"Dr. Nitin Namdeo Pawar is a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, with over eight years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. His research interests include thermal management, heat sink design, renewable energy, additive manufacturing, engineering optimization, and sustainable technologies.
Dr. Pawar has published 20+ research papers, authored three academic books, and holds seven engineering patents. He has served in several leadership roles, including First Year Engineering In-charge, NSS Programme Officer, Sports Director, while actively contributing to NBA, NAAC, IQAC, and AICTE initiatives.
He is the recipient of the Vidyasagar Award (CCSN 2023), Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar 2024, and a Felicitation by Thane District Civil Hospital for his contributions to HIV/AIDS awareness and community service. Dr. Pawar has also delivered numerous invited lectures on the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), research methodology, and sustainable engineering, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student development.
Dr. Abhijit Dandavate Associate Professor in Automobile Engineering Department is an accomplished academician and administrator currently serving at Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune. With an impressive professional tenure spanning 30 years, he brings a affluent blend of 27 years of dedicated teaching experience and 3 years of valuable industrial expertise to his leadership role. His active engagement with the industry has successfully yielded the establishment of technical clubs, pioneering innovations, and vibrant entrepreneurship activities, alongside providing robust support to student-led startups. A committed researcher, Dr. Dandavate has published numerous research papers, holds a granted patent, and has secured a copyright for his innovative laboratory practices."