Research and Development Cell

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Dr. Kalpana Sunil Thakre
Dean – Research & Development
MMCOE, Pune | Ph.D. Guide – SPPU
deanrnd@mmcoe.edu.in

“Leading Academics, Advancing Research, Empowering Researchers, Creating Impact.”
It is my privilege to serve as the Dean – Research & Development at Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Engineering (MMCOE), Pune.
Our vision is to build a strong, collaborative and outcome-driven research ecosystem that promotes academic excellence, innovation and meaningful societal impact. We are committed to strengthening research capacity through mentoring, faculty and student development, competitive funding, industry–academia collaboration and national and international partnerships.Our focus will be on measurable Research KPIs, quality publications, patents, consultancy, sponsored research, Funded proposals, technology development and translating research into innovation and real-world impact.
Together, let us build a culture where research inspires innovation, innovation creates impact, and academic excellence drives institutional growth.

The Research and Development (R&D) Cell of Marathwada Mitramandal’s College of Engineering, Pune focuses on fostering innovation, conducting research, and promoting development activities within the institution. It plays a crucial role in advancing technology, knowledge, and skills in the field of engineering and related disciplines. The primary mission of an R&D cell is to encourage and facilitate research and development activities among faculty members, researchers, and students. Its objectives include advancing knowledge in engineering, addressing real-world challenges, and enhancing the institute’s reputation as a center of innovation and excellence. The R&D cell typically consists of each department’s experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research. The R & D Cell fosters a culture of inquiry, supports researchers and students, and contributes to the advancement of engineering knowledge and technology. Through collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, it helps bridge the gap between academia and the real-world engineering challenges of today and tomorrow.

Vision

To empower researchers through quality publications, funding, consultancy and innovation, fostering collaboration and impactful research for society and industry.

Mission

To build research capacity among faculty, scholars and students.
To promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
To strengthen industry, national and international partnerships.
To translate research into innovation, technology and societal impact.
To drive research excellence through measurable outcomes and KPIs.

Objectives

To develop faculty and student research capabilities.
To enhance quality research publications and citations.
To increase competitive research funding and consultancy.
To promote patents, prototypes and technology transfer.
To strengthen industry–academia and research collaborations.
6. To monitor research performance through defined KPIs.

Dean Structure

Name	Designation	Portfolio	Contact Information
Dr Kalpana Thakre	Dean	Research and Development	deanrnd@mmcoe.edu.in
Dr Smita Chaudhari	Coordinator	Publications	smitachaudhari@mmcoe.edu.in
Dr. Pritesh V. Bansod	Coordinator	Consultancy	priteshbansod@mmcoe.edu.in
Dr. Snehal Koparde	Coordinator	Research Funding	shravantijoshii@mmcoe.edu.in

Department Research Coordinators

Sr No	Department	Name of the Faculty	Contact Information
1	Computer Engineering	Dr Smita Chaudhari	smitachaudhari@mmcoe.edu.in
2	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	Dr Vina Lonnie	vinalomte@mmcoe.edu.in
3	Information Technology	Dr Vikas Kadani	vikaskadam@mmcoe.edu.in
4	Electronics and Telecommunication	Dr Neeta Thune	neetathune@mmcoe.edu.in
5	Mechanical Engineering	Dr Pritesh Bansod	priteshbansod@mmcoe.edu.in
6	Electrical Engineering	Dr Vilas Bugde	vilasbugde@mmcoe.edu.in
7	Engineering Sciences	Dr Kalpana Handore	kalpanahandore@mmcoe.edu.in
8	Computer Engineering (Supporting Staff)	Mr. Vishwajeet Deshmukh	vishwajeetdeshmukh@mmcoe.edu.in

Sr. No.	Name of the Faculty	Responsibility	Department
1	Dr. Krishnrao R Patil	Dean R&D	Mechanical Engineering
1	Dr. Ms. Smita Chaudhari	Member	Computer Engineering
2	Ms. Sneha Vanjire	Member	IT
3	Dr. Ms. Sinu Nambiar	Member	AI&DS
4	Dr. Ms. A. S. Bhatlawande	Member	E&TC
5	Dr. Swanand Kirpekar	Member	Mechanical Engineering
6	Dr. Vilas Bugade	Member	Electrical Engineering
7	Dr. Ms. Kalpana Handore	Member	DES
8	Dr. Shailendrakumar Kale	Member	MBA

Strategic Pillars:

Cross Disciplinary Thematic Research and Output Enhancement

Thematic Research based Hackathon/Ideathon in Campus
Sponsored/Seed Grant Proposal Writing Workshops – Art of Technical Paper Writing

Strengthening the Industry-Academia for R&D Collaboration

Industry R&D Roundtables/Meetups
Problem Statement Database & Collaborative Research Projects – AI & e-Tools for Researchers
Research Paper Writing and Journal Publication Support Workshops

Synergizing & Synchronization of R&D Facilities at Intra & Inter Institutions

Departmental R&D Facility Mapping and Resource Sharing Policy
Making Centralized Research Equipment Portal and Access to Facilities

R&D Awareness & Capacity Building

Faculty & Student R&D Orientation Program
Annual Research Conclave/Symposium
Training on Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL)