Dr. Sawankumar Naik

Awards

1. International recognition as Distinguished Industrial Automation Professor, Bosch Rexroth for exceptional contribution in the arena of industrial research and innovative pedagogy with modern automation technologies.
2. Felicitated in Top Super 30 teachers of India for mentoring Indian youth to global recognition.
3. Applauded at NASA on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary year for creating a global record of winning 10 International Team Awards in ten years in  April 2019 at NASA’s topmost Engineering Competition.
4. Represented India and won 5 Team Awards in 5 years in the prestigious world’s topmost underwater robotics ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) competition -Annual International MATE ROV Competition.

Committees

• Regional Coordinator, MATE ROV Competition, India
• Faculty Mentor – Technical & Research Committee, Student Council.
• Corporate Member of IIIE (Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers)
• Life Member of SOCOPM (Society of Operations Management), ISME (Indian Society of Manufacturing Engineers), ISTE ( Indian Society for Technical Education)
• Member of NCQM( National Centre fo Quality Management)

Achievements

Dr. Sawankumar Naik, a Distinguished Industrial Automation Professor with an illustrious academic journey, holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and specializes in Manufacturing and Operations. He worked as an Engineer and Manager in reputed MNC’s  and currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Naik has mentored ground-breaking projects and guided students, making significant contributions to education. His commitment to fostering industrial research and innovative pedagogy earned him international recognition as a Distinguished Industrial Automation Professor. He is a certified expert trained in Germany by Bosch Rexroth AG. In addition to his academic prowess, Dr. Naik has a rich history of service activities, including serving as Regional Coordinator for the MATE ROV Competition in India and Joint Secretary for the Indian Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He has conducted Training Development Programs at NMIMS Bosch Rexroth Centre of Excellence, providing basic and advanced training for multinational corporations. Dr. Naik’s dedication to education and industrial engagement has not gone unnoticed, as he has been honored as one of the Top Super 30 teachers in India, recognized as a “Distinguished Industrial Automation Professor,” and celebrated for achievements at NASA’s Engineering Competition and the MATE ROV Competition. Dr. Sawankumar Naik’s influence extends beyond the classroom, with notable publications in reputable journals and conferences. His research on sustainable product development and mathematical modelling demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. His contributions reflect a holistic approach to education, research, and industry collaboration, making him a distinguished educator.

Publications

Journals

• GS, B., Sawankumar, N., AJ, D., & RY, P. (2010). Design, Development & Implementation of E-Learning Tools. In Innovations and Advances in Computer Sciences and Engineering(pp. 43-48). Springer Netherlands.
• Narkhede, J., & Naik, S. (2016). Boiler feed pump control using variable frequency drive .International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology,3.
• Bagale G.S. & Naik S.(2021), Role of Operations Management in Driving Growth of Manufacturing Industry in India, In Special Issue on The Dragon and The Elephant: A Comparative Study of Indo-Chinese Economy, Empirical Economics Letters,20(2), pp.25-36, ISSN:1681-8997 (ABDC/C)
• Naik S. & Terkar R.(2022), Development of Model of Remanufactured Product Competencies using DeMATEL, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering,7(1), 6893-6900 ISSN: 0974-5823
• Naik, S., & Bagale, G. (2023). Assessing Key Success Elements for the Economic Sustainability of the Robotics Industry. European Economic Letters (EEL), 13(5), 1147-1152.

Conferences

• Naik, S., & Terkar, R. (2016, December). A study on designing for sustainable product development in view of end-user role through remanufacturing. In International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing 2016 (ICCASP 2016)(pp. 153-159). Atlantis Press
• Naik, S., & Terkar, R. (2016). Role and Significance of Visualisation in Product Design at Prototyping Stage. In CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on CARs & FoF 2016(pp. 625-636). Springer India.