R&D Cell Overview

R&D Cell which aims to nurture research culture in the College by promoting research in newly emerging and challenging frontier areas of Engineering, Technology, Science and Humanities.
It encourages the students and faculty to undertake the research in newly emerging frontier areas including multidisciplinary fields. This enhances the general research capability of budding technocrats by way of participating in conferences, seminars, workshops, project competition, etc.

Objectives

• To create awareness and opportunities in Research and Development among the faculty and students and to create Research and Development atmosphere in every department
• To create atmosphere among the staff members to take up Research projects and improve their knowledge, skills and qualifications by registering Ph. D‘s
• To motivate the faculty members of the group for R&D activities in the area of their specialization
• To encourage staff members and students to publish technical papers for publishing in National and reputed International Conferences/ Journals
• To undertake research activities and development projects offered by agencies such as DRDO,RCI, DST, AICTE, UGC, etc
• To assist for applying and getting funds for conducting Seminar/Workshop/FDP from various available funding agencies
• To facilitate the growth of research activity among the academic community
• To coordinate faculty level workshops and staff development activities on research-related issue.

In order to promote research and development activities, the institute extends its full support to students/ faculty/ staff. Full/Partial financial support is given to all innovative research & development works taken up by the students, faculty and staff members. The college encourages students, faculty and staff to participate in National/International Conferences, Training programs.

The institution has a research and development committee in addition to state of art technology R & D cell facilities to facilitate and monitor research activities. The faculty as well as students is actively engaged in reactivity & other research projects.

Research Committee

R&D Hierarchy

Roles and Responsibilities of R & D Cell

The Role of R & D Cell:

1. To enhance the Research Ecosystem of the college
2. To promote Academic Research in the college with Faculty and students
3. To preserve the Code of ethics of the college while publishing
4. To help the faculty in applying for funds in the form of Sponsored research / Grants from government and non-government agencies
5. To pave path for the teachers, students and researchers to collaborate for research

Responsibilities of R & D Cell:

1. To help faculty, researchers and students to
2. Know research methodology
3. Methodology to develop projects
4. Process of converting projects into prototype and in turn into products
5. Enhancing their knowledge on Intellectual property rights and Patents
6. Preserve code of ethics while publishing papers / thesis
7. Conduct skill development courses that enhancing the capability of students and faculty

Guidelines of Research Advisory Board Committee

1. Selection Criteria for Research Advisory Board Member

Boards are selected with the goal of creating a balanced working group based on experience level, industry sector, geographic location and area of expertise. Considerations for selection include:

• Long-term or widely recognized excellence in academia or practice.
• Professional experience and knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, regulations, policies, procedures, best practices and theory.

2. Duties & Responsibilities

The Committee will:

1. Undertake timely, extensive review of projects from time to time
2. Establish policies and guidelines as deemed fit for pursuing research
3. Establish the grant application document
4. Participate in meetings/teleconferences as called by the Chair/Support Chair;
5. Submit feedbacks and updates to the Chair/Support Chair.
6. Sanction project proposals for Seed funding

The Chairperson will:

1. Chair the meetings and delegate responsibilities;
2. Review the agenda and minutes for each meeting;
3. provide written feedback to funding recommendations submitted by students and Faculty
4. Report to the Board via the R & D cell in charge on the final research priorities to support e. the supporting chair will step in to the role of the chair should the chair refuse or unable to full-fill duties effectively and in the same token, the chair may assign another support chair should the support chair be inefficient.

 Members of the Committee:

A Senior Professor who will chair the committee co-chaired with two professors who are expertise in the research and Development Functions

• To make the institute as a Research Centre of affiliating University / Other organizations
• To address the issues of research
• To suggest recommendations with their impact
• To provide autonomy to the Principal investigators as per the guidelines provided by the funding authorities
• To encourage /motivate faculty to take research initiatives in the department.
• To provide adequate infrastructure and support in terms of technology and information needs
• Facilitating timely auditing and submission of utilization certificates
• To create awareness among the students and faculty on the culture of research and aptitude
• To obtain information once in three months in the prescribed format on faculty involvement on guiding students, paper publications, research projects from external funding agencies and involving in collaborative research activity
• To conduct/ participate in workshops, training programs and sensitization programs on capacity building in terms of research and consultancy and imbibing research culture among staff and students
• Arranging guest lecturers under Institute-Industry-Interaction programs to promote research on industry needs Modernizing the existing laboratories with additional experimental set ups/ instruments and technology for utilizing the labs for research activity
• To depute senior faculty to various research organizations for getting collaborative projects and adopting best practices
• To provide the facility to the faculty in the form of incentives, sabbatical leaves, academic leaves for improving their qualification and quality of research
• To provide the budget for in-house R & D projects mentioning the guidelines and targets to achieve the expected outcome of the projects proposed
• Sponsoring faculty and students to present papers at National /International
  conferences as per the stipulated guidelines mentioned in the Quality Document of the institute
• To appoint part-time Research Advisors for promoting the quality of research and guidance for applying for projects

Additional Duties of R&D Cell

• Scrutinize minor and major research project proposals for submission to funding organizations such as UGC, AICTE, DST, DRDO etc.
• Monitor and assess the progress of sponsored research projects.
• Review and monitor academic progress of candidates registered for Ph.D. /M. Tech./M.Sc.
• Advise and arrange Seminars / Conferences / Workshops.
• Promote and encourage interdisciplinary research.
• Establish technology incubation centres/ Research centres/ Centres of excellence.
• Advise the faculty and find the suitability of research results for journal publication/ patenting/ product generation/ solve societal problems.
• Encourage young faculty members to register for Ph. D. in the College or at various reputed academic institutes

Expected Outcomes of R&D Cell

• Enhanced number of research proposals, quality publications and patents
• Enhanced interaction with R&D organizations and institutes
• Improved quality of UG and PG project
• Awareness in students about recent advances and developments in science, engineering and technology
• Enhanced involvement of faculty and students to solve industrial and societal problems
• Enhanced participation of students in national and international innovation activities like India Innovation Challenge Design Contest, NES Innovation Awards, Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI)-SRISTI etc 

Action Plan for Achieving Outcomes

• Monitoring and guiding faculty to obtain research grant from various funding agencies viz. DST/AICTE/UGC/CSIR etc.
• Formulate policies for encouragement of R&D culture in the institute
• Lessoning with R&D organization / institute and establish MOU with them
• Guidance and support to faculty / students for getting quality publication and patents
• R&D cell is supported by department Heads and department coordinators
• Active research groups in all departments and organizing various research promotion activities though research groups
• Organization expert sessions on project selection and execution, writing proposals, writing research papers and drafting patents

Paper Publication

1. A. D. Desai, Optimization of application of 2‑ethyl‑hexyl‑nitrate on partial substitution of ethanol in CI engine for fuel economy and emission control using MADM method, SN Applied Sciences (2019) 1:166.
2. A. D. Desai, Parametric optimization of Engine Performance and Emission for various N-Butanol blends at different operating parameter condition, Volume 59, Issue 2, April 2020, Pages 851-864
3. A. D. Desai, Performance of Phase Changing Material In An Artificially Created Cold Region To Promote Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage, J Ther Eng, Vol. 7, No. 7, pp. 1694–1703, November 2021
4. A. D. Desai, Comparative study on effect of biodiesel on CI engine performance and emission characteristics, Volume 5, Issue 2, Part 1, 2018, Pages 3556-3562
5. A. D. Desai, Performance Analysis of Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage using Phase Changing Material in a Circular Orientation, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249-8958 (Online), Volume-9 Issue-2, December, 2019
6. A. D. Desai, Study of Gasoline Fuel blended with Composite Additive by Chemical Analysis, International Journal of Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology (IJLTET) ISSN: 2278-621X
7. A. D. Desai, Optimization of application of 2-ethyl-hexyl-nitrate on partial substitution of ethanol in CI engine for fuel economy and emission control using MADM method, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
8. Prof. A. B. Bhane,  Ms.A.A.Konde, Prof.Dr.A.D.Desai, Design And Analysis Of An Innovative Umbrella For Car, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science ,ISSN:2582-5208 ,2020
9. Prof. A. B. Bhane, Mr.Abhijit Bhujbal,  Prof.Dr.A.D.Desai, Automotive Drive Shaft Use Al Alloy Material Optimization Using Fea And Validation, , International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science ,ISSN:2582-5208 ,2020
10. Prof. A. B. Bhane; Mr.Santosh Yadav, Prof.Dr.A.D.Desai, Investigation And Optimization Of Mechanical Strength For Cabin Mounting Bracket In Commercial Vehicle Using ANSYS, International journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), ISSN-2395-5252
11. Prof. A. B. Bhane; Mr.VivekRevanshete;Prof. Dr.A.D.Desai, Vibration Mode Suspension In Canopies Using Elastic Damping Technique, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-2395-0056,2020
12. Prof. A. B. Bhane; Mr.AvinashBothe; Prof.Dr.A.D.Desai, Design Of Solenoid Operating Valve Applying Design For Six Sigma Methodology Sigma Methodology, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, ISSN:2320-2882,2020
13. Prof. R.B. Ghodke, Impact Of Shear Wall To Reduce The Torsional Effect For Unsymmetrical Rc Frame With And Without Infill Wall, International Research Journal Of Engineering And Technology (Irjet),2395-0056e Pishn2395-0072
14. Prof.S.D.Kangiri, Impact Of Shear Wall To Reduce The Torsional Effect For Unsymmetrical Rc Frame With And Without Infill Wall, International Research Journal Of Engineering And Technology (Irjet),2395-0056e Pishn2395-0072
15. Prof. R.S. Dahatre, Impact Of Shear Wall To Reduce The Torsional Effect For Unsymmetrical Rc Frame With And Without Infill Wall, International Research Journal Of Engineering And Technology (Irjet),2395-0056e Pishn2395-0072
16. Prof. V.N. Bande, Impact Of Shear Wall To Reduce The Torsional Effect For Unsymmetrical Rc Frame With And Without Infill Wall, International Research Journal Of Engineering And Technology (Irjet),2395-0056e Pishn2395-0072
17. Prof. Pingle R.B., NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF FINS MOUNTED ON INNER TUBE OF SINGLE TUBE FIRE WATER HEATER, International Journal of advance research ideas in education, IJARIIE-ISSN(O)-2395-4396,2019
18. Prof. A. B. Bhane, Recent Development in Humanoid Robot, , International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, SSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008,2019
19. Prof. Khedekar V.V., Recent Development in Humanoid Robot, , International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, SSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008,2019
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21. Prof. Bhane A.B., Finite Element Analysisof Coir Fiber Based Natural Composites, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, SSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008,2019
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23. Prof. Dr. A.D. Desai, Finite Element Analysisof Coir Fiber Based Natural Composites, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, SSN 2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008,2019
24. Prof.Dr.A.D.Desai, Design and Analysis of Hybrid Composite Chain Link, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, ISSN 2250-2459,2019
25. Prof. Sarasambi P. G, Design and Analysis of Hybrid Composite Chain Link, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, ISSN 2250-2459,2019
26. Prof. A. B. Bhane, DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF AN INNOVATIVE UMBRELLA FOR CAR, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, e-ISSN: 2582-5208,2020
27. Prof. A. B. Bhane, Investigation and optimization of mechanical strength for cabin mounting bracket in commercial vehicle using ANSYS, International journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), ISSN: 2395-5252,2020
28. Prof. B.P. Londhe, Vibration Mode Suspension in Canopies Using Elastic Damping Technique, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056,2020
29. Prof.Dr.A.D.Desai., Vibration Mode Suspension in Canopies Using Elastic Damping Technique, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056,2020