Degree information:

MS, The Ohio State University; Computer Science and Engineering (expected graduation 2026)

BE, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India; Computer Engineering

Biography:

Parag Subhash Padekar is a master’s student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Ohio State’s Columbus campus. With two years of professional experience as a software engineer, he is now advancing his expertise in data analytics, machine learning and decision support systems. His research projects have focused on process simulation and techno-economic analysis, with particular interest in developing data-driven systems that make agricultural decision-making more transparent and predictive. Outside the lab, Parag enjoys listening to Indian classical music, cooking, and painting.