Faculty Awards and Recognition
April 29, 2026 2026-04-29 9:10Faculty Awards and Recognition
Prof. Pramila M. Chawan
Computer Engineering and IT
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Innovative & Dedicated Educationalist Award
Specialization: Computer Engineering & I.T.
Awarded by: The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional (SIESRP), Chennai.
Received at the Innovative Global Scientific Research Educationalist-Professionals Awards & Honors Convocation-2022 held on 26th June 2022 at Chennai.
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Elected as Fellow (FSIESRP)
By the Governing Council of The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional (SIESRP).
This is a Lifetime Educational Membership.
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Research Gate Weekly Topper of VJTI
Topper in 410 weeks (October 2017 – March 2026)
According to Research Gate weekly analysis, her publications were the most read from VJTI (Institute) and the CE&IT Department in 415 weeks.
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Recognized Author in the Interscience Research Network (IRNET).
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Consulting Editor on 9 Scientific Research Journals Recognized by Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia (2019). The journals are:
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Journal of Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering Research (JEECER)
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Journal of Engineering Technological Research (JETR)
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Journal of Engineering Technology & Management Science (JETMS)
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Technology Today (TT)
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The Technology World (TTW)
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Engineering Today (ET)
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Journal of Engineering Today (JET)
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Medical Technology World (MTW)
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Journal of Automotive Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Research (JAMAER)
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Hon. Editorial Board Member of various journals of ADR Publications.
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Hon. Editorial Board Member of various journals of MAT Publications, including:
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Research & Review: Machine Learning and Cloud Computing
Journal of Innovations in Data Science and Big Data Management
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Organizing Committee Member (National Advisory Board / Technical Advisory Board / Editorial Board / Technical Program Committee / Outreach Committee / Reviewer) for 34 Conferences (online).
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Reviewer for multiple International Journals and IEEE Conferences.
Other Major Recognitions
Dr. Mahendra Gaikwad
Production Engineering
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Best Performer in Education (Teaching & Research Excellence) Award in 2022 by Savitribai Phule Excellence Award, Pune, Maharashtra
Dr. Nadimetla Thirupathi
Production Engineering
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Best Paper Research Award at International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials (PM 23), Exhibition and 48th Annual Technical Meeting of Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI), March 2023, Mumbai
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Best Paper Research Award at International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and 47th Annual Technical Meeting of Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI) (PM-22), April 2022 (Virtual)
Dr. Mugdha Dongre
Production Engineering
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Best Faculty: Contribution in Research award received from Director, VJTI, 2024
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Best Poster award in National Symposium (Technical and Applied Chemistry Department, VJTI, January 2020)
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Reviewer for Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley Publications) and Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (Elsevier)
Dr. Vishwadeep Handikherkar
Production Engineering
Certified Level-2 Vibration Analyst as per ISO 18436-2
Start Up Excellence Award by Institution of Engineers (IEI) NMLC, Mumbai, 2025
Recognition by KPCL, Pune for Development of Water Lubricated Hydrostatic Bearing for Oil Free Air Compressor
Dr. Dattaji Shinde
Production Engineering
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Reviewer for International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing and 5 other Scopus indexed journals
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Reviewer for International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing and 5 other Scopus indexed journals
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Dronacharya Award for Mentoring Innovation Product for Smart Navigation Band at National level Entrepreneur Competition Organized by Jaro Education Mumbai
Dr. Madhukar Nagare
Production Engineering
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Member, Board of Governance (BOG), VJTI (2018 – 2022)
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Reviewer for International Journal of Production Economics and International Journal of Production Research
Dr. Dadarao N. Raut
Production Engineering
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Teaching Excellence Award
A.Y. 2023-24, 2024-25
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Member of Board of Studies of GSIT Indore (MP) and KIT, Kolhapur form past 8 years
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RRC Member SP Pune University, SRTM University Nanded
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Member of AICTE and DTE committees for evaluation and approval of new & existing Institutes
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Consultancies with Customs, RTO, Godrej, Water Park, Govt of Maharashtra Social welfare
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Member of expert panel for Ratan Tata Foundation scholarship form last 3 years
Dr. Srinath Gudur
Production Engineering
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Appreciation Award based on Student Feedback
Received Appreciation Awards from the institute for both semesters of the Academic Year 2024–25, based on student feedback.
Awarded in 2025
Dr. Pirsab R. Attar
Production Engineering
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Appreciation Award based on Student Feedback
Received an Appreciation Award based on student feedback for the Academic Year 2024–25.
Awarded in 2025
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Best Presentation (Top Presenter) Award
Honoured to receive the Best Presentation (Top Presenter) Award at the UAE U3B International Conference, hosted by Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi.
Awarded in 2025