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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.

School of Computer Engineering and Technology
School of Electronics and Communication Engineering
School of Civil Engineering
School of Mechanical Engineering
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:

Qualified and Experienced Faculty support.
State of Arts Laboratories
Well Connected Industry network
Plagiarism Software access and online Journals access.
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

Eligibility

Eligibility and selection process is as per UGC notification 5th May 2016 (Minimum standards and procedure for the award of M. Phil/Ph.D. degree regulations 2016) and 1st amendment by UGC on 27th Aug 2018 and 2nd amendment on 16th Oct 2018.Subject to the conditions stipulated in these regulations, the following persons are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. program :

Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated below

Candidates for admission to the PhD program shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time
A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D. program.

Selection Process

MIT-WPU is looking for bright and dedicated scholars interested in research to join us as Ph.D. scholars for Academic Year 2020-21. Prospective students satisfying the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply for Ph.D. Programme on www.mitwpu.edu.in
Candidates satisfying eligibility criteria will be informed to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MIT-WPU as per the UGC guidelines. University may decide separate terms and conditions for Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC-NET ( Including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET ( including JRF)/SLET/GATE/Teacher fellowship holder or have passed M. Phil programme.
The Ph.D. entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently abled category in the entrance examination conducted by the university
The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
The interview/viva-voce will be conducted by the university for test qualifying candidates. For the selection of candidates, a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30 % to the performance in the interview/Viva-voce shall be given

PhD Entrance Test Syllabus

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MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) is known to be among the top education institutions in India since the establishment of the MIT Group of Institutes in 1983. The ‘MIT World Peace University’ is recognised by the UGC under the Govt. of Maharashtra Act XXXV 2017, since 2017. Today MIT-WPU is at the epicentre for imparting a holistic value based education for the promotion of a universal culture of peace and welfare among the youth.

MIT-WPU is promoting a value based universal education to nurture the culture of peace through Technology, Research, Social Innovation and Partnership.

The Research programmes leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are offered in the various Faculty/Streams of the university. The doctoral program at MIT WPU is an intense one geared towards preparing research scholars for careers both in academia and industry.

About ARAI

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is a well-known Automotive Research, Development, Testing & Certification Institute in the country under the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India.

ARAI Academy is a Skill Development initiative of ARAI, located on a 5-acre area in the middle of Industry at Chakan with education excellence over the last 15 years. Research Scholars would have open access to various labs like Containerized Engine Test Cell, Noise & Vibration, EMI/EMC, Automotive Engineering Systems, Automotive Electronics & Embedded Systems, CAE & Design and latest software such as Altair, Ansys, AVL, GT and Ricardo through the Simulation lab. Also visit http://www.araiindia.com for more information on the ARAI and ARAI Academy respectively.

About Ph.D. program in association with ARAI

The design and development of present-day automobiles lay more emphasis on safe, smart and sustainable mobility. More and more research is required in connected, autonomous, shared and electric mobility. R&D efforts in these fields need to address issues such as emission, climate change, fuel economy, noise, vibration and harshness, alternate energy, design of powertrain, electric & hybrid vehicles, advanced automotive materials and manufacturing, vehicle crashworthiness, structural dynamics, electronic control and embedded systems, mechatronics, information technology, recyclability, etc. There is a need to carry out cutting-edge research in the aforementioned areas.

ARAI and MIT-WPU have agreed to pool their resources to support research work leading to a Ph.D. Programme. Both ARAI and MIT-WPU will recognise the expertise and the research adequacy for each research work undertaken. MIT-WPU, by virtue of being a University, shall award Degree in association with ARAI, as per its statute and rules & regulations.

Objective

To facilitate research-oriented working professionals from the industry, serving faculty members, scientists working in research labs, fresh postgraduate students and others to carry out research in an ideal environment of academic excellence and state of the art laboratories in two of India’s premier institutions and obtain doctoral degrees.

MIT-WPU and ARAI offers Ph.D. programes in following streams:

Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering in focused areas of Automotive Technologies mentioned below, but not limited to:

Powertrain, Emissions and Alternate Fuels

Swirl Optimization
After Treatment Device
Engine Testing and Certification
Automotive Fuels and Emissions
Engine Design and Development
Engine Combustion & Simulation
Biodiesel
Automotive Transmission

Automotive Materials & Manufacturing and Structural / Vehicle Dynamics

Material Characterization and Failures Analysis
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Materials for Batteries and Fuel Cells
Vehicle Dynamics & Control
Fatigue Analysis / Structural Dynamics
ADAS / Hardware-in-loop

Safety, Lighting and Component & Vehicle Testing

Automotive Safety and Crashworthiness
Automotive Lighting / Photometry
Automotive Engineering System
Automotive Testing & Certification
Impact Injury Biomechanics
Automotive Sub-Systems
Driver and Traffic Simulation

NVH, CAE, CFD

Noise and Vibration Control
Power Train and Electric NVH
Modal Analysis
Sound Characteristics of Materials
Acoustic Enclosure
Semi Active and Active Noise Cancellation
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Automotive Aerodynamics & Styling

Electronics & Embedded Systems, Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

Engine Electronic and Management Systems
Automotive Electronics
Journey Risk Assessment
Micro Grid and Charging Infrastructure
Automotive Real Time Embedded Systems
Model Based Design & RPT
CAN & CAN Open Technology
Battery and BMS

Special Topics

Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
Vehicle Body Engineering
2/3-Wheeler Technology
Off Highway Vehicles
Automotive HVAC

The above topics are not exhaustive but indicative. The research scholar can propose research relevant topics from the automotive domain pertaining to one of the engineering stream listed above.

Engineering & Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Ph.D. Admission related queries, contact :

Dr. Rashmi Phalnikar

Ph.D. Coordinator, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MIT-WPU
rashmi.phalnikar@mitwpu.edu.in

Dr. Sanjay Patil

Ph.D. Coordinator (ARAI)
sapatil.pga@araiindia.com

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With an objective of achieving high standards of research that result in quality contribution to the knowledge base of the Mechanical Engineering, the School of Mechanical Engineering renders the best of technical expertise coupled with research competence.

Program Highlights

Research Methodology, Research Proposal, Review Seminar, and Mathematics for Engineering Research and Advances in Mechanical Engineering.

After admission, each Ph.D. student shall be required to undertake course work for a minimum period of one semester.

Contents of the course- Mathematics for Engineering Research will be based on the advance topics from engineering mathematics.

Contents for the Branch Specific Topics will be based on the advance topics/technology pertaining to the branch.

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