Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s

DJS ANVESHAN [DJS Research and Development (R&D) Club]

and
Department of Mechanical Engineering
organizing
One-Week ISTE Approved Short-Term Training Program (STTP)
on

to
About the Program STTP Details
The one-week STTP on “Think. Do. Write. Publish. – A Step-by-Step Guide to Research • Understanding journal indexing metrics and identifying what truly matters.
Article” is designed to introduce students, scholars and faculty members to the essentials • Developing the first draft: a practical, hands-on approach to research writing.
of academic research and publishing. The program aims to nurture curiosity, critical • Exploring different article types and selecting the right format for your work. Conducting
thinking, and scientific writing skills at an early stage of their academic journey. effective literature reviews to build a strong research foundation.
Students will learn how to identify research problems, conduct effective literature • Writing review papers with insights from real-world examples.
reviews, design methodologies, analyze data, and present results systematically. Special • Utilizing bibliometric analysis to measure and enhance research impact.
emphasis will be given to hands-on sessions on referencing tools, plagiarism checks, • Selecting the right publication platform: journals, conferences, or books.
and journal selection. By the end of the program, participants will gain the confidence • Navigating the submission process to successfully publish your paper.
to convert innovative ideas and project outcomes into quality research articles suitable • Upholding research ethics: addressing plagiarism and copyright issues.
for conferences and journals. • Strategies for publishing in high-impact journals.
• Access to program resources and study materials for future reference.
Program Objectives
• Engaging live demonstrations and hands-on practice sessions.
• To develop research aptitude among students, scholars, and faculty members by
guiding them through the process of idea generation, problem identification, and Who Can Attend?
formulation of research questions. • Students, Research scholars (PG and Ph.D.) and faculty members.
• To equip participants with essential skills in literature review, research design, data
Registration, Test, and Evaluation
handling, and result interpretation.
• Registration Fee: INR 100.
• To enhance scientific writing abilities by teaching the structure, style, and ethics of
• Registration Fee: 218 (If you are an ISTE member and need a
research article preparation.
certificate from ISTE).
• To familiarize students with journal selection, peer-review process, and ethical • Registration Link: [Link]
publishing practices for successful dissemination of research outcomes. • At the end of each session, participants will be required to complete
a test/ assignment/ quiz.
• Certificates will be given to the participants.
About SVKM DJS ANVESHAN
Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM), a Public Charitable Trust registered under the DJS ANVESHAN, the official Research & Development (R&D) Club of DJSCE, Mumbai, was
Societies Registration Act and Bombay Public Trust Act has become synonymous with established in Academic Year 2025–26 to nurture a vibrant research ecosystem on campus. The
excellence, pragmatism, and vision in the field of Indian education. It runs educational club serves as a multidisciplinary platform that promotes curiosity, innovation, and collaboration
institutes with exceptional faculty appointments, the latest & the best in infrastructure, among students and faculty. Its core objectives include guiding students in research paper writing,
publications, intellectual property rights (IPR), and project report preparation, while aligning
and a conducive learning environment. From its humble beginning in 1934, the SVKM
activities with national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-
has been committed to the cause of providing high-quality education at various levels. It
SDGs). DJS ANVESHAN strives to cultivate research-driven problem-solving, interdisciplinary
has over the past 85 years grown into a mega educational foundation, promoting global projects, and sustainable engineering solutions for societal impact.
thinking, consistent with national interest, and at the same time promoting the values of
Program Conveners
professionalism, social sensitivity, and dynamic entrepreneurship.
• Dr. Hari Vasudevan, Principal, DJSCE, Mumbai (Convener).
About DJSCE, Mumbai • Dr. Narendra Shekokar, Vice-Principal, DJSCE, Mumbai (Co-convener).
Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s (SVKM) Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Program Coordinators
Engineering (DJSCE), was established in the year 1994. In 31 years, DJSCE has come a • Dr. Atul Dhale, Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, DJSCE,
long way and has made its impact felt in the country and abroad. DJSCE is an [Link]@[Link] (+91-9869821688).
Autonomous Institution, granted autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC) • Dr. Rajkumar B. Patil, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, DJSCE,
for 10 years, starting from the A.Y. 2019-20 till 2028-29. The National Assessment and [Link]@[Link] (+91-9175899766).
Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited DJSCE with a CGPA of 3.18 out of 4, i.e., Advisory Committee
with an "A” Grade and is currently valid. The college runs 08 undergraduate programs, 3 • Dr. K. N. Vijaya Kumar, Director IQAC.
postgraduate programs, and 3 Ph.D. programs for the A.Y. 2021-22, all affiliated to the • Dr. Trupti Paradkar, Dy. Director IQAC and F.E. Coordinator.
University of Mumbai. Students of the college have always performed exceedingly well • Dr. Rajendra Khavekar, Training & Placement Officer.
in national and globally competent multinational companies and also in the universities • Dr. Meera Narvekar, Head, Department of Computer Engineering.
in India and abroad as they pursue their higher education. • Dr. Vinaya M. Sawant, Head, Department of Information Technology.
• Dr. Amit Deshmukh, Head, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.
About Mechanical Engineering Department • Dr. Kriti Srivastava, Head, Department of CSE (DS).
DJSCE started the Bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering and the Master’s • Dr. Aruna Gawde, Head, Department of AI_ML.
program in Mechanical Engineering (with specialization in Manufacturing Systems • Dr. Pratik Kanani, I/C Head, Department of AI_DS.
Engineering) in the year 2011 with an intake of 60 seats and 18 seats respectively. The Organizing Committee
intake of the Bachelor's program was increased to 120 in the very next year and in the • Tanush Dhiraj Maloo, EXTC, Chairperson, DJS ANVESHAN.
year 2022, the intake of the Bachelor’s program was increased to 180 seats. In the year • Samyuktha Sharma, MECH, Co-Chairperson, DJS ANVESHAN.
2013, the college started the Doctorate program in Mechanical Engineering with an intake • Shrikant Borse, MECH, Vice-Chairperson, DJS ANVESHAN.
of 10 seats and was later increased to 20. This program is accredited by the National • Pranay Shah, Mech, Secretary, DJS ANVESHAN.
Board of Accreditation (NBA) with effect from the Academic Year 2018-19. The • Rushabh Savla, EXTC, Marketing Head, DJS ANVESHAN.
department features state-of-the-art infrastructure including well-developed laboratories • Yash Desai, MECH, Editorial Head, DJS ANVESHAN.
for core courses like Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Industrial Fluid Power, Automobile • Harsh Goilkar, IT, Creatives Head, DJS ANVESHAN.
Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, etc. The • Kartik Sunil, Comps, Creatives Head, DJS ANVESHAN.
department, with the help of the college management, is continuously striving to develop • Nidhish Worlikar, Mech, Events Head, DJS ANVESHAN.
the technical as well as professional skills of its students by exposing them to industry • Bhavya Rambhia, Mech, Events Head, DJS ANVESHAN.
culture through industrial visits, expert lectures, and seminars. • Krish Shah, Comps, Pubs head, DJS ANVESHAN.
• Paarth Naik, Mech, Research Head, DJS ANVESHAN.