The LNM Institute of Information Technology

personal_information Photo

Deepak Rajendra Unune

deepak.unune@lnmiit.ac.in

Date of joining:

20-07-2016

Department:

Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering


Summary

Currently, working as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering in the LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur. Awarded with Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship and invited for 2 years of research work at the University of Sheffield. PhD, from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India. Publication summary: International Journals 40+; International Conferences: 20+ Research Area: Advanced Machining, electrical discharge machining, Micro-machining, hybrid machining processes, finishing processes, Submerged arc welding, Coating of Titanium Implants. Key Skills: Project Management, Research aptitude, Teaching is my passion, CNC programming and machining


Biography

Dr. Deepak Rajendra Unune is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering at The LNM Institute Information of Technology, Jaipur, India. With a strong academic background, he obtained his Ph.D. from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India, in 2016, specializing in the field of manufacturing engineering. Dr. Unune's academic journey has been marked by significant achievements and international recognition. Notably, he was awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship from European Commision, which afforded him the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research at the University of Sheffield, UK from 2019 to 2021. His research contributions during this period have significantly enriched the field of mechanical engineering perticulary in machining technologies. With over 13 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Unune has emerged as a distinguished scholar in his field. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including CNC machining, micro-machining processes, electro-discharge machining (EDM), micro-EDM, hybrid machining processes, and submerged arc welding. He has authored and co-authored over 60 research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conferences and also authored 7 book chapters. He has received more than 1100 google scholar citations with 21 h-index thereby cementing his reputation as a prolific researcher and academician. Dr. Unune's passion for advancing knowledge and innovation in mechanical engineering is evident in his dedication to teaching, research, and scholarly activities. His commitment to excellence and his contributions to the academic community continue to inspire both students and fellow researchers alike.


Research Area

Electrical Discharge Machining, CNC machining, Hybrid machining, Sustainable machining.

Personal information

Name

Designation

Department

ORCID

Scopus_link

Website

Dr. Deepak Rajendra Unune

Associate Professor

Mechanical-Mechatronics Engineering

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9341-1962

57053446400

Education

Degree/DiplomaInstitute/ OrganizationYearBranch/Specialization
1Post Doctoral ResearchUniversity of Sheffield, UK2021Materials Science and Engineering: Bioengineering
2Ph. D. Doctor of PhilosophyMalaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur2016Mechanical Engineering
3M. Tech. Master of TechnologyGovernment College of Engineering, Karad, Maharashtra2011Mechanical-Production Engineering
4B. Tech. Bachelor of TechnologyRajarambapu Institute of Technology, Islampur, Sangli2007Mechanical Engineering

Projects

Name of ProjectTotal Cost of ProjectFunding AgencyDuration FromDuration To
1EDiMPlant- Marie Curie Individual Fellowship20000000RESEARCH EXEXUTIVE COMMITTEE - European Commission20192021
2Fabrication and finishing of micro-channels for micro-heat exchangers and micro-reactors (EMR/2016/003372), SERB under Extra Mural Research funding (EMR) scheme.4492000DST20172020

Experience

Name of OrganizationPost/DesignationDuration FromDuration To
1University of Sheffield, UKMarie-Curie Fellow20192021
2The LNM Institute of Information Technology, JaipurAssistant Professor20162024
3Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Islampur, SangliN/A20112013
4Bharat Forge Ltd. PuneN/A20072008

Publications

1 Nikhil Jain, Jinesh Kumar Jain, Pravin Pandit Harane, D.R.Unune, “Application of a novel non-edible oil-based water-in-oil nano-emulsion as a dielectric for the amelioration of electrical discharge machining performance”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Volume 45, pp. 379 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-023-04302-x . (Springer, Q2, SCI-Indexed, IF:2.2 JUN 2023 IndexedIn : [WoS] DOI : 10.1007/s40430-023-04302-x,
2 S. N. Sawant, S. K. Patil, D.R. Unune, S. Wojciechowski , Effect of copper, tungsten copper and tungsten carbide tools on micro-electric discharge drilling of Ti-6Al-4V alloy”, Journal of Materials Research and Technology. (Elsevier, Q1, SCI-Indexed, IF:6.627) MAY 2023,
3 A. S. Kulshrestha, M. Singh, D. R. Unune, A. K. Dargar, “An investigation on tool wear rate in the electrical discharge face grinding process for the machining of Monel 400”, International Journal of Abrasive Technology, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp 196-211, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAT.2023.130844 (Inderscience, Q3, Scopus-indexed) MAY 2023 ,
4 Akshat Srivastava Kulshrestha, Deepak Rajendra Unune, Ashok Kumar Dargar, “Investigation and optimization of electro discharge face grinding of monel 400 alloy using response surface methodology and genetic algorithm”, Sadhana, Vol. 48 (127). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-023-02194-0 (Springer, Q2, SCI indexed, IF: 1.6) JULY 2023 ,

Expert lectures

MonthYearInformation
1February2023Delivered a keynote talk on "Electrical discharge machining: Technology and Research Perspectives" at 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Science and Technologies organized by Poornima University Jaipur (24th-25th Feb, 2023). FEB 2023
2March2022Dr. Deepak Rajendra Unune has presented a one-day seminar on "Design of Experiments: Methods and Approaches", on 4th March 2022 for PG & PhD scholars of LNMIIT, Jaipur MAR 2022
3January2022Delivered a talk on "Surface modifications of Ti6Al4V using EDM for improving osteogenic response" at one week FDP on Recent Advances in Materials Science and Engineering organized by SVERI’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur (18th- 24th January, 2022) JAN 2022
4July2021Delivered a talk on “Vibration Assisted Electric Discharge Machining” at STTP on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, organized by Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering And Technology, Ashta (1st- 7th July. 2021) JULY 2021
5July2021Delivered a talk on “Application of AI in Predicting Hybrid EDM machining Performance” at STTP on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, organized by Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering And Technology, Ashta (1st- 7th July. 2021) JULY 2021
6July2021Delivered a talk on “Surface Treatment of Biomedical Implants using EDM” at STTP on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, organized by Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering And Technology, Ashta (1st- 7th July. 2021) JULY 2021
7January2021Delivered a talk on “Applications of AI in Electro discharge Machining Based Processes” at FDP on Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mechanical Engineering, organized by KIT's College of Engg., Kolhapur (12th- 16th Jan. 2021) JAN 2021
8January2019Delivered a talk on “Challenges and Opportunities in Electrical Discharge Machining” in a STTP on Recent Advances in Production Engineering organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manipal University, Jaipur. Jan.21st – 25th 2019. JAN 2019
9December2016Delivered a talk on “Hybrid micro-machining processes” in a workshop on Advances in Manufacturing at Dr. Daulatrao Aher College of Engineering, Karad, Maharashtra. Dec.5th-10th 2016. DEC 2016
10January2015Resource person for three days workshop on “Modelling and simulation of Automotive systems using MATLAB and Simulink” at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Maharashtra. Jan. 26th to 28th Jan 2015. JAN 2015

Workshop attended

TypeMonthYearInformation
1WorkshopMay2017Three days workshop on “Indian Nanoelectronics User Program (INUP) Familiarization Workshop”, from 22nd to 24th May, 2017 at IIT Bombay.
2WorkshopApril2017One day teacher training workshop on “E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities”, on 19th April, 2017 at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration, Jaipur.
3Short Term CourseDecember2016One week STTP on “Advances in Manufacturing” from 5th to 10th December, 2015 at Dr. Daulatrao Aher College of Engineering, Karad, Maharashtra.
4Conference - NationalDecember2015International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering, IIT Bombay. 10th-12th Dec. 2015.
5Conference - NationalDecember20145th International and 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR-2014), IIT Guwahati.
6Short Term CourseMarch2014One Week STTP on “Micro-manufacturing and its application” from 30th Feb. 2014 to 4th March 2014 at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
7TrainingJanuary2014Three days refresher course on “Microscopy”, 31st January to 2nd February, 2014, M.N.I.T. Jaipur.
8WorkshopJanuary2013One Week Programme on “Micro & Nano Technology”, 24th to 28th June, 2013, Organized by RIT, Sakharale.
9Short Term CourseDecember2012One Week Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Recent Trends in Precision Mechanical Measurements” from 26th November – 1th December 2012, under TEQIP-II, organized by Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune.
10WorkshopJuly2012Two Week Workshop on “Introduction to Research Methodologies" from 25th June - 4th July 2012, Conducted by IIT Bombay
11TrainingNovember2011International Conference of Industrial Engineering (ICIE), 17-19 Nov.2011, NIT Surat.
12TrainingFebruary2011International Congress on Productivity, Quality, Reliability, Optimization and Modelling (ICPQROM), 7-8 Feb.2011, Delhi

Workshop conducted

TypeMonthYearInformation
1WorkshopDecember2023One week hands-on training workshop on "Solidworks: Theory and Practice" from 18th Dec. 2023 to 22nd Dec. 2023.
2WorkshopOctober2016Three day Workshop on “CAD/CAM, CNC Programming and Training on 3-axis CNC Vertical Machining Centre” from 21st-23rd October 2016 at The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur

Research guidance

NameRoll No.TitleStatusLinkedIn Profile
1Pravin Omprakash Sharma17PMM002Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancements through Fluid and Surface ModificationsCompleted
2Pravin Pandit Harane17PMM001Electro-Discharge Drilling of Waspaloy: Characterization and Performance Enhancement StrategiesPursuing
3Akshat Kulshrestha Shrivastav18PMM002Optimization & characterization of Process Parameters for Electric Discharge Face GrindingPursuing