Dr PRAVIN NITNAWARE
D Y Patil College of Engineering Akurdi, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
0000-0002-7449-0159
About
Dr. Pravin T. Nitnaware is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Dean Industry Institute Interaction Cell , D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra – 411044. He has 29 years of teaching experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and has made significant contributions to teaching, research and academic development.
Dr. Nitnaware completed his postgraduate studies from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune in 2006 and was awarded his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, in 2016.
His major areas of research include Hydrogen, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and alternative fuels for Internal Combustion Engines (IC Engines). His research focuses on the development and application of cleaner and alternative fuels for improving engine performance, fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Dr. Nitnaware has published more than 60 research papers in national and international journals and conferences, including 20 papers in SCI- and Scopus-indexed journals. His research contributions demonstrate his continued involvement in the development of sustainable energy and alternative-fuel technologies.
He received a BCUD research grant of ₹1,60,000 from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, in 2015, supporting his research activities in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Nitnaware is a professional member of several reputed technical and professional organizations, including the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ISHRAE, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), HMT, and Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI).
With nearly three decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Nitnaware has contributed extensively to engineering education, research, professional activities and the development of alternative-fuel technologies. His academic and research interests continue to focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions, particularly the use of hydrogen, CNG, and other alternative fuels in Internal Combustion Engines.
Employment
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D Y Patil College of Engineering Akurdi Professor & Dean III Cell2022 - 2024
Education
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Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology PhD Mechanical2011 - 2016
Projects & Funding
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HCNG Blends for SI Engine Savitribai Phule Pune University2014 - 2016
Publications (26)
- Combustion dynamics, emission characteristics and error analysis of hydrogen-blended CNG fuelled SI engine under variable operating conditions Save
- Effects of hygrothermal aging on the flexural properties of steel single-lap adhesive joints in marine applications Save
- Investigation on sustainable CNC turning of aluminum alloy and development of hybrid optimization Save
- Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Applications in Optimizing Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Energy Storage Systems Techniques Save
- Thermodynamic performance analysis of an air conditioning system integrated with a solid desiccant dehumidifier wheel using solar reactivation Save
- Comparative analysis of sequential port fuel injection and conventional manifold fuel injection using 10% HCNG blends Save
- A Combined Experimental and CFD-RSM approach for Improving the Performance of the DI-CI Engine Save
- Assessment of Internship Competencies and Learning Outcomes Based on AICTE's Examination Reforms Policy 2018 for Sustainable learning : A Case Study Save
- Comparative Analysis of Numerical and CFD Approaches for Cooling Performance Evaluation in Tube and Plate Heat Exchangers Save
- Influence of Fuel Injection Pressure and Timing on Combustion and Emission Characteristics of an RCCI Engine Save