Preface

Abstract

SVKM's NMIMS, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Shirpur Campus proudly hosted the second "International Conference on Emerging trends in Manufacturing, Engines and Modelling" from 23rd -24th December, 2019. It was jointly organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, MPSTME Shirpur Campus and Mumbai. The inaugural function of the conference was enlightened by the august presence of Mr. Ashutosh Pandey - MD and CEO, Mahindra First Choice Wheels as the Chief Guest, Dr. K.B. Patil - Director of SVKM's NMIMS, Dhule Campus as the Guest of Honour, Dr. R S Gaud- Director MPTP Shirpur Campus, Dr. Nikhlesh Kumar Sharma- Director (Engineering) & Chairman ICEMEM 2019, Dr. K. K. Gupta Co-Chairman ICEMEM 2019, Dr. Gowri Sankara Rao- Dean(SAST), Dr Narayan Chandak- Associate Dean, Dr Basant Kumar Mohanty Associate Dean (Research), Dr Ashwini Deshpande - Associate Dean (SPTM), Shri Rahul Dande- Chief Accountant and Administration, Dr Rakesh Choudhari- Head (Mechanical), Shri Rajeev Dalal- Deputy Registrar, All HOD's, Faculty members and more than 100 participants. The inaugural function commenced with the customary felicitation of the guests followed by the Saraswati Vandana. Dr. Nikhlesh Kumar Sharma, Director (Engineering Programs), MPSTME presented the welcome note to the guests, invited speakers, delegates and the participants. Dr. K.K. Gupta - Co-Chairman of the Conference briefed about the theme of the conference and presented the salient features of the event and expectations from them. Dr. R.S Gaud, Director, MPTP, Shirpur Campus introduced the audience about the legacy of SVKM's NMIMS and the laurels brought by the campus at various levels. His speech was followed by the address of Dr. K.B. Patil. He had been the Vice-Chancellor of North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. The audience were fortunate to gain his insights on engineering education and employability in general which represented his vast experience in the field of education and academic administration. The last but the most awaited address was delivered by Mr. Ashutosh Pandey who had graciously accepted the invitation of the organizing committee to be the Chief Guest of the inaugural function. A civil engineering graduate with an MBA from FMS, Delhi, Mr. Pandey pointed out the need for developing multiple skills. He highlighted the current trends in the job market and discussed about the capabilities sought after by the employers. An important take-away from his address is the fact that technology environment is constantly getting disrupted and therefore everyone has to be on their toes to withstand the corresponding challenges. The address was truly captivating and thought provoking. The ceremony culminated with the vote of thanks proposed by Prof. M. Ramachandran, Convenor ICEMEM 2019 followed by the tea break. The keynote sessions on the first day were divided into two segments.