Research Projects

Latest Projects

Explore our most recent innovative research initiatives driving technological advancement

CerviTester: A Smart and Portable Screening Device

Principal Investigator: Dr. Swati V. Shinde

A revolutionary portable screening device designed for early detection of cervical abnormalities, enabling accessible healthcare diagnostics in remote and underserved areas. The device combines AI-powered image analysis with cost-effective hardware for point-of-care testing.

Healthcare Technology AI/ML Medical Devices

Automatic Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajani P.K

An innovative IoT-enabled automated vending solution promoting menstrual hygiene and accessibility. The system features smart inventory management, contactless dispensing, and real-time monitoring to ensure continuous availability in educational institutions and public spaces.

IoT Automation Social Impact

Trividya - Smart Slate for Conducting Online Classes

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sonali Patil and Team

An advanced digital teaching tool designed to enhance virtual learning experiences. The smart slate integrates handwriting recognition, multi-touch capabilities, and seamless integration with popular e-learning platforms, making online education more interactive and effective.

EdTech Digital Learning Innovation

Design and Development of Miniature Liquid Fuel System

Principal Investigator: Dr. Umesh Potdar

Cutting-edge research in miniaturized liquid fuel systems for aerospace and defense applications. The project focuses on developing compact, high-efficiency propulsion systems with advanced boil-off gas (BOG) management for satellite and UAV applications.

Aerospace Energy Systems Defense Technology

Ongoing Funded Research Projects

Active research initiatives currently in progress across multiple disciplines

Government Funded Projects

Category: Sponsored Projects - Government Funded

Sr. No. Academic Year Department PI Co-PI Project Title Funding Agency Funds in INR
1 2025-26 Mechanical Engineering Abhijit Kore NA Design and Development of Innovative Technology for Sustainable Jaggery Manufacturing Using Thermic Fluid SPPU, Pune ₹50,000.00
2 2022-25 Mechanical Engineering Amol Suryawanshi Mr. Hemantkumar Kadam Enhancement in Pool Boiling by using Hybridnanofluids and environmentally acceptable Surfactant SPPU, Pune ₹40,000.00
3 2022-25 Mechanical Engineering Gauri V. Phadtare Dr. P. A. Deshmukh Utilization of Green energy sources for the development of solar system for biomedical application AICTE- RPS ₹12,14,608.00
4 2022-25 Mechanical Engineering Dr. Umesh Potdar Dr. Narendra R. Deore Design and development of miniature liquid fuel film combustor for thermoelectric power generation DST-SERB ₹27,12,633.00
5 2024-25 Computer Engineering Dr. Aparna Joshi Rudraksha Jejurikar
Prathmesh Kharade
Swaraj Kharse
Chaitanya Kshirsagar
System to standardize and automate operations of a fire safety organization Safety Sarathi ₹20,000.00
6 2024-25 Information Technology Dr. Sudeep Thepade Dr. Jaya Dewan Securing Cyber Physical Space from Biometric Presentation Attacks with Improved Features using Machine Learning and Deep Learning ASPIRE, SPPU ₹1,50,000.00
7 2024-25 Information Technology Mrs. Babita Sonare Mrs. Babita Jane
Mrs. Tanuja Sali
Real-Time video-based sign language conversion to text with spatial-temporal characteristics by using deep learning techniques. ASPIRE, SPPU ₹62,000.00
Total Government Funding ₹42,49,241.00

Non Government Funded Projects

Category: Sponsored Projects - Non Government Funded

Sr. No. Academic Year Department PI Co-PI Project Title Funding Agency Funds in INR
1 2024-25 Civil Engineering Dr. D. S. Lal Dr. Vinay Rangari
Dr. Manish Narkhede
Dr. Rajesh Phursule
Dr. Suresh Nama
Research Grant for the development of Smart Safety Helmet for Construction Personnels Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation (PCERF), Pune ₹2,99,000.00
2 2024-25 SDW SDW Student Motor Sport Club NA Sponsorship to the Teams Trivikram
Maharashtra
Davsgemini
₹4,00,000.00
3 2024-25 Mechanical Engineering Dr. Deore N. R. NA Dassault Systems Dassault Systemes ₹3,50,000.00
4 2024-25 Computer Engineering Dr. Amruta Mahajan
Mrs. Sushma Vispute
Shreya Patil
Prnajal Pawar
Manasi Potdar
Satvika Patil
Intellegient Parking system to prevent unauthorised Parking of vehicles of residential society SSD Promoters and Builders ₹10,000.00
Total Non Government Funding ₹10,59,000.00

Completed Projects

Category: Completed Projects

Sr. No. Academic Year Department PI Co-PI Project Title Funding Agency Funds in INR
1 2021-22 Civil Engineering Dr. D. S. Lal NA Development and optimization of 3D concrete printer considering nozzle and pump with digital twinning Dassault Systems Foundation ₹10,97,000.00
2 2021-22 Information Technology Dr. Mrs. Ashwini Ladekar NA Flexi-auto Pathway :- Smart Elevator for Indian Railways La Trobe, University, Australia ₹43,200.00
3 2021-22 Information Technology Dr. Mrs. Sonali D. Patil NA QLess- Indoor Navigation Shopping Recommendation & Queue Less Billing Based Shopping assistant using AI and AR La Trobe, University, Australia ₹27,000.00
4 2021-22 Information Technology Dr. Mrs. Rohini Pise NA Anti-Horn System La Trobe, University, Australia ₹13,500.00
5 2020-21 Computer Engineering Dr. Swati V. Shinde Dr. Mrs. Madhura Kalbhor CerviTester: A Smart and Portable Screening Device for AI-Assisted Automated Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer in Low Resource Settings DST-BDTD R&D Project ₹37,00,000.00
6 2020-21 Mechanical Engineering Dr. Abhijit Kore NA Design and Development of Open Pan Heat Exchanger Based on Thermic Fluid for Organic Jaggery Making Dassault Systems Foundation ₹4,40,000.00
7 2020-21 Mechanical Engineering Dr. Mrs. Anindita Roy Dr. Narendra Deore Design and Development of a liquid immersion cooling system for high performance electric three wheelers Dassault Systems Foundation ₹4,00,000.00
Total Completed Projects Funding ₹57,20,700.00