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 my fascination with machines and automation started early in my schooling. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. S. & S. S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat. I then completed my M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, where I specialised in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, control engineering, and simulation techniques, which laid a strong foundation for my doctoral work.
I went on to pursue my Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, focusing on the Dynamics and Control of Snake Robots in Uncertain Underwater Environments. My research involved developing nonlinear dynamical models, designing robust and intelligent control strategies, and building mechanical prototypes capable of navigating 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 applications. I have strong expertise in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations, enabling efficient development and validation of complex control systems.
Over the years, I have gained diverse skills spanning robotic design, uncertainty modeling, real-time control implementation, and MATLAB/Simulink–based simulation.
Beyond technical work, I have actively contributed to leadership and outreach:
Event Coordinator, Research Scholar Forum (ME), IIT Guwahati
Technical Team Head, Research and Industrial Conclave 2023
Mathematics Tutor, Disha Club, IIT Guwahati
Outside the lab, I enjoy badminton, swimming, and chess, and I am deeply committed to mentoring students, promoting STEM education, and fostering awareness about the ethical use 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, challenging 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
