Research & Development Cell
Gurukul Institute of Technology establishes a dedicated R&D Cell that encourages diploma students and staff members to work on custom project prototypes, apply for external funding, and write publications. The cell coordinates with DTE and MSBTE for project grants.
Research Milestones
- **40+** Scientific Publications in UGC Care/Scopus indexed journals.
- **5+** Patents filed by faculty and students in the field of IoT and Automobile components.
- **15+** Industry collaboration agreements (MoUs) for internship modules.
- **₹ 5 Lakhs+** Total research funding received from MSBTE and corporate agencies.
Recent Faculty & Student Publications
Below is a selected list of recent publications written by our staff and students in leading scientific journals:
| Paper Title | Author Name | Journal Name (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| "An IoT Based Intelligent Irrigation System using Soil Sensors" | Prof. S. V. Joshi (E&TC) & Rahul Patil (Student) | IEEE Explorer (2025) |
| "Comparative Analysis of Thermal Efficiencies in IC Engines using Bio-fuels" | Prof. R. K. More (Mechanical) | Int. Journal of Mechanical Engg. (2025) |
| "Neural Network Frameworks for Real-time Traffic Control Systems" | Prof. Priya M. Deshmukh (Computer) | Scopus Journal of AI Research (2024) |
| "Concrete Strength Optimisation with Fly Ash Aggregates" | Prof. V. S. Shinde (Civil) | UGC Care Civil Engineering (2024) |
Patents Filed & Published
We actively protect the innovation ideas developed inside our lab units:
| Patent Title Description | Application ID | Status |
|---|---|---|
| "Smart Safety Helmet with GPS & Impact Sensor for Construction Zones" | 202521034451 A | **Published** |
| "Hybrid Electric Drive Transmission Assembly for Multi-axle Vehicles" | 202421045233 A | **Filed** |
| "Automatic IoT Based Crop Quality Sorter using Image Processing" | 202321012984 A | **Published** |
Industry Collaborations (MoUs)
To promote vocational training, internship cycles, and corporate recruitment drives, Gurukul has signed MoUs with leading organizations:
- **Tata Motors Ltd.**, Chakan Division (Student internships & industrial visits).
- **Websums Company**, Pune (Software engineering modules & project sponsor).
- **Phadtare Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.**, Pune (Civil engineering site training).
- **L&T Electrical & Automation**, Bhosari (Electrical lab training courses).
- **Zenith Embedded Systems**, Pune (E&TC student project guidance).