Faculty Profile

Dr. Sumit Dubal
Associate Professor and Program In-charge
| Office | E 406 Cabin 06, School of Automobile Engineering, Symbiosis Skills And Professional University |
| Educational Details | Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering), ME Design, BE Mechanical, DME |
| Work Experience | Academics- 12.6 Years, Industry -1.5 Years Dr. Sumit Dubal holds the position of Associate Professor within the School of Automobile Engineering at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. With a focus on advancing energy storage technologies, Dr. Dubal’s research specializes in the design and development of carbon nanofiber-based materials. Additionally, his expertise extends to exploring alternate fuels for diesel engines, notably waste cooking oil biodiesel and algae biodiesel.Boasting a combined experience of 12 years in both academia and industry, Dr. Dubal has previously collaborated with John Deere Equipment Pvt Ltd. His contributions to the field are underscored by the publication of 21 research papers in esteemed journals, reflecting his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. Dr. Dubal’s proficiency is further recognized through his role as a reviewer for numerous Scopus-indexed journals. Notably, his research excellence was acknowledged with the Best Paper Publication Award at the International Conference NANOCON018. Beyond his research endeavors, Dr. Dubal actively engages in fostering academic and professional development. He has served as a jury member for Skillathon2023 at SSPU and acted as an evaluator for events such as Toycathon2022 and Hackathon 2022. His multifaceted contributions underscore his commitment to both scholarly inquiry and the broader academic community |
| Research Area | Machine Design, Nanomaterials for energy storage and alternate fuels. Published 25 Research Papers in National and International Journals and Conferences |
| Scopus Profile Link | https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56891138600 |
| Google Scholar Link | https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=UQIVN2EAAAAJ |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumit-dubal-ph-d-76b06b6b/ |

Mr. Sagar Khedkar
Assistant Professor
| Office: |
E 406 Cabin 03, School of Automobile Engineering, Symbiosis Skills And Professional University |
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| Work Experience: | Mr. Sagar Khedkar has 13 years of teaching experience in higher education institutes. In his academic career he has worked with Science and Engineering institutes affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University for 6 years and served as Assistant professor. Worked in NAAC accreditation, as a BoS member contributing in Curriculum Development. Also served as Program Officer in National Service Scheme (NSS), Deputy Superintendent for NTA exam at university level, Co ordination of Examinations at university level. He has participated in Faculty Development Programs and successfully completed many courses conducted by ATAL/AICTE/UDEMY/Coursera on Data Science, Python Programming, Differential Equations for Engineers, Machine Learning etc. |
| Research Areas: | Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning. Published Research Paper in International Journal |

Roshan Devidas Bhagat
Assistant Professor
| Office | E 406 Cabin 05, School of Automobile Engineering, Symbiosis Skills And Professional University |
| Educational Details | Ph.D. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Master of Technology in Thermal Engineering, Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering |
| Work Experience | Dr. Roshan Bhagat holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a research focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Multiphase Fluid Flow, and Thermal Management of Electronics. He also holds an M. Tech in Thermal Engineering and a B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering. With over 13 years of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Bhagat has contributed significantly to the fields of thermal systems and energy engineering. He has published more than 24 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. A life member of ISTE, he has also completed a specialized “Career Program in Computational Fluid Dynamics” using ANSYS Fluent. His research interests include battery thermal management systems, particularly using phase change materials for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, and electronic cooling solutions for laptops and computers. |
| Research Area | Computational Fluid Dynamics, Multiphase Fluid Flow, Thermal Management of Lithium Ion Battery, Thermal Management of Electronics. Published 25 Research Papers in National International Journal and in Conferences |
| Scopus Profile Link | https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57657745500 |
| Google Scholar Link | https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=FN_VRl0AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshan-bhagat-83b79a146/ |

Mr. Prakash Gaikwad
Lab Assistant
| Office | Skill Centre, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune |
| Educational Details | Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Work Experience | 10.5 Years with Area of expertise in Theory of Machines, Dynamics of Machinery, Strength of Materials, Engineering Mechanics |

Mr. Sandeep Hirve
Teacher of Practice
| Office | Skill Centre, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune |
| Educational Details | HSC, ITI Machinist, NCTVT Machinist |
| Work Experience | 20 Years of experience in academics and industry. TATA Motors, JK Files and Tools , Kirloskar copland LTD ,Satara with area of expertise in Fitting shop, CNC Lab, Paint Shop, Construction for bar bending |

Mr. Tukaram Kavthekar
Teacher of Practice
| Office | Skill Centre, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune |
| Educational Details | HSC, ITI Machinist, NCTVT Machinist |
| Work Experience | 18 Years, TATA Motors, Force Motors, Universal Tools, with area of expertise in Machine Shop, CNC Lab |

Mr. Sagar Sutar
Workshop Instructor
| Office | Skill Centre, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune |
| Educational Details | HSC , ITI Carpenter B.Voc Industrial Tol Manufacturing |
| Work Experience | 15 Years of experience in academics and industry, Wood Craft Industry, Engineering College, with area of expertise in Basic & Advanced Carpentry Techniques, Joinery Methods |
