Mechanical Engineering
July 2, 2025 2025-07-07 5:20Mechanical Engineering
Established in 1887, the department of Mechanical engineering remains among the premier departments of VJTI. It has had a long and illustrious history and offers courses at the graduate and postgraduate levels. The department is recognized for doctoral research by the University of Mumbai.
The department has kept pace with the rapid development of computer aided methods of design and manufacture with state of the art robotics and CAD/CAM facilities.
The laboratories in the department are recognized in a number of areas as testing facilities. The department also has workshops for training in smithy, carpentry, welding and machine tools.
Mechanical Engineering Degree
Vision
To establish global leadership in the field of Technology and develop competent human resources for providing service to society
Mission
- To provide students with comprehensive knowledge of principles of engineering with a multi-disciplinary approach that is challenging.
- To create an intellectually stimulating environment for research, scholarship, creativity, innovation and professional activity.
- To foster relationship with other leading institutes of learning and research, alumni and industries in order to contribute to National and International development.
Mechanical Engineering Diploma (DME)
Vision
To mould the prospective and potentially talented students into capable mechanical engineers who can acquire advanced knowledge if and when needed, serve the needs of mechanical industry globally at large with practical as well as theoretical knowledge of engineering concepts and related technologies and glorify the name of the country.
Mission
- To build, maintain and develop environment which is conducive to learning for dedicated students and stimulate faculty and staff to perform at their optimum capabilities.
- To impart long lasting knowledge about demanding engineering technology to the receptive students of the institute.
- To prepare students to build upon the gathered knowledge as per demanding needs of the society and apply the engineering concepts judiciously where ever required.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
| Course | Intake |
|---|---|
| Diploma course | |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| Bachelor of Technology Degree Course | |
| B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
| Master of Technology Degree Course | |
| M.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Machine Design | 25 |
| M.Tech. degree in Electric Vehicle Technology | 25 |
| M.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in CAD/CAM Robotics | 18 |
| M.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal Science & Energy Systems | 25 |
M.Tech Syllabus
| Course | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| M.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in CAD/CAM Robotics | View |
| M.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Electric Vehicle Technology | View |
| M.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal Science & Energy Systems | View |
| M.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Machine Design | View |
B.Tech Syllabus
| Year | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| First Year B.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering | View |
| Second Year B.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering | View |
| Third Year B.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering | View |
| Final Year B.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering | View |
| Honours Course in Automotive Engineering | View |
| Honours Course in Smart Manufacturing | View |
| Honours Course in Robotics | View |
Syllabus for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
DIPLOMA R-23 SCHEME AND SYLLABUS SCHEMES AND SYLLABUS OF REVISION OF R 2017| Scheme | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Semester I | View |
| Semester II | View |
| Semester III | View |
| Semester IV | View |
| Semester V | View |
| Semester VI | View |
Laboratories
Staff Directory
Degree Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Phone | Qualification | [Ms]Specialisation | Biodata | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. W.S.Rathod | Associate Professor & Head | wsrathod@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198229 | Ph.D. (Metallurgy) | Engineering Metallurgy, Production Technology | View |
| 2 | Dr. R.M. Tayade | Associate Professor | rmtayade@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198430 | Ph.D (Engg & Technology) M.E. (Mechanical) | Machine Design, Engineering Graphics | View |
| 3 | Dr. V.M.Phalle | Associate Professor | vmphalle@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198122 | Ph.D. (Mechanical) M.E. (Mechanical) | Machine Design, Tribology, Vibration, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery | View |
| 4 | Dr. N.P. Gulhane | Associate Professor, Training & Placement Officer | npgulhane@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198200 | Ph.D. (Mechanical) M.E. (Mechanical) | Thermal Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics, Microfluidics, CFD, Solar Energy | View |
| 5 | Dr. A.V. Deshpande | Associate Professor | avdeshpande@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198217 | PhD M.E (Mechanical) | CFD, Fluid Dynamics, CAD CAM | View |
| 6 | Dr. S.A. Mastud | Associate Professor | samastud@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198205 | PhD (Mechanical) M.E. Production | Manufacturing Science, Micro Manufacturing, Metrology & Quality Engg | View |
| 7 | Dr. Sachin S. Naik | Associate Professor | ssnaik@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198221 | PhD in Design Engineering | Phd in Design Engineering | View |
| 8 | Dr. P.M. Karande | Associate Professor & Controller of Exam Degree | pmkarande@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198109 | PhD M.E. (Production) | Decision Sciences,MCDM Supplier Selection | View |
| 9 | Prof. P.A. Wankhede | Assistant Professor | pawankhede@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198227 | M.E. (Mechanical) (Pursuing Ph.D.) | Automobile Engineering, Power Plant Engineering | View |
| 10 | Dr. V.B. Suryawanshi | Assistant Professor | vbsuryawanshi@me.vjti.ac.in | – | Ph.D. M.E (Mechanical) | Machine Design, Robotics and Automation | View |
| 11 | Dr. H.P.Khairnar | Assistant Professor | hpkhairnar@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198204 | Ph.D. M.E (Mechanical) | Measurements, Mechatronics, DPTS, IE & ERP | View |
| 12 | Dr. A.S. Rao | Assistant Professor | asrao@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198410 | Ph.D. M.E (Mechanical) | CAD/CAM, Robotics, Automation., Rapid Product Development, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Engineering Graphics | View |
| 13 | Dr. M.V. Tendolakar | Assistant Professor | mvtendolkar@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198209 | Ph.D. M.E (Mechanical) | Heat Power Engg, Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Cryogenics | View |
| 14 | Prof. S.S.Barve | Assistant Professor | ssbarve@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198208 | Pursing Ph.D M.E. (Mechanical) | Machine Design, Mechanical Vibration | View |
| 15 | Dr. S.G. Jadhav | Assistant Professor | sgjadhav@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198211 | Ph.D. | Machine Design | View |
| 16 | Prof. G.U.Tembhare | Assistant Professor | gutembhare@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198209 | M.E. (Mechanical) Pursuing PhD | Machine Design, FEM, Piping Engineering | |
| 17 | Prof. S.P. Gajre | Assistant Professor | spgajre@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198205 | M.Tech | Manufacturing Engineering | View |
Diploma Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Phone | Qualification | [Ms]Specialisation | Biodata | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. R.S. Kadge | Lecturer & Head | rskadge@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198211 | M.Tech. (Mechanical) | Metrology & Quality Control, Tool Design, Engineering Graphics | View |
| 2 | Dr. R.O. Bhagwat | Lecturer | robhagwat@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198213 | Ph.D (Production Engg) M.E (Mechanical) | Industrial Management, Manufacturing technology | View |
| 3 | Prof. S.V. Diwan | Lecturer | svdiwan@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198212 | M.E (Mechanical) | Thermal Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, I.C.Engines, Engineering Graphics | View |
| 4 | Prof. S.D. Rote | Lecturer | sdrote@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198215 | M.E (Production) | Metrology & Quality Control, Industrial Engineering, Tool Design, Engineering Graphics | View |
| 5 | Dr. V.N. Palaskar | Lecturer | vnpalskar@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198228 | PhD. M.E (Mechanical) | Machine Design, Machine Drawing, Non Conventional Energy Systems | View |
| 6 | Prof. A.R. Dhiware | Lecturer | anjali.dhiware@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198226 | B.E. (Mechanical) | Machine Drawing, Engineering Metallurgy | View |
| 7 | Dr. V.M. Barethiye | Lecturer | vmbarethiye@me.vjti.ac.in | 24198216 | Ph.D (Mechanical Engg) M.E (Mechanical) | CAD/CAM, Fluid Machines, Manufacturing Technology, Automobile Engineering | View |
| 8 | Prof. Y.A. Ingale | Lecturer | yingale@me.vjti.ac.in | 8055752331 | M.E. Mechanical Engineering | CAD/CAM/CAE | View |
| 9 | Prof. A.D. Gawali | Lecturer | adgawali@me.vjti.ac.in | 8600160722 | M.Tech Mechanical Engineering | CAD/CAM & Automation | View |
| 10 | Prof N.H. Diwatiya | Lecturer | ndiwatiya@me.vjti.ac.in | 9922288485 | M.E. Mechanical Engineering | Thermal Science | View |
Industrial Visits
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Adani Thermal Power Plant, Dahanu
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Voltas Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat
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Thermal Power Plant, Koradi
Staff Directory
Teaching Staff (Degree)
Dr. W.S. Rathod
Designation – Head of the Department (Associate Professor)
Qualification – B. E. Metallurgy, M. E. Production Engineering, Ph. D. Metallurgy
Specialization – Physical Metallurgy, Surface Engineering, High Temperature Coating
Email: wsrathod[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. Sachin S. Naik
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – B.E.(Mechanical), M.Tech.(Design Engineering) & Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)
Specialization – Vibration & Dynamics, Fracture Mechanics, Mechanical Design
Email: ssnaik[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. V.M. Phalle
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – B. E. MECH M. E. MECH (Machine Design) Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering
Specialization – Machine Design Mechanical Engineering
Email: vmphalle[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. R.M. Tayade
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – D.M.E., B. E. MECH , M. E. MECH (Machine Design) Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering
Specialization – Non-traditional Micro-machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Internal combustion engines
Email: rmtayade[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. N.P. Gulhane
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – (Thermal Engg.) Ph.D
Specialization – Microfludics, Heat Transfer, Solar Engg. , CFD, MEMS
Email: npgulhane[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. A.V. Deshpande
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – B.E.(Mechanical), M.E.(Mechanical), Ph.D.(Mechanical)
Specialization – Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Gas Dynamics, Fluid Machinery
Email: avdeshpande[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. S.A. Mastud
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – Ph.D (Manufacturing), M.Tech (Production Engg.)
Specialization – Manufacturing Processes, 3D Printing, AI ML for Manufacturing Applications, Micro-Manufacturing, Non-Traditional Machining
Email: samastud[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. P.M. Karande
Designation – Associate Professor
Qualification – Ph.D., M.E. (Production)
Specialization – Decision Sciences, MCDM Supplier Selection
Email: pmkarande[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. V.B. Suryawanshi
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Advanced Composite Materials, Additive Manufacturing, Nanomaterials, Finite Element Analysis, Materials Characterization
Email: vbsuryawanshi[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. H.P. Khairnar
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D. (Mechanical)
Specialization – Tribology, Automobile
Email: hpkhairnar[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. A.S. Rao
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Rapid Product Development, Robotics, Rapid Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Finite Element Methods
Email: asrao[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. M.V. Tendolakar
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Thermal Engineering
Email: mvtendolkar[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof. S.S. Barve
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – ME, Pursuing Ph.D.
Specialization – Machine Design, Vibration, Tribology, Material Engineering
Email: ssbarve[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. S.G. Jadhav
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Machine Design
Email: sgjadhav[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. P.A. Wankhade
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D. (Advance Heat Transfer)
Specialization – Automobile Engineering, Vehicle Dynamice, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Internal Combustion Engines, Non-Fourier Heat Transfer – Fins, Heat-Mass Transfer
Email: pawankhade[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. G.U. Tembhare
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D. (Design Engineering)
Specialization – Machine Design, Mechanical Vibration, Finte Element Analysis, Solid mechanics, Computational Method
Email: gutembhare[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof. S.P. Gajre
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – M.Tech
Specialization – Additive Manufacturing/ 3D Printing and Tooling, Robotics & Automation, Manufacturing Engineering
Email: spgajre[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Degree Teaching Staff (Contractual)
Abhijit Mitra
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure Faculty)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Flow Transition, Turbomachinery
Email: amitra[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Arif Varsi
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure Faculty)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – CAD/CAM, Unconventional Machining Processes
Email: amvarsi[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Abhijit Tanksale
Designation – Assistant Professor (Adhoc Faculty)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Compliant mechanisms, Nonlinear dynamics, Micro 3d printing, Synthesis of mechanisms, , Precision Motion Platforms
Email: aatanksale[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. Mahendra U. Gaikwad
Designation – Assistant Professor (Adhoc Faculty)
Qualification – B.E.(Mech. Engg.), M.E.( Mechanical-Design Engg.), Ph.D (Mech. Engg.)
Specialization – Advanced Manufacturing Process, Surface Integrity, Optimization Techniques, Material Charaterization, Smart Material Alloy
Email: mugaikwad[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. Nishit Bedi
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure Faculty)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Microflows, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, CFD
Email: nbedi[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Vaibhav Shinde
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure Faculty)
Qualification – B.E.(Mech. Engg.), M.E.( Mechanical-Design Engg.), Ph.D (Mech. Engg.)
Specialization – Machine Design, FEA, Optimisation.
Email: vshinde[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. P. A. Rajiwade
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure Faculty)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Thermal and Fluid Flow, Compuational Aerodynamics, Supersonic Jet Impingment, Warfare System Technology
Email: parajiwade[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Teaching Staff (Diploma)
Dr. R.S. Kadge
Designation – Dean Diploma
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Machine Design
Email: rskadge[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. R.O. Bhagwat
Designation – Lecturer
Qualification– Ph.D, M/Tech
Specialization – Industrial Management
Email: robhagwat[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof. S.D. Rote
Designation – Lecturer
Qualification – M.E (Production)
Specialization – Industrial Engg. & Management
Email: sdrote[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. V.N. Palaskar
Designation – Lecturer
Qualification – M.E.(Mech), Ph. D.(Mech)
Specialization – Mechanical Engg (Machine Design, Hybrid Solar Thermal & PV sysyem for Low temp applications)
Email: vnpalskar[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof. A.R. Dhiware
Designation – Lecturer
Qualification – M. Tech, IIT, Goa
Specialization – Mechanical Science
Email: ardhiware[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Dr. V.M. Barethiye
Designation – Lecturer
Qualification – PhD (JU Kolkata)
Specialization – Mechanical Engg. (Automotive Suspension System)
Email: vmbarethiye[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Diploma Teaching Staff (Contractual)
Prof. Y.A. Ingale
Designation – Adhoc Faculty
Qualification – M.Tech
[Ms]Specialisation – Design Engg, Manufacturing Processes, Engine Testing, Mechatronics, Autotronics.
Email: yingale[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof N.E. Chaudhari
Designation – Adhoc Faculty
Qualification – M.Tech
Specialization – Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Graphics, Materials Science
Email: nechaudhari[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof. D.S. Pol
Designation – Adhoc Faculty
Qualification – M.Tech
Specialization – Automobile Engineering
Email: dpol[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
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Prof. V.B. Wagh
Designation – Adhoc Faculty
Qualification – ME (Mechanical)
Specialization – Design Engineering
Email: vbwagh[at]me[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
Supporting Staff
Mr. S.B. Ghole
Designation – Lab Assistant
Name of the lab – Hydraulic Laboratory, CFD Laboratory
Mr. S.P. Kedare
Designation – Lab Attendant
Name of the lab – Hydraulic Laboratory, CFD Laboratory
Mr. D.B. Kachare
Designation – Lab Assistant
Name of the lab – CAD/CAM Laboratory
Mr. M.G. Tambe
Designation – Lab Attendant
Name of the lab – CAD/CAM Laboratory, GUI Laboratory, Ecellence Center Laboratory
Mr. G.V. Pote
Designation – Lab Assistant
Name of the lab – GUI Laboratory
Mr. R.G. Sawant
Designation – Lab Assistant
Name of the lab – Heat Engine Cryogenic Laboratory
Mr. E.D. Salkar
Designation – Lab Assistant
Name of the lab – Measurment Laboratory, Metallurgy Lab
Mr. N.S. Sawant
Designation – Lab Assistant
Name of the lab – Machine dynamics & Vibration Laboratory
Mechanical Workshop
Mr. P.P. Mahimkar
Designation – Foreman
Workshop Section – Mechanical Workshop
Mr. S.R. Wadekar
Designation – Hamal
Workshop Section – Mechanical Workshop, Plain Turning
Mr. A.B. Jadhav
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Precision Turning
Mr. G.V. Pote
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Plain Turning
Mr. D.M.Toraskar
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Shaping & Milling
Mr. D.B. Kachare
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Smithy
Mr. R.G. Lade
Designation – Lab Attendant
Workshop Section – Smithy, Welding, Fitting, Carpentry, Sheet Metal
Mr. D.T. Pandire
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Welding
Mr. C.G. Khaire
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Fitting
Mr. S.D. Kulkarni
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Carpentry
Mr. M.P. Ghadi
Designation – Instructor
Workshop Section – Sheet Metal
Supporting Staff (Contractual)
Mr. V.V. More
Designation – Hamal
Name of the lab – Heat Engine Cryogenic Laboratory, Measurment Laboratory
Mr. A.G. Bhoj
Designation – Hamal
Name of the lab – Machine dynamics & Vibration Laboratory, Metallurgy Lab, Tea culb Cabin
Mechanical Workshop
Mr. A.B. Jadhav
Designation – Hamal
Workshop Section – Precision Turning, Shaping & Milling
Ph.D. Directory
Ph.D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Specialising in Thermal Engineering
Ph.D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Specialising in CAD/CAM , Composites
Ph.D. Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Specialising in Thermal Engineering
