Department Achievements
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar and Prof. Akshay Kulkarni delivered session in DIGITAL FOUNDRIES: INTEGRATION OF IOT, ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION sponsored by AICTE VAANI scheme at Warana University
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar delivered session at Faculty Development Program (FDP) on“ *Recent Interdisciplinary Advances in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering for Smart and Sustainable Systems ”,* organized by Jaywant College of Engineering, Karad
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar delivered session in FDP Industry 5.0 and Human Centric Sustainable Construction orgised at A G Patil college of Engineering, Solapur
Prof. S.B. Khot successfully completed Ph.D. from VIT University, Vellore
Dr.S.B. Khot served as Jury Member for regional level competitions of India Skills 2025-26 organised by NSDC, Ministry of Skills Development, at FANUC, Bangalore on 08th to 10th February 2026
Dr. S.B. Khot reveived BEST PAPER AWARD for his presented paper at ICETSTM-2026 organised at IISc Bangalore.
Prof. Shweta Patil, Dr. Sachin Khot and Prof. Ansae Mulla, received the Best Paper Award at ICSMART-2026 held at RIT, Rajaramnagar.
Dr. Santosh R. Patil delivered session at ISTE Approved Faculty Development Program (FDP) on“ Tribology and Advanced Characterization Techniques”, organized by K. E. Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar in collaboration with Kirloskar Corrocoat Pvt. Ltd., Kirloskarwadi on Tuesday 10/02/2026
Dr. Santosh R. Patil delivered hands-on technical session at ISTE Approved Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Tribology and Advanced Characterization Techniques”, organized by K. E. Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar in collaboration with Kirloskar Corrocoat Pvt. Ltd., Kirloskarwadi on Saturday 14/02/2026
Quality Circle team 'RAJAT' (Department of Mechatronics Engineering) secured GOLD AWARD in 40th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts 2025.
Quality Circle team 'RAJAT' (Department of Mechatronics Engineering) secured EXCELLENCE AWARD at National Convention on Quality Concepts at Greater Noida
Prof. Akshay Kulkarni delivered a 04 Days Hands-on Training to Maharashtra State Candidates for IndiaSkills 2025 regional round in Robot System Integration Skill.
Department of Mechatronics Engineering hosted State Level IndiaSkill Competition for Robot System Integration Skill in association with NSDC, Ministry of Skill Developement.
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Department of Mechanical Engineering, Taipei Tech, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Chihlee University of Technology, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei Tech, Taiwanon 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Hungkuang University, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. S.S. Shirguppikar, Prof. Dr. R.G. Desavale and Dr. V.S. Ganachari participated and presrnted Research paper in ASPEN International Conferencs at Taiwan
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. V. S. Ganachari received Best Paper Award in ASPEN 2025 Conference, Taiwan
Prof. S. S. Patil received Best Paper Award in GHRCEM, Pune
Prof. A. M. Mulla successfully presented RGSTC Funded Project titled “ Automatic Weld Grinding Robot for Piping Application” Advance Training Program Collaboration with SMC Corporation India, Mumbai was conducted on 9th to 11th October 2025
Department of Mechatronics Engineering organized Training Program on “Interview Skills” under CSR activity from Copeland pvt Ltd (Formely knows as Emerson Climate Technologies) on 14th October 2025
Drone Club RIT participated in National Level Competition at Delhi on 10th to 16th January 2026
Drone Club represented RIT at Drone Expo and Fire India, Mumbai on Drone Club represented RIT at Drone Expo and Fire India, Mumbai
Department of Mechatronics Engineering Student selected for Student Exchange Program at NUK, Taiwan
Department of Mechatronics Engineering Student selected for Undergraduate Reseach Internship in several Universities Taiwan
Mr Swapnil Sapkal (National Chung Hsing University) and Miss. Harshada Patil (Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology) received Fully Funded Internship at Top Universities in Taiwan under Taiwan education Experience Program (TEEP)
Quality Circle team 'RAJAT' (Department of Mechatronics Engineering) secured Distinguished AWARD in 38th National Convention on Quality Concepts 2024. The convention was hosted by Quality Circle Forum of India held at ABV- IIITM, Gwalior on 27-30 December, 2024.
Prof. Shridhar Deshmukh received Research funding of 49,560/- from Department of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth "Deemed to be" University, Karad for Project Titled "Design and Development of Microprocessor Controlled Diaphragm Movement Analyzer".
Prof. S. A. Lavate received consultancy amount of Rs. 1,05,020 from Electroshine Engineer, Karad for the project tiltled "Design and Development of flat cable (wire) cutting machine"
The Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Islampur, in collaboration with RIT Alumni Advisory Hub (RAAH), organized an Industry-Academy Conclave on the topic “Industry 5.0 and the Role of Human Skills: Preparing the Next Generation for Technological Advancement” on 8 March 2025.
Under Interaction with outside world - Dr. Santosh R. Patil attended Inaugural Board of Governance Meeting on 24th March 2025 at Fabtech Technical Campus Charts Path for Fabtech College of Engineering, Sangola (MS)
T.Y. Mechatronics Engineering students published 30 patents on the occasion of Engineers Day on 15.09.2024.
All the Final-year B. Tech Mechatronics Engineering presented conference papers at ICAMT-2024: International Conference on Additive Manufacturing Technologies, held on October 17 and 18, 2024, at Mahendra Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu. The two conference articles were facilitated by the Best Paper award.
Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar delivered a session at the International Conference on Defense Technology in Xian, China held on 20th September 2024.
Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar represented Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) at the Asia Virtual Academy Conference, co-hosted by RIT at National University of Kaohsiung (NUK), Taiwan on 02nd October 2024.
Prof. Sachin B. Khot received a grant for his patent Locking Tongs in March 2024.
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar has received the Recognition as a Research Supervisor at Shivaji University, Kolhapur for Ph.D. in the subject of Mechanical Engineering.
Prof. Shridhar S. Deshmukh, received a grant for his patent “Trigger Point Release Massager” in May 2024.
Dr. Pankaj B. Gavali completed his PhD from VTU Belgavi in February 2024.
Dr. Amrut P. Bhosale completed his PhD from VJTI Mumbai in February 2024.
Prof. A. M. Mulla received RGSTC’s funds of 20 lacs for the project entitled Automatic Weld Grinding Robot for Piping applications in March 2024.
Prof. Shridhar S. Deshmukh received Best Poster Award in International Conference on Healthcare Innovation, Software and Engineering Technologies HISET-2024 held at Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad on 18-19 January 2024.
CKD Pvt. Ltd. Has established Centre of Excellence of Industrial Automation
Department of Mechatronics Engineering has provided consultancy to nearby industries in the field of NDT and vibration analysis and generated consultancy of more than 10 lac rupees.
Dr. Vaibhav Ganachari completed his PhD from VTU Belgavi in July 2022
Dr. Prasad Shinde completed his PhD from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in August 2022
Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar delivered session on Engineering Education in 29th IEOM Global Engineering Education on 5th April 2022.
Prof S. S. Shirguppikar completed his PhD from VTU Belgavi in January 2022 on An Experimental Investigation on Electro Discharge Machine using different coated electrodes.
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar and Prof. Akshay Kulkarni delivered session in DIGITAL FOUNDRIES: INTEGRATION OF IOT, ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION sponsored by AICTE VAANI scheme at Warana University
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar delivered session at Faculty Development Program (FDP) on“ *Recent Interdisciplinary Advances in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering for Smart and Sustainable Systems ”,* organized by Jaywant College of Engineering, Karad
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar delivered session in FDP Industry 5.0 and Human Centric Sustainable Construction orgised at A G Patil college of Engineering, Solapur
Prof. S.B. Khot successfully completed Ph.D. from VIT University, Vellore
Dr.S.B. Khot served as Jury Member for regional level competitions of India Skills 2025-26 organised by NSDC, Ministry of Skills Development, at FANUC, Bangalore on 08th to 10th February 2026
Dr. S.B. Khot reveived BEST PAPER AWARD for his presented paper at ICETSTM-2026 organised at IISc Bangalore.
Prof. Shweta Patil, Dr. Sachin Khot and Prof. Ansae Mulla, received the Best Paper Award at ICSMART-2026 held at RIT, Rajaramnagar.
Dr. Santosh R. Patil delivered session at ISTE Approved Faculty Development Program (FDP) on“ Tribology and Advanced Characterization Techniques”, organized by K. E. Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar in collaboration with Kirloskar Corrocoat Pvt. Ltd., Kirloskarwadi on Tuesday 10/02/2026
Dr. Santosh R. Patil delivered hands-on technical session at ISTE Approved Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Tribology and Advanced Characterization Techniques”, organized by K. E. Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar in collaboration with Kirloskar Corrocoat Pvt. Ltd., Kirloskarwadi on Saturday 14/02/2026
Quality Circle team 'RAJAT' (Department of Mechatronics Engineering) secured GOLD AWARD in 40th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts 2025.
Quality Circle team 'RAJAT' (Department of Mechatronics Engineering) secured EXCELLENCE AWARD at National Convention on Quality Concepts at Greater Noida
Prof. Akshay Kulkarni delivered a 04 Days Hands-on Training to Maharashtra State Candidates for IndiaSkills 2025 regional round in Robot System Integration Skill.
Department of Mechatronics Engineering hosted State Level IndiaSkill Competition for Robot System Integration Skill in association with NSDC, Ministry of Skill Developement.
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Department of Mechanical Engineering, Taipei Tech, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Chihlee University of Technology, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei Tech, Taiwanon 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Hungkuang University, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. S.S. Shirguppikar, Prof. Dr. R.G. Desavale and Dr. V.S. Ganachari participated and presrnted Research paper in ASPEN International Conferencs at Taiwan
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar, Dr. R. G. Desavale and Dr. V. S. ganachari visited Minghsin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan on 25th to 28th November 2025
Dr. V. S. Ganachari received Best Paper Award in ASPEN 2025 Conference, Taiwan
Prof. S. S. Patil received Best Paper Award in GHRCEM, Pune
Prof. A. M. Mulla successfully presented RGSTC Funded Project titled “ Automatic Weld Grinding Robot for Piping Application” Advance Training Program Collaboration with SMC Corporation India, Mumbai was conducted on 9th to 11th October 2025
Department of Mechatronics Engineering organized Training Program on “Interview Skills” under CSR activity from Copeland pvt Ltd (Formely knows as Emerson Climate Technologies) on 14th October 2025
Drone Club RIT participated in National Level Competition at Delhi on 10th to 16th January 2026
Drone Club represented RIT at Drone Expo and Fire India, Mumbai on Drone Club represented RIT at Drone Expo and Fire India, Mumbai
Department of Mechatronics Engineering Student selected for Student Exchange Program at NUK, Taiwan
Department of Mechatronics Engineering Student selected for Undergraduate Reseach Internship in several Universities Taiwan
Mr Swapnil Sapkal (National Chung Hsing University) and Miss. Harshada Patil (Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology) received Fully Funded Internship at Top Universities in Taiwan under Taiwan education Experience Program (TEEP)
Quality Circle team 'RAJAT' (Department of Mechatronics Engineering) secured Distinguished AWARD in 38th National Convention on Quality Concepts 2024. The convention was hosted by Quality Circle Forum of India held at ABV- IIITM, Gwalior on 27-30 December, 2024.
Prof. Shridhar Deshmukh received Research funding of 49,560/- from Department of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth "Deemed to be" University, Karad for Project Titled "Design and Development of Microprocessor Controlled Diaphragm Movement Analyzer".
Prof. S. A. Lavate received consultancy amount of Rs. 1,05,020 from Electroshine Engineer, Karad for the project tiltled "Design and Development of flat cable (wire) cutting machine"
The Department of Mechatronics Engineering at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Islampur, in collaboration with RIT Alumni Advisory Hub (RAAH), organized an Industry-Academy Conclave on the topic “Industry 5.0 and the Role of Human Skills: Preparing the Next Generation for Technological Advancement” on 8 March 2025.
Under Interaction with outside world - Dr. Santosh R. Patil attended Inaugural Board of Governance Meeting on 24th March 2025 at Fabtech Technical Campus Charts Path for Fabtech College of Engineering, Sangola (MS)
T.Y. Mechatronics Engineering students published 30 patents on the occasion of Engineers Day on 15.09.2024.
All the Final-year B. Tech Mechatronics Engineering presented conference papers at ICAMT-2024: International Conference on Additive Manufacturing Technologies, held on October 17 and 18, 2024, at Mahendra Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu. The two conference articles were facilitated by the Best Paper award.
Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar delivered a session at the International Conference on Defense Technology in Xian, China held on 20th September 2024.
Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar represented Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) at the Asia Virtual Academy Conference, co-hosted by RIT at National University of Kaohsiung (NUK), Taiwan on 02nd October 2024.
Prof. Sachin B. Khot received a grant for his patent Locking Tongs in March 2024.
Dr. Shailesh Shirguppikar has received the Recognition as a Research Supervisor at Shivaji University, Kolhapur for Ph.D. in the subject of Mechanical Engineering.
Prof. Shridhar S. Deshmukh, received a grant for his patent “Trigger Point Release Massager” in May 2024.
Dr. Pankaj B. Gavali completed his PhD from VTU Belgavi in February 2024.
Dr. Amrut P. Bhosale completed his PhD from VJTI Mumbai in February 2024.
Prof. A. M. Mulla received RGSTC’s funds of 20 lacs for the project entitled Automatic Weld Grinding Robot for Piping applications in March 2024.
Prof. Shridhar S. Deshmukh received Best Poster Award in International Conference on Healthcare Innovation, Software and Engineering Technologies HISET-2024 held at Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad on 18-19 January 2024.
CKD Pvt. Ltd. Has established Centre of Excellence of Industrial Automation
Department of Mechatronics Engineering has provided consultancy to nearby industries in the field of NDT and vibration analysis and generated consultancy of more than 10 lac rupees.
Dr. Vaibhav Ganachari completed his PhD from VTU Belgavi in July 2022
Dr. Prasad Shinde completed his PhD from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in August 2022
Dr. S. S. Shirguppikar delivered session on Engineering Education in 29th IEOM Global Engineering Education on 5th April 2022.
Prof S. S. Shirguppikar completed his PhD from VTU Belgavi in January 2022 on An Experimental Investigation on Electro Discharge Machine using different coated electrodes.