Program Overview
MIT-WPU believes that Research is an essential part of higher education system and is critical to societal development. It generates knowledge, provides useful information, and helps decision-making, among many other benefits. In view of the long tradition of academic excellence and under the guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission, MIT WPU offers the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
The following schools offer Ph.D. and have excellent research facilities and expertise for the research scholars.
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School of Computer Engineering and Technology
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School of Electronics and Communication Engineering
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School of Civil Engineering
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School of Mechanical Engineering
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School of Petroleum, Polymer and Chemical Engineering
School of Mechanical Engineering
The rules for admission to the Ph.D. program and the duration of Ph.D. program are as per the guidelines of University Grants Commission and academic ordinances/regulations of MIT-WPU. For admission to Ph.D. Program, students should have cleared a Master’s degree in the appropriate stream from a recognized institute of repute. The students are expected to complete course work and undertake research work that is original work characterized either by the discovery of facts, or by a fresh approach towards the interpretation and application of facts, or development of equipment making a distinct advancement in technology. Ph.D. degree is granted for research work in areas recognized by the academic School.
MIT WPU thrives on a strong research culture that nurtures creativity and promotes investigation for a social benefit. The University believes in establishing support systems that boost morale and enhances a positive research culture. The faculty are encouraged to contribute their research findings in referred journals and calendar conferences, filing patents, IPR and converting the research into product/prototype. MIT –WPU has research collaborations with various research organizations and industries. Most of the schools have received research funding from various funding agencies in India and abroad.
MIT-WPU has consistently topped the ranking of engineering institutions and is widely recognized in India and abroad for its excellence in education.
The Doctor of Philosophy program (Ph. D.) in Mechanical Engineering at MITWPU, Pune provides platform for research scholars. We at School of Mechanical Engineering is having:
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Qualified and Experienced Faculty support.
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State of Arts Laboratories
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Well Connected Industry network
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Plagiarism Software access and online Journals access.
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Academic Collaboration with Institutes of Repute
School of Mechanical Engineering is having faculty members with following research specializations.
Design engineering:
Advanced Vibration Analysis, Tribology, Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms, Smart Materials, etc.
Thermal Engineering:
Cryogenics, Automotive Engineering, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Heat and Mass Transfer, Renewable Power, CFD etc.
Manufacturing Technology:
Advanced Materials, Nano materials, Digital Manufacturing, Metal Forming, Additive Manufacturing, Optimization of Manufacturing Processes etc.
CAD/CAM/CAE: PLM
The School of Mechanical Engineering at MIT-World Peace University strives to establish continuous and long term interactions and collaborations with various organisations of repute for the benefit of Students and Faculty. The school forges partnerships with outstanding academic and other institutions across the globe to expand the student experience and aims to provide high quality educational experience to students.
We received Funded Research Projects from reputed organisation such as Armament Research and Development Establishment (DRDO), AICTE, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Department of Science and Industrial Research (DSIR). Total funding received by school since last five years is more than 90 Lakhs.
Faculty members have published Indian Patents, Australian Patents and various publications in the peer reviewed and Scopus indexed Journals.
Ph.D. Admission related queries, contact :
Dr. Rashmi Phalnikar
PhD coordinator, Faculty of Engineering
rashmi.phalnikar@mitwpu.edu.in