Dr. Bhavik M. Patel
Robotics Researcher | Dynamics & Control Specialist | Model-Based Design
I design robotic systems that can adapt, move, and thrive in uncertain environments. From underwater snake robots to automotive digital twins, I merge advanced control theory with practical engineering to create solutions that work in the real world.
I am Dr. Bhavik M. Patel, a robotics researcher and engineer passionate about solving complex control challenges in dynamic and uncertain environments.
My journey began in Vadodara, Gujarat, where an early fascination with machines and automation shaped my academic path. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat, followed by an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur. There, I specialised in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, control engineering, and simulation techniques, building the analytical foundation that guided my doctoral research.
I pursued my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, focusing on the dynamics and control of snake robots operating in uncertain underwater environments. My work involved formulating nonlinear dynamical models, developing robust and intelligent controllers, and designing mechanical prototypes capable of reliable locomotion in highly unpredictable aquatic conditions.
Currently, I am a Specialist at Synedyne Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, where I apply model-based design, digital twin technology, and advanced control algorithms to industrial and aerospace systems. I have extensive experience with Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations, enabling the efficient development and validation of complex control architectures. In my ASPICE-driven role as a System Architect, I define customer requirements, translate them into system-level specifications, and allocate them across the design and implementation workflow.
Over the years, I have built a diverse skill set spanning robotic design, uncertainty modeling, real-time control implementation, and MATLAB/Simulink–based simulation.
Alongside technical work, I have been actively involved in leadership and outreach activities, including:
Event Coordinator, Research Scholar Forum (ME), IIT Guwahati
Technical Team Head, Research and Industrial Conclave 2023
Mathematics Tutor, Disha Club, IIT Guwahati
Outside of work, I enjoy playing badminton, swimming, and chess, and I remain deeply committed to mentoring students, promoting STEM education, and encouraging the ethical development of emerging technologies.
My professional goal is to continue blending cutting-edge research with practical engineering to design robotic systems that can thrive in uncertain and challenging real-world environments.
Self-Excited System
Planar underwater snake robot
Simscape snake robot
Snake Robot
3D motion of a snake robot
Snake Robot motion with Thruster
Email: 1. bpatel2195@gmail.com
