Mechanical Engineering
Virtually every product or service in present life has probably been
touched in one or other way by a mechanical engineer to help the society. This includes solving
today's problems and creating future solutions in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation, Health
Care, Space Exploration etc. Mechanical engineers may design a component, a machine, a system, or a
process. Anything that needs to be manufactured with moving parts needs the expertise of a
mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineers contribute to economic growth of the nation through
Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Productivity improvement of scarce resources.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1968 as
supporting department for other engineering branches of the Faculty of Technology. The department
initiated B.Tech. program in 2010 to meet the demand of industry ready mechanical engineers. The
department also offers M. Tech. with specialization in CAD-CAM and Ph. D. program.
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The
Department - At a Glance
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Industry Ready Curriculum
The department regularly reviews and revises the curriculum of B.Tech.
and M. Tech. program in harmony with latest advances prevailing in the industry. Our curriculum
consists of perfect balance between fundamental topics as well as advanced topics in subjects of
Thermal Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, HVAC, Energy, Automation, Automobile etc. Experts
from renowned academic institutions and well-known industries such as Linde Engineering, Blue
Star, SVNIT- Surat etc. provide their precious suggestions and feedback for curriculum updates.
Sound Faculty Profile
The faculty strength of the department is highest in the entire Faculty
of Technology. Total 35 faculty members are serving in the department that includes 3 doctorates
and 15 faculties pursuing PhD. The faculty association with the department ranges from minimum 2
years to maximum 34 years with an average experience of more than 9 years. Our experienced,
dynamic and committed faculty members have helped our students excel in academics, competitions
as well as in their professional lives
Excellent Student-faculty interaction
The department has excellent faculty strength to address the need of
students. In department, we have adopted student friendly approach. Students can easily get
academic inputs through detailed laboratory practical, subject specific work assignments,
industrial training, frequent expert lecture sessions, industry visits and term projects.
Students along with faculties work beyond office hours together for the completions of projects.
Placement
Providing Platform where students can offer their knowledge and skills
to India’s finest industries. Our associated recruiters are giant conglomerates and MNCs like
Reliance Industries Ltd., MG Motors, Infosys, UOP Honeywell, Atul, Adani Power, Coromandel,
Bosch-Rexroth, Nirma, TEGA, GACL, Tech Mahindra etc. offering a dream career to selected
students. Our students are nurtured in such a way that they become competent to take up any
challenge in their professional life.
Student’s Participation and Achievements
For overall development of students, in addition to academic
excellence, participation in techno-cultural events at different levels become more important.
Department extends full support for their students and encourage them for maximum participation
in state and national level competitions such as Mitsubishi Electric Cup, e-Yantra & Techfest
(IIT-B), Khel-Mahakumbh etc. Our students are also facilitated for summer internships in reputed
companies.
Professional Student Bodies
Department has pioneered DDU ISHRAE student chapter in 2015 and SAE
student's chapter in 2013 which is the best platform to enhance the technical skills of students
in the field of HVAC and Automobile sector. These student chapters frequently arrange various
workshops, seminars, expert lectures, industrial visit and competitions for their student
members. Department also arranges expert lectures by industry as well as academic experts in
various emerging areas as a routine process in the department.
Research Activities and Publications
Mechanical Engineering Department committed to provide an outstanding
environment to its faculty members, research scholars and UG/PG students for excellence in
research and development. The department has set up various research-oriented laboratories for
Automation Technologies, Material Science, Tribology, and Automobile Engineering. The department
is also well equipped with latest software such as: ANSYS, CREO, MATLAB, MASTERCAM, and
SOLIDWORKS. The department offers doctoral program in following research area:
- Automation Technology
- Tribology
- Machine Design
- Automobile Engineering
- Lean Six Sigma
- Advance Manufacturing Technology
Research papers are being published in recognized and reputed
international as well as national Journals / Conferences by the faculty members The list
includes publications in internationally recognized journals like Emerald, Elsevier, Taylor &
Francis, Springer. For more details about faculty publications Click here
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Facilities
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Manufacturing Technology-1
Major Experiment Setups
(a) PINACHO MAKE ALL GEARED LATHE – 15 Nos.
(b) BATLIBOI MAKE RADIAL DRILLING MACHINE – 1 No.
(c) BFW MAKE UNIVERSAL MILLING MACHINE – 1 No.
(d) PARISUDDH MAKE UNIVERSAL CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE –
1 No.
(e) PINNACKLE MAKE UNIVERSAL SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE – 1
No.
(f) DIMPEX MAKE SHAPER MACHINE – 1 No.
Area – 320.5 sq. m.
CAD Centre I
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Hardware
34 networked desktop computers
Dell workstation
Interactive 78” finger touch white board with ST projector
42” HP 510 plotter
(b) Softwares
PTC Creo,
Solidworks with mastercam,
Ansys with CFD,
Autodesk products
Matlab R13a and Simulink products
Area – 120 sq. m
Manufacturing Technology-II
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Oxy-Acetylene Gas welding /Cutting Equipment
(b) Plasma Cutting Machine
(c) MIG/MAG welding machine
(d) Inverter based TIG/MMA welding machine
(e) Submerged arc welding outfit
(f) 10 KVA foot operated rocker arm type Spot welding machine
(g) 10 ton capacity Electric motor driven Power Press
(h) Motorised sheet and wire drawing machine
(i) Fly Press (Manually operated )
Area – 97.5 sq. m
Mechanical Measurement & Metrology Lab
Major Experiment Setups
(a) R.T.D Module
(b) Strain gauge module
(c) LVDT module
(d) Force measurement module
(e) Torque measurement module
(f) Flow measurement module
(g) Various manometers
(h) Dead weight tester
(i) Strain gauge rosette apparatus
(j) Vernier Caliper
(k) Vernier Electronic Caliper
(l) Screw Thread Micrometers
Area – 108.6 sq. m
Computer Aided Manufacturing Lab
Major Experiment setup
(a) 1. Industrial Bosch made Vertical Machining Center
(BeAT-40)
Specification:
Working range ( X-Axis – 600 mm, Y-Axis- 450 mm, Z-Axis -500 mm)
Spindle speed -8000 RPM
Rapid traverse - 45 m/min.
M/C equipped with 20 tool ATC, Controller – MTX Micro Supports all Standard Preparatory
functions (G00, G01, G02, G03, G04, G20/21 etc.) and Miscellaneous codes (M-Codes)
Area – 78.6 sq. m
Automobile Systems Lab
Major Experiment setup
(a) Demonstration of Truck chassis
(b) Gearbox with differential (transaxle)
(c) Sliding mesh gearbox
(d) Constant mesh gearbox
(e) Automatic Transmission
(f) Transfer case assembly
(g) Manual gearbox with rotating stand
(h) Steering rack & pinion
(i) Steering worm & sector type
(j) Steering power steering hydraulic
(k) Single plate coil spring type clutch Caliper
(l) Synchromesh gearbox- Actual cut section
Area – 144 sq. m
IC Engine Lab
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Computer based single cylinder diesel engine test rig
(b) Computer based single cylinder two-stroke petrol engine
test rig.
(c) 4-cylinder 4-stroke petrol engine test rig
(d) CRDI 4-stroke 4-cylinder diesel engine cut section
(e) MPFI 4-cylinder 4-stroke petrol engine cut section
(f) Exhaust gas analyser
(g) Distributer (contact breaker type)
(h) Model of electrical system of automobile fitted on board
with actual parts
(i) Sectional working model of 4-stroke diesel engine
(j) Fuel injection pump diesel engine (inline type)
(k) Cooling system model of automobile
(l) Working model of power brake
(m) Sectional working model of 2-stroke diesel engine
(n) sectional working model of 4-stroke petrol engine
Area – 80 sq. m
Mechatronic and Robotics Lab
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Training Systems for Automation
(b) Sensor Technology
(c) PLC
(d) Drive Technology:
Electric
Hydraulic
Pneumatic
(e) Modular Mechatronic System
Area – 110 sq. m
Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Lab
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Refrigeration control display board
(b) Steam jet refrigeration trainer
(c) Mechanical heat pump test-rig
(d) Thermo-electric refrigeration system
(e) Ice plant tutor
(f) Experimental split air-conditioning unit
(g) Cascade refrigeration tutor
(h) Cold storage trainer
Area – 118 sq. m
Machine Drawing & Industrial Drafting
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Hardware
34 networked desktop computers
overhead projector with 6’ x 6’ projector screen
(b) Softwares
C/C++ IDE
PTC Creo
Solidworks
Ansys with CFD
Autodesk products
Matlab R13a and Simulink products
Area – 118 sq. m
Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power Engineering Lab
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Impact of jet on vanes
(b) Pelton wheel turbine test rig
(c) Kaplan turbine test rig
(d) Cavitation apparatus
(e) Francis turbine test rig
(f) Metacentric Height Apparatus
(g) Two stage reciprocating air compressor
(h) Hydraulic Ram Test Rig
Area – 165 sq. m
Material Science & Metallurgy Lab
Major Experiment Setups
(a) Servo Computerized Universal Testing Machine
(b) Rockwell Hardness Tester
(c) Vicker Cum Brinnel Hardness Tester
(d) Digital Fatigue Testing Machine
(e) Digital Pendulum Izod Testing Machine
(f) Dynamic Hardness Tester
(g) Magnetic Flaw Detector and Consumables
(h) Liquid Penetrant Testing Kit
(i) Inverted metallurgical Microscope with Image Analyser
Software, Computer and Grabber Card And Camera Micro specimen with Microphotograph
Area – 100.14 sq. m
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Board of
Studies
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The Department is governed by a Board of Studies which includes:
Prof. R. M. Joshi (Chairman)
Chairman and Head, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Faculty of Technology, DDU
Prof. P. N. Tank (Member)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Faculty of Technology,
DDU
Prof. R. V. Solanki (Member)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Faculty of Technology,
DDU
Dr. S. J. Raval (Member)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engg. Dept., Faculty of Technology,
DDU
Dr. P. M. George (External Expert - Academics)
Dean, School of Technology and Engineering, ITMBU, Vadodara
Dr. J. A. Vadher (External Expert - Academics)
Professor and Head, Mechanical Engineering Department Government
Engineering College, Modasa
Dr. K. A. Desai (External Expert - Academics)
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department Indian Institute of
Technology, Jodhpur
Dr. A. M. Lakdawala (External Expert - Academics)
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department Institute of Technology,
Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Mr. Sitanshu Bhatt (External Expert - Industry)
Director, Global Procurement Center India Linde Engineering India Pvt
Ltd, Vadodara
Mr. S. K. Pandey (External Expert - Industry)
Deputy General Manager GFCL EV Products Limited, Bharuch, Gujarat,
India
Mr. D. K. Chauhan (External Expert - Industry)
Assistant General Manager Schaeffler India Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat,
India
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Faculty
Members
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Prof. Rajesh M. Joshi
Asso. Professor & Head
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.Tech. (Design Engg.,
IITD)
Experience: 25 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4819563652
rmjoshi.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Prasad V. Dixit
Asst. Professor
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.E. (Thermal Engg.)
Experience: 25 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4819750123
pvdixit.mech@ddu.ac.in
Dr. Pravin N. Tank
Asst. Professor
Ph.D., M.E. (Thermal Engg.)
Experience: 21 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4819750597
pntank.mech@ddu.ac.in
Dr. Nimeshchandra S. Patel
Asst. Professor
Ph.D., M.Tech. (Mechanical)
Experience: 18 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4820021074
nspatel.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Nirav A. Vora
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.E. (Machine Design)
Experience: 18 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4820021554
navora.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Brijesh P. Waghela
Lecturer - SS
M.E. (JP & GTP)
Experience: 17 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4820267037
bpvaghela.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Roopnesh V. Solanki
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.E. (CAD/CAM)
Experience: 26 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4820267663
rvsolanki.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Krunal K. Shah
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.Tech. (Thermal Engg.)
Experience: 14 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4828951394
kkshah.mech@ddu.ac.in
Dr. Kavit R. Shah
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., M.S. (Mechanical Engg.)
Experience: 17 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4829124133
krshah.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Dhaval I. Upadhyay
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.E. (Production)
Experience: 13 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4829352138
diupadhyay.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Dipam S. Patel
Assistant Professor
M.E. (CAD/CAM)
Experience: 13 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4829412958
dspatel.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Mahavirsinh M. Chavda
Assistant Professor
M.TECH. (Ele. Power System)
Experience: 12 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4829788078
mahavirchavda.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Amit S. Patel
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.TECH. (CAD/CAM)
Experience: 14 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4830223853
aspatel.mh@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Jaydeep M. Ravalji
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.E (Industrial Engg.)
Experience: 14 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4830627647
jmravalji.mh@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Hiren N. Pandya
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.TECH. (CAD/CAM)
Experience: 14 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4830589995
hnpandya.mh@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Pratik A. Shah
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.TECH. (CIM)
Experience: 11 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4830778573
pashah.mh@ddu.ac.in
Dr. Shruti J. Raval
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., M.E (Adv. Manu. System)
Experience: 17 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4830593018
sjraval.mech@ddu.ac.in
Dr. Jignesh M. Rathod
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., M.TECH (Thermal)
Experience: 9 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4829460999
jmrathod.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Divyang G. Bohra
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.(Pursuing), M.E. (Cryogenic Engg.)
Experience: 14 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4828956155
dgbohra.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Sunil H. Dewangan
Assistant Professor
M.TECH (Stress &
Vibration Analysis)
Experience: 11 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4828332444
sunildewangan.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Kartik M. Mandavia
Assistant Professor
M.E. (Machine Design)
Experience: 10 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4814456658
kartikmandavia.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Dhwanik N. Patel
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.TECH (Thermal)
Experience: 10 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-4829082200
dhwanikpatel.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Pranav R. Mehta
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.E. (Thermal Engg.)
Experience: 7 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-7512871657
pranavmehta.mech@ddu.ac.in
Prof. Pranav R. Parikh
Assistant Professor
M.TECH (CAD/CAM)
Experience: 6 Years
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-7512871651
pranavparikh.mech@ddu.ac.in
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Non
Teaching Staff
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Mr. Hitesh T. Patel
W/S Suprintendent
B. E. (Mechanical)
Experience: 28 Years
Mr. Tejas B. Parekh
Lab. Technician
Diploma (Mechanical)
Experience: 17 Years
Mr. Gautam H. Maru
Lab. Technician
Diploma (Mechanical)
Experience: 17 Years
Mr. Pritesh D. Panchal
Lab. Technician
B. E. (Mechanical)
Experience: 15 Years
Mr. Hiralsinh A. Rathod
Lab. Technician
Diploma (Mechanical)
Experience: 15 Years
Mr. Dharmendra D. Gajjar
Carpenter Inst.
ITI Carpenter
Experience: 40 Years
Mr. Bharat R. Solanki
Machinist
ITI Turner
Experience: 34 Years
Mr. Paresh C. Prajapati
Fitter Inst.
ITI Fitter
Experience: 27 Years
Mr. Bharat B. Makwana
Turner Inst.
ITI Turner
Experience: 26 Years
Mr. Bhadresh J. Panchal
Welding Inst.
ITI Welder
Experience: 20 Years
