Ratnakar R. Ghorpade

Working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune.. Completed Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, in 2017. Total 26 years of experience in Teaching, Research and Industry (SCEL Pune, R & DE (Engrs.) DRDO, Dighi Pune-15 and VIT Pune-37. Total 79+ publications are at his credit in National/International Journals and conferences. He has authored books in his field of interest as TRIBOLOGY (2005), ROBOTICS (2007), Strength of Machine Elements: Concepts & Applications (2011), Mechanical System Design (2017), Design of Machine Elements-I (2018), Design of Machine Elements-II (2018) and Theory of Machines-II (2019). He has chaired sessions in multiple national and international conferences and also worked on their advisory committees. He has executed many research projects with industries especially on Design of technologies for Biomedical applications. He has worked extensively to simplify Root Canal Obturation procedure, and currently working on this research area in the team of doctors. He is recognized PhD guide (w.e.f. 2018) of this university and currently guiding 6 PhD candidates, and guided 20 PG Thesis and adjudicated many of other universities. Life member of various society’s including ISTE, professional member of SAE and many recognitions such as panel member on Examiners, moderator at various universities., Member of Research Review Committee, Pune, Currently he is a Member of Post Graduate Program Committee, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT-World Peace University. He regularly shares his expertise and field knowledge by interacting with medical practitioners and industry personnel and also young educationist in his area of expertise and research. He has a well connect with industries in and around Pune city. He has undergone 53 training and workshops till date organized by various companies like 3D PLM, ARAI, ANSYS India Pvt Ltd, COMSOL, SAISHREE Ortho