Shaping Minds
Across Continents
Dr. Sonwalkar's academic career spans prestigious institutions across the globe, from serving as Principal Educational Architect at MIT to teaching at leading universities in India and the United States. His work has influenced educational innovation, adaptive learning systems, and the next generation of scientists and engineers.
3 Universities
Faculty positions at MIT, IIT Bombay, and UMass Boston.
100+ Publications
Groundbreaking research in education technology and molecular dynamics.
Global Impact
Mentoring students and shaping curriculum across continents.
Faculty Positions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Served as Research Faculty and Director of the Hypermedia Teaching Facility, pioneering the development of innovative educational technologies and adaptive learning systems. As Principal Educational Architect at MIT, contributed to MIT's groundbreaking work in online education and MOOCs.
His work at MIT shaped the future of digital education, influencing how millions of students around the world access and engage with educational content.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Contributed to IIT Bombay's prestigious engineering and science programs, bringing international expertise in educational technology and research methodologies. Collaborated with faculty and students on cutting-edge projects bridging traditional engineering with modern adaptive systems.
Recognized as a distinguished alumnus, Dr. Sonwalkar's continued engagement with IIT Bombay has helped shape the institution's approach to modern education and technology integration.
University of Massachusetts Boston
Served on faculty at UMass Boston, contributing to the university's mission of providing accessible, high-quality education to diverse student populations. Brought expertise in adaptive learning and educational innovation to undergraduate and graduate programs.
His work at UMass Boston emphasized practical applications of educational technology and personalized learning approaches that benefit students from varied backgrounds and learning styles.
Published Research
Google Scholar ProfileThe first adaptive MOOC: A case study on pedagogy framework and scalable cloud Architecture—Part I
A new methodology for evaluation: The pedagogical rating of online courses
Adaptive individualization: The next generation of online education
Changing the interface of education with revolutionary learning technologies
Structural changes in plasma membranes prepared from irradiated Chinese hamster V79 cells...
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Ice/solid adhesion analysis using low-temperature Raman microprobe shear apparatus
System, method, and computer-readable medium for course structure design to support adaptive learning
The sharp edge of the cube: Pedagogically driven instructional design for online education
Raman microprobe spectroscopy of icing on metal surfaces
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Demystifying Learning Technology Standards: Part I: Development and Evolution
State-of-the-Field Discussion
Ionizing radiation target groups of band 3 inserted into egg lecithin liposomes as determined by Raman spectroscopy
Molecular dynamics simulation of boundary lubricated interfaces
Thermally induced fragmentation in an ice lattice
Academic Partnerships
Interested in academic collaborations, guest lectures, or consulting on educational innovation? Dr. Sonwalkar continues to engage with institutions worldwide to advance adaptive learning and educational technology.