Dr. Ravi R. Oza
Vice Principal | Researcher | Technologist | Educator
Bhavans Shree H. J. Doshi Information Technology Institute, Jamnagar
Profile Summary
I am an academic leader and technology researcher dedicated to bridging the gap between theoretical Artificial Intelligence and practical application. Currently serving as the Vice Principal at Bhavans Shree H. J. Doshi IT Institute, I balance academic administration with a deep commitment to faculty mentorship and student excellence.
With over 17 years of experience in the classroom and the lab, my work focuses on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction and AI. My research specifically explores facial gesture recognition and behavioral prediction from unstructured data. Beyond the university, I am a digital educator, reaching a global audience of learners through my YouTube channel dedicated to mastering C and Java.
Core Expertise
- Academic Leadership: Institutional administration, curriculum design, and faculty coordination.
- AI Research: Specialized in Facial Gesture Recognition, Human Behavior Analysis, and Unstructured Data Processing.
- Software Engineering: Decades of experience in Java, Advanced Java, and Web Technologies.
- Public Speaking: Expert sessions on ICT in education, Cyber Crime Awareness, and Open Source systems (Ubuntu).
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science | Saurashtra University, Rajkot
- Thesis: Design and Development of a Model to Identify Various Gestures to Determine Human Behaviour from Unstructured Data Using AI.
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | Atmiya College, Rajkot
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | Jamnagar
Professional Journey
- Vice Principal | Bhavans Shree H. J. Doshi IT Institute (2025–Present)
- Lecturer | Computer Science & AI Specialist (2008–Present)
- Software Engineer | Vardhman Computers (2005–Present)
- IGNOU Counsellor | MCA Program, Jamnagar Study Centre
Selected Research Publications
I have published extensively in peer-reviewed and UGC-approved journals, focusing on the evolution of AI and its ability to interpret complex data.
| Year | Paper Title | Journal | Impact Factor |
| 2025 | Facial Gesture Recognition and Behaviour Prediction: An AI-Powered Approach | IJRAR (UGC Approved) | 7.17 |
| 2024 | Unlocking the Potential of AI with Unstructured Data | ATMAJ (AARJ) | 5.88 |
| 2023 | Analysis of Unstructured Data Using Artificial Intelligence | IJCRT (UGC Approved) | 7.97 |
| 2023 | Role of AI for Gaining Essential Insight from Unstructured Data | Shanti E-Journal | – |
| 2023 | An Overview of Unstructured Data | SOHAM (SIMRJ) | 5.645 |
| 2021 | Gesture Recognition Technologies | Research Metrix | – |
Beyond the Tech
I believe in a balanced life where logic meets soul. I am a passionate music enthusiast and karaoke performer, with a particular love for the timeless classics of Kishore Kumar and Mukesh. For me, music and education share a common goal: to inspire and connect people across all boundaries.
Digital Presence
- YouTube: @ravioza101 – Practical tutorials on C and Java.
- Web: raviroza.com
- Connect: LinkedIn | GitHub | Twitter | Instagram
Motto: “Learn, Lead, and Inspire — because knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied.”
