Prof. (Dr.) Piyush T. Patel

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Name : Prof. (Dr.) Piyush T. Patel
Qualification: Ph.D., M.TECH. (Mechanical- CAD/CAM, Gold Medalist)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 11 Years 5 Months (Academic); 1 Year (Industry exp
Email: piyusht.patel@scet.ac.in
Courses / Subject involved: CAD/CAM; Basic Mechanical Engineering; Computer Aided Drawing, 3D Printing, Kinematics & theory of machines, Product development and entrepreneurship, Engineering Graphics & Design, Design Engineering, Design of machine elements, Dynamic of machinery, Summer internship, Advance Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Processes-I, Manufacturing Practices And Workshop, Engineering Optimization

Extra Duty

Research Projects

1 Awarded with a Research Grant of Rs. 25,000/- from Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) & SEC.

Patents/Copyrights

1 PATENT: Multiaxial foot-ankle mechanism for prosthetic legs (GRANTED on 14/03/2024)

Books Published

Research Publications

Book Chapter
1 Paper entitled “Bio Composite Material: Review and its applications in Various fields, Elsevier, Encyclopaedia of Materials: Composites. , 978-0-12-803581-8 , Volume 3, 2021, Pages 80-93 (Sep-2020)
International Journals
1 Paper entitled “Design, Analysis and Development of Prosthetic and Orthotic elements by Additive Manufacturing process", International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture (ELSEVIER), Volume 8, Issue 2, Pages 205-227.(March 2025)
2 Paper entitled “Custom Orthotics development process based on Additive Manufacturing”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 59(3), A52-A63: ISSN 2214-7853, 9th May, 2022.
3 Paper entitled “A Novel Barrel Design of a Light Weight Camera for a Remote Sensing Satellite”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Springer Series C, 102(6):1365–1378. (December 2021)
4 Paper entitled “Role of Additive Manufacturing in Medical Application COVID 19 Scenario”, Elsevier, The Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Volume 60, July 2021, Pages 811-822. (Oct-2020)
5 Paper on the title “Design of foldable bicycle with integral suspension wheel”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, ISSN – 2349-5162, pg. no.487-492, Vol. 5 Issue 12, December 2018.
6 Paper on the title “Design & Proportional computational assessment between a conventional and circular duct system”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, ISSN: 2349-516, Vol 5 Issue 7, page no. 354 to 361, July 2018.
7 Paper Entitled “Performance prediction of a straight-bladed darrieus water turbine using multiple stream tube model” in International Journal of Mechanical Engineering (IJME) , Volume 4 Issue 6 , ISSN :2348-8360 , June 2017
8 Paper Entitled “Experimental Study of the Effect of Heat Input on Mechanical Properties of TIG Welded joints of SA516 Grade 70 Material”, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Volume 4 Issue VS, March 2017.
9 Paper on the title “Design and Experimental study of Friction stir welding of AA6061-T6 Alloy for optimization of welding parameters by using Lathe Machine”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Tech., Vol: 04 Issue: 3, Mar-17, e-ISSN: 2395 -0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072.
10 Paper Entitled “Design, Characterization and Testing of Hand operated Hydraulic Press”, International Journal of Engineering research and Technology (IJERT), Vol. 5 Issue 05, May-2016, pp.325-327, ISSN: 2278-0181.
11 Paper Entitled “Designing a Fixture for Machining Gear Shifting Fork” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research, Volume: 03 Issue: 03, ISSN: 2321-9939, August 2015.
12 Paper Entitled “A review study on different Heat Transfer Equipment’s”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Volume: 02 Issue: 02, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, May 2015.
13 Paper Entitled CFD Analysis “of Nano Fluid through Channel”, International Journal of Fluids Engineering (IJFE). Volume 7, Issue 1 (2015), pp. 41-50, ISSN: 0974-3138.
International Conference
1 Paper Entitled “Design and FEM Analysis of Normal and Prosthetic Knee (TKR) Joint”, International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (ICETME 2017) during 24th-25th February,2017”, organized by G H Patel College of engineering & Technology
National Journals
1 Paper Entitled “Characterization of segmented mirrors with micro motion mechanisms”, JME (Journal of Mechanical Engineering), Vol.10, 2013, ISSN No. 2249-0531.
National Conference
1 Paper Entitled “Power Generation from Footstep; Manusai Energy”, National Conference on “Recent Advances in Engineering for Sustainability (NCRAESD2015)”, ISBN: 978-93-83767-30-4, pp. 166-170 at CGPIT (Uka Tarsadia University), Bardoli.
2 Paper Entitled “Design Optimization of Mechanical components using Johnson’s Optimization Algorithm”, National Conference on “Recent Advances in Engineering for Sustainability (NCRAESD2015)”, ISBN: 978-93-83767-30-4, pp. 348-351 at CGPIT, Bardoli.

Expert Lectures Delivered

1 Delivered Expert talk for a one day workshop on “CAD to CAE” on 29th June 2024 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) CAD Lab, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, SCET, Surat. (Workshop is open for all diploma-engineering disciplines).
2 Delivered an Expert Talk on ANSYS Workbench Module during Two days Hands on Training on “CAD/CAM/CAE” held on 25th and 26th September 2019 at M.S.C.E.T., Surat.

Achievements / Awards

1 Subject Award for the Paper in Aerospace Engineering Division by The Institution of Engineers (India), #37th Indian Engineering Congress , Chennai,16th December, 2022.
2 Udemy e-Learning Courses: Intellectual Property Security Awareness
3 Coursera e-Learning course on “The 3D Printing Revolution”
4 TATA STEEL Industry oriented e-Learning course on “Industry 4.0”
5 HP LIFE e-Learning course on “3D Printing”
6 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Research data management
7 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Research collaborations
8 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Technical Writing Skill
9 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Going Through Peer Review
10 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Finding the right journal
11 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Certified Peer Reviewer Course
12 ELSEVIER Researcher Academy: Book Writing
13 AUTODESK Design Academy: Principles of Sustainable Design
14 AUTODESK Design Academy: Product Design: User Centered Design
15 Udemy e-Learning Courses: 3D Printing workshop
16 Udemy e-Learning Courses: The 3D Printer Hardware Guide
17 Awarded the Gold Medal in Master of Technology: Mechanical-CAD/CAM from CHARUSAT UNIVERSITY
18 Udemy e-Learning Courses: 3D for Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
19 Udemy e-Learning Courses: Practical Approach to CFD using ANSYS Fluent
20 Udemy e-Learning Courses: AUTODESK FUSION 360 for Manufacturing
21 Udemy e-Learning Courses: Intellectual Property: Inventors, Entrepreneurs, creators
22 Udemy e-Learning Courses: Introduction to Design for Innovation using FUSION 360
23 Udemy e-Learning Courses: AUTODESK FUSION 360 CAD: Engineering skill for Designers
24 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: NBA Accreditation and Teaching-Learning in Engineering (NATE) (Jan-Apr 2020: 12 Week) Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru.
25 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: Roadmap for patent creation (Jan-Mar 2020: 8 Week) I.I.T. Kharagpur (Performance: 88 %)
26 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: Rapid Manufacturing (Jan-Apr 2019: 12 Week) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. (Performance: SILVER TOPPER: 80 %)
27 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: Manufacturing of composites (Aug-Sep 2018: 8 Week) I.I.T. Madras (ELITE: 73 %)
28 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: Processing of Polymers and Polymer composites (Aug-Sep 2018: 8 Week) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Performance: ELITE: 79 %)
29 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: Introduction to composite (Jan-Apr 2018:12 Week) I.I.T Kanpur (Performance: 47 %)
30 NPTEL Online Certification Courses: Introduction to Research (Feb-Mar 2018: 8 Week) I.I.T. Madras (Performance: ELITE: 78 %)
31 Academic Recognition: Recognized as Supervising Teacher for Post-Graduation Degree at Uka Tarsadia University
32 Completed the course on “Innovation, IPR, Start-up and Entrepreneurship (IISE)” jointly conducted by VNSGU, SSIP and SEC during Feb 2020 to Aug 2020

Administrative Duties

1 Department committee head of IT Cell (IT solution Committee/Website/Internet/intranet Committee/NAS box update/Computer & Peripheral maintenance//OSTC club, ERP Data)
2 Library representative in Mechanical Department at SCET
3 Class Mentor of B.Tech. 1st Year DIV H
4 Team member of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
5 Member of Time Table committee
6 Member of Department Data Management

Membership of Professional Bodies

1 Review Member of the “Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal”.(12th May 2025 – Present)
2 Review Member of the “SAGE Journal “Science Progress”. (20th Feb 2025 – Present).
3 Review Member of the Springer Journal “Progress in Additive Manufacturing”. (16th May 2023 - Present).
4 Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) Member ID: AM1663189
5 Associate Member of the Institution of Research Engineers and Doctors, Member ID: AM101000584595
6 Member of the International Association of Engineers, Member ID: 249669
7 Professional Member of the “Institute for Engineering Research and Publication (IFERP), Member ID: PMIN40721583
8 Editorial Team Member of the Composites Excellence Center of Asia, Member ID: CECA – 20207047
9 Member of FORCE Biomedical, Member ID: FB-M-20-003301
10 RMS Member of the “International Journal of Engineering Development and Research”, ISSN: 2321-9939 Holding Member ID: 111244
11 Review Member of the “International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology”, Member ID: IJERTREW2417
12 Review Member of the “International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research”, Member ID: IJFMR14

Workshop / Seminar / STTP

1 Workshop: 14 Nos.
2 Seminar: 06 Nos.
3 STTP: 05 Nos.
4 FDP: 14 Nos.
5 Conference: 03 Nos.
6 Webinars: 55 Nos.

Participation in Other Activities

1 Faculty coordinator for CADibility event (Momentum 2022), 30th and 1st October, 2022, SCET, SURAT.
2 Faculty coordinator for EVENT “Smart Gujarat for New India Hackathon” 10-11 August 2021, SCET, Surat.
3 Faculty coordinator for CADibility event (Momentum 2021), 17th and 18th September 2021, SCET, Surat.
4 Worked as a Main Coordinator of NAAC Committee member at CGPIT, Bardoli
5 Worked as a member of T&P Cell at CGPIT, Bardoli
6 Worked as a member of Industry Liasoning Cell at CGPIT, Bardoli
7 Worked as a member of Admission committee at CGPIT, Bardoli
8 Worked as a Lab In-charge of Workshop Practices and Tribology at CGPIT, Bardoli
9 Worked as a Subject in charge of Tribology at CGPIT, Bardoli
10 Worked as a member of Lab Development and Time Table Committee at CGPIT, Bardoli
11 Other University B.Tech. Projects Guided: 12 Groups