SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Initiatives / Activities
SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Initiatives / Activities
Initiatives / Activities
Faculty Achievement at National Level
Dr. Deepak Hujare, faculty of school of mechanical engineering recently appeared for NPTEL course titled “Vibration and Structural Dynamics” in October 2019 and scored 83%.
Lecture delivered by Faculty in Workshop/STTP
31 December 2019
Prof. Dr. G.M.Kakandikar recently invited by VJTI, Mumbai on 31st December 2019 to deliver a session on Micro Forming Analysis of Aerospace Materials
Faculty Achievement
Dr. Amit Vishnu Jomde, Assistant Professor from School of Mechanical engineering has been honored with the “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam MIT-WPU Research and Innovation Promising Prize 2019”, chosen by the MITWPU Institution’s Innovation Council ( MHRD Initiative).
Faculty Achievement
Prof. Dr. G.M. Kakandikar recently elected as fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, F-126137-8 in Production Engineering Division. It was indeed a proud moment for School of Mechanical Engineering.
Interaction with Dr. Quintin L. Williams
30 December 2019
Dr. Quintin L. Williams Jr., a professor from Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago visited school of mechanical engineering
Industry Personnel Interaction with Students & Staff
23 December 2019
Mr. A.T.Desai, Head- HORIBA India Pvt. Ltd and his tam interacted with students and faculty members of School of Mechanical Engineering.
Guest Lecture for Girls Students on Women’s Safety
18 December 2019
A Guest Lecture was organized for Girls Students of School of Mechanical Engineering on Women’s Safety.
Session on Nature Inspired Optimization
16 December 2019
Prof. Dr. G.M.Kakandikar recently invited by Government College of Engineering, Karad on 16th December 2019 to deliver a session on Nature Inspired Optimization
Faculty Interaction with School Students
30 November 2019
Dr. M.D. Hambarde has interacted with students of Yashwant Vidyalaya, Khadakwasala as part of Mahatma Gandhi Mission ‘Let’s go to village”
“Career Path after Engineering” – Alumni Interaction with Student
20 November 2019
Ajinkya Joshi, 2016 batch Alumni, visited the School of Mechanical Engineering and guided students of T.Y.
Workshop – Micro Forming Analysis of Aerospace Materials
17 November 2019
Prof. Dr. G.M. Kakandikar, Professor and A-HOS for school of mechanical engineering was recently invited as a Speaker to Talk on “Micro Forming Analysis of Aerospace Materials”
Lecture deliver by Faculty for Industry (JCB India) Personnel
15 November 2019
Prof. Dr. G.M.Kakandikar recently invited by JCB, a multinational company in the field of Excavators to share their expertise on Usage of Bio-Inspired Optimization Algorithms.
Faculty-Industry Interaction Visited HORIBA INDIA
7 November 2019
Prof. Dr. S. Razdan and Prof. Dr. K.V. Mali visited HORIBA INDIA (Japanese Multinational Company), Chakan
Lecture deliver by Faculty in a Workshop
5 November 2019
Prof. Sandip T. Chavan, HoS Mechanical recently shared his expertise with faculty members, industrial personnel, research scholar and PG students
Book Chapter Publication
November 2019
Prof. Dr. G.M. Kakandikar, Professor in School of Mechanical Engineering and researcher in the field of use of Bio-Inspired Optimization in Engineering as well as Health Care Technology recently published two book chapters in renowned worldwide accessible publications.
Faculty- Industry Interaction
24 October 2019
Prof. Dr. S. Razdan and Prof. H.C.Phadke recently invited by JCB, a multinational company in the field of Excavators to share their expertise on Vibration Control for engineers
Faculty Conference at ISHRAE
19 October 2019
Prof. Dr. K.V Mali was invited by ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) as a distinguished speaker.
Training given by Faculty in a Industry
19 October 2019
Prof. Sandip T. Chavan, HoS Mechanical and Prof. S.R.Deshmukh recently shared his expertise with industrial personnel and given training to 15 employees (Engineers) of SAP Parts Pvt. Ltd
Faculty- Industry Interaction
18 October 2019
Prof. Dr. D.R.Waghole and Prof. Dr. S. Razdan visited SETCO SPINDLE INDIA PVT LTD on 18th October 2019 and met Mr. Rajesh Mahadik, Chief Strategist (BD).
Report on Workshop Attended By Faculty
12 October 2019
Prof. S.R.Deshmukh, attended a one day Professional Development Program Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on 12th October 2019 at Radison Blu Atria, Bengaluru.
Alumni Visit to TTL Excellence Centre
12 October 2019
Mr. Sameer Joshi, Mr. Anant Bam and Mr. Vikrant Bhalera; Alumnae of School of Mechanical Engineering visited recently formed Excellence Center on 12th October 2019.
Inauguration of MIT WPU-TTL Center of Excellence
11 October, 2019
A Center of Excellence has been established jointly by the School of Mechanical Engineering, MIT-WPU and Tata Technologies Ltd.
Attending E-Mobility Conference
4 October 2019
Prof. P.D. Sonawane and Prof. H.C. Phadke from School of Mechanical Engineering attended a conference on E-Mobility for Cleaner Environment organized by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board at Goregaon (E), Mumbai on 4th October 2019.
Faculty Visits to Industry for Collaboration
30 September 2019
A team of MIT-WPU visited JCB India Ltd. Talegaon Pune on 30 September 2019.The team comprised of Ms. Rupali Nilekar Manager – Industry Partnership and faculty members from the School of Mechanical Engineering namely Dr. Surbhi Razdan and Prof. Heramb Phadake.
An Effective Tool for Managing HVAC Projects Organized by School of Mechanical Engineering
28 September 2019
A Guest lecture was organized by School of Mechanical Engineering on 28th September 2019. All students of M.Tech engineering of First and Second year along with faculties attended the session.
Visit to Automation Expo 2019 at NESCO Mumbai for T.Y Mechanical Students
28 September, 2019
A visit to Automation Expo 2019 at NESCO Mumbai was organized by School of Mechanical Engineering for T.Y. B.Tech students on 28th September, 2019.
Faculty Industry Visit for Collaboration
24 September, 2019
Prof. M.N.Pradhan, IACC Coordinator for School of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. B.S.Patil and Prof. H.C.Phadke, Members of IACC for School of Mechanical Engineering had visited M/s INTEVA Products India Automotive Pvt. Ltd., Chakan MIDC on 24th September 2019.
Guest Lecture of Working Capital management
24 September, 2019
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Rashmi Paranjpe (Expert in Financial Management), guided the students on the Working capital and Capital Structure of a company along with reading financial statements such as Balance sheet and Income Statement.

Two Days Workshops on “Soft Skills, Professional Ethics and Career Counseling”
21 & 22 September, 2019
The workshop aimed to educate engineering students and make them capable to perform well in their professional career with full of confidence.

Report on Visit of Dignitaries from Wichita State University, USA
19 September, 2019
Prof Dr. Deepak Gupta and Prof Ms. Kerry Wilks from Wichita State University, USA had visited School of Mechanical Engineering and interacted with Professors of School of Mechanical Engineering.

ISA students Standards and Advanced Technologies in Process Automation.
17 September, 2019
A guest lecture was organized by School of Mechanical Engineering- Robotics and Automation on 17th Sept. 2019 for students of S.Y Mechanical- Robotics and Automation.
Report on Lecture on ” How to Prepare For Placement”
16 September, 2019
Guided the students on preparing for
placement & how to write build their resume.