Dr. Rajkumar Patil | Reliability Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering- Mumbai, India
Dr. Rajkumar Bhimgonda Patil is a distinguished academician and researcher specializing in mechanical engineering with extensive expertise in reliability engineering, maintainability modeling, and life cycle costing. With over 13 years of experience in academia and research, he has significantly contributed to the field through innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary collaborations. He has held key academic positions and has been actively engaged in mentoring students, publishing high-impact research, and securing research grants.
Profile
Education:
Dr. Patil holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, awarded in 2018. His doctoral research focused on developing an integrated model for reliability analysis considering hardware, software, organizational, and human factors. He also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Maryland, USA, where he worked on NASA-funded projects related to electronic system reliability. His academic journey includes an M.E. in Mechanical Design Engineering and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Shivaji University, both with distinction.
Experience:
Dr. Patil has an extensive teaching and research career spanning multiple institutions. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune. Prior to this, he worked at Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta, and Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering, among others. His professional experience also includes industry exposure as a trainee engineer at MOJJ Engineering Systems LTD. His contributions extend beyond teaching, as he has played a pivotal role in institutional research and development initiatives.
Research Interest:
Dr. Patil’s research interests encompass reliability engineering, maintainability and availability modeling, life cycle cost analysis, and failure mode analysis. His work integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis. His expertise extends to data-driven reliability modeling, with applications in solar photovoltaic systems, electronic components, and manufacturing systems. His contributions have led to the development of innovative methodologies for assessing system reliability and optimizing maintenance strategies.
Awards:
Dr. Patil has received multiple recognitions for his contributions to mechanical engineering and reliability analysis. Some of his notable awards include:
- Best Researcher Award in Mechanical Engineering (2022)
- Top Performer in Mechanical Engineering at PCCOE (2022-23)
- Best Outgoing Student at ADCET, Ashta (2009-10)
- Recognized for securing significant research funding from various agencies
Publications:
Dr. Patil has published extensively in reputed journals and conferences. Some of his key publications include:
- “A Reliability and Risk Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic Panels Using a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Approach,” Sustainability, 2024 (Cited by: 6)
- “Enhancing Security in Smart Renewable Energy Grids Through Proxy Signcryption Approach,” Journal of Sensors, 2024 (Cited by: 4)
- “Performance Evaluation of Bamboo Species for Structural Applications using TOPSIS and VIKOR,” Construction and Building Materials, 2024 (Cited by: 7)
- “Investigating the Reliability of HVAC Systems Utilized in Passenger Vehicles,” Applied Sciences, 2024 (Cited by: 5)
- “Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Modules,” Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 2024 (Cited by: 3)
- “Reliability and Criticality Analysis of a Large-scale Solar Photovoltaic System using Fuzzy-Fault Tree Analysis Approach,” Journal of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences, 2024 (Cited by: 8)
- “Life Cycle Testing and Reliability Analysis of Prismatic Lithium-iron-phosphate Cells,” International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2024 (Cited by: 6)
Conclusion:
Dr. Rajkumar Bhimgonda Patil is highly qualified and a strong contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His extensive research output, international collaborations, funding success, and subject expertise make him an excellent candidate. With continued efforts in Ph.D. supervision and industry partnerships, his contributions to research will grow further.