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Dhananjay Madhukar Kulkarni

Senior Professor & Former Dean (Administration)

Additive Manufacturing |, Applications: Healthcare; Automobile and Aerospace, Bio-Materials: Nano-Composites & Auxetic Structures) for medical Implants |, Characterization: Strength; Fatigue; Fracture & Tribology] |, Finite Element Simulation & Analysis |, Material Development [Composites: Polymers; Metals; Fibre-Metals and Nano] |, Topology Optimization |
E/205, Dept of Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
Zuarinagar, NH-17B
South Goa
403 726, India
dmk@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
0832-2580401
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ dhananjay-kulkarni-28409a7b

Research

Ph.D.

Study of Fracture Behaviour of Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets. [Experimental and Finite Element Analysis] (Sponsored by Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO), Jamshedpur).

Research Areas
  • Material Development [Composites: Polymers, Metals, Fibre-Metals and Nano] | Characterization: Strength, Fatigue, Fracture & Tribology] | Bio-Materials: Nano-Composites & Auxetic Structures) for medical Implants | Topology Optimization | Finite Element Simulation & Analysis | Additive Manufacturing | Applications: Healthcare, Automobile and Aerospace

RESEARCH PROJECTS | GOVT FUNDING

Ongoing
  1. Indigenous Development of Value Implants in Dentistry | Dec-2021 to Jul-2025 | Startup India Seed Funds (SIFS), Govt. of India | [INR 8.00 Lakhs] | PIs: D M Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Kiran D Mali and Savio Lourenco
  2. France University: Deformation Studies to Reveal Deformation Heterogeneity Phenomenon in Oligcorsytals and 3D Printed Polymers using Localised Spectrum Analysis and Digital Image Correlation | Université Clermont Auvergne, France | Jan-2024 to Dec-2026 | [6000 EURO + French Research Scholar at 3D Printing Lab for 6 Months] | PIs: D M Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Kiran D Mali | France PIs: Benoit Blaysat and Thomas Jailin
Completed
  1. Artificial Intelligence Assisted Surgical Procedure for Customized Patient-Specific Dental Implants using Cloud-based Automated Workflow SMART Bio-CPS program of BITS BioCyTiH, DST | Jun-2023 to Dec-2024 | [INR 8.00 L] | Co-PI | PIs: Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Kiran D Mali
  2. Evaluation of Mechanical Performance of the 3-D Printed PEEK Polymer used in Space Applications |Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Bangalore | Nov-2019 to Nov-2023) | [INR 36.29 Lakhs] | PI | Co-PIs: Vikas Chaudhari. Iniyan Thiruselvam
  3. Realization of Biomimetic Dental Implants in Digital Dentistry (Bioactive Biocomposite Development) Biotechnology Industrial Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Seed Funds | Mar-2021 to Mar-2022 [INR 2.00 Lakhs] | PIs: D M Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Kiran D Mali and Savio Lourenco
  4. Realization of Biomimetic Dental Implants in Digital Dentistry (3D Scanning & Modelling) Jun-2021 to June-2023 | DST: TIDE 2.0, Govt. of India | [INR 4.00 Lakhs] | PIs: D M Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Kiran D Mali and Savio Lourenco
  5. Experimental Wear Analysis of an Artificial Hip Implant Materials using Advanced Tribometer Customized for Bio-Tribological Studies (June-2012 to June-2015) | Dept of Sci & Technology (DST), Delhi [Rs. 21.00 Lakhs] | PI and Co-PI: Dr. A C Kulkarni

RESEARCH PROJECTS | INDUSTRY SPONSORED

Ongoing
  1. Structural Simulation and Comprehensive Mechanical Characterization of High–Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) Used for Conveyor Roller and Piping Applications: Sponsored by Global Conveyors Systems Ltd. | Co-PI | May-2024 to Oct-2025 | [INR 10.00 Lakhs]
  2. Design and Development of High-Performance, Light Weight Hydraulic Cylinders using Novel Fiber Metal Composite (FMC). Sponsored by WIPRO Infrastructure under WIPRO-WIN scheme. Jan-2025 to Dec-2028 | [Rs. 37.00 Lakhs]
Completed
  1. Customization of Conventional Tribometer for the Bio-Tribological Studies: Sponsored by DUCOM Instruments Bangalore | Jan-2012 to Dec-2013 | [Rs. 25.00 Lakhs] | Project Specific MoU-I for 5 Years | PIs: Dr. A C Kulkarni and Prof. D M Kulkarni
  2. Experimental Wear Analysis of an Artificial Hip Implant Materials using Advanced Tribometer Customized for Bio-Tribological Studies (June-2012 to June-2015) | Sponsored by Aditya Birla Science & Technology Centre (ABSTC) [Rs. 10.00 Lakhs] | PI (Oct-2011 to Sep-2013). PI and Co-PI: Dr. A C Kulkarni.
  3. Experimental Investigation of Friction and Wear Mechanism for Hip Prosthesis Material using Multi-Station Orbital Tribometer: Sponsored by DUCOM Instruments Bangalore | June-2011 to Dec-2013 | [Rs. 15.00 Lakhs] Project Specific MoU-I for 5 Years | PIs: Dr. A C Kulkarni and Prof. D M Kulkarni
  4. Fracture Behaviour of Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets used for Automotive Applications: Sponsored by Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO), Jamshedpur | April-2000 to Mar-2003 | [Rs. 5.00 Lakhs] |PI | [Reimbursement Model supporting consumables, specimen manufacturing, domestic travel: Could utilize only ~Rs. 1.8 L because of unavailability of required facilities during my PhD at Pilani campus]

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Ongoing
  • Advanced Multiphysics Finite Element Simulation & Analysis of Machine Components (Washing Machine, Refrigerator, Microwave and Air-conditions | Polymers & Metals) | IFB Industries Limited | INR 14.21 Lakhs (PI)
Completed
  1. American Soc of Mech Engineers (Knowledge Consultancy): 5 Days Hands-on Training Mechanical engineering students at Knowledge Institute of Technology (KIOT), Selliampalayam, Tamil Nadu] Solid Modelling and Basic & Advanced Finite Element Analysis | Arranged by American Soc. of Mech Engineering (ASME), US | 3000$ | 22nd to 26th June-2013 (PI)
  2. American Soc of Mech Engineers (Knowledge Consultancy): 3 Days Hands-on Training industry professionals from L&T Ltd., Surat] Advanced Finite Element Analysis | Arranged by American Soc. of Mech Engineering (ASME), US | 1800$ | 5th to 9th Aug-2011 (PI)
  3. American Soc of Mech Engineers (Knowledge Consultancy): 5 Days Hands-on Training industry professionals from L&T, Surat] Basic and Advanced Finite Element Analysis | Arranged by American Soc. of Mech Engineering (ASME), US 3000$ 25th to 29th Dec-2011 (PI)

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