Research & Consultancy
Department of Mechanical Engineering
| Sr no | Name of the faculty member | Research Specialization to be displayed on the R&C website | Any specific interesting research problems that the faculty member is working or intends to work upon |
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| 1 | Dr. R. Venkata Rao | Advanced engineering optimization techniques and their applications to the problems of design, Manufacturing and thermal engineering, CAD/CAM/FMS/CIMS, Concurrent Engineering, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design of Mechanisms |
• Design optimization of thermal systems and devices • Design optimization of mechanical components • Parameters optimization of sustainable manufacturing processes • Application of optimization algorithms to smart manufacturing systems |
| 2 | Dr. H. K. Raval | Metal Forming Analysis, Metal Cutting, Advance Manufacturing Processes, Computer Aided Manufacturing & C.I.M. |
• Sheet metal forming analysis like deep drawing, plate rolling • Incremental sheet forming. • Forming of Tailor Welded Blank for automobile application • Computer Aided Manufacturing with CNC FANUC programming • Bulk metal forming analysis like forging, rolling etc. • Metal cutting with Advanced Manufacturing processes. |
| 3 | Dr. D. P. Vakharia | CAD-CAM, Tribology and Machine Design |
• Computer Aided Design and Analysis of Machine Elements • Tribological analysis of Bearing elements • Enhancement of fatigue life of bearing elements using theoretical and experimental techniques |
| 4 | Dr. K. P. Desai | Cryogenics, Manufacturing Science, Unconventional Machining Processes | • Cryogenics and modern manufacturing processes |
| 5 | Dr. Jyotirmay Banerjee | Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer, Multiphase Flow and phase change applications, Turbomachine |
• Recurrence analysis for identification of two-phase flow regimes in industrial pipes • Design and optimization of Latent Heat Storage systems • Development of accurate numerical algorithms for complex multiphase flows • CFD analysis to depict Vortex rope formation in hydro turbomachines • Dispersion of effluents in lakes and oceans using two-phase jets. • Nucleate and flow boiling analysis for cooling of small scale thermal systems. |
| 6 | Dr. A. A. Shaikh | Composite Material, CAD/CAE, Reverse Engineering |
• Development of smart material/shape memory polymer composites • Investigating Shape recovery of Polymer based smart material/smart carbon fibre composite/ Three phase composites with Nano constituents. Material characterization of developed Nano composites • Developing 3D cavities/Microchannel using Laser – Micro Machining • Investigating requirement of Various Raster shapes and Mc process parameters for various shapes to make molds using multi pass concept for industrial applications • Reverse Engineering for shape evaluation for additively build shape memory Polymer • Investigation of surface defects (NDT) of composites and smart material. Development of digital model from physical model. • Mechanics of Composites • Experimentation and computational mechanics for CFRP composite patches and Glass-Kevlar hybrid multilayer thermoplastic thermoset system. Investigation of dynamic impact loading and ballistic tests, damage evaluation for structural and defense. Future Plan: • 3D cavities for customized shapes for developing micro moulds • Hybrid / multi pass by AWJ on composites. |
| 7 | Dr. Shailendra Kumar | AI Applications in Sheet Metal Forming, Press Tool Design, Incremental Forming, Non-traditional Machining, Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), CAD/CAM/CIM, Manufacturing Processes |
• 3D Printing of Polymeric parts • 3D Printing of Metallic parts • Incremental Sheet Forming • Non-traditional Machining |
| 8 | Dr. T. N. Desai | Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Industrial Engineering |
• Application of TQM Techniques • Application of Six Sigma technique for quality improvement • Application of Lean Sigma technique for productivity improvement |
| 9 | Dr. B. M. Sutaria | Tribology, Heat Transfer, I.C.Engine, Thermal Engineering |
• Fuel injection strategies, combustion performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine. • Investigation of Tribological characteristics of I C Engine, pumps and machines. • Failure and Dynamic Analysis of Laminated Composite and Sandwich Structures. |
| 10 | Dr. A. D. Parekh | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Fluid flow & Heat Transfer, Turbo machines |
• Performance optimization of automobile air conditioning using R1234yf refrigerant as a replacement to R134a • Improvement of heat transfer using nanofluid/NanoParticles in Vapour Compression Refrigeration system • Experimental and numerical investigation of Heat transfer coefficient and frictional pressure drop for two phase flow through mini channel • Experimental and Numerical investigation of Vortex tube refrigeration system • Experimental and thermodynamics analysis of Cascade refrigeration system |
| 11 | Mr. M. B. Maisuria | Thermal Engg. Energy system Heat exchanger | Nano Fluid and Heat Exchanger |
| 12 | Mr. D. B. Gohil | Mechatronics Robotics Advanced Manufacturing Process | Application of mechatronics / robotics / advanced machining processes in development of new systems or upgradation of existing systems. |
| 13 | Dr. D. I. Lalwani | Machining Optimization Condition Monitoring | Prediction of Johnson-Cook material model parameters using Oxley theory. Optimization of mechanical engineering problems. Fault diagnosis of rotating machinery. |
| 14 | Dr. (Miss) Jyoti Menghani | Corrosion Engg. Thin films Physical Metallurgy of Al alloys Tribology | Development of Corrosion, Erosion and Wear resistant thermal Spray coating. Development of polymer composites for brake pad material. Development of Metal matrix composites by casting technique. Welding of Ferrous and Nonferrous metals. Friction stir processing. FUTURE: Innovative smart coatings. Surface Characterization of Material. |
| 15 | Dr. Ravi Kant | Supply Chain Management Sustainable and Green Supply Chain Management Reverse Logistics Lean Six Sigma Knowledge Management Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods | Reverse logistics for Medical Waste Management Implementation of Circular Supply Chain in Manufacturing Industries. Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation in Manufacturing Industries. Sustainable and Green Supply Chain Management practices in the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. |
| 16 | Dr. Beena D. Baloni | Turbomachines Jet propulsion Compressible fluid flow | Subsonic Wind tunnel testing with test section size 600x600 cm2 up to velocity 12m/s. Onsite testing of in-house developed SV series wind turbine (Design Patent approved) blades for SHAWT. Development of class 1 C.F. Pump testing facility. |
| 17 | Dr. Purnanand V. Bhale | Alternative Fuels I.C. Engines Energy Conservation Management and audit Non-Conventional Energy Systems | Design and Development of Solar Assisted Heat Pump based PV/T system. Design and Development of Solar Assisted Biogas Reformer Unit. Installation of Scheffler Solar System of 16 Sq Mt for Cryogenics Applications. Engine Testing on Variable Compression Ratio Engine for alternate Fuels for combustion characteristics. Engine Endurance Testing with alternate fuels. Consultation to civic body related Municipal Solid Waste Management sites for Manure and RDF. Consultation for HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency and Performance Analysis of Cold Storages and Auditoriums, Specific Buildings (Energy & Buildings). Development of Biodiesel Plants of small to Large Size. Design and Development of Large size Biogas plant for bottling Purpose based on rice husk, maize straw, kitchen waste and agro residues (Environment Section of Civil Dept). Sewage based Biogas Power Plant (with civil Department). Energy efficient Cook Stoves. Use of aquatic biomass for material and energy applications. Use of alternate fuels in cook stoves. Material Compatibility of Metals, Non Metals and Elastomers components of Engine System with alternate fuels from long term compatibility point of view. Consultation for use of Refused Derived Fuels Pallets for Coal fired boilers and Cement kilns. Design and Development of Low cost onion storage for farmers with hybrid cooling. Low Cost Solar PV Panels Cleaning Mechanisms. Fire safety audits of Public Transport Utilities. Energy Audits of Industrial Utilities (As a BEE Certified Auditor). Characterization of all types of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels for engine and furnace applications. Thermoelectric Generators. Technology Transfer for Small size kitchen waste/ Cow Dung based biogas plant for canteen or hostel mess up to 10 Cubic Meter with Modular FRP design for hotels and educational institutions. Energy Storage. Consultation for Electric Buses for public Transport. Life Cycle Assessment of Power Plant (Energy System) with cradle to grave approach (With Environment Section of Civil Dept). Innovative Hot Water Solutions using energy integration and renewable energy for process industry. Consultation for AC and Non AC MIDI Buses for Civic Body. Consultation for Engine Powered Aquatic De-Weeders for Rivers. Consultation for Engineering aspects of Vehicle Mounted Suction Jetting and Recycle Facility for cleaning chocked Sewer Lines (with Environment Section of Civil Dept). Steam Lines and Boilers Utilities. |
| 18 | Dr. Hemantkumar B. Mehta | Two-phase flow and heat transfer Microscale flows Pulsating Heat Pipe and Heat Sink Optimization of Thermal Systems Radiative Heat Transfer Finite Time Thermodynamics | Development of Cryogenic and Hybrid Pulsating Heat pipe. Loop Heat Pipe based Battery Thermal Management System. Flow boiling in Single Layered and Double Layered MCHS. Development of Thermoacoustic heat engine for hybrid vehicles. Development of Correlations for next generation Hybrid nanofluids. |
| 19 | Dr. Harshit K. Dave | Additive Manufacturing Processes 3D printing filaments & raw materials Hybrid composites Unconventional machining processes Micro machining processes Modeling & optimization of manufacturing processes | 3D printing of polymer/metal parts for various applications. Design for Additive Manufacturing. Design and development of AI enabled robots for day to day applications. Application of AI and ML in manufacturing processes. |
| 20 | Dr. R. D. Shah | Fluid Flow Heat Transfer Numerical Methods | Upward Swirl Combustor. Inverse Diffusion Flame. Heat Transfer Augmentation. Porous media Combustion. |
| 21 | Dr. A. V. Doshi | Micro Hydro Turbine Fluid Machines | Performance verification of radial flow centrifugal pumps. Hydraulic analysis of low specific speed pump as turbine for power generation and energy recovery systems. Micro hydro turbine performance evaluation. |
| 22 | Dr. Bade Mukund H | Energy Management & Efficiency Energy Modelling Process Integration Pinch Analysis Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines Thermal System Analysis Fuel Cell Technology | Energy Model-based benchmarking of Stenter Machine used in Textile Dying Houses. Hydrodynamic analysis of Pump as Turbine. Energy Modelling of Building Energy. Energy Analysis of Spray Dryer and Performance Improvement by Energy Recovery. |
| 23 | Dr. Sandeep Soni | Machine Design Tribology and Bearing Design Hydrodynamic/Hydrostatic Lubrication Materials Characterization Finite Element Analysis of Machine Components CAD-CAM Analysis of Steam Turbine Wear of Machine Components | Design of Machine Components for Friction and Wear. Nano-Lubrication in Machine Members. Analysis of Ball and Rolling Contact Bearings. Simulation of Hydrodynamic Bearings. Development of Polymer Composites for Brake Pad Material. |
| 24 | Dr. Dinesh Singh | Decision Making in the manufacturing environment | Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process. Surface composites by Friction stir processing. |
| 25 | Dr. Manish Rathod | Heat & Mass Transfer Phase Change Process Heat Exchanger | Design optimization of thermal systems and devices. Development of PCM slurry as effective HTF. Application of Micro encapsulation of PCM. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanofluid. Synthesis and Characterization of Nano encapsulated PCM used in building, solar, transportation applications. |
| 26 | Dr. Vivek D. Kalyankar | Manufacturing Process Optimization Techniques Casting Material Science | Ni-Based hard facing as an alternative of Co-based Stellite hardfacing for P91 grade steels. Development of high temperature wear resistant NiCrSiBC hardfacing approach with identified buffer layer on P91 steel. Recommendations of suitable buffer layer material for cladding and substrate under consideration. Investigation on creep behavior of engineering materials. Consultation for welding related problems to industrial products. Significance of metallurgical changes developed in the cladded surface deposited by welding process. Dissimilar welding of advanced grade sheet materials for automobile applications. Mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of NiCrBSi overlay surface on 304SS with and without WC reinforcement. Influence of PTAW process parameters and Co-Cr overlay characteristics with SS 316L substrate material. Parameters optimization of welding process for advanced grade steel using advanced optimization techniques. Application of advanced optimization techniques to engineering problems. |
| 27 | Dr. Achchhe Lal | Smart and Composite Structures Probabilistic approaches Dynamics and thermo-elastic analysis of FG plate | Nonlinear vibrations of FG plate. Modeling of nanocomposites using stochastic approaches. Analysis of Composite Structure. |
| 28 | Dr. Shailesh N. Pandya | Manufacturing Technology Tribology |
Wear behavior of stir cast Al metal matrix composites. Hybrid investment casting process. Thermal modeling of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process. Design and analysis of tools and fixtures for FSSW process. Manufacturing Processes & Design, Structure-property correlation in manufacturing processes, Industrial Engineering, Tribology of materials (Fiction & wear), Heat treatment. |
| 29 | Dr. Vimal Patel | Machine design and dynamics Fluid machines Refrigeration and air conditioning Metal forming – Tailor welded blanks |
Development of Numerical Model to study thermal analysis of laser irradiated biological tissue phantom Development of Numerical model to study transport phenomena in open cell foam Performance evaluation of fire fighter fabric. |
| 30 | Dr. Vikram Rathod | Renewable Energy Biogas & its application Gas Engine performance & Emission Turbomachines |
Biogas Upgradation and application Biogas plant design and development Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Design and Analysis Biomass cook stove Biomass Gasification and application Solar Green House Active dryer Solar Thermal collector Gas Engine performance and analysis Gas Turbine compressor design |
| 31 | Sh. A. B. Makwana | Heat Exchanger C.F.D. analysis Fuel Cell |
Liquid/gas combustion system Solid gas flow of granular material Heat transfer enhancements |
| 32 | Sh. Anil Mahto | Robotics Trajectory Planning Optimization Finite Element Method |
Robotics Kinematic Analysis of Parallel Manipulators. Trajectory Planning. Analysis of Laminated Composite Structures. |
| 33 | Sh. Nikunj G. Patel | Pressure Vessel Design Condition Monitoring Energy Analysis & Bench Marking |
Energy analysis and Benchmarking |
| 34 | Dr. Vipul M. Patel | Radiation Transport in Participating Media Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Porous Media Radiation Therapy Bio-heat Transfer Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Development of Numerical Model to study thermal analysis of laser irradiated biological tissue phantom Development of Numerical model to study transport phenomena in open cell foam Performance evaluation of fire fighter fabric. |
| 35 | Dr. Naresh Yarramsetty | Experimental Heat Transfer Numerical Heat Transfer Heat pipes Refrigeration and Air conditioning |
Development of a heat sink coupled with a heat pipe for efficient thermal management of electronic components Development of a pulsating heat pipe-based hybrid pyramid type solar still for productivity enhancement Design and development of a jet impingement experimental set up for turbine blade cooling |
| 36 | Dr. Amit Kumar | Thermodynamics Solar Thermal Desiccant air conditioning and Adsorption Refrigeration |
Development of solar powered desiccant air conditioning system. Development of solar powered Adsorption Refrigeration system. Development of Numerical Model of desiccant wheel. Development of Water generation system |
| 37 | Dr. Prabhansu | Gasification Heat Transfer Solar thermal |
Optimization of tracking device for concentrating PV panel Enhancement in solar powered air conditioners through better heat transfer techniques. Study of major water pollutants from the Ganga river and the rural vicinity Design of HVAC systems. Solar assisted pyrolysis and gasification of sewage sludge |
| 38 | Dr. Mulay Amrut Shrikant | Sheet metal forming CNC technology Multi criterion decision making Process optimization CAD-CAM |
Optimization of electrical process parameters in incremental forming process. Multistage incremental forming strategy for DC04 and Ti Gr. 2 alloy. To investigate best CAM strategy for production of quality component this can help to depute Incremental forming technology in industry. Yield locus generation of cruciform specimen: Simulation and Experimental study |
| 39 | Dr. Biranchi Narayan Sahoo | Casting Metal matrix composite/ Nano composite Lightweight materials Plasticity and deformation behavior of materials Microwave Processing Forming Machining Tribology |
Development of light weight high entropy alloy through casting processing. Microwave casting of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. High temperature deformation behavior study of Mg alloys and composites. Development of ultra-fine/ nano grained materials through rolling process Micro forming of composite materials. |
| 40 | Dr. Nikhil A. Baraiya | Combustion Thermoacoustics instability Combustion diagnostics Alternate fuels Thermo-fluid dynamics Heat transfer |
Development of hydrogen-enriched fueled combustor Development of fuel flexible engines Development of micro gas turbine combustor for auxiliary power units Thermo-acoustics instabilities in gas turbine combustors Combustion diagnostic in engines Development of supersonic combustors Non-linear Dynamical systems Turbulence modelling and flow instabilities Flow instabilities in turbo machines |
| 41 | Dr. Rohit Tamrakar | Rotor Vibrations Vibration Analysis FEM CAD Modelling Energy Harvesting through Vibration |
Design and Development of micro energy harvester Energy harvesting through smart fabrics Dynamic analysis of rotors containing longitudinal cracks |
| 42 | Dr. Pallvita Yadav | Manufacturing Processes Advanced Machining Processes |
Hybrid machining Process Numerical and Experimental investigations of Electrochemical Discharge Machining Process Modelling and Optimization of Non-Traditional Machining Process Polymer Nanocomposites Materials |
| 43 | Dr. Sumit Khare | Solid Mechanics Vibrations Plates and Shells Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites |
Vibration analysis of plates and shell like structures Design Simulation and Modeling of mechanical components. Development of Numerical Model to study CNT based Composites. Vibration analysis of mechanical components. |
| 44 | Dr. Rohan Rahul Pande | Biomass cookstove Heat transfer Thermodynamics Nanofluids |
Investigations on Gasification of Refused Derived Fuel (RDF). Numerical and Experimental investigations on combustion characteristics of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). Production of a Potential Fuel Source from Waste. Design and analysis of natural draft cook stoves. Computational analysis of combustion systems. |
| 45 | Dr. Rayasam Srilakshmi | Fracture mechanics Finite element analysis Computational Fracture and Damage Mechanics Study of Fatigue behaviour of aircraft panels Dynamic response of damaged panels |
Numerical and Experimental Investigations on damage behavior of stiffened composite panels. Experimental fatigue behavior of cracked cylindrical rods Smart materials- study Dynamic Crack growth analysis of curved panels |
| 46. | Dr. Neeraj Srivastava | Solidification processing of light alloys, Composites and foams using conventional and non-conventional solidification techniques, Microstructural and Mechanical Characterizations, Mechanical metallurgy |
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| 47. | Dr. Rajesh Chaoudhary | Heat transfer in nanofluids, Ventilation systems in buildings, Refrigeration and Air–Conditioning Systems, Computational Fluids Dynamics, Plastic and Biomedical waste management |
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| 48. | Dr. Krishna Kishore Mugada | Friction stir welding and processing, Dissimilar metals joining, Resistance spot welding, Cold Metal Transfer, Hybrid welding and joining, Microstructure and materials processing, Wire arc additive Manufacturing |
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| 49. | Dr. Amit Kumar | Mechanical Metallurgy, Processing - texture relationship, Deformation and thermo-mechanical processing, Microstructure-mechanical property correlation, Welding of Metals and Alloys |
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| 50. | Dr. Raju Prasad Mahato | Additive Manufacturing, Welding and Joining, Material Processing, Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing |
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| 51. | Dr. Ram Singar Yadav | Advanced Machining Processes, Unconventional Machining, Hybrid Machining, Conventional Machining Processes, Advanced Engineering Materials |
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| 52. | Dr. Sarote Kamlesh Arun | Bio-Fuels, I.C. Engines, Alternate Energy Sources, Renewable Energy |
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| 53. | Dr. Sunil Kumar | Plasticity, Metal Forming, Severe Plastic Deformation, Mechanics of Materials |
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| 54. | Dr. Susanta Behera | Composites, Smart Materials and Structures, Analytical and Numerical Methods |
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| 55. | Dr. Yogendra Kuwar | Thermal and heat transfer, Refrigeration and air conditioning, Cryogenics |
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