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Research Awards

Every year RIT R & D cell organise “Best Researcher Award” for all department faculty members with Certificate & Cash Prize

First Prize: Rs. 10,000/-

Second Prize: Rs. 5,000/-

Department wise Best Researcher Award Winners

Year 2022-23

Department Name Name of faculty Marks Scored Prize Amount (Rs.) Achievements
Automobile Engineering 1. Dr. Satyajit R. Patil 148 10,000/- 1. One Patent Filed 2. Published Three papers in H-indexed journal. 3. Consistency in publication
2. Prof. Pankaj S. Ghatage 135 5,000/- 1. Three Patents Filed 2. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal 3. Completed One in-house seed funded project
Civil Engineering 1. Dr. Popat D. Kumbhar 163 10,000/- 1. Published Five papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Revenue through consultancy- Rs.70,691/-
2. Dr. Shridhar S. Kumbhar 107 5,000/- 1. Revenue through consultancy- Rs.5,87,960/- 2. One Externally funded research project under UBA 3. Completed One in-house seed funded project
Computer Science and Engineering 1. Dr. N. V. Dharwadkar 252 10,000/- 1. Published Eight papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Revenue through consultancy 3. One Externally funded research project under: RGSTC SUK, Rs. 3.50 Lakh, 4. Consistency in publication
2. Dr. Sachin S. Patil 80 5,000/- 1. Two Externally funded research project under: 1. RGSTC SUK, Rs. 3.50 Lakh, 2. RIS SUK, Rs. 45,000/-) 2. Consistency in publication 3. Completed One in-house seed funded project
Electronics and Telecommunication 1. Dr. A. B. Kakade 146 10,000/- 1. Two Patents Granted 2. Revenue through consultancy- Rs.53,100/- 3. One Externally funded research project under RGSTC SUK, Rs. 4.95 Lakh 4. Completed Two in-house seed funded projects
2. Prof. Randhir. J. Patil 60 5,000/- 1. One Externally funded research project under RGSTC SUK, Rs. 4.80 Lakh 2. Guiding ongoing AGV Project.
Sciences and Humanities 1. Dr. Pratapsingh V. Gaikwad 103 10,000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project
2. Dr. Rajanikant M. Kurane 102 5,000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal 2. Guiding Two Interdisciplinary Projects 3. Three Externally funded research project 4. Two Externally funded ongoing research project 5. Consistency in publication
Mechatronics Engineering 1. Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar 107.5 10,000/- 1. Published Six papers in H-indexed journal 2. Guiding Two Interdisciplinary Projects 3. Consistency in publication 4. Completed one in-house seed funded project
2. Dr. Vaibhav S. Ganachari 86 5,000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Revenue through consultancy Rs.4,83,020/-
Mechanical Engineering 1. Prof. Rajendra V. Pawar 264 10,000/- 1. Published Four papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Submitted One Externally funded research project under RIS SUK 3. Consistency in publication 4. Completed one in-house seed funded project
2. Dr. Sharad D. Patil 162 10,000/- 1. Published Four papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Submitted One Externally funded research project under RIS SUK 3. Consistency in publication
3. Prof. Sachin N. Sawant 120 5,000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project
4. Dr. Maruti B. Mandale 111 5,000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Submitted One Externally funded research project under RIS SUK 3. Consistency in publication 4. Completed one in-house seed funded project
Total 1,20,000/-  

Year 2021-22

Department Name Name of faculty Award rank Marks Scored Prize amount (Rs) Achievements
Automobile Engg. 1. Dr. Sandeep R. Desai 1st 54 10000/- 1. Published two papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Consistency in publication
2. Prof. Sanjay T. Satpute 2nd 40 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal
Electronics and Telecommunication 1. Mrs. Vilabha S. Patil 1st 66 10000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal 2. Consistency in publication 3. Completed one in-house seed funded project
2. Dr. Jayashree S. Awati 2nd 38 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal 2. One Externally funded research project 3. Completed one in-house seed funded project
Electrical Engineering 1. Dr. Vaiju N. Kalkhambkar 1st 149 10000/- 1. Published Four papers in H-indexed journal
2. Dr. Pranda Prasanta Gupta 2nd 88 5000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal
Information Technology 1. Dr. Amol C. Admuthe 1st 98 10000/- 1. Published Three papers in H-indexed journal. 2. One Externally funded research project
Sciences and Humanities 1. Dr. Ujwal U. Prabhu 1st 160 10000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal
2. Dr. Rajanikant M. Kurane 2nd 102 5000/- 1. Published Two papers in H-indexed journal 2. Sanctioned Two Externally funded research projects
Mechanical Engineering 1. Dr. Ramchandra G. Desavale 1st 157 10000/- 1. Published five papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Sanctioned One Externally funded research project 3. Completed one in-house seed funded project
2. Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar 2nd 148.5 10000/- 1. Published six papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Received External Funding Rs. 1, 55,000/- Under Research Initiation Scheme, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
3. Prof. Ganesh L. Suryawanshi 3rd 93 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project
4. Dr. Sharad D. Patil 4th 87 5000/- 1. Published Three papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Consistency in publication
MBA Dr. Hemlata V. Gaikwad 1st 115 10000/- 1. Published Three papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Revenue through consultancy- Rs.27700/-
Total 1,10,000/-  

Year 2020-21

Department Name Name of faculty Award rank Marks Scored Prize amount (Rs) Achievements
Automobile Engg. 1. Prof. Surajkumar Goraksha Kumbhar 1st 196 10000/- 1. Published five papers in H-indexed journal.
Mechanical Engineering 1. Prof. Prakash Mohanrao Jadhav 1st 106 10000/- 1. Published two papers in H-indexed journal.
2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
2. Prof. Prashant S. Jadhav 2nd 104 10000/- 1. Published three papers in H-indexed journal.
2. Revenue through Consultancy- Rs. 2,27,930/-
3. Prof. Shailesh Shirguppikar 3rd 80.5 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal.
2. Received External Funding Rs. 1, 55,000/- Under Research Initiation Scheme, Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
4. Prof. G. L. Suryawanshi 4th 75 5000/- 1. Published two paper in H-indexed journal.
2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
   Computer Science and Engineering 1. Ms. Varsha T. Lokare 1st 88 10000/- 1. Published one papers in H-indexed journal.
2. Revenue through Consultancy- Rs. 11,800/-
Electrical Engineering 1. Dr. Sujil A 1st 50 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal.

Year 2019-20

DepartmentName Name of faculty Award rank Marks Scored Prize amount(Rs) Achievements
Automobile Engg. 1. Dr. S. R. Patil 1st 131 10,000/ 1.Published Three technical papers in H-indexed journal with his students. 2.Has consistency in publication for last two years..
2. Prof. Pankaj S. Ghatage 2nd 100 5,000/ 1.Published one paper in H-indexed journal (H-index 143) 2.Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Computer Engineering 1.Dr. Nagaraj V. Dharwadkar 1st 59 10,000 1.Published Three technical papers in H-indexed journal with his students. 2.Co-PI in Shivaji University funded project. Rs.2.49 lacs funding.
Electrical Engineering 1. Dr. Vaiju N. Kalkhambkar 1st 83 5,000/ 1.Published Two technical papers in H-indexed journal with his students. 2.Provided consultancy in the form of Energy audit. Revenue generated Rs. 73,000.
  2. Dr. Pranda Prasanta Gupta 2nd 45 5,000/ 1.Published One technical papers in H-indexed journal as a first author.
Mechanical Engineering 1.Prof. L. R. Patil 1st 93 10,000/ 1.Has done consultancy work of worth Rs.3.49 lacs 2.Received external research funding of Rs. 1.15 lacs from Shivaji University. 3.Submitted one research proposal to RGST, Mumbai 4.Working on one in-house seed funded project.
2.Prof. S. K. Patil 2nd 82 10,000/ 1.One Design patent granted. 2.Co-PI in in two Shivaji University funded projects. (Rs.1.55 lacs, Rs.1.15 lacs) 3.Publication in one H-indexed journal. 4.Completed one in-house seed funded project.
3.Dr. Abhijeet Prakash Shah 3rd  55 5,000/ 1.Published one paper in H-indexed journal 2.Completed one seed funded project.
4.Dr. M. B. Mandale 4th 35 2,500/ 1.Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2.Completed one seed funded project.
5.Prashant S. Jadhav 4th 35 2,500 1.Has done consultancy work of worth Rs.65,000
Civil Engineering 1.Dr. P. S. Patil 1st 48 10,000/ 1.Published two papers in H-indexed journals.
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 1. Prof. M. R. Jadhav 1st 56 10,000/ 1.Published two papers in H-indexed journals with his M. Tech Students.

Year 2018-19

Department Name Name of faculty Award rank Marks Scored Prize amount (Rs) Achievements
Automobile Engg. 1.Dr. S. R. Desai 1st 83 10000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
2. Dr. S. R. Patil 2nd 78 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed two in-house seed funded projects.
Mechanical Engineering 1. Dr. R. G. Desavale. 1st 85 10000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Submitted one research proposal to DST-SERB. 3. Submitted one research proposal to AICTE (RPS). 4. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
2. Dr. S. D. Patil. 2nd 81 10000/- 1. Received Rs.1 Lakh funding under UNNAT Bharat Abhiyaan. 2. Submitted one research proposal to AICTE (RPS). 3. Completed two in-house seed funded projects.
3.Prof. Lokesh R. Patil 3rd 75 5000/-
  1. Completed two externally funded projects for Krishna Hospital, Karad
  2. One ongoing project funded by Digvijay industries, Sangli.
  3. Completed Seven consultancy projects for different industries.
4. Prof. R. V. Pawar 4th 51 5000/- 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Received Rs.1 Lakh funding under UNNAT Bharat Abhiyaan as a Co-PI. 3. ICAR Proposal Submitted and approved. 4. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Computer Science and Information Technology 1.Dr. Amol C. Adamuthe 1st 130 10000/- 1. Published two papers in H-indexed journal. 2. One research proposal is shortlisted by RGSTC for final review. 3. Submitted three proposals for funding under UNNAT Bharat Abhiyaan.
Civil Engineering 1. Prof. Shridhar S. Kumbhar. 1st 95 10000/- 1. Received Rs. 50,000 funding under UNNAT Bharat Abhiyaan. 2. Revenue through Consultancy- Rs. 1.1 lac. 3. Submitted two Externally funded research proposal.
2. Dr. Mrs. S.S Kulkarni 2nd 49 5000/- 1.Filed one patent. 2.Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 3.Completed one externally funded research project as CO PI.
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 1. Dr. A. B. Kakade 1st 110 10000/- 1. Filed one patent. 2. Consultancy work done for Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd, Kolhapur. Rs. 53,000. 3. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Sciences & Humanities 1.Dr. Ms. S. N. Pusawale 1st 35 5000/-
  1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal.
  2. Submitted research proposal to SERB.
Management Studies 1.Dr. Hemlata Vivek Gaikwad. 1st 50 10000/-
  1. Provided Consultancy at Kundal Forest Academy, Rs. 12600/-
  2. Provided Consultancy RDS, Rs. 19500/-
  3. Successfully Completed Research project Rs. 2 lacs

 

Year 2017-18

Department Name Name of Faculty Award Rank Mark Scored Prize Amount (Rs.) Achievements
Automobile Engg. 1 Dr. S. R. Patil 1st 105 10,000 1. Published two papers in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
2. Dr. S. R. Desai 2nd 70 5000 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project. 3. Submitted one research proposal to AICTE (RPS)
Computer Engg. Prof. S. A. Thorat 1st 50 10000 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Guided one interdisciplinary
Electrical Engg. Prof. A. R. Thorat 1st 95 5000 1. Provided consultancy in the form of third party inspection and earned Rs. 99,539/- for institute. 2. Guided two interdisciplinary Projects 3. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Electronics and telecommunication Engg. Dr. A. B. Kakade 1st 155 10000 1. Filed 2 utility patents 2. Two design patent granted. 3. Completed one in-house seed funded project. 4. Submitted one research proposal to AICTE (RPS)
Mechanical Engg. 1 Dr. S. K. Patil 1st 135 10000 1. One design patent filed. 2. One design patent granted. 3. Compete specifications of one utility patent filed. 4. Received external research funding od 1.2 lacs from Shivaji University. 5. Submitted one research proposal to DST. 6. Submitted one research proposal to AICTE (RPS)
2. Prof. S. B. Kumbhar 2nd 115 10000 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
3. Prof. Rajendra V. Pawar 3rd 85 5000 1. Compete specifications of one utility patent filed. 2. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 3. Submitted one research proposal to DST. 4. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
4. Prof. S. R. Patil 4th 65 2500 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. Guided one interdisciplinary Project. 3. Completed two in-house seed funded projects.
5. Prof. A. B. Chougule 4th 65 2500 1. Compete specifications of one utility patent filed. 2. Published two papers in H-indexed journal.
Information Technology Dr. A. C. Admuthe 1st 30 5000 1. Published one paper in H-indexed journal. 2. One research proposal is shortlisted by RGSTC for final review.
CIVIL Engg. 1. Prof. Shridhar S. Kumbhar 1st 65 5000 1. Generated revenue of Rs. 1.97 lacs through third party audit. 2. Received funding of Rs. 50000 under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.
TOTAL 800000  

Year 2016-17

Department Name Name of faculty Award Rank Marks Scored Prize amount (Rs) Achievements
Automobile Engg. Dr. L. M. Jugulkar 1st 69.5 10,000/ 1 .One patent filed. 2. Published two papers in H-indexed journal. 3. Completed two in-house seed funded projects.
Dr. S. R. Desai 2nd 35 5,000/
  1. Successfully guided one interdisciplinary project.
  2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Civil Engineering Prof. D. S. Patil 1st 305 10,000/
  1. Provided consultancy in the form of third party inspection and earned Rs. 5.63 lacs for institute.
Computer Engineering Prof. S. R. Poojara 1st 40 10,000/
  1. Provided consultancy to Gigabyte Networks Pvt Ltd New Delhi and earned Rs. 26,129 / for institute.
  2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Dr. A. B. Kakade 1st 145 10,000/
  1. Filed 3 patents
  2. Published one paper in H-indexed journal.
  3. Received grant of Rs.4.45 lacs from RGSTC
  4. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
Dr. M. S. Patil 2nd 70 5,000/
  1. Filed one patent.
  2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
  3. Successfully guided one interdisciplinary project
Mechanical Engineering Dr. S. K. Patil 1st 105 10,000/
  1. Filed one patent.
  2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
  3. Published one paper in H-indexed journal.
Prof. S. R. Patil 2nd 70 5,000/
  1. Filed one patent.
  2. Completed one in-house seed funded project.
  3. Successfully guided one interdisciplinary project

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Consultancy Undertaken

Year Consultancy Amount (In Lakh) IRG Amount (In Lakh)
2016-17 5.07 15
2017-18 19.19 18.55
2018-19 16.26 23.82
2019-20 12.93 23.42
2020-21 17.90 8.82
2021-22 36.63 12.49
2022-23 41.97 10.35

 

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