Research & Development Activities

2016 – 2017

Visit to VSSC (Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Trivandrum)

On 19th April 2017 R & D team of RIT visited VSSC under the leadership of RIT Director Dr. Mrs. Sushma S. Kulkarni. The purpose was to introduce about RIT for creating Research & Development culture &also for Internship of our PG students. Team has interacted with 12 Scientists of VSSC.

Visit to BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Center)

R & D team with Director Madam visited BARC on 20th April 2017 and had interaction with Dr. H. S. Kushwaha & Mr. Vivek Chavan about improvement in efficiency of developing research projects.

Workshops

On 9th August 2017 R & D cell has conducted, one day Workshop on “Enhancement of Research Culture in RIT” at Gayatri Hall. Vibrant scientists Dr. H. S. Kushwaha & Dr. Om Pal Singh from BARC where chief guest to mentor our faculty members and PG students about new ideas in Research Culture.

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 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 (Rs.) IRG Amount (Rs.)
2012 – 13 457975 1034908
2013 – 14 967070 2329524
2014 – 15 658601 2196634
2015 – 16 984745 2493900
2016 –  17  507596 1500410
2017  - 18 1919897 1855869
2018 -  19 1626786 3047142
Total 7122670 14458387