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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is considered to be one of the most diverse and versatile of the engineering disciplines. Mechanical Engineering contributes to modern standard of living and almost all products of modern life have contributions from mechanical engineers. The faculty members in the department are actively involved in academic and sponsored research to solve various fundamental as well as applied problems.   We are offering programs at different levels namely B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), M.E. (Design Engineering) and Ph.D. The objective of these programs is to create well trained, imaginative and research focused workforce for the country. An emphasis is laid on inculcating the high order research and thinking skills in the students. The department make efforts to continuously enhance teaching-learning environment through using best practices and innovations in pedagogy.

  • The Vision
  • The Mission

  • To consistently pursue excellence in Mechanical Engineering education, driven by impactful research, continuous innovation and robust industry partnerships

  • • To cultivate a community of learners and professionals who will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation
    • To address the engineering challenges of the future by encouraging creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning
    • To contribute to the betterment of society through the advancement in the field of Mechanical Engineering

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Research Lab

Thermal Systems Lab

Stability of Advanced Structures Lab

Solar Drying Lab

Smart Materials & Structures Lab

Sheet Metal Forming Lab

PVD Coating Lab

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Research based consultancy

Simulation of industrial pallets using ROTOSIM

Assessing Rotomoldability of Materials for Roots Muticlean Ltd, Tamil Nadu.

Fatigue Life Assessment Study

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Scholars

Pawar Rajat Ravindra

Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Anandteerth M.
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Savdekar Umakant Nivrutti

Ph.D. Topic - Investigations of Graphene Based Nano Composites for Rotational Molding

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sachin Waigaonkar,
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Rajesh Kumar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Iniyan Thiruselvam N.,
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Ghanvat Sadanand Mahadeo

Ph.D. Topic - An investigation on hybrid material for additive manufacturing from Copper/Al, Maraging steel/Stainless steel and Inconel by selective laser melting (SLM) technique for aerospace and automotive applications.

Ph.D. Supervisor - G. Karthikeyan,
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Belvekar Amit Baburao

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sandeep Jose,
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Magdum Abhay Kuber

Ph.D. Topic - Parametric optimization of the microwave welded Hastelloy X joints

Ph.D. Supervisor - Varinder Singh,
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Mangave Parag Premchand

Ph.D. Topic - Experimental Investigations on Effect of Biofuel-Gasoline Blends in Spark-Ignition Engines

Ph.D. Supervisor - Nilesh D. Pawar,
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Pathan Firojkhan Zinnatkhan

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sandeep Jose,
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Gangipamula Rajavamsi

Ph.D. Topic - Experimental and Computational Investigations on Hydroacoustic Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps

Ph.D. Supervisor - Pritanshu Ranjan,
Co. Supervisor - Ranjit Shankarrao Patil,

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Kulkarni Pritam Vivek

Ph.D. Topic - Study on the Effect of Manufacturing Defects on the Fatigue Life of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

Ph.D. Supervisor - Kiran Dinkar Mali,
Co. Supervisor - Dr. Sandeep Singh, Sanjay Ghodawat Group of Institute, Kolhapur

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Amal S. Siju

Ph.D. Topic - Experimental investigations on the performance and effects of textured carbide inserts in dry turning of Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sachin Waigaonkar,
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Harugade Mukund Laxman

Ph.D. Topic - Experimental Investigations on Electrochemical Discharge Drilling and Deburring for Non-Conductive Materials.

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sachin Waigaonkar,
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Hendre Kedar Madhukar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Kiran Dinkar Mali,
Co. Supervisor - Dhananjay Madhukar Kulkarni,

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Ravindra Singh Saluja

Ph.D. Topic - A robust MADM-based framework for welding process selection

Ph.D. Supervisor - Varinder Singh,
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Abhilash Kumar Tilak

Ph.D. Topic - Investigations on Heat Transfer Characteristics of Various Microchannels using Water and Hybrid Nanofluids

Ph.D. Supervisor - Ranjit Shankarrao Patil,
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Rao Rushil Ratnakar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sudhy S. Panicker,
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Gurudatta Sanjeev Shahapurkar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Ganesh M. Bapat,
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Pradyumna Kodancha

Ph.D. Topic - Development of enhanced heat pipes with superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces and wettability gradients

Ph.D. Supervisor - Vadiraj Anant Hemadri,
Co. Supervisor - Siddhartha Tripathi,

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Dhiraj Bhimrao Puri

Ph.D. Topic - Investigating sperm cell motion and separation in microfluidic devices

Ph.D. Supervisor - Siddhartha Tripathi,
Co. Supervisor - Vadiraj Anant Hemadri,

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Manik Anandrao Patil

Ph.D. Topic - An Investigation of Direct Energy Deposited Inconel and Bimetallic Structure for Aerospace Applications

Ph.D. Supervisor - Biswajit Das,
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Jinuchandran

Ph.D. Topic - Artificial Intelligence control of a minijet-manipulated rectangular turbulent jet.

Ph.D. Supervisor - Shibu Clement,
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Bhanudas B. Takale

Ph.D. Topic - Investigations on Mixed Mode Forced Convention Solar Dryer Integrated with Thermal Energy Storage for Drying of Agricultural Food Products

Ph.D. Supervisor - Ranjit Shankarrao Patil,
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Ashish M. Bhalkikar

Ph.D. Topic - Analysis and synthesis of undulatory gaits using cable-driven continuum robot

Ph.D. Supervisor - Ashwin K.P.,
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Shandilya Siddhartha Devendra

Ph.D. Supervisor - Nilesh D. Pawar,
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Vipin Gupta

Ph.D. Topic - Evaluation of Mechanical Performance of 3-D Printed PEEK Polymer Used in Space Applications

Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. D M Kulkarni
Co. Supervisor - Vikas Vinayak Chaudhari, Iniyan Thiruselvam N.,

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Suhas Ankalkhope

Ph.D. Topic - Investigation on Buckling Response Analysis of an Axially Compressed Cylindrical Shell using Energy Barrier Approach based on Lateral Probing Technique

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sandeep Jose,
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Sudhanwa Kulkarni

Ph.D. Topic - Design and Development of Collapsible Thin-Walled Tubes for Automobile Applications

Ph.D. Supervisor - Kiran Dinkar Mali,
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Ravi Raj B. M.

Ph.D. Topic - Finite element based multiscale modelling of the nonlinear mechanics of two-dimensional noncarbon nanomaterials

Ph.D. Supervisor - Kiran Dinkar Mali,
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Gavade Atul Arjun

Ph.D. Topic - Algae removal with help of Vibrations

Ph.D. Supervisor - Devendra Gokul Patil,
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Mane Sanjay Pandurang

Ph.D. Topic - Isolation of white blood cells using a microfluidic device.

Ph.D. Supervisor - Siddhartha Tripathi,
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Nikhil Shrikant Mane

Ph.D. Supervisor - Vadiraj Anant Hemadri,
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Manoj Kumar Hilalpure

Ph.D. Topic - Characterization and control of the stability of a cylindrical shell under axial compression using piezoelectric actuators

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sandeep Jose,
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Pozhil S. N.

Ph.D. Topic - Investigation of Creep and Fracture Behaviour of Rotationally Mouldable Polypropylene

Ph.D. Supervisor - Sachin Waigaonkar,
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Chandrashekhar Chauhan

Ph.D. Supervisor - Pravin Madanrao Singru,
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Naveen K. S.

Ph.D. Topic - Numerical and Experimental Investigations on D-shaped cylinder and Square Back Ahmed Body.

Ph.D. Supervisor - Shibu Clement,
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Prime Movers & Fluid Machines Lab

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September 24, 2024 To September 24, 2024

Workshop on Additive Manufacturing

September 25, 2016

Inauguration of Goa Chapter of Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)

Symposium and Workshop of Analytical Youth of Applied Mechanics (SWAYAM) 2018

November 28, 2015 To November 28, 2015

Mr. Gary Lategan, Owner of Roto Solutions, Cape Town, South Africa delivered talk on “Importance and Ways of effective Process Control in Rotational Moulding” on 28/11/2013

October 19, 2015 To October 19, 2015

Prof. Rajiv Tiwari, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, delivered talk on “Identification of multiple fault parameters in rotor-bearing-coupling systems based on forced response measurements” on 19/10/2013

November 26, 2015 To November 26, 2015

Dr. Deepak Kumar, Regional Applications Manager, TSI-India, Bangalore delivered talk on “Introduction to Hot Wire Anemometry and Laser based diagnostics tools for Experimental Fluid Mechanics” on 26/11/2015

November 21, 2015 To November 21, 2015

Dr. L Venkatakrishnan, Head, Experimental Aerodynamics Division, National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore delivered talk on Challenges in Computational and Experimental Aerodynamics including Studies in Intake Aerodynamics”, on 21/11/2015.

November 17, 2015 To November 17, 2015

Mrs. Rohini Devi, Retired Associate Director, DRDO, Hyderabad, delivered talk on “Composite materials and design features, processes, actual methods of manufacturing, testing, product development of polymer and high temperature composites with in situ testing”. (Applications in Defence Technologies) on 17/11/2015

October 14, 2015 To October 14, 2015

Dr. Xuhai Tang, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Wuhan University, China delivered talk on Three dimensional simulations for rock fragmentation and discontinuities in porous material” on 14/10/2015

August 7, 2015 To August 7, 2015

Dr. Akshat Agarwal, Thermal Management Group, Bell Labs (Alcatel-Lucent), Dublin, Ireland delivered talk on “Experimental and Computational Research Prospects in Fluid Mechanics” on 7/8/2015

November 17, 2016 To November 17, 2016

Mr. Kedar Hendre (TATA Technologies)- delivered talk on “Introduction to Crash and Safety Analysis” on 17/11/2016

November 10, 2018 To November 10, 2018

Dr. G Balu, Scientist ‘H’ & Outstanding Scientist Director, Aerodynamics, DRDL, Hyderabad delivered a talk on “Experimental Aerodynamics” on 10th November 2018.

July 4, 2018 To July 4, 2018

Prof. Sarit K Das, Director IIT Ropar and Prof. of Mechanical Engg, IIT Madras, delivered a talk on “Augmented Thermo Physical And Electromagnetic Transport Properties of Graphence Nansuspensions” on 4th July 2018.

March 23, 2019 To March 23, 2019

Ashish Baheti, Umakant Savardekar, Ravi Kadilval and Swetang Dave (All from Industry). Orientaion program of Rotaional Moulding Industry for Students , March 23, 2019

October 18, 2019 To October 18, 2019

Dr. Suresh M V J J. working with GE India Technology Centre, Bengaluru as an Engineering Manager. “ current scenario of Conventional and Renewable Energy Resources” on 18/10/2019.

January 10, 2019 To January 10, 2019

Prof. Gautam Dasgupta, Professor of Civil Engineering at Columbia University. “Current research activities at Columbia University on 10th January 2019.

September 17, 2019 To September 17, 2019

Dr P.C. Jain, Scientist G, DRDL Hyderabad, “Practical Aspects of Finite Element Analysis with Case Study” on 17/09/2019.

December 7, 2021 To December 7, 2021

Invited talk given by expert Dr Yogesh Bhatesvar from ARAI Pune on Battery and BMS, 7th December 2021.

December 4, 2021 To December 4, 2021

Invited talk given by Mr Pramod Hande from ARAI Pune on Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) Architecture, 4th December 2021.

December 2, 2021 To December 2, 2021

Invited talk given by Dr Sanjay Patil from ARAI Pune on Electric Vehicles (EVs) – Overview and Startups, 2nd December 2021.

September 27, 2012 To September 28, 2012

Dr. Pravin Singru organized Faculty Development Program for Engineering and Technical courses in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry on 27 and 28 September 2012

January 18, 2013 To January 18, 2013

Mechanical Department in collaboration with Agnel Polytechnic, Verna, Goa has organized Two weeks Winter School. AICTE sponsored Winter School on “Industrial Applications of Mechatronics”. AICTE sponsored the winter school and was conducted in our campus. Prof. P. M. Singru spoke on evolution and design of robots. Dr Sachin Waigoankar spoke on Pneumatic and Electropneumatic circuits their design and hands on implementation by the participants in the lab. The participants were given hands on practical exposure to CNC and CMM machines in the workshop

January 2, 2013 To January 5, 2013

Four Days workshop held on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) during 2nd to 5th January 2013, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Shibu Clement and Mr. Sreedhar Babu, BITS Pilani – KK Birla Goa Campus. Prof. Atul Sharma, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay was the resource person.

February 22, 2013 To February 23, 2013

International Conference held on Emerging Miniaturized Technology, Micro to Nano ETMN 2013 during Feb 22-23, 2013 at BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla, Goa. Prof Singru was finance chair and Dr Rakesh Mote was Purchase chair. Dr Sachin Waigaonkar managed technical program well and all faculty participated. 60 oral presentation and 200 posters were presented.

December 15, 2014 To November 18, 2014

ANSYS-CFD held during 15th & 18th of December, 2014. The workshop was organized and conducted by Dr. Shibu Clement and Mr. M. Sreedhar Babu, BITS Pilani – KK Birla Goa Campus. Mr. Ashish Mittal from “Innovant Engineering Pvt.Ltd.” Bangalore was the resource person. This was a 4 day workshop which covered setting up of problem and simulation process considering applciations like Multi Phase Fluid Flow and introduction to IC engine module.

November 15, 2014 To November 16, 2014

Pro-E workshop held on 15 th & 16th of November, 2014. The workshop was organized and conducted by Dr. Shibu Clement and Mr. PL.Ramkumar, BITS Pilani – KK Birla Goa Campus. Mr. Athul from Krotos Engineering was the resource person. In two day program he introduced the different modules of Pro-E.

November 29, 2015 To November 29, 2015

One day Workshop on Effective Teaching and Learning for TA’s and Research Scholars at BITS Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus, on 11/29/2015. This was organized by Teaching Learning Centre of the institute and Dr. Varinder Singh from the Department of Mechanical Engineering Department contributed to it.

October 10, 2015 To October 11, 2015

Two days workshop on Recent Trends in Automobiles for Students and Faculty Members of BITS Pilani –Goa Campus, held on 10-11th October 2015. It was comprehensive workshop where each student has got a live demonstration on engines. Recently used technologies in the automobiles by different automobiles companies like CRDI, VGT, EGR, ECUs etc have been focused. It is conducted Medhaavi Center for Automotive Research. Dr. Ranjit S Patil – Deparment of Mechanical engineering was a faculty co-ordinator.

September 25, 2016 To September 25, 2016

Inauguration of Goa Chapter of Indian Institute of Metals, on 25-09-2016. Lecture by President of Indian Institute of Metals, Prof. Indranil Manna, Director of IIT’ Kanpur.

February 27, 2016 To February 28, 2016

2 days ABAQUS workshop for mechanical Engineering students, on 27th & 28th Feb 2016, Resource Person: Mr. Vignesh from EDS Technology, Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Vikas Chaudhari.

April 10, 2016 To April 10, 2016

One-day workshop on INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON ASME SECTION VIII DIVISION 1 (UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS).
Resource Person : Dr. Dipak K Chandiramani (B. Tech. (Hons.), M. Tech. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering IIT Kharagpur) authorized Inspector Supervisor of ASME Certification Mark stamped vessels. Faculty co-coordinators : Dr. PL Ramkumar, Dr. Kiran D Mali (held on 10-04-2016)

November 11, 2017 To November 14, 2017

55th National Metallurgist Day and 71st Annual Technical Meeting (Annual Mega Event of Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)) held during 11-14-Nov, 2017, Annual mega event of Indian Institute of metals, Under the aegis of Ministry of Steel (Govt of India).

July 4, 2018 To July 6, 2019

Symposium and Workshop of Analytical Youth of Applied Mechanics (SWAYAM) 2018, 4th – 6th of July 2018

July 21, 2018 To July 21, 2019

Inauguration of Rotational Moulding Center of Excellence for Education and Research, a BITS + Society of Asian Roto Moulders (StAR) Initiative, 21st July 2018.

July 4, 2018 To July 6, 2019

1st Symposium and workshop for Analytical Youth in AppliedMechanics (Bi-Anneal Conference series of Indian Society of Applied Mechanics), 4th-6th July 2018.

January 22, 2019 To January 25, 2019

Design of Standards for Underground Rotomouldable Tanks (Society of Asian Rotomoulders ( StAR) annual conference at Kochi ), 22nd-25th Jan 2019

January 23, 2019 To January 23, 2019

FEA Analysis: A Case Study (One day workshop was conducted for industrial professional during Society of Asian Rotomoulders (StAR) Annual Conference & Trade Show, Kochi, Kerala), 23rd Jan 2019.

May 22, 2022 To May 27, 2022

Field visit conducted for ISBT-Vasco students and staff to demonstrate Advance IC Engine Lab on 8th June 2022.

May 22, 2022 To May 27, 2022

Training Program conducted to practical demonstrate for NIT Goa students and staff

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Senior Research Fellow

Junior Research Fellow position under Industry funded PhD Fellowship by WIPRO–WIN

Junior Research Fellow position under Industry funded PhD Fellowship by WIPRO–WIN

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate-I

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate-I

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Research Staff – under SERB-CRG funded project

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Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa. This is a DRDO-Naval Research Board (NRB) sponsored research project titled “Propulsive performance and hydroacoustics of tandem flapping foils for bio-inspired marine applications” (NRB-510/HYD/23-24).

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