Zeal College of Engineering & Research

International Workshop on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (IWAME 2017)

Department of Mechanical Engineering from Zeal College of Engineering and Research organized 4 days International Workshop from 4th January 2017 to 7th January 2017.

Dr. Prof. P. K. Brahmankar (Head Mechanical, Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere) was the chif guest and prof. Jayesh Katkar, Executive Director, Zeal Education Sociert was the guest of honour.

During the inaugural function Dr. Prof. P. K. Brahmankar enlightened the participants with the upcoming research and innovative ideas being worked out in the research institutes and industries. Prof. Jayesh Katkar expressed his willingness to use this international platform for bridging the gap between recent practices in industry and academic curriculum.

Eminent Speakers, Dr. Dineshsingh Thakur (DIAT, Pune) delivered session on Micro Machining and Manufacturing. Dr. P. K. Brahmankar (BATU, Lonere) delivered a session on Advanced Composites. Dr. C. M. Sewatkar (COEP, Pune) delivered a session on Computational Fluid Dynamics. Dr. Dilip Alone (NAL, Banglore) delivered a session on Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion. Dr. Abhijeet Digalwar (BITS, Palani) delivered a session on Sustainable Manufacturing. Dr. Srinivas Rao Pedapati (University of Petronas, Malaysia) delivered a session on Advances in Welding Technology. Dr Arun S Moharir (IIT, Bombay) delivered a session on Process Equipment Design and Piping Engineering. Dr. Ajay Chandak (PRINCE, Dhule) delivered a session on Renewable Energy.

During the workshop, it was felt like the advance happening in the field of mechanical engineering are being explored. The participants and students were benefitted by listening to the upcoming trends and expressed their willingness to explore these areas during their undergraduate, post graduate and Ph.D. research work.

Few case studies discussed by some speakers have benefited the participants by seeing the implementation results of innovative ideas. The workshop witnessed participation of PG students, Research Scholars, Faculties, Industry People and International Students.

During the 4 days of workshop Prof. Sachin Borade and Prof. Poonam Harakare coordinated all the sessions.

This was second International Workshop organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering ZCOER Pune it was well received by all the stake holders as a successful event.

Dr. Prof. C. L. Prabhune was Convener of the workshop. Dr. Prof. S. G. Dambhare, H.O.D Mechanical proposed the vote of thanks.  All faculty members have put necessary efforts to make this workshop a success.