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Kiran Dinkar Mali

Associate Professor

Crashworthiness, Solid mechanics, Structural vibrations
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Office E-213
BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar

Details of Research Projects

Ongoing Research Projects: [05]

  1. Indigenous Development of Value Dental Implants for Dentistry | Cost: 8Lakhs | Started in Dec 2022 |Role: PI/Founder | Funding Agency: SISFS, Government of India
  2. Design and Development of Lightweight, High-Performance Cylinders using Novel Fiber Metal Composite (FMC) Material | Cost: 30+ Lakhs | Started in Jan 2025 |Role: Co-PI | Funding Agency: WIPRO-WIN
  3. Structural Simulation & Comprehensive Mechanical Characterization of High-Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) used for Conveyor Roller and Piping Applications | Cost: 10 lakhs |Started in May 2024 |Role : PI | Funding Agency: Global Conveyor Systems Pvt. Ltd. Goa
  4. Deformation studies to reveal deformation heterogeneity phenomenon in oligocrystals & 3D printed polymers using Localised Spectrum Analysis and Digital Image Correlation | Cost: 6000 Euros |Started in Dec 2024 |Role : PI | Funding Agency: DELMA, UCA, France
  5. Advanced Multiphysics Finite Element Simulation & Analysis of Machine Components | Cost: 14.11 Lakhs |Started in Feb 2025 |Role :C0- PI | Funding Agency: IFB Industries Ltd.

Completed Research Projects: [06]

  1. Experimental and Computational Study of the Free Transverse Vibration Behaviour of Perforated Cantilever Steel Beam | Cost:2 Lakhs| July 2017, Completed |Role: PI| Funding Agency: BITS-Pilani
  2. Experimental and Numerical Study on Crashworthiness of Aluminium-Composite Collapsible Energy Absorber under Quasi-static Loading.|Cost: 5.25 lakhs |Nov 2018 ,Completed| Role:PI | Funding Agency: BITS-Pilani
  3. Studies on sustainable eco-friendly solution to replace polyethylene bags/containers used for horticulture applications|Cost:1 lakhs | Aug 2022, Completed | Role: Co-Pi| Funding Agency:  Goa Biodiversity Board, Govt. of Goa
  4. Artificial Intelligence assisted surgical procedure for customized patient-specific dental implants using cloud-based automated workflow for Indian patients |Cost: 8 lakhs |Dec 2023,Cmpleted |Role: PI/Founder | Funding Agency: BITS BioCyTiH Foundation
  5. Realization of Biomimetic Dental Implants in Digital Dentistry|Cost:2 laks | January 2023 Completed |Role: PI/Founder |Funding Agency: BITS BIRAC Bionest
  6. Realization of Biomimetic Dental Implants in Digital Dentistry Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) program Start Up support from PIEDS,BITS Pilani|Cost:4 lakhs| March 2023 Completed |Role : PI/Founder | Funding Agency: PIEDS,BITS Pilani

Research Projects Submitted: [01]

  1. Recyclable Small Capacity Type IV Hydrogen Storage Cylinder Fabrication for Lightweight Motor Vehicles | Cost: Rs.98,29,080 | Role: Co-PI | Funding Agency: DST- ANRF |SCHEME: ANRF-ARG | Submitted on 4th  July 2025.