SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Research & Innovation
SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Research & Innovation
Research Groups
Bio-Mechanical Engineering is a Bioengineering sub-discipline, which applies principles of mechanical engineering to biological systems and stems from the scientific discipline of biomechanics. Biomechanics, specifically, is the study of biological systems such as the human body areas (dental, orthopaedics, muscles, etc.) combined with the study of mechanics or mechanical applications.
Bio-Mechanical Engineering involves the application of Mechanical Engineering knowledge, skills and principles to the conception, design, development, analysis and operation of biomechanical systems. The research areas are available in (but not limited to):
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Artificial Organs and Prostheses
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Bio-fluid Systems
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Bio-heat Transfer
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Bio-instrumentation
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Biomaterials
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Biomechanics
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Biomedical Optics
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Biosignal Analysis
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Cellular Mechanics
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Computational Modelling
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Design and Control of Biological Systems
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Medical Robotics
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Rehabilitation
Research Group Members :

Dr. R. R. Ghorpade
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. P. N. Dhatrak
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. A.M. Thote
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. S.S. Pachpore
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. C.G. Burande
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Nature Inspired computing represents the umbrella of various studies of Evolutionary Algorithms, Swarm Intelligence, Social and Behavioral Algorithms, Computing, Arithmetic and Biology within the recent years. Nature Inspired [or Bio-Inspired] computing optimization algorithms is a rising approach that relies on the principles and inspiration of the biological evolution of nature to develop new and strong competitive techniques. Recently, the bio inspired optimization algorithms are recognized in machine learning to handle the optimum solutions of advance issues in science and engineering. However, these issues are sometimes nonlinear and restricted to multiple nonlinear constraints that propose several problems. To tackle the issues of the normal optimization algorithms, the recent trends tend to use bio-inspired optimization algorithms that represent a promising approach for obtaining the solution of engineering real life problems.
Nature Inspired Optimization Algorithms consists of but not limited to
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Genetic Algorithm
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Ant colony algorithm
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Particle swarm algorithm
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Monkey algorithm
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Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA)
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Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA)
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Fish Swarm Algorithm (FSA),
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Cohort Intelligence,
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Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm.
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Bumble bees mating optimization BBMO
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Honey-Bees Mating Optimization (HBMO) Algorithm
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Cuckoo Search (CS)
The Application areas would be but not limited to
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Engineering Process Optimization
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Parameter Optimization in Turning Process
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Parameter Optimization in Milling Process
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Parameter Optimization in Deep Drawing Process
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Parameter Optimization in Drawing Processes
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Parameter Optimization in Design Of Mechanical System
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Shape and Topology Optimization
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Optimization For VMAT Plan For Liver Cancer (Health Care Application)
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Design Parameter Optimization of Mechanical Component Designs
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Machine Vibration Dampening System
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Optimum Bone Design (Health Care)
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Optimization of Parameters in Wire Cut EDM Process.
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Optimum Slice for 3D Printing
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Robotic Trajectory optimization
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Orthodontics
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Medical Equipment Design and Optimization
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Medical Instruments Design and Optimization
Research Group Members :

Dr. G.M.Kakandikar
A-Hos and Professor in Mechancial Engineering

Prof. Anil Mashalkar
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Omkar K Kulkarni
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Rahul Jagtap
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Solar Energy, one of the major sources of renewable energy could supply all the present and future energy needs of the world on a continuing basis. It is such a huge energy resource that it can be used for any of our everyday needs, including electrical power, heating and cooling, water heating, industrial process heat, cooking, transportation, and even for fuel production. There are a variety of technologies that have been developed to take advantage of this inexhaustible cosmic resource i. e. Solar Energy.
The Futuristic Research on Solar Energy considers two widely recognized classes of technologies for converting Solar Energy into electricity by Solar Photovoltaic (PV) mode and Solar Thermal mode. The major share of energy which is needed in industrial production processes is below 250°C, a temperature level, which could be well supplied by solar thermal technologies.
The broad research areas in Solar Energy Group are available in (but not limited to):
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Thermal Performance and Efficiency Improvement of Flat Plate Solar Collector Using Reflector
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Concentrating Solar Projects Such as Parabolic Trough Concentrator, Scheffler Dish Concentrator, Heliostat System
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Design And Development of Fresnel Lens Concentrator for Domestic Applications
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Measurement of Solar Flux Density Distribution of Different Solar Concentrators
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Design and Development of Solar Cavity Receivers
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Parametric analysis of Solar Concentrator
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Design and Development of Solar Tracking Systems
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Feasibility Study of Solar Photovoltaic System
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Thermal Energy Storage
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Solar Cooling Using Ejector Based System
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Solar Cooling Using Liquid Desiccant Indirect Evaporative System
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Concentrated Solar Energy (CSE) for Industrial Applications
Research Group Members :

Dr. P. M. Gadhe
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Mrs. A. A. Nene
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. P. D. Sonawane
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering
The Vikram Sarabhai Research Group is started by Prof. (Dr.) Mandar M. Lele, Professor, in School of Mechanical Engineering at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University.
The Vikram Sarabhai Research Group addresses research and thrust areas covering the domains mainly of Energy, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, HVAC, Cryogenics, but not limited to these.
The two flagship projects, Fundamental Mechanical Engineering (Energy, Thermodynamics) and Applied Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, HVAC, Cryogenics, etc.), serve as healthy Living Lab.This Living Lab platforms focus on system-based research to engage industry developed innovation, focusing on solutions that achieve energy efficiency. This will help society at large in several ways.
A pool of researchers and faculty having comprehensive skillsets and expertise contributes to a collaborative research environment at the School of Mechanical Engineering and joining hands with Industry to come up with possible Commercial Products and Patents.
The broad research areas in Vikram Sarabhai Group are available in (but not limited to):
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Mixed convection
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Metal Foam Heat Exchangers
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Microchannel HX
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Heat Pipe HX
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Triple Fluid HX
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Investigations on Water Tube boilers
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Hybrid Boilers
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Vapour Condensers
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Falling film Evaporators
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Plate Heat HX
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Conical HX
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Cryocooler Technology
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Cryogenic Treatment
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Heat Pipe for Thermo Electric Generator
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Nano fluids in HX
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Radiant Hx
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Energy conservation
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Energy simulations
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Numerical Heat Transfer
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HVAC Tab
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Linear Compressors
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Alternative Refrigerants
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Linear compressor for ground applications.
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Heat transfer augmentation techniques
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Heat transfer enhancement techniques
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Heat transfer equipment
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Process equipment
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Nanoheat transfer
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Nanofluidics
Research Group Members :

Prof. (Dr.) Mandar M. Lele
Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. (Dr.) K.V. Mali
Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. (Dr.) M.D. Hambarde
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. (Dr.) D.R. Waghole
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. S.H. Barhatte
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. (Dr.) Amit Jomde
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. A.M. Elgandelwar
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Sanjay Rumde
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Shrihari M. Bonder
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Herambh Phadke
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Prashant M. Patane
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Nilesh T. Dhokane
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Ashish Utage
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Vishal S. Shitole
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Research Projects
Sr. No. | Title of the Project | Principal Investigator(s) | Grant Sanctioned | Duration | Funding Agency |
1 | Numerical And Experimental Investigations on Formability of Thin Metal Foils In Micro Forming For Aerospace Applications | ![]() |
INR 15.14 lacs | 2019-22 | Aeronautics Research & Development Board, DRDO, New Delhi |
Dr. G.M.Kakandikar
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Sr. No. | Title of the Project | Principal Investigator(s) | Grant Sanctioned | Duration | Funding Agency |
1 | Experimental Investigation of DC Operated Inverter Air Conditioner using Ejector as an Expansion Device | Prof. A. S. Utage | Rs. 1,30,000/- | 2018-19 | The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) |
Dr. K. V. Mali | |||||
2 | Development of an indigenous autonomous lab Heliostat Model suitable for Solar Industrial Process Heat and Thermal Power generation and solar flux measurement system for heliostat. | Dr. P. M. Gadhe | Rs. 1,00,000/- | 2017-19 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
3 | Design and Development of DC inverter operated air conditioner using alternative refrigerant HFC-161 as an alternative to HCFC-22 | Dr. K. V. Mali | USD 3950/- | 2017-18 | The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) |
(Approx. Rs. 2,53,000/- INR) | |||||
4 | Design, Development and Proto Building a solar Energy Driven Desiccant and Ejector Based Environmental Friendly Air Conditioning System. | Prof. A. A. Nene | Rs. 9,37,000/- | 2016-19 | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India |
5 | Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement Using Nano fluids of Different Concentration in Heat Pipe. | Prof. S. H. Barhatte, Prof. N. T. Dhokane | Rs. 1,90,000/- | 2016-18 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
6 | Analysis and optimization of parameter of magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing process | Prof. S. P. Shisode, | Rs. 2,00,000/- | 2016-18 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Dr. V. S. Kanthale | |||||
7 | Experimental and numerical analysis of heat transfer in tubes on laminar convective heat transfer of magnetic Nano fluids along with different combinations of tape inserts. | Prof. R. J. Yadav | Rs. 2,40,000/- | 2016-18 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Prof. S. B. Girase | |||||
8 | Performance Evaluation of Reactive Muffler. | Prof. M. V. Kulkarni | Rs. 1,90,000/- | 2015-17 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
9 | Investigations on Cryogenic Heat Pipe | Prof. R. D. Pawarkar | Rs. 1,40,000/- | 2015-17 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
10 | Solar Multipurpose for hawkers. | Dr. B. S. Kothavale | Rs. 1,90,000/- | 2015-16 | Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi |
11 | Innovative Motorized Tricycle for the Disabled. | Prof. P. D. Sonawane, Dr. S. T. Chavan | Rs. 1,10,000/- | 2014-16 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
12 | Development and delivery of aero-elasticity software of spinning projectiles | Dr. S. B. Barve | Rs. 24,90,000/- | 2014-16 | Armament Research and Development Establishment (DRDO), Pune |
13 | Multichannel FFT Analyzer. | Dr. B. S. Kothavale | Rs. 15,00,000/- | 2014-15 | All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi (MODROBS) |
14 | Experimental Investigation and Fatigue Life Assessment of Hybrid (Metal-Composite) Leaf Spring under Variable Amplitude Loading (VAL) for Automotive Suspension. | Prof. R. R. Ghadge | Rs. 1,65,000/- | 2013-15 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
15 | Design & Analysis of Active suspension by using Air spring for Half car model. | Dr. S. Razdan | Rs. 1,90,000/- | 2013-15 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
16 | Vibration Signature due to shaft misalignment. | Dr. D. P. Hujare | Rs. 1,40,000/- | 2013-15 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
17 | Stress Analysis and Experimental Photo elastic Investigation of Threaded Dental Implant-Bone Interface | Prof. P. N. Dhatrak, Dr. R. R. Ghorpade | Rs. 2,40,000/- | 2013-15 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
18 | Experimental Analysis and Investigation for Thermal Behavior of Ventilated Disc Brake rotor using CFD. | Prof. M. R. Chopade | Rs. 1,70,000/- | 2013-15 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
19 | Investigation on Biomedical device Design for Endodontic Obturation Applications. | Dr. R. R. Ghorpade | Rs. 2,90,000/- | 2012-14 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
20 | Heat transfer analysis of receiver/absorber of PTC | Dr. D. R. Waghole | Rs. 2,00,000/- | 2011-12 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
21 | Studies on Knee Joint Simulator | Dr. M. S. Kulkarni | Rs. 1,17,000/- | 2010-12 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Dr. R. R. Ghorpade | |||||
22 | Performance Analysis of Scheffler Solar Concentrator. | Prof. A. A. Nene | Rs. 2,50,000/- | 2009-11 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
23 | Efficient Utilization of solar Energy with Combination. | Dr. P. M. Gadhe | Rs. 1,17,000/- | 2007-09 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
24 | To Investigate the Application of Photocatalysis for Decontamination of Drinking Water. | Dr. Suhasini Desai | Rs. 1,00,000/- | 2006-08 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Intellectual Property Rights

Dr. M.M.Lele
Indian Patent Published on
- A Valved Opposed Piston Liner Compressor in 2016
- Two stage Integral Cryocylinder for Stiriling
Crycooler driven by a Liner Compressor in 2016 - Padma Heat Sink in 2017
- Active Door Lock System in 2018

Dr. A.V.Jomade
Indian Patent Published on
- A Linear Compressor in 2015
- A Mechanism to Conveniently Release Footrest in Vehicles in 2015
- A Mechanism to Conveniently Release Footrest in Vehicles in 2016
- A Valved Opposed Piston Liner Compressor in 2016
- Active Door Lock System in 2018

Dr. B.S.Kothawale
Indian Patent Published on
- Solar Cool Handcraft for Vegetable Hawkers in 2014

Prof. P.D.Sonawane
Indian Patent Published on
- Portable Solar Welding Kit (E-1/9216/2017-MUM) in 2017

Dr. S.Razdan
Indian Patent Published on
- Active Pneumatic Suspension of a Vehicle in 2017

Dr. D. R. Waghole
Indian Patent Published on
- Heat Transfer Enhancement with Flow Divider Type Inserts In 2017

Dr. A.M.Thote
Indian Patent Published on
- Loop Device for a Plurality of Teeth in 2020