Dr.Pankaj Dhatrak

Dr. Pankaj Dhatrak is currently working as an Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering at MIT-World Peace University, Pune, India. He has received his PhD degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University in the field of Biomechanical Engineering. His research interests focus on Finite Element Analysis of Automotive components, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, and their applications. Biomedical research in Dentistry, Integration of Mechanical Engineering for varied Biomechanical applications are some of his key areas of research. He has 5 years of Industrial experience in the field of vibration, Fatigue analysis of various automotive components using various CAE tools and 15+ years of academic experience in teaching UG/PG students. He has to his credit more than 30+ peer-reviewed papers and book chapters in Journal and Conference Proceedings. Recently, he is involved in designing and development of biomedical devices. He worked as a Technical Advisory Committee Member for 3+ International conferences. He has also worked as Reviewer for Reputed peer-reviewed Journal (Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Bio-Engineering Journal, Journal of Materials Today: Proceedings, International journal of General Medicine, Institute of Engineers-Series C). He is a Life member of Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE) and Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE-India Western Section).

Areas of Interest

Biomedical Device development, Composite Materials, In-vitro analysis using Finite Element Modeling, Fatigue and Noise Vibration & Harshness (NVH) of structures.

Skills

• CAE Solver- ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS and Hyperworks
• CAD modelling- CreO, Fusion360
• DOE software- Minitab
• Programming Language- C, C++

Experience

Education

Awards & Certifications

• ‘Best Paper Award’ under Technical Session of FEA, at International Conference & Exposition on Mechanical, Material and Manufacturing Technology (ICE3MT 2020) at CVR College of Engineering and Technology (2020), Hyderabad, India.
• ‘Best Paper of Technical Session’ at 2nd International Conference on Manufacturing, Material Science & Engineering (ICMMSE 2020) organized by at CMR Institute of Technology (2020), Hyderabad A. P.
• 'Third prize for the best Paper’ Award at ARAI, Pune in the National Conference on “Computer Aided Engineering Analysis of Auto Parts’ Auto CAE (2006) Pune, MH, India.

Research Publications

• V. Khened, K. Dhok, M. Pradhan, and P. Dhatrak, “Evaluation of Resonance Frequency and Micromotion to Achieve Implant Stability Using Vibroacoustic Resonance Frequency Analysis : A Mathematical Model,” J. Eng. Sci. Med. Diagnostics Ther., vol. 6, no. August, pp. 1–7, 2023, doi: 10.1115/1.4056951.


• P. Dhatrak, K. Bhadri, N. Karnik, and U. Bora, “A mathematical approach to estimate micro-displacement of a dental implant using electromagnetic Frequency Response Analysis,” J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater., vol. 140, no. February, p. 105735, 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105735.


• M. Kshirsagar and P. Dhatrak, “Strain based in vitro analysis of dental implant using artificial bone model and validation by numerical technique,” Med. Eng. Phys., vol. 111, no. August 2022, p. 103931, 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2022.103931.


• A. Kurup, N. Khasnis, and P. Dhatrak, “Influence of Surface Coatings on the Stress Distribution by varying Friction Contact at Implant-Bone Interface using Finite Element Analysis,” Proc IMechE, Part H J Eng. Med., no. 124, pp. 1–12, 2023, doi: 10.1177/09544119221146617.


• K. Bhadri, N. Karnik, and P. Dhatrak, “Current Advancements in Cardiovascular Disease Management using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Models : Current Scenario and Challenges,” IEEE 10th Int. Conf. Emerg. Trends Eng. Technol. Signal Inf. Process., 2022, doi: 10.1109/ICETET-SIP-2254415.2022.9791776.


• N. Karnik, K. Bhadri and P. Dhatrak, “Recent Advances in Sensor Technology for Biomedical Applications: A Review,” in Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol. 957, 2023, pp. 33–57.


• S. Joshi, U. Bora, N. Karnik, K. Bhadri, and P. Dhatrak, Current and Emerging Technologies for Resonance Frequency Analysis-Based Devices for Measuring Dental Implant Stability: A Review. Springer Singapore, 2022.


• N. Karnik, U. Bora, K. Bhadri, P. Kadambi, and P. Dhatrak, “A comprehensive study on current and future trends towards the characteristics and enablers of industry 4.0,” J. Ind. Inf. Integr., no. 124, p. 100294, 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.jii.2021.100294.


• N. Karnik and P. Dhatrak, “‘Optimization Techniques and Algorithms for Dental Implants - A Comprehensive Review’,” in Metaheuristic Algorithms in Industry 4.0, 2021, pp. 261–282.


• K. Wagh and P. Dhatrak, “A review on powertrain subsystems and charging technology in battery electric vehicles: Current and future trends,” Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. Part D J. Automobile Eng., no. 124, 2021, doi: 10.1177/09544070211025906.


• S. Bhandarkar and P. Dhatrak, “Optimization of a knee implant with different biomaterials using finite element analysis,” Mater. Today, Proc., 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.466.


• N. Karnik, K. Bhadri, U. Bora, S. Joshi, and P. Dhatrak, “A Mathematical Model for Biomechanical Evaluation of Micro-motion in Dental Prosthetics using Vibroacoustic RFA,” J. Med. Biol. Eng., vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 571–580, 2021, doi: 10.1007/s40846-021-00636-w.


• Alekh Kurup, Pankaj Dhatrak, Neha Khasnis, “Surface modification techniques of titanium and titanium alloys for biomedical dental applications: A review” Journal of Materials Todays: Proceedings published online on 2nd July 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.06.163.


• Pankaj Dhatrak, Uddhav Shirsat, Sumanth S., Vijay Deshmukh, “Numerical investigation of stress intensity around bone-implant interface by 3D-finite element method and experimental verification by optical technique”, Journal of Materials Today: Proceedings, published online on 7th July 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.06.097.


• Neha Khasnis, Pankaj Dhatrak, Alekh Kurup, “A review on artificial bone modelling: Materials and manufacturing techniques’, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings published online on 24th July 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.06.323.


• Shriya Nimbalkar, Pankaj Dhatrak, Chinmay Gherde, Srujana Joshi, “A Review Article on Factors Affecting Bone Loss in Dental Implants”, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings available online from 9th August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.428.


• Pranjal Agrawal, Paras Choudhary, Pankaj Dhatrak, “Comparative study on Vibration Characteristics of Aircraft Wings using Finite Element Method”, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings available online from 14th Aug 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.229


• Srujana Joshi, Pankaj Dhatrak, Shriya Nimbalkar, Chinmay Gherde, “An Effect of Various Parameters on Insertion Torque to Improve the Success Rate of Dental Implantation: A Review”, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings, available online from 20th August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.222


• Niddhi Kittur, Radhika Oak, Deepali Dekate, Pankaj Dhatrak “Dental implant stability and its measurements to improve osseointegration at the bone-implant interface: A review, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings, available online from 11th September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.08.243


• Pankaj Dhatrak, Uddhav Shirsat, Sumanth S., Vijay Deshmukh, “Influence of cutting flutes on stress distribution for selected dental implants: Numerical studies”, Journal of Materials Today: Proceedings, published online on 20th Sept. 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.08.476


• Chinmay Gherde, Shriya Nimbalkar, Srujana Joshi, Pankaj Dhatrak, “A comprehensive review of factors affecting fatigue life of dental implants”, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings available online from 22nd Sept. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.08.414


• Siddhi Sunil, Pankaj Dhatrak, “Biomechanical consideration of bone density and its influence on stress distribution characteristics of dental implants”, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings available online from 29th November 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.10.368.


• Sarvesh Joshi, Rutuja Kulkarni, Aniruddha Joshi, Sumedh Joshi, Pankaj Dhatrak “Design of helical gear with carbon reinforced EN36 steel for two stage constant mesh gearbox weight reduction” Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings available online from 29th December 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.451


• Atul Palange, Pankaj Dhatrak “Lean manufacturing a vital tool to enhance productivity in manufacturing, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings available online from 23rd January 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.193


• Prasanna Kadambi, Pranay Luniya, Pankaj Dhatrak, “Current advancements in polymer/polymer matrix composites for dental implants: A systematic review” Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings, available online from 25th January 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.396


• Shriya Pande, Pankaj Dhatrak, “Recent developments and advancements in knee implants materials, manufacturing: A review, Journal of Material Todays: Proceedings, available online from 5th February 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.465

Administrative Assignments at MIT-WPU

• Coordinator of Visualization & Technology Lab in collaboration with Tata Technologies Limited, Pune w.e.f. July 2019.


• Innovation Coordinator for School of Mechanical Engineering during 2020-2022.


• Coordinator for SAEINDIA- TIFAN competition during 2018-2020.


• Member, Technical Committee of Centralised Counselling, and outreach activity for M. Tech./B.Tech. Admission Program from 2018 for UG and PG admissions.


• Coordinator for “Ready Engineer Program” organized by Tata Technologies Limited, Pune during 2012-2014


• Organizing Committee Member at National Level Workshop on “Recent Trends in Industrial Tribology organized by MIT in collaboration with Tribology Society of India on 20th March 2013.


• Faculty Advisor for Altair India Student Level Project Event Competition from 2012.


• Assistant to Sr. Supervisor, Savitribai Phule Pune University Examinations w.e.f. May, 2012 to June 2017.


• Member of NBA committee at department level for various activity relate to Criteria IV (Students Performance, Exit Survey and outcome-based test and skilled best activity).

Worked as Reviewer

• Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (2 articles)


• Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series C (IEIC) (1 articles)


• Journal of Bioengineering (2 articles)


• Journal of Materials (1 article)

Funded R&D Project

• “Stress Analysis and Experimental Photoelasticity Investigation of Threaded Dental Implants- Bone Interface" funded by the Board of College and University Development (BCUD), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India. (Proposal No.13ENG001550) Project Duration: 2013-2015, Budget: Rs. 2.40 Lakh, Role: Principal Investigator.


• “Design and Development of indigenous stability measurement device to measure primary stability of dental implant prosthetic using electromagnetic Resonance Frequency Analysis RFA technique” Applied for BIRAC BIG-20. (Proposal No. BIRAC/VENTURE0828/BIG-20/22) Project Duration: 1.5 years (In process), Budget: Rs. 25 Lakh, Role: Principal Investigator.

Training/Workshop Organized and attended

• Attended AICTE ISTE sponsored Induction/Refresher program on “Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing” organized by Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, J & K, India during March 18-24, 2021.


• Attended AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL) online FDP on “Sensors Technology” during 8-12th February 2021 at North-Eastern Hill University.


• Attended “3-day Workshop on Advances in Materials Processing-3D Printing and Opportunities” organized by the School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC), VIT-AP University, Amaravati (AP), India during 24th to 26th July 2021.


• Attended Faculty Development Program (online FDP) on “Enhancing Research and Consultancy Skill” organized by Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Sangali, during 22- 26 June 2020


• Attended One week Training program on “Optimization methods for Research and Industry” organized by College of Engineering, Pune during 25th-29th August 2014.


• Attended Faculty development Program on “Statistics for Engineers” at Cummins College of Engineering, Pune on 4th-6th December 2014.


• Attended One-Day Faculty Development Program on “Computer Aided Engineering Simulation using COMSOL” on 9th May 2013.


• Organized 2-days Workshop on “Altair Hyperworks for CAE” for PG students and PhD Research Scholars of Mech Engg. in collaboration with Design Tech System Pvt. Ltd. Pune during 26-27 Nov. 2021


• Organized 2-Days ANSYS Training Program (Faculty development Program) during 8th February 2019.


• Organized 2-Days MINITAB Training Program (Faculty development Program) during 21-26th Aug 2017.


• Attended Finite Element Method workshop attended at Sinhgad Institute of Research & college of Engg. On 15-17 March 2012.


• Organized one week training program MSC Software (Adams, Patran and Nastran) Training Program during 24-29 December 2012


• Attended a workshop on “Impact Injury-Biomechanics” at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) Pune on 12th December 2012.

Expert/Key-Note Lectures Delivered

• Expert Lecture through Online webinar Session on “Use and Application of CAE in New Product Development (R & D)” organized by Adhi College of Engineering & Technology, Dr. APJ Kalam Centre for Advanced Research, Kanchipuram, India on 3rd July 2020.


• Expert talk on “Current and Future trends of CAE in New Product Development (R & D)” at 4-days workshop on “Role of Mechanical Engineers in Emerging Technologies” organized by Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering, Pune India on 11-14th August 2021


• Expert Lecture on “Usage of Software for validation of experimental vibration applications” at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune on 22nd Oct. 2012.

Member of National/International Conference

• Working as a Technical Committee member for “International Conference on Manufacturing, Material Science and Engineering (ICMMSE) Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering and Technology, Tirupati Road, Chittoor, A.P India since from 2020.


• Working as a Member of National Advisory Committee for “International Conference on Advanced Materials & Modern Manufacturing (ICAMMM) organized by Adhi College of Engineering & Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India since from 2020.

Professional Membership

• SAEINDIA membership (Membership No. 7180510310) since from 2016.


• Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (LM 99151) from 2014.