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Dr. Rathod Manoj Jagannath
Name: Dr. Rathod Manoj Jagannath
Current Position: Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, JSPM University Pune
Languages Known: Marathi, Hindi, English, and Japanese.
- Diploma in Metallurgy.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Metallurgy).
- Master's Degree in Engineering (Physical Metallurgy).
- Doctor of Engineering from the Department of Materials Engineering, Nagoya University.
- Doctoral Research Topic: Joining of Dissimilar Metals by Laser Roll Bonding – A Case of Low Carbon Steel: Aluminium Alloy Combination.
- Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, JSPM University Pune.
- Ex-Chief Executive Officer, DES Pune University.
- Ex-Deputy Director.
- Ex-Finance and Accounts Officer, COEP Technological University, Pune.
- Ex-Professor and Ex-Head, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science.
- 1 year of Industrial Experience.
- 37 years of Teaching and Research Experience at DES Pune University, COEP Technological University Pune, and Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune.
- Physical Metallurgy
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Laser Material Processing
- Materials Joining
- Laser Roll Welding of Dissimilar Materials
- Metal Forming and Metal Working
- Powder Metallurgy
- Surface Engineering and Coatings
- Failure Analysis and Process Optimization
- Hybrid Structures and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.
- Published 25 research papers in International and National Peer-Reviewed Journals.
- Presented research work in 28 International and National Conferences.
- Recipient of the prestigious Monbusho Scholarship awarded by the Government of Japan as a Research Student.
- Awarded 3 Patents
- Physical Metallurgy
- Structure and Properties of Materials
- Powder Metallurgy
- Materials Joining
- Metal Working
- Computer Applications in Metallurgy
- Advanced Metal Casting
- Testing of Materials
- Laser Material Processing
- Wire Drawing
- Metallurgical Thermodynamics
- Heat Treatment
- Metallurgical Drawing and Design.
- Organized and conducted special training programmes for industries such as:
- Bharat Forge Ltd.
- John Deere.
- Organized expert talks and Industry–Institute Interaction programmes under IIM, IIW, and ASM chapters.
- Post-Doctoral Research on Laser Roll Welding of Dissimilar Materials for Hybrid Structures sponsored by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan.
- Worked as Dean – Alumni and International Relations.
- Facilitated collaborations with foreign universities.
- Member of the Engineering Evaluation & Accreditation Committee (EEAC), National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi.
- Served as Chairman and Expert Member in NBA accreditation committees for Tier-I and Tier-II institutions since 2015.
- Active member of professional bodies including:
- American Society of Metals (ASM)
- Indian Institute of Welding (IIW)
- Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- Powder Metallurgy Association of India
- Institution of Engineers (India)
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
- Developed a Solar Cell Laminator under the Centre of Excellence: SMART Renewable Energy Sources (TEQIP-II, World Bank Project).
- Secured two AICTE grants worth ₹23 lakhs.
- Guided 3 Ph.D. scholars and 26 M.Tech. students.
- Research supervision resulted in 2 patents and 6 international journal publications.
- Undertook consultancy projects for leading industries including Bajaj Auto, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Flash Viven Machining Technologies, and High Explosives.
- Contributed extensively to failure analysis, process optimization, welding, forging, surface coatings, and casting technologies.
