Department of

Robotics And Automation

Director - KKW Engineering College

HOD’s Message

Dr. P. J. Pawar is a Professor and Head of the Department of Robotics and Automation at K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research, Nashik. He holds Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, (SVNIT Surat), M. E. in Mechanical Engineering (Government College of Engineering, Karad), and B. E. in Production Engineering (K. K. Wagh College of Engineering, Nashik). With extensive academic and research experience, his areas of expertise include Robotics and Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Optimization Techniques and Computational Intelligence. His research interests include the application of soft computing techniques to engineering and manufacturing applications.

He has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences and has been actively involved in research, academic administration, industry interaction, innovation and institutional development. He is also associated with professional bodies and contributes to various initiatives aimed at promoting emerging technologies and excellence in engineering education.

Prof. Dr. P. J. Pawar Head of the Department

Board of Studies

Sr.No. Name, Designation, Address, Contact number and Email Description Position
1a Name: Dr. P. J. Pawar
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: pjpawar@@kkwagh.edu.in
Head of the Department Chairman
1 b Name: Dr. N. S. Patil
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: nspatil@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
Name: Dr. N. B. Gurule
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: nbgurule@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
Name: Prof. P. B. Ranade
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: pbranade@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
Name: Dr. Gulshan Kumar
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003.
Faculty Member
Name: Dr. Shashank Tripathi
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003.
Faculty Member
Name: Prof. R. M. Chandramore
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: rmchandramore@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
Name: Prof. D. B. Ghorpade
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: dbghorpade@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
  Name: Dr. A. A. Jain
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: aajain@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
  Name: Prof. M.K. Boraste
Address: K K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003
Email: mk-boraste@kkwagh.edu.in
Faculty Member
2 i) Name: Prof. (Dr.) Milind Akarte
Address: Professor, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Systems, National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Vihar Lake Road, Powai, Maharashtra-400087
Two members in the subject from outside the college to be nominated by the Academic Council Member
ii) Name: Prof. (Dr.) S. S. Chiddarwar
Address: Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Pin 440010 (India)
Member
3 Name:Prof. (Dr.) Nitin B. Patki
Address: Dean – Planning and Development, V. I. T. Pune.
Member (VC Nominee) Member
4 Name:Mr. Rahul Mahajan
Address: Senior Manager, Process Planning, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Nashik 422007
One representative from industry/corporate sector/allied area relating to placement. Member
5 Name: Mr. Nilesh Nikam
Address: Assistant Manager, Industrial Program Leader Faurecia Clean Mobility, Pune Maharashtra.
One postgraduate meritorious alumnus to be nominated by the Principal. The Chairman, Board of Studies, may with the approval of the principal of the college, co-opt: Member

Innovative Teaching Learning

Sr.No. Name of the staff Title of the Udemy Course Link of the Udemy Course
1 Dr. P. J. Pawar Swarm Intelligence: Particle swarm optimization and its variants https://www.udemy.com/course/swarm-intelligence/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email
2 Dr. N. B. Gurule Materializing Magic's of Dimensions https://www.udemy.com/course/materializing-magics-of-dimensions/learn/lecture/25158764#overview
3 Prof. M. Y. Khalkar Excel for Engineers https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/3994234/learn/lecture/26736354?instructorPreviewMode=instructor_v4#overview
4 Prof. V. S. Gaikwad Simple Stress and Strain https://www.udemy.com/course/simple-stress-and-strain/learn/lecture/26458820?kw=Simple+Stress&src=sac#content
5 Sandip B. Gunjal Rapid Prototyping or Additive Manufacturing https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/4138512/?instructorPreviewMode=guest
6 Prof. Mandlik Anil D. Continuous Improvement https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/4108896/learn/lecture/26935674?instructorPreviewMode=instructor_v4&utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email#overview
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