Interaction with Outside World

Year 2023-24

Dr M. S. Thakare worked as a Resource Person for AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy’s Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ‘Empowering Electric Vehicle Technology and Integration’ organized by Department of Electrical Engineering at SVERI’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur, from 17/12/2023 to 22/12/2023.

Year 2022-23

A] Representation of faculty at Savitribai Phule Pune University–

Dr U S Thakar is working as member, Board of Studies for Printing Technology at SPPU.

B] IEEE representation–

M.P. Bhawalkar has been nominated to work as Treasurer of IEEE Pune Section.
M.P. Bhawalkar is working as Vice Chair of PES-IAS Chapter of IEEE Pune Section.

C] Department Advisory Board Member at other Institute-

Dr. Vrunda Joshi is working as a member, Board of Studies, Electrical Engineering at Modern College of Engineering, Pune
Dr. Vrunda Joshi is working as a member, Board of Studies of Electrical Engineering at JSPMs Rajarshi Shahu College of Engg., Pune
Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar is working as Board of Studies Member of Department of ELectrical Engineering at PES Modern College of Engineering Pune
Dr. M.P. Bhawlkar is working as Subject core group member at Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology for preparing structure and syllabus of Diploma in Electrical Engineering under NEP regime. ( Attended two meeting Sept 2023 and Oct. 2023)

D] Judges/Reviewer/ Session chair-

Dr M. S. Thakare worked as an examiner for Ph. D, UG & PG Dissertation exams (COEP Technological University, Pune (Government COEP, Pune ).

E] Guest speaker/Resource person-

Dr M. S. Thakare delivered webinar on “Renewable Cogeneration Photovoltaic Thermal Systems: Technology, Challenges & Opportunities” on Wednesday, 04th January 2023 during ISTE approved one-week online STTP on “Research Potential in the Field of Solar Energy” (2nd January – 6th January 2023) organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai(2023).
Dr M. S. Thakare worked as a Subject Expert for Research Progress Committee at Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune
Dr. Vrunda Joshi worked as a subject expert for Research Advisory Committee for PhD at Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune
Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar worked as Subject Expert for Ph.D. Registration Seminar at Electrical Department, AISSMS COE, Pune Sept 2023

F] Any other interaction –

Dr. Vrunda Joshi worked as a committee member for Preliminary Design Review on project ‘Combat Support System’ on 26th July 2022 at R&DE(engrs), DRDO Laboratory.
Expert committee member for Preliminary Design Review of ‘Robotics Combat Engineering t System at R&DE (Engrs), Dighi, DRDO lab on 22^nd August 2022
Dr. Vrunda Joshi was nominated as a subject expert for DRTC interviews for DRDO Technical Officers on 24th July 2023.
Dr. Vrunda Joshi was nominated as a n expert committee member for Dare to Dream 4 DRDO proposal evaluation on 21 June 2023.
Dr. Vrunda Joshi worked as a committee member for Preliminary Design Review of M-1 Missile Launcher System at R& DE(Engrs), DRDO Laboratory on 3 Jan 2024
Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar attended India PES Chapter Meet at IIIT Gwalior and represented PES Chapter IEEE Pune.
Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar attended Secretary/Treasurer’s conclave at Lonavala and Bangalore and represented IEEE Pune Section.
Prof. Mrs. R. A. Ranjekar extended support and guidance for preparation of NAAC SSR and DVV and also preparations for NAAC Peer Team visit at PVG’s College of Science and Technology, Ghatkopar.

M.P. Bhawlkar and Prof. Mrs. R. A. Ranjekar extended support and guidance for preparing NAAC presentations of Principal and Head of the Departments at PVG’s College of Science and Technology, Ghatkopar.
M. P. Bhawlkar, attended Treasure’s Meet at Kochi during 20- 21 Jan 2024.

Year 2021-22

A] Representation of faculty at Savitribai Phule Pune University–

Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

BOS Chairman, Department of Technology
Member, Faculty of Engineering
Member, Academic Council

Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Member, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering
Member, Faculty of Engineering

Dr. Mangesh S Thakare held following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune.

Member, Board of Studies in Printing Engineering
Member, Board of examinations and Evaluation

B] IEEE representation–

Dr P. Bhawalkar is working as Chair, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section
G.A. Vaidya is working as Vice Chair, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section
Mrs. P.R. Khatri is working as Secretary, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section

The Chapter is very proactive in arranging seminars, workshops webinars, conferences.

Prominent activities conducted in last three years

a) IEEE Power and Energy Society Distinguished Lecturer Program

Saifur Rahman , Director , Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute, USA, IEEE President Elect 2022
Kalyan Sen, CTO Sen Transformers Inc, USA
Ram Adappa, Technical Executive, EPRI, USA
Joydeep Mitra, Professor, Michigan State University, USA
David Peelo Power Consultant, Canada.

b) Global WorkShop on EV Grid Integration Challenges and Solutions with PICC and IEEE SA.

c) Industry expert Lectures

Microgrid development – Eaton India Innovation Centre , Pune
Microgrid – TCS
Condtion Monitoring Adani ElectricityLtd, Mumbai
Energy Management – Elliot Systems

d) Industrial Visits
Eaton India Innovation Centre

e) Conference on EV

In association with Pune Auto Expo conference on EV is organised

f) Awards and Recognition

Dr. Mrs. G.A. Vaidya received PES Outstanding Engineer Awards for here noteworthy contributions towards PES and IEEE activities.

C] Interaction with Dassault Systems:

Following propoosals are submitted/ sanctioned for research activities

Indo-french collaboration in the area of Electric Vehicles, Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning(Proposal is under consideration.)
Champion’s program sanctioned for simulation of Electric VEhicle (Autorikshaw) using 3DEXperience. The execution of the project will start in AY2022-23

D] Department Advisory Board Member at other Institute

Dr. Mangesh S. Thakare working as a member Department Advisory Board at Dr. D.Y.. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune-411018 for the year 2021-22.

E] Judges/Reviewer/ Session chair

M. S. Thakare, Dr. M. P. Bhawalkar, Prof. Mrs. P. R. Khatri, Prof. Mrs. R. A. Ranjekar worked as a Judge in IEEE Sponsored National Level Project Competition Versatalia, organized by PVG’s COET & GKPIM Pune on 30th April 2022.
Mrs. R. A. Ranjekar worked as a Judge for IDEATHON 2022 – An initiative to encourage women in tech – organized by Google Developer Student Club at PVG’s COET & GKPIM Pune on 21st March 2022.
M. S. Thakare Worked as a subject expert on Ph.D. Research Advisory Committee at Symbiosis International University, Lavale, Pune on Wednesday, October 12 and October18, 2021 and February 25, 2022.
M. S. Thakare worked as a reviewer for International Journal IEEE Acess (SCIE) and Applied Solar Energy.

F] Guest speaker/Resource person

Mrs. Vrunda Joshi worked as an expert during the faculty orientation program for the subject Digital Signal Processing at TE (Electrical) on 11^th August 2021.
Mrs. P. R. Khatri worked as a resource person during the faculty orientation program for the subject Electric Mobility at TE (Electrical).1)
Mangesh S Thakare worked as a resource person
Delivered webinar on “Renewable Solar Cogeneration Systems” on Wednesday, 07th July 2021 during one-week STTP on “Recent Trends in Renewable Energy Sources & Applications” (5th July-10th July 2021) organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, MCT’s Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai(2021).
Delivered webinar on “Renewable Cogeneration via Solar Route: Technology, Challenges & Opportunities” on Saturday, 05st June 2021 organized by Electrical Engineering Department, PDVVP COE Ahmednagar (2021).
Delivered webinar on “Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Renewable Co-generation System: Technology, Challenges & Opportunities” on Tuesday, 01st June 2021 organized by Mechanical Engineering Department , Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad (2021).
Delivered expert lecture on “Matlab Programming” in Matlab workshop)(25-27 October 2021)on 25^th October 2021 organized by department of Electrical Engineering, PVG’s COET & GKPIM Pune.

Year 2020-21

A] Representation at the University Level:

Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

BOS Chairman, Department of Technology
Member, Faculty of Engineering
Member, Academic Council

Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Member, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering
Member, Faculty of Engineering

Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Member, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering

Dr. Mangesh S Thakare held following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune.

Member, Board of Studies in Printing Engineering
Member, Board of examinations and Evaluation

B] IEEE representation–

Dr M.P. Bhawalkar is working as Chair, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section

Dr. G.A. Vaidya is working as Vice Chair, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section

Prof. Mrs. P.R. Khatri is working as Secretary, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section

C] Interaction with Dassault Systems: Vlab development
Students and faculty members from the department of Electrical Engineering developed virtual laboratories using 3DEXperience in association with Dassault Systems. Total 21 students participated in this activity during the pandemic period and worked from home. The program started in July 2020 for 16 weeks. Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya, Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi, Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar and Prof. Mrs. P. R. Khatri guided students during the development of the experiments. The activity was initiated and guided by Mr. Ajinkya Naik who is alumnus of the department working at Dassault Systems. Mr. Huzefa from Dassault Systems and Dr. Vrunda Joshi from Electrical Engineering Department worked as coordinators for the activity.

D] Interaction of DR. Mrs. V. A. Joshi with R&DE(E), Dighi, DRDO Laboratory

Design Review of project ‘Development of Fuel Cell based future Power Supply technologies for Defence Application’ at R&DE(E), Dighi DRDO Laboratory on 24th March 2021.
Panel member for PDR (Peer Design Review) of Project “Advanced Technologies for Electromagnetic Launch system” on 21 Aug 2020.

E] Faculty as Reviewer/Judges

Mrs. Vrunda Joshi worked as a Subject expert for Faculty interviews at COEP, Pune on 7th Sep 2020 alongwith experts from IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay.
Mrs. G. A. Vaidya worked as a reviewer for National Conference for Women Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Educationalists held during 8^th and 9^th March 2021organised by E& TC department of PVG’s COET and GKPIM.
Mrs. U. S. Thakar worked as a reviewer for the publication from ISA Transactions Journal in May 2021.
M. S. Thakare worked as a reviewer for International Journal IEEE Acess (SCIE) and Applied Solar Energy.
M. S. Thakare worked as a Judge for ‘Wad viwad spardha’ on the occasion of Marathi Bhasha Sanwardhan Pandharwada at PVG’s COET, Pune on 22^nd January 2021.
M. S. Thakare worked as a Expert from Electrical Engg on AICTE Committee on TRANSLATION of Mapped SWAYAM Course.
M. S. Thakare worked as a Committee member for webinar organised by Rakuten Japan on “ Life and Opportunities in Japan”.
Dr M S Thakare Worked as a subject expert on Ph.D. Research Advisory Committee at Symbiosis International University, Lavale, Pune on Wednesday, October 07, 2020.
Dr M S Thakare Worked as a subject expert on D admission Committee at Bharatee Vidyapeeth University, Pune on Monday, February, 2021.
Dr M S Thakare worked as a reviewer for following international journals Clean Technology and Environmental Policy (SCIE), International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy , IEEE Acess (SCIE) , Applied Solar Energy
P. G. Jamadade worked as a Technical Committee Member, IEEE International Conference on Technology Management, Operations and Decisions (IEEE ICTMOD), Marrakech, Morocco, 25-27 November, 2020, CIEMS Research, IEEE TEMS, KMICA and DATA Research Team (INPT), http://www.ciems.ma/conference/en/technical-committee/
P. G. Jamadade worked as a Reviewer Committee Member, The 2020 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON) 2020, Managing the Development of Connected Systems, Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA, 3-6 June, 2020. https://temscon.org/our-team/reviewers/
P. G. Jamadade worked as a Reviewer Committee Member, 2021 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference – Europe (TEMSCON-EUR 2021), Innovation Networks, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology And Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Conference and In-Person Event in Dubrovnik, 17-21 May, 2021, University of Dubrovnik, Department of Economics and Business, Lapadskaobala Dubrovnik, Croatia
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IEEE Power Delivery Transactions
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IEEE Power Electronics Transactions
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IET Power Electronics Transactions
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IET Power Electric Power Applications
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution:
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for International Journal of Electric Power and Energy Systems Elsevier.
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for International Journal of Frontiers in Energy Research
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for International Journal of Wind Engineering
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for Springer Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series B.
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IEEE International Conference 2021 International Conference on Automation, Control and Mechatronics for Industry 4.0 Bangladesh
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for International Conference ICSCT 2021 Bangladesh
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer IEEE International Conference WIECON 2020
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for International Journal of e-Transportation Elsevier
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering(ICECE) 2020
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IEEE Conference PuneCon 2021
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Reviewer for IEEE TENSYMP2020 Bangladesh
M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Session Chair for IEEE ICEMS Japan 2020

Prof. M. P Bhawalkar worked as a Session Chair for IEEE PuneCon 2020

F] Resource Person:

Dr. M. S. Thakare delivered expert lecture on “Solar Thermal Systems” on Saturday, 28^th May 2021 organized by Electrical Engineering Department, PVG’s COET, Pune (2021).
Prof. O. S. Pawaskar worked as resource person for SE refresher course for the subject of Power Systems I on 27^th March 2021 organised by Department of Electrical Engineering, Modern college of Engineering Pune.
Prof. Mrs P. R. Khatri worked as Chairman and resource person for SE refresher course for the subject of Fundamentals of Microcontroller and its Application on 27^th March 2021 organised by Department of Electrical Engineering, Modern college of Engineering Pune.
Dr. M. P. Bhawalkar delivered a talk on “Energy Management and Environmental issues” on 9^th February 2021 during F.E. Induction program at PVG’s COET& GKPIM, Pune.
Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya delivered a lecture on ‘Disaster Management’ on 5 February 2021 during FE orientation program.
Prof. R .A. Ranjekar delivered a talk on “Universal Human Values” on 5^th February 2021 during F.E. Induction program at PVG’s COET& GKPIM,Pune.
Dr. M.S. Thakare delivered Lecture on “Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Renewable Co-generation System” on Tuesday, 02 February 2020 during Online FDP on “ Recent trends in Renewable Energy Sources” (1^st Feb-6^th Feb, 2021) organized by Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik;, sponsored by ISTE, New Delhi and ISHRAE Chapter, Nashik (2021).
Dr. Vrunda Joshi delivered a session on ‘Motion Planning of Rolling Robots’ in FDP organized by RAIT, Navi Mumbai on ‘Robotics’ on 17^th Dec 2020
Dr. M. S. Thakare delivered online Lecture on “Plagiarism: Ethics in Technical Writing” on Saturday, 12 September 2020 as IQAC lecture organized by PVG’s COET, Pune (2020).
Dr. Vrunda Joshi, Dr. G. A. Vaidya and Dr. M. P. Bhawalkar delivered sessions on ‘Research outcomes from UG projects’ for faculty of PVG’s COET, Pune on 24^th August 2020
Dr. Vrunda Joshi delivered a session on ‘Implementation of Digital controller’ in FDP organized by COEP, Pune on ‘Control System Design’ during 22^nd-26^th July 2020

Mrs. P. R. Khatri worked as resource person for SE refresher course for the subject of Analog and Digital Electronics on 25^th June 2020 organised by Department of Electrical Engineering, SIT, Lonavala
O. S. Pawaskar worked as resource person for SE refresher course for the subject of Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation on 25^th June 2020 organised by Department of Electrical Engineering, SIT, Lonavala.
Prof. G. M. Karve worked as Chairman of the subject and Resource person in SE 2019 course refresher course for subject Material Science organised by SIT, Lonavla during 22^nd – 26^th June 2020.
Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya conducted a session on ‘Challenges in Distributed Generation and Microgrid’ on 12 June 2020 during online FDP on “Advances in Electrical Engineering”(8^th – 13^th June, 2020) organized by PVG’s COET, Pune, sponsored by IEEE PES-IAS Chapter, Pune (2020).
Dr. M.S. Thakare delivered Lecture on “Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Renewable Co-generation System” on Thursday, 11 June 2020 during Online FDP on “Advances in Electrical Engineering”(8^th – 13^th June, 2020) organized by PVG’s COET, Pune, sponsored by IEEE PES-IAS Chapter, Pune (2020).
Dr. Vrunda Joshi delivered a session on “Recent Developments in Control of Electric Drives and Future Challenges” on 10^th June 2020 during one week online FDP organized on “Advances in Electrical Engineering” by Department of Electrical Engineering, PVG’s COET, Pune
Dr. M. P. Bhawalkar delivered a session on “Advances in wind power generating Systems” on 10^th June 2020 during one week online FDP organized on “Advances in Electrical Engineering” by Department of Electrical Engineering, PVG’s COET, Pune
Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya conducted a session on ‘Renewable energy sources’ on 20th January 2020 for all first Year engineering students at PVG’s COET under Project Based Learning Programme.

Year 2019-20

A] Representation of faculty at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

BOS Chairman, Department of Technology
Member, Faculty of Engineering
Member, Academic Council

Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Member, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering
Member, Faculty of Engineering

Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh held the following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Member, Board of Studies in Electrical Engineering

Dr. Mangesh S Thakare held following positions at Savitribai Phule Pune University Pune.

Member, Board of Studies in Printing Engineering
Member, Local Inquiry committee

B] IEEE Representation

Dr R. Deshmukh worked as Chair, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section
G.A. Vaidya worked as Vice Chair, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section
M.P. Bhawalkar worked as Secretary PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section and
Mrs. P.R. Khatri worked as Treasurer, PES-IAS Chapter IEEE Pune Section

C] Interaction of DR. Mrs. V. A. Joshi with R&DE(E), Dighi, DRDO Laboratory

Member, discussion panel for two days workshop on “Legged Robotic/Humanoid Systems in Defence-Futuristic Perspective” on 30th- 31st August 2019. The objective of the workshop is to carry out focused deliberations on the relevance, role, use, and enabling technologies and their assessment for such robotic systems for defence in the near to far term.
An expert review member for Concept Design Review on “Systems and Technologies for Advance Robotics (STAR) project at R&DE(E), DRDO on 27th February 2020.

D] Faculty worked as session chair

Prof. Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh chaired a session of paper presentation on “ Effect of Penetration of Renewable Energy in Power Grid ”at 11th IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference 2019 (APPEEC), 1st – 4th December 2019, Macau
Prof. Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh worked as Session Chair for session on “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ”at International Conference on Data Management, Analytics and Innovation – ICDMAI 2020, The United Service Institution of India, Delhi 17th- 19th January 2020.
Prof. Dr. Mrs. Ujjwala Thakar worked as a session chair for IEEE conference on Emerging Smart Computing and Informatics (IEEE ESCI-2020) held on 14th March 2020 at AISSMS’s IOIT, Pune.

E] Faculty worked as a resource person/expert lecture

Prof. Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh presented Tutorial on “Latest Development in Artificial Intelligence Based Deep Learning techniques in Smart Power Grid with Penetration of Renewable Energy”, 5^th IEEE International WIE Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering , 15^th-16^th Nov 2019, Bangalore, India
Prof. Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh invited as resource person at Two days workshop on “Artificial Intelligence ad Machine Learning”,21^st & 22^nd February 2020, at JSPM’s Rajashri Shau College of Engineering, Tathawade, Pune. Dr Surekha Deshmukh delivered talk on “ Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Core Engineering Fields ”
Prof. Dr. Mrs. S. R. Deshmukh got invited as Chief Guest at IEEE two days conclave organized by IEEE PES and WIE Affinity Group titled “ANOKHA- Change yourself for Betterment of Society” at G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College (Autonomous), Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh on 28^th – 29^th February 2020. She conducted session on “Strategic Action Plan for Grooming Engineering Professionals”
Prof. Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya conducted a session on “Disaster Management” and “Opportunities in Engineering field” for l first Year engineering students during 8^th August to 20^th August 2019 at PVG’s COET under Project Based Learning programme.
Prof. Dr. Mrs. G. A. Vaidya conducted a session on “Renewable energy sources” on 20^th January 2020 for all first Year engineering students at PVG’s COET under Project Based Learning Programme.
Prof. Dr. M. P. Bhawalkar delivered guest lecture on Energy Audit and Conservation at Bharti Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering for Women on 27^th Feb 2020.
Prof. Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar delivered lecture on Energy Audit and Management on 20^th January 2020 for all First year Engineering Students under Project Based Learning Programme.
Prof. Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar conducted sessions on Energy Audit and Management from 21^st January to 29^th January 2020 for all First year Engineering Students under Project Based Learning Programme.
Prof. Mrs. Gauri M. Karve was invited as a Resource Person during FE Induction Programme from 8^th August 2019 to 20^th August 2019 during Academic Year 2019-20. Her topic was ‘Yoga session and Innovative Teaching-Learning Process’.
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered a guest session on “Research Opportunities in Control of Electrical Drives” on 9^th May 2020 during one week online FDP organised on “Research Opportunities in Electrical Engineering” by Department of Electrical Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Karad
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered a guest session on “Disturbance observer based control of PMSM Drive” at College of Engineering, Pune (COEP) on 28^th February 2020.
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered an orientation session on “Writing research proposals” for faculty at PVG’s COET, Pune on 9^th November 2019.
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered a guest session on “Art of getting research grants” at Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune on 13^th November 2019.
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered a session on “Field oriented control of Electric Drives” at Continuing Education Program (CEP) organized for DRDO scientists at R&DE(E) on “Special Electrical Machines and Drives” on 15^th October 2019.
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered a session on “Writing Research Proposals” at Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune on 13^th November 2019.
Dr. Mrs. V. A. Joshi delivered a session on “Disturbace based control of PMSM Drive” at College of Engineering & Technology, Pune on 28^th February 2020.

F] Faculty achievement

Dr. Mrs. Geetanjali Vaidya, Dr. Mandar Bhawalkar and Prof. Mrs. Preeti Khatri are elevated to IEEE senior member. Only eight percent of IEEE members have the distinction of being a Senior member.

G] Association of Faculty members with Professional bodies and Industries

1) IEEE Special Interest Group (SIG) on Affordable Agriculture

Preamble: – IEEE Humanitarian Activity Committee (HAC), IEEE, USA has approved a project submitted by IEEE Pune Section. The me4mbers of working group are NGOs such as Swapnabhoomi, Manavlok and Government College of Agriculture, 6 Engineering Colleges, Farmers in Maharashtra state. IEEE Pune Section has signed an MoU with PVG’s COET in demonstrating 5 interdisciplinary projects in the domain of affordable agriculture.

The main objective of SIG group is to provide low cost solution to farmers with different farm-mechanization tools. The activity started with a workshop on “Precision Agriculture” on 29th November 2018 at College of Agriculture, Pune. The implementation of project ideas on agriculture is possible by visit to farms and interaction of faculty and students of College of Agriculture, Pune with engineering students and faculty. The supporting funds of around Rs 1, 00, 000/- is sanctioned by IEEE Pune section towards development of demonstrative ideas on issues of farmers as well as set up of preliminary affordable agriculture lab in college.

Dr Surekha Deshmukh worked as project coordinator along with Dr Vrinda Joshi, Prof Mr Manish Nagoshe, Prof Mrs Vaishali Gongane as staff advisers to students from Electrical, E & TC and Mechanical department. The project completed under this collaboration are as Automation in Agriculture, Sugarcane Harvester, Design and development of chocolate 3D printer, Real time cloud sensing, KISAN Agriculture Robot.

2) Hands on training on Live Micro Grid was anchored by Eaton Technologies Pvt Ltd, Eaton Innovation Center, Magarpatta, Pune on 2nd August 2019 in association with PES-IAS Chapter. The research scholars, PG students and faculty members of Electrical Engg Dept participated in the training.

Engineers of Eaton have explained the basics of Micro-grid. There was Visit to Solar PV plant, DG set, battery energy storage system, Control- panel room, micro-grid controllers. The team discussed the

The team demonstrated the real time operation of Micro-grid Future areas for research in micro-grid.

3) Faculty members such as Dr Geetanjali Vaidya, Dr Surekha Deshmukh, Dr Mandar Bhawalkar and Prof Mrs preeti Khatri participation of PES members at the workshop on “Industry 4.0 and its relevance to Electrical Engg”, organized by CEEAMA– Consulting Electrical Engineers Association of Maharashtra on 8^th February 2020, at Mumbai. This was great platform to interact with Engineers of ABB, Siemens, Torrent Power, Sterling and Wilson etc.

4) Prof. Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar worked as coordinator for seminar on Industrial Energy Audit and Electrical Safety on 20^th February 2020 at Institution of Engineers, India, Pune Local Centre.

5) Prof. Dr. M.P. Bhawalkar worked as judge for Annual Paper Meet, paper presentation competition held at Institute of Engineers Pune Local Centre in Oct 2020.

6) Collaboration with PUNE AUTO EXPO 2020

“Sustainable Electric Mobility for Today and Tomorrow”, was the theme of 19^th Pune Auto Expo 2020, 5th March 8th March 2020 at Creaticity, Old Eshanya Mall, Pune, . The theme of Pune Auto Expo is.

National conference was technically cosponsored by IEEE Power and Energy Society had a theme of “EV Ecosystem Development in India” on 7th March 2020 and “Sustainable Electric Mobility in India” on 8th March 2020 .There were around 20 high officials and eminent speakers from PMPML, Maha-Metro, TIFAC, CMET, MSEDCL, DRDO, VRDE, ARAI, C-DAC, CIRT, Department of Science and Technology, Automotive Testing systems group, ROHM Semiconductors India Pvt Ltd, SPEL Technologies Pvt Ltd, PRAJ, Kalyani Center for Technology and Innovation-Bharat Forge Ltd-R & D, Greaves Cotton, Society of Manufacturers of EV, PRAJ. Theses speakers shared their knowledge and expertise in every segment of E mobility, EV ecosystem development, Battery charging and management as well as testing systems, Biofuels, super-capacitors etc. The delegates from Engineering Manufacturing Units, Engineering Consultants, Automotive Sector, Research Organizers, PMPML, Government Organizations, Dealers, Traders, Academia from Engineering, Science, Technology and Management streams will attend the conference and Pune Auto Expo 2020. Dr Surekha Deshmukh, Dr Geetanjali Vaidya, Dr Mandar Bhawalkar, Prof Mrs Preeti Khatri were members of organizing team of Pune Auto Expo 2020.

H] Worked as a reviewers

Prof Dr. M. S. Thakare worked as a jury member for the SPPU sponsored “STARTUP & INNOVATION” competition, organized by “Startup & Innovation Cell” of Zeal College of Engineering & Research, Pune on 16th October 2019.
Prof Dr. M. S. Thakare worked as Evaluator (Facilitator) – AICTE Quality Improvement Schemes (AQIS) (2019-20)
Prof. Dr. M. S. Thakare worked as a reviewer for International Journals, Clean Technology and Environmental Policy (CTEP) and IEEE access

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