Nikhil S. Mane
A highly motivated, focused and passionate researcher and enthusiastic engineer with expertise in thermal nanofluids, material characterization, pulsating heat pipes, phase change materials for energy storage, assistive reproduction devices and microfluidics.
Education:
2024
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, India
Development of Lithium ion battery cooling system for Electrical vehicles
2015
M.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Heat and Power Engineering)
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
First class with distinction
Dissertation: Effect of magnetic field on the performance of Air conditioning systems with different refrigerants
2013
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
First Class with Distinction.
Thesis: Analysis of vapor compression cycle using alternative refrigerants
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About Me.
Work experience
2018 – present
Research Scholar at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, India
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Actively involved in lab activities for various courses such as Engineering Graphics, workshop, heat transfer and fluid mechanics with tasks such as Teaching, conducting the lab & evaluating.
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Conducted AUTO CAD® training sessions for UG & PG students. Mentored UG & PG students for projects.
2015-2018
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Taught Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Heat and Mass Transfer, Power Engineering, Industrial Fluid power, IC Engine.
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Achieved excellent student success record