distinguished academic leader driving excellence and innovation in Computer Applications education.
Head of Department (HOD)
Computer Applications
Shivalik College of Engineering, Dehradun
Dr. Vijaylakshmi Sajwan is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Head of the Department of Computer Applications at Shivalik College of Engineering, Dehradun. She received her MCA degree from IGNOU, New Delhi, her M.Tech degree from Graphic Era University, and her Ph.D. degree from Himgiri Zee University. She has more than 14 years of teaching and research experience and is an active member of IEEE and the Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS).
Dr. Sajwan's technical expertise spans programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. She has taught core subjects including Programming for Problem Solving, Object-Oriented Programming, Database Management Systems, and Operating Systems. Her key research interests include Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
Her scholarly contributions include more than 20 research papers published in Scopus-indexed journals and IEEE conference proceedings. Noteworthy among these are her research works on sentiment analysis, image retrieval techniques using Local Binary Patterns, and data mining algorithms for health prediction. She has authored the books The Ultimate Java Handbook: Learn, Code and Succeed, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Multidisciplinary Concepts & Applications, and Concepts of Machine Learning. She also holds five published patents, including innovations in AI-based monitoring systems and IoT-enabled agricultural tools.
Dr. Sajwan actively engages in academic development through seminars, workshops, and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), including training in Power BI and Python-based data analytics. Additionally, she has served as a reviewer and program committee member for prestigious conferences organized by Springer and BITS Pilani. Dedicated to lifelong learning and innovation, Dr. Sajwan continues to make significant contributions to the academic ecosystem through her mentorship, research, and institutional leadership.