About

Dr. Pradeep A. Patil

Principal,

JSPM's Jayawantrao Sawant College of Engineering Hadapsar

SPPU BoS Chairman (Mechanical & Automobile)

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Objective: Enhance skill base learning education in mechanical engineering through the National Education Policy (NEP)

Education:

Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering Pune University, India, 2010
Masters Degree in Mechanical Heat-power, Shivaji University, India, 1998
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Shivaji University, India, 1995

Awards & Recognition:

ASHRAE USA Grant 2005 - Principal investigator of project “enhancement of convective heat transfer using different turbulators”.
Faculty advisor of team who Bagged third prize in design competition (2005) (Refrigeration system design for perishable food center in Oregon, Portland) at international level organized by ASHRAE USA.
ASHRAE USA Grant 2006- Principal investigator of project “enhancement of condensation heat transfer using micro-fin tube for HFC-refrigerant”
Travel grant 2008- for attending international ASME conference in US
Reviewer of International Journal, “Experimental Thermal and Fluid Sciences” Elsevier Publication.
ASHRAE USA Grant 2019- Principal investigator of project “Design and development of ejector refrigeration system”
ASHRAE USA Grant 2020- Principal investigator of project “Design and development of hybrid air-conditioning system”
ASHRAE USA Grant 2022- Principal investigator of project “Design and development of liquid desiccant system”
Elected member (maximum votes) of Board of studies Mechanical, 2017-2022
Unopposed Elected member of Board of studies Mechanical, 2023-2028
Elected as a Chairman (Unopposed) of Board of studies Mechanical, 2023- 2028

Skills:

Expertise in using designing tools: Unigraphics, Pro-E, Auto CAD, CATIA, SolidEdge. Awareness of CFD package ( Fluent 6.2)
Excellent analytical and problem solving skill, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong theoretical knowledge of heat transfer, refrigeration and air-conditioning and fluid mechanics,
Good project planning and implementation skill
Work well in a team-environment or as an individual.
Good knowledge of outcome base education

Workshops/ STTP/FDPs/ Courses attended:

Attended 20 + technical skill enhanced courses through NPTEL, Coursera, ATAL and IITs.
Attended 5+ FDPs related to NBA, OBE and exam reforms during last 5 years

Research Projects:

Developed test facility for investigating enhancement of convective heat transfer and pressure drop using different turbulators
Carried out experimental work for investigating enhancement of heat transfer and pressure drop using different turbulators,e.g. twisted tape, wire mesh, conical nozzle C- type and D-type, zigzag strip, coil type etc
Developed test facility for investigating enhancement of condensation heat transfer and pressure drop using micro-fin tube for different HFC-refrigerant
Carried out experimental work for investigating enhancement of condensation heat transfer and pressure drop using micro-fin tube for HFC-134a refrigerant
Developed empirical correlation for condensation heat transfer coefficient for smooth tube and micro-fin tube for HFC-134a refrigerant
Developed empirical correlation for condensation frictional pressure drop for smooth tube and micro-fin tube for HFC-134a refrigerant
Investigating effect of refrigerant properties on heat transfer and pressure drop
Investigating performance of domestic refrigerator using different types of condensers. Also developed heat recovery system for the same
Developed test facility for investigating performance of vortex tube

Patents:

Publications:

Work Experience::

Professor & Head in Mechanical Engineering, Jayawantrao College of Engineering, Pune Jan.2012 till date
Working as a Head of mechanical department since 2015 till date.
Working as a NBA coordinator at department level
Organized workshop of syllabus setting of B.E. (Mech) course; Advanced Air-conditioning & Refrigeration.
Worked as a member of Local Enquiry Committee in Pune university
Worked as a member of Selection Committee in Pune university
Convener of National conference organized by JSCOE
Professor in Mechanical Engineering, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering,Pune Jan.2011 to Jan. 2012
Worked as remote centre coordinator for thermodynamic 2 week workshop organized by ISIE-IIT Bombay
Worked as remote centre coordinator for heat transfer 2 week workshop organized by ISIE-IIT Bombay
Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of Engineering, Pune July 2005 –Jan.2011
Worked as a PG coordinator for Automotive Engineering
Working as a Staff advisor of American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) student chapter
Worked as a General faculty of Mechanical Engineering Student’s Association(MESA)
Working as a National Board of Accreditation (NBA) Coordinator for departmental level
Worked as a expert lecturer for CFD course in F1 system,Pune, India
Working as a laboratory in charge for refrigeration and air-conditioning laboratory
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of Engineering, Pune, India 1998-2005
Taught subjects like Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Refrigeration and Air- conditioning, IC engines, basic thermodynamics
Involved in setting up laboratories, counseling the student for carrier goal, guided students for undergraduate projects
Worked as a guardian faculty member for various classes
Trainee Engineer, Kinetic Engineering Ltd, Ahmednagar, India 1995-96
Coordinated materials and manpower planning for various departments
Successfully carried out vender development activities

Professional Membership ::

Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Indian Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE)
Worked as a member of chapter working committee for ISHRAE Pune chapter
Working as a student activity chair for ISHRAE Pune chapter