Research & Innovation

A laboratory for India tomorrow.

Three decades of research output anchored on a single question: how do we make advanced technology reach the places it does the least good — and bring back the value it generates? Twenty-one Ph.D. scholars guided, twenty patents granted, six government-funded research grants, and a hundred indexed publications later — the laboratory keeps building.

Dr. Milind Pande — Research
01 · Research Scholars

Twenty-one doctorates, one supervisor.

Ph.D. scholars guided across Management Science and Engineering — at RTM Nagpur University, MIT-WPU, MIT ADT, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, DY Patil University, and the Inter-Disciplinary School at SPPU.

27
Scholars Guided
20
Doctorates Awarded
7
Currently In Progress
6+
Universities
Scholar Thesis Title Period University Discipline
Dr. Hemant Mali A Study of Challenges Faced by Training and Placement Officer in Campus Recruitment (with Special Reference to Selected Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra) 2016 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Sharad Kadam A Study of Strategies for the Sustainable Development Practices for Small Scale and Medium Scale Industries in the Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra 2018 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Sudeep Limaye Study of Ethical Issues in Use of Children in Marketing Promotion by Commercial Organizations 2018 DY Patil University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Girish Mude A Study on Agri Tourism Development in Maharashtra 2019 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Swapnil Undale Problems and Prospects of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives with Special Reference to Selected Pharmaceutical Companies Operating in Western Maharashtra 2019 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Samir Buwa A Study of Leadership Styles & Its Impact on Various Business Functions in Select SMEs in Pune Region 2019 Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Management Science
Prof. Dr. Suhrud Neurgaonkar A Critical Study of Psychological Factors Affecting Decision Making Process and Their Impact on Investment Decisions Exhibited by People Residing in Nagpur City (Mutual Funds & Insurance) 2019 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Vinita Ahire A Study of Financial Transformation Through Mobile Banking with Special Reference to Yes Bank, Buldhana Bank and Airtel Money 2020 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Swapna Saoji M-HRM: Human Resource Management Through Smart Phones in Selected IT Multinational Corporations in Western Maharashtra Region 2020 SPPU Pune University (IMV Research Centre) Management Science
Mr. Vishwas Deoskar An Empirical Study of 360 Degree M-HRM Security Enabled Practices in Select NASSCOM Registered IT/ITES Companies in Pune Region 2020 MIT ADT University Management Science
Prof. Dr. Nitin Zadpe Impact of Search Engine Optimization in Strategic Brand Building of B-School (with Special Reference to Business Schools in Pune) 2021 RTM Nagpur University Management Science
Prof. Prafulla Malwadkar A Study of Patent Filing Trends and Its Impact on Select Engineering Units in Pune Region Before & After 2005 2021 Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Management Science
Ms. Kalpana Vishwakarma HRM Challenges in Start-ups 2021 MIT ADT University Management Science
Mr. Pramodkumar Chopde Study of Factors Influencing Employee Engagement in Telecom Industry with Special Reference in Pune City 2021 MIT ADT University Management Science
Mr. Ashwin Jaiswal Study of Emerging Trends in Aviation Industry and Its Impact on Training and Development of Cabin Crew in India 2021 · Ongoing MIT-WPU Management Science
Prof. Vikram Gawali Design and Development of Drainage Blockage Detection and Removal System 2021 · Ongoing MIT-WPU Engineering
Mr. Jyotish Werulkar Assessing the Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Technology Adoption Among Farmers in Amravati Division of Vidarbha: A Case Study of AgTech Interventions via FPOs 2022 · Ongoing MIT-WPU Management Science
Mr. Pushkar Gokhale An Empirical Study of the Impact of Marketing Mix Elements on Financial Performance of Healthcare & Lifesciences Startups Within the Mumbai–Pune Corridor 2025 · Ongoing MIT-WPU Management Science
Mr. Abhijit S. Atale A Proposed Model to Generate New Revenue Streams for Telecommunications Customer Service Providers by Leveraging the Existing Infrastructure and Market Reach 2025 · Ongoing MIT-WPU Management Science
Prof. Hussain Shaikh Cosmic Consciousness and Scientific Theories: Exploring the Synergy Between Science and Spirituality with Special Reference to the Work of Saint Dnyaneshwar and Albert Einstein 2025 · Ongoing MIT-WPU Management Science
Prof. Vishal Pawar An Empirical Study on Consumer Preferences Towards Food Delivery Applications Using AI and ML Features in Pune City 2025 · Ongoing MIT ADT University Management Science
02 · Research Profiles

Global research presence, verified.

Multidisciplinary research presence indexed across the four leading academic platforms — every metric below is independently maintained by Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Elsevier Scopus, and Vidwan (INFLIBNET).

100+
Indexed Publications
250+
Citations
20
National & International Patents
30+
Years Research Excellence
Google Scholar Academic search · Citation index
Google Scholar
355
Citations
9
h-index
9
i10-index
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ResearchGate Research network · Open access
ResearchGate
95
Publications
209K
Reads
138
Citations
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Elsevier Scopus Peer-reviewed indexing
Elsevier Scopus
22
Documents
71
Citations
5
h-index
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Vidwan · INFLIBNET Indian academic database
Vidwan INFLIBNET
38
Publications
29
Citations
3
h-index
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03 · Patents

Twenty inventions, two jurisdictions.

Patents granted in Australia, South Africa, and India — spanning explainable AI, weather monitoring, wireless sensor networks, healthcare wearables, HR automation, and extended-reality interfaces.

20
Total Granted Patents
11
International Patents
9
National Patents

International Patents

9 Certificates · Australia · South Africa · Germany

National Patents

7 Certificates · India
04 · Research Grants

Six grants, three ministries.

Funded research from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, AICTE Innovation Cell, ICSSR, and industry partners — spanning photonics, biotechnology, mathematical sciences, and rural ICT.

Active

Boosting Photonics Industry in India through Academia-Industry Interaction

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India, New Delhi — Joint Work

Start
March 2024
Status
In Progress
Active

Vocational Skilling and Capability Building of Students in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing

Gennova Biopharmaceutical Ltd., Pune

Start
September 2024
Status
In Progress
Completed

90th Annual Conference of the Indian Mathematical Society

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi

Period
Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
Status
Completed
Completed

उद्यमोत्सव 2025 — Udyamotsav 2025

MoE-AICTE Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Period
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
Status
Completed
Completed

Impact of ICT Facilities on Rural Education in Backward Regions

ICSSR, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India — Study in the Context of BPL Families in Marathwada & Vidarbha Regions of Maharashtra

Period
Mar 2012 – Mar 2014
Status
Completed
Completed

Regional Study of Telecom Technology Options for Indian Rural Education

ICSSR, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India

Period
Mar 2008 – Mar 2010
Status
Completed

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