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Dr. Mohit Pandya
Registrar, Mechanical Engineering · JNCT Professional University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Bhopal
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-ENGG-MP-IN-2026-2523
Member since 2026
Expertise
- CAD & 3D Modeling
- Geothermal Energy
- Mechatronics & Robotics
- Nanotechnology
- Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
- Robotics Engineering
- Automation
- Calorimetry/Heat Transfer
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer & Calorimetry
- Mechanical Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Thermodynamics
Mentorship offered
- Operations Consulting
- Regulatory Consulting
- Manufacturing Consulting
- Scientific and Technical Consulting
- Prototyping
- Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
- Product Evaluation
- Concept Development
- Product Validation
- Statistical Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Gap Analysis
- Scientific and Technical Research
- Technology Scouting
- Systematic Literature Review
- Feasibility Study
- General Proofreading & Editing
- Technical Writing
Mode: Hybrid · Capacity: More than 5 researchers
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About
Dr. Mohit Pandya is the Registrar of JNCT Professional University, Bhopal, with over 18 years of experience in higher education, academic administration, research, and institutional governance. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal University, Jaipur, specializing in thermal energy storage and nano-enhanced phase change materials. His expertise spans university administration, quality assurance, accreditation, renewable energy, thermal engineering, and mechanical engineering. He has published research in reputed international journals, secured Indian patents, organized national conferences, and has received multiple awards for academic excellence, research, and institutional leadership.
Publications 8
Journal articles
- M. Pandya, A.K. Ansu, R.K. Sharma, D. Tripathi, V.V. Tyagi, A. Sari (2023). Investigation on Thermal Energy Storage Properties of Polyethylene Glycol with Hybrid Nanoparticles of Al₂O₃ and CuO for Solar Thermal Energy Storage. ECS Journal of Solid-State Science and Technology.Scopus DOI 10.1149/2162-8777/ace477
- M. Pandya, A.K. Ansu, R.K. Sharma, A.K. Pandey, D. Tripathi, A. Sari, V.V. Tyagi (2022). Development and Laboratory Scale Characterization of a New Hybrid Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Material for Solar Thermal Energy Storage. ChemistrySelect.Scopus DOI 10.1002/slct.202202709
- B. Gupta, T.K. Mandraha, P.J. Edla, M. Pandya (2013). Thermal Modeling and Efficiency of Solar Water Distillation: A Review. American Journal of Engineering Research.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above) View article: Thermal Modeling and Efficiency of Solar Water Distillation: A Review
- B. Gupta, G.P. Manikpuri, J.K. Waiker, M. Pandya (2013). Experimental Investigation of Double Pass Solar Air Heater Using Different Type of Porous Media. International Journal of Current Engineering & Technology.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above) View article: Experimental Investigation of Double Pass Solar Air Heater Using Different Type of Porous Media
Conference papers
- (2022). Copper Based Nano Materials-Enhanced Phase Change Materials with Great Potential for Improved Thermal Energy Storage Properties. Materials Today: Proceedings, International Conference.Scopus
- (2022). A-State-of-Art Study on the Thermal Energy Storage Systems – Techniques, Materials and Its Integration in Different Forms. 4th International Conference on Recent Innovations and Technological Developments in Mechanical Engineering, JECRC, Jaipur.
- (2023). Current Advancements of Mono and Hybrid Nanoparticles-Based Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage: A Review. International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nano Electronics (ICRAFMN-2023), MIT, Bengaluru.
- (2018). Performance Enhancement of Solar Air Heater Using Solid Blocks Over Absorber. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (ICETME 2018), Technocrats Institute of Technology (Excellence), Bhopal.
Experience
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Registrar
JNCT Professional University, Bhopal
Dec 2023 - Present (current)
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Senior Lecturer
Jai Narain College of Technology (JNCT), Bhopal
Mar 2008 - Jun 2012
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Trainee Engineer
Tesla Transformers Limited, Bhopal
Jul 2006 - Feb 2008
Education
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2024
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
Manipal University, Jaipur
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2012
M.Tech., Computer Integrated Manufacturing
SATI, Vidisha (Rajiv Gandhi Technical University)
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2006
B.E., Mechanical Engineering
MIT, Mandsaur (Rajiv Gandhi Technical University)
Awards
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LNCT Group Achievers Award – Outstanding Achievements in Research/Paper Presentation
LNCT Group · 2023
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LNCT Group Achievers Award – Dedicated Service
LNCT Group · 2023
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Extraordinary Performance Award
LNCT Group · 2020 - 21
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Outstanding Performance Award
LNCT Group · 2019 - 20
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Utkrasht Shikshak Samman
SRIJAN · 2019
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School Excellence Leadership Award
2nd IUEF National Conclave · 2019
Events & training
- 22 - 23 September 2021
STTP · Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia
Nano-materials and Energy Storage
- 27 - 30 December 2021
Faculty Development Programme (FDP) · Manipal University, Jaipur
Mobilising Academic Writing, Publishing and Research
- 29 - 30 June 2020
FDP · RGPV (TEQIP-III) & Sri Aurobindo Institute of Technology, Indore
Advancement in Energy Audit & Energy Management
- 18 June 2020
Seminar · Department of Physics, Manipal University, Jaipur
Probing the Matter Beyond Five Senses
- 13 June 2020
Workshop · School of Energy & Environment Management, RGPV, Bhopal
E-Vehicle and its Adaptability Challenges
- 7 June 2020
Workshop · Chennai Institute of Technology
Industry 4.0
- 2 - 6 June 2020
FDP · ISHRAE Pune Chapter & IE(I)
Emerging Trends in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- 1 June 2020
Workshop · Shri G.S. Institute of Technology & Science, Indore
Smart Manufacturing
- 25 - 26 May 2020
Workshop · Oriental College of Technology, Bhopal
Research Methodology & Proposal Writing
- 20 - 24 May 2020
FDP · Shri Sai Ram Institute of Technology, Chennai
Materials for Thermal & Renewable Energy Research
- 16 May 2020
Workshop · IIT Bombay (Teaching Learning Centre)
Effective and Efficient Online Teaching in the Age of Corona
- 29 April - 2 May 2020
Workshop · AICTE, New Delhi
Examination Reforms
- 11 January 2020
Workshop · Manipal University, Jaipur
Learn How to Write and Publish a Research Paper
- 19 - 23 November 2019
Teachers Training Programme (TTP) · AICTE – RGPV
Product to be Smart with Artificial Intelligence
- 7 April 2019
FDP · CRISP, Bhopal
Development of Next Generation Engine for Automobile
- 20 - 22 September 2018
National Workshop · Manipal University, Jaipur
Plagiarism, Research, Ethics and Patent (PREP-2018)
- 3 - 7 April 2018
FDP · RGPV, Bhopal
Application of Green Energy Technologies for Environmental Sustainability
- 28 February 2018
Workshop · School of Energy & Environment Management, RGPV
Energy Efficient Future for Buildings
- 1 - 2 November 2017
Workshop · JNCT & SoftCAD Automation LLP
AutoCAD
- 6 September 2012
FDP · ISTE & JNCT Bhopal
Introduction to Research Methodology
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