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Synthesising traditional mechanical engineering with hands-on, innovation-driven learning to build future leaders.
About the Department
The undergraduate curriculum blends design, mathematics, modelling, computing, management and engineering science, covering fluid mechanics, thermodynamics & heat transfer, solid mechanics, materials, manufacturing, energy systems, dynamics & control, CAD and CIM. The department offers UG Mechanical Engineering and PG Industrial Engineering & Management, and runs conferences, FDPs, guest lectures, workshops, industrial visits and value-added courses. Graduates find opportunities across energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, steel, automotive, robotics and IT, in both the private and government sectors.
To impart comprehensive knowledge enabling students to become innovative, successful entrepreneurs in the advanced fields of mechanical engineering that meet industrial demands and social needs.
Provide quality education that enhances students’ ability to create, innovate and design systems based on new technologies; foster logical thinking to design systems for real-life situations; and equip students through a state-of-the-art learning environment promoting excellence, entrepreneurship, ethics and lifelong learning.
PEO1: Prepare marketable mechanical engineers and prepare students for higher studies.
PEO2: Strengthen analytical and scientific thinking to handle the nation’s technical challenges.
PEO3: Encourage independent design of innovative products and solutions.
PEO4: Inculcate professional ethics, communication, teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach.
PEO5: Create an academic environment for research and development leading to a successful career.
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Message from Head of Department
The department provides a creative, innovation-driven learning environment with the mentorship and tools to excel in core engineering. It offers UG Mechanical Engineering and PG Industrial Engineering & Management, with modern laboratory and workshop facilities for research and projects. Corporate training, industrial training and consultancy translate into good placements and industry exposure; faculty upgrade their skills through FDPs; and MoUs with industries such as Thermax Limited, Pune support research, training and skill development for faculty and students alike.
Dr. K S Seetharama
Professor & Head of Department
Ph.D, ME, BE — 41 Years Experience
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Faculty Profile
Experienced academicians and researchers dedicated to shaping future mechanical engineers.
Dr. K S Seetharama
Professor & HoD
Qualification: Ph.D, ME, BE
Experience: 41 Years
Email: ksseetharama@gits.ac.in
Mr. Mukesh Ganchi
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech (CAD/CAM)
Experience: 13 Years
Email: mukeshganchi1988@gmail.com
Ms. Deepti Mehta
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech (Industrial Engg. & Management)
Experience: 14 Years
Email: deepti.mehta@gits.ac.in
Mr. Abhishek Sharma
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech (Digital Manufacturing)
Experience: 10 Yr Teaching + 2 Yr Industry
Email: abhishek.sharma1@gits.ac.in
Dr. Sudhakar Jindal
Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Experience: 35 Years
Email: sudhakar.jindal@gits.ac.in
Dr. Lokesh M Rai
Associate Professor
Qualification: PhD
Experience: 20 Years
Email: lokesh.rai@gits.ac.in
Dr. Vishnu Agrawal
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Experience: 17 Years
Email: vishnu.agarwal@gits.ac.in
Mr. Lokesh Sharma
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 10 Years
Email: lokesh.sharma@gits.ac.in
Mr. Mahendra Kumar Salvi
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 11 Years
Email: mahendra.salvi@gits.ac.in
Ms. Surbhi Mishra
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 10 Years
Email: surbhi.mishra@gits.ac.in
Mr. Narendra Patel
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 15 Years
Email: narendra.patel@gits.ac.in
Mr. Mukesh Lohar
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 10 Years
Email: mukesh.lohar@gits.ac.in
Ms. Manisha Joshi
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 08 Years
Email: manisha@gits.ac.in
Mr. Rahul Kumar Sen
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech, B.Tech
Experience: 13 Years
Email: rahul.sen@gits.ac.in
Mr. Zuber Khan
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 12 Years
Email: zuber.khan@gits.ac.in
Mr. Abhishek Joshi
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech (Thermal Engineering)
Experience: 10 Years
Email: ab@gits.ac.in
Mr. Akshay Panchaitey
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Tech
Experience: 07 Years
Email: akshay@gits.ac.in
Research
A PLC-controlled automatic bottle-filling system with motion sensor and DC-motor conveyor (ladder-logic programming) for low-cost, low-power food & beverage automation under Make in India.
A user-friendly PLC/HMI system that automates producing colour shades in precise ratios — improving efficiency and consistency while eliminating manual effort for MSMEs.
A cost-effective PLC-controlled multi-layer micro-filtration and disinfection system that treats industrial effluent for recycling and safe discharge.
A low-cost additive-manufacturing 3D printer for prototype fabrication and spare-part production, with applications in medical, aerospace and aviation.
An affordable go-kart exploring cheaper manufacturing and bio-fuel / hybrid propulsion to extend the sport to tier-3 towns while cutting emissions.
A noiseless, pollution-free PV-powered car for daily commute — zero emissions and minimal maintenance, addressing transport-sector pollution.
An electric vehicle offering an eco-friendly alternative to fossil-fuel transport, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions with zero tailpipe pollution.
A pedal-powered, five-speed machine that removes floating debris and plastic waste from water bodies — simple, cost-effective and eco-friendly.
A compact off-road ATV with a tight turning radius, high ground clearance and cutting brakes — adaptable as a miniature tractor for cultivation.
A high-speed single-seat car built from carbon-fibre composites, applying aerodynamics and materials science principles from motorsport.
Placements
Mechanical graduates find opportunities across energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, steel, automotive, robotics and IT, in both the private and government sectors including railways, the armed forces, civil aviation and manufacturing industries.
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