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Dr. K. N. Nandurkar

A) Ph.D. (Mechanical) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (2002) Thesis: Some studies on Virtual Cell Manufacturing Systems
B) M.E (Production) V. J. Technical Institute, Mumbai (1993)
Dissertation: Forecasting and Aggregate Planning of Art Material Products
C) B.E (Production) Walchand Institute of Technology, Solapur, India (Passed with First Class Distinction in 1987)
D) Registered Lead Auditor: Quality Management International (October 1999)

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Research And Student Projects

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A) UG Seminars Guided : 80


B) UG Projects Guided : 45


C) ME Projects Guided : 08


D) PhD Research Supervised


Sr. No. Name of candidate Title of thesis Status
1 Damale A. V. Computer simulation & analysis of critical defects in manual metal arc welding. Degree awarded By SPPU (2014)
2 Wakchaure V. D. Performance Enhancement of Industries through Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Practices. Degree awarded by SPPU (2015)
3 Chandratre K. V. Optimization of Plant layout under dynamic condition using Real Coded Genetic algorithm. Degree awarded by SPPU Pune
4 Gurule N. B. Some Studies on Effect of Powder Mixed Dielectric on Machining Performance of Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Process for Precision and Stability. Degree awarded by SPPU Pune (2017)
5 Relkar A. S. To improve overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Engineering Industries through Decision Support System (DSS). Degree awarded by SPPU Pune (2017)
6 Paraskar S. S. Modeling & Analysis of demand pattern variation for footwear in case of School going Children: An anthropometric approach. Degree awarded by SGB Amravati University (2023)
7 Makwana S. C. Selection of appropriate footwear in e-commerce scenario for fit & comfort: An ergonomic approach. Degree awarded by SGB Amravati University (2023)
8 Bankar V. R. Internet of Things (IoT) based application of World Class manufacturing in Indian Automotive Sector. In progress
9 Kulkarni V. V. Evaluation and Experimental Analysis for Optimum Parameters of Underwater Rotary Friction Joining for Metals SS-304 and SS-316. In progress
10 M. R. Pardeshi Optimization of Fused Deposition Method (FDM) by using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). In progress
11 A. D. Mandlik An investigation into mechanical behavior of Ultrasonic Friction stir welding of dissimilar Aluminum alloys. In progress


E. Research projects handled as co-investigator (Sponsored by Pune University)


Sr. No. Title of project Principal Investigator Amount Rs.
1 To develop an online monitoring and controlling system using neural network for turning operation (2009- 2011) P.S. Kalos 3,00,000
2 Development of Powder Mixed Dielectric Machining (PMEDM) for nano-metric surface finish of hard-to-machine metals. (2012-2014) N.B.Gurule 3,00,000


F. Patent granted

  • Registration of Design-Seed and fertilizer spraying drone (Design No. 403496-001) date of issue 09/02/2024 by patent office, Government of India
  • Patent Certificate –Chemical synthesis of MOO.56VI.4405 for super capacitor application (Patent No.520478, date of grant 06/03/2024)
  • Patent Certificate- Design and Development of E-Jacket for women’s safety: Rakshika (Patent No. 544039, date of grant 02/08/2022)