Faculty

Dr. Kirankumar M V holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from SJM Institute of Technology under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, and M.E Machine Design U.V.C.E Bangalore under Bangalore University, Currently pursuing Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering under Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi.

As a academician with 7 years of teaching experience, he had taught several subjects in both UG and PG courses, such as Mechanics of materials, Theory of machines, Manufacturing Technology,  Design of Machine Elements, Computer integrated Manufacturing, Product design and Development, Fluid power, Operation research and Automation in Manufacturing He is the Life time member of ISTE.

His research interest is in the field of Condition Monitoring and Vibration measurements. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in the field of Condition monitoring and has publications in reputed International Journals and leading International Conferences. He had guided several UG  projects.

Mrs. Rajeshwari holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, and M.Tech in Thermal Power Engineering from PACE Mangalore under Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi.

As a academician with 8 years of teaching experience, she had taught several subjects in UG courses, such as Fluid Mechanics and Machinery, Turbomachines, Heat Transfer, Control Engineering, Elements of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Kinematics of Machines, Dynamics of Machines. 

She has published 5 National/International Journals & Conferences. Her research interest is in the field of Refrigeration, Biodiesel production and IC Engine. She had guided several UG projects.  

Mrs. Pavitra Kumari  is working as  Assistant Professor  in Mechatronics Engineering Department.. She received M.Tech  and B.E degree in Power Electronics and Electrical and Electronics Engineering respectively from VTU Belgaum.

She has a teaching experience of 7 years. She started her career in Dr.M.V Shetty Institute of Technology, Moodabidri as Lecturer and worked as Assistant Professor in Srinivas Institute of Technology,Valachil and worked as Assistant Lecturer in N.I.T.K Surathkal.

She  has published 02 National / International  journals and Conferences.

Ms. Nishmitha holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Srinivas School of Engineering, Mukka MangaloreunderVisvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, and M.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.

She has published 3 National/International Journals & Conferences. Her research interest is in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Image Processing.

Dr. Sandesh Nayak is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. He has pursued his M.Tech. in Machine Design from NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore.

He has a research experience of 5 years at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte as a Full-Time Ph.D. Research Scholar during 2017-2022. He has published 8 National/International Journals & Conferences. His research interests include Micro-actuators, Robotics, System Design and Development, Hydraulics and Pneumatics.

Dr. Bindu Madhavi J. is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. She has pursued her M.Tech. in Mechatronics from NITK, Surathkal and B.E. in Industrial and Production Engineering from BEC, Bagalkot.

She has a research experience of 7 years at IIT Madras as a Full-Time Ph.D. Research Scholar during 2014-2021. She has published 5 International Journals & Conferences. Her research interests include Micro-Machining, Electro Chemical Discharge Machining, Production Management, Manufacturing Process and Hydraulics and Pneumatics.

Mr. Santhosh S is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. He has pursued his M.Tech. in Digital Electronics and Communication from NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte and B.E. in Electronics and Communication from KVGCE Sullia.

He has a total 13.5 years teaching experience, in AIET Moodbidri from 26-07-2010 to 10-11-2022 and at KIT Manglore from 1/9/2009 to 12/6/2010. He has published 7 National/International Journals & Conferences. His research interests include embedded systems and Robotics, Communication System and Analog and Digital Electronics design. 

Dr. Suraj Bhat is working as an Assistant Professor in the Mechatronics Engineering Department. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, M.Tech in Computer Aided Mechanical Design and Analysis, and B.E in Mechatronics from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. Previously he had worked for LG Electronics and I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, New Delhi. He has 7 conference publications and 1 journal publication.

Experience: 02 Years (Industry)

Areas of Interests: Product Design, Design Thinking, Multibody Dynamics, Robotics