About CHETANKUMAR PATEL:
A lifelong learner with innovation in learning experiences. Holding 11+ patents in area of product design. 14+ funded projects with collaboration and strong leadership. Self-driven professional with PhD and double master’s degree. Committed for teaching with 19+ years of experience with HEIs along with research in teaching pedagogy.
Experience
TOTAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 20 Years
TOTAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: 2 Years
TOTAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 20 Years
TOTAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: 2 Years
| PROFESSOR & HEAD
Mechanical Engineering Department, RK University, Rajkot (Guj.), India September 1, 2020 – Present (1 Year 3 Months)
- Generating learning experiences for various subjects.
- Instructional Design for ongoing courses.
- Formation of Board of Studies by collaborating industry professionals, academicians, and alumni.
- Promotion of research as Research Coordinator of the School.
- Supervising accrediting processes like NAAC, NIRF
- Conduction of various research projects under the fellowship of Rs. 1 lakh.
- Serving as member of PhD monitoring committees at different Universities.
- Personal counseling and supervising PhD, PG and UG students.
- Incubating various funded projects and initiating startups with grants.
- Formation of a group of fast learners named “TEJAS” for personal guidance and counselling.
| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HEAD
Mechanical Engineering Department, RK University, Rajkot (Guj.), India
June 28, 2019 – August 31, 2020 (1 Year 2 Months)
- Coordinated and managed various departmental activities like accreditation, grants, consultancy, syllabus formation, Teaching-learning methodologies, Training Programs, Placements, Admission etc.
- Curriculum Development using Project Based Learning with innovative assessment for the subjects like Product Design, Product Development, CPI (Creativity, Problem Solving and Innovation).
- Arranged expert sessions to develop entrepreneurial and competitive skills.
- Faculty Training and motivation.
- Weekly meetings with students and faculties to cope up diverse cultures.
- Coordination/conduction of various YOGA activities at University level.
| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Mechanical Engineering Department, RK University, Rajkot (Guj.), India
(Dec. 15, 2017 to June 27, 2019) : 1 Year 6 Months
- Applied innovative assessment for the subjects Computer Aided Design. Conducted Computer Integrated Manufacturing subject with activity-based learning and case-based learning for the subject Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Conducted Theory of Machine and Kinematics of Machines with enhanced lab practices with LMS tools (CANVAS and others)
- Conducted a workshop of AutoCAD 2018 and Creo for staff and students taking industry cases.
- Established a Product Design Club to develop skills and attitude among the participants.
- Served as head of the Discipline Committee at University level.
- Member of Board of Studies, College level coordinator for NIRF (National Institute Ranking Framework). Head of student dealing section.
- Coordinated and supervised NAAC activities at departmental level.
- Conducted a pilot study by forming a group of ambitious students named “TEJAS” to achieve the 12 attributes as per Washington Accord.
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Mechanical Engineering Department, RK University, Rajkot (Guj.), India
(June 14, 2008 to Dec. 14, 2017) : 9 years 6 Months
- Served as a member of Audit team for the quality monitoring of laboratory and teaching the University level, worked as Departmental Research Co-ordinator.
- Served as Convener of a national level technical event named Technoplanet for the technology enhancement among students.
- Administered CAD/CAM laboratory including server, user, security and license management.
- Conducted various Industry/User defined problems as U.G. students’ Projects/Seminars
- Prepared lab manuals of different subjects as per industry case studies.
- Conducted many motivational and spiritual sessions for students.
- Implemented many teaching-learning methodologies like OBE, Bloom’s taxonomy, Project Based learning, Motivation based learning.
- Implemented usage of learning resources with LMS tools like Canvas, Edmodo
- Conducted extension activities for rural development.
| LECTURER
Mechanical Engineering Department V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot (Guj.), India
(Jan. 4, 2008 to June 13, 2008) : 5 Months
- Member of Student Help Desk for the subject Elements of Mechanical Engineering
- Under All Up Target, taking extra care for zero failure of students.
| DESIGN ENGINEER
Innovative Mould Works, Rajkot (Guj.), India
(Jan. 11, 2007 to Jan. 3, 2008) : 12 Months
- Designing of Moulds for Investment Casting and Plastic Parts.
- Design of Patterns for Sand Casting.
- Product Design
- Design of Milling Fixtures.
- Reverse Engineering.
- CAD tools implemented - (Pro-Engineer Wildfire, AutoCAD, I-deas)
| ACADEMIC HEAD
Shree Swaminarayan College of Computer Science, Bhavnagar (Guj.), India
(Jan. 1, 2005 to Jan. 10, 2007) : 2 Years
- Conducted subjects like Mathematics, C-language, Operations Research with case-based learning approach to the U.G. and P.G. students of computer application course.
- Implemented various academic activities to enhance teaching-learning process
- Head of Students Placement and Industrial liaison cell.
- Running Students Guidance and Counseling Cell for the holistic development.
- Managing and organizing various students’ hand holding activities
- Leading and directing college teams in various college competitions.
- Monitoring of computer laboratories.
- Conducting Motivational lectures to Students to cultivate inner values in students
| LECTURER
Shree Swaminarayan College of Computer Science, Bhavnagar (Guj.), India
(Jan. 15, 2001 to Dec. 31, 2004) : 4 Years
- Conducted subjects like Mathematics, C-language, Operations Research with case-based learning approach to the U.G. and P.G. students of computer application course.
- Appointed as a team leader for college team of Youth Festival and Annual day Event.
- Worked as member in students’ guidance and counseling cell
| CENTRE HEAD – PART TIME
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Computer Centre, Bhavnagar (Guj.), India
(Jan. 15, 2001 to Jan. 10, 2007): 6 Years
- Conducted training of AutoCAD and Pro/Engineer to students.
- Provided customized training to corporate companies of the city in area of Civil and Mechanical engineering.
- Provided various engineering services in area of CAD.
- Facilitated various computer fundamental courses for kids, college students, housewives and senior citizens.
| FACULTY
Vision 2020 (CAD training center and Consultancy), Rajkot (Guj.), India
(May 15, 2000 to Jan. 13, 2001) : 8 Months
- Main teaching faculty for Auto CAD and Auto LISP.
- Given training to Corporate and Engineering Students.
- Participated in various Industrial CAD projects.
| DESIGNER
Jaivel Techno Service Pvt. Ltd, Rajkot (Guj.), India
(July 29, 1999 to Mar. 14, 2000) : 7 Months
- Designing of Moulds using I-deas NX.
- Operating of 3 Axis Milling Machine.
Education
PhD. (MECHANICAL)
RK University*, Rajkot (Gujarat), India, August 2017
M.E. (Mechanical – Machine Design): 8.87 CPI/ 83.7 %
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India, May 2012
MCA: 61%
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi, India, Sep 2009
B.E. (Mechanical): 62.5 %
Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar University,
Bhavnagar (Gujarat.), India, July 1999
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