CHIDANAND D. KOSHTI

Dr. Chidanand D. Koshti is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at MIT World Peace University, Pune, with more than 21 years of rich academic, research, and administrative experience. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Pune under Savitribai Phule Pune University, with a specialization in Laser Combustion. His core areas of expertise include Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Combustion Diagnostics, Thermal Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicle Technology. Throughout his career, Dr. Koshti has demonstrated a strong commitment to integrating research with practical applications. His doctoral research focused on experimental and numerical investigations of laser-induced combustion of gaseous fuels, contributing to advancements in efficient fuel utilization and emission reduction. He has guided a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate projects in collaboration with reputed industries such as Cummins India Ltd., Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Alfa Laval (India) Ltd., and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). His project supervision spans domains such as CFD analysis, diesel engine performance evaluation, thermal management of batteries, unmanned vehicles (UAV/UGV), refrigeration systems, and renewable energy systems. Dr. Koshti has published multiple research papers in reputed national and international journals and conference proceedings, including Scopus-indexed publications. His research contributions cover areas such as flame propagation analysis, premixed methane-air combustion using laser ignition, intake swirl validation in diesel engines, and thermal energy storage using phase change materials. He also holds patents in innovative engineering solutions, including a Drowsy Driver Smart Detection System for heavy vehicles and a smart manhole cover design, reflecting his focus on societal and industrial problem-solving. In addition to his academic co