Senior Professor, Dean (SR) and Director, International Cooperation
E-mail: dean_research@diat.ac.in
Professor, Dean (Industry, Training & Placement)
E-mail: suwarna.datar@gmail.com
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Name
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Designation
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Contact No
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E-mail
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Dr. Devnath Dhirhe
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Joint Registrar (Acad) I/c.
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020 24604410
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jr@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh
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Deputy Registrar (Acad) I/c
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020 24604410
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-
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Sharadha Tathireddy
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Assistant
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020 24604410
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-
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Jyothi Gudla
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Assistant
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020 24604412
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-
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Mangesh Burde
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Assistant
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020 24604412
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-
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Tanbir Alam
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Lab Assistant
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020 24604413
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-
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Miss
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Assistant
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020 246604413
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The office of Dean (Sponsored Research) has a responsibility of handling MoUs (National and International), scrutinising and scheduling DIAT internally sponsored projects, handling problems pertaining to the externally funded research projects. The office also looks after the Consultancy Projects taken by DIAT faculty. Additionally, it supervises the Innovation and Incubation Centre of DIAT, where the DIAT faculty can incubate their start-ups. The patents are also routed through the Dean (Sponsored Research) office for its further processing at DRDO Headquarters.
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Professor (Dr) Sangeeta Kale, Department of Applied Physics
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Dean (SR)
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Dr. Debasish Pradhan, Associate Professor
Department of Applied Mathematics |
Member
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Dr. Upasana Singh, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science & Engineering |
Member
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Dr. AVR Murthy, Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Physics |
Member
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Dr. Yogeshwar Singh Dadwhal, Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Mathematics |
Member
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Ms Vanarase Shilpa
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Assistant
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Details of MoU
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Date of MoU
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Validity
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
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19-02-2025
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PI
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CEMILAC-AeSi- DIAT
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11-02-2025
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Abu Dhabi School of Management, UAE
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01.02.2025
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The Pennsylvania State University
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09.12.2024
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09.12.2029
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BITS Pilani
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25.11.2024
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25.11.2027
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Projects Sanctioned during Year 2026
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Name of Faculty
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Name of Department
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Role of Faculty (PI/Co-PI)
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Title of Sponsored Project
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Funding Agency
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Sanctioned Project No with Date
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Sanctioned Amount and Duration
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Status (Completed with Date /Ongoing)
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Dr AVR Murthy
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Applied Physics
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PI
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Underwater Communication
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IIT Guwahati
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10 Lac
03.01.2026 |
Ongoing
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Dr Bhubon Chandra Mech
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Electronics Engg
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PI
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Comprehensive Study to determine the best possible architecture for a System-on-Chip (SoC) for secure storage device based on trade-offs between cost, complexity, performance, fabrication feasibility, and development effort"
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JCB/ASIC/CARS-2025 dt 11 Nov 2025
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21 April 2026
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9.86 Lacs
08 months from 1st instll of grant
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Ongoing
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Projects Sanctioned during Year 2025
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Name of Faculty
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Name of Department
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Role of Faculty (PI/Co-PI)
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Title of Sponsored Project
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Funding Agency
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Sanctioned Project No with Date
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Sanctioned Amount and Duration
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Status (Completed with Date /Ongoing)
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Dr. Shyamal Mondal
Dr AVR Murthy |
Applied Physics
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PI
Co-PI |
Design and Development of High-Power Ultrafast Fiber Laser-Amplifier Systems (HUFLAS)
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DRDO
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16/09/2025,
36 months
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Rs. 1441.80 Lakhs
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Ongoing
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Dr Hari Om Verma
Dr Ajay Mishra |
Aerospace Engg & Autonomous Systems
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PI
Co-PI |
Simulation Platform for Studying the Motion of Fixed Wing Air Vehicles
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DIAT
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13/10/2025,
2 years
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Rs. 10 Lakhs
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Ongoing
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Dr Sumati Siddhath
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School of Defence Tech & Mgt
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PI
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Creation of Data Management System (DMS) for Emerging Space Technologies
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DRDO-CARS
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03 months w.e.f. date of receipt of 1st instalment
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Rs. 9.79 Lacs
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Ongoing
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Dr Upasna Singh
Dr Odelu Ojjela |
Computer Sci & Engg
Applied Mathematics
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PI
Co-PI |
Automatic Characterization and identification of various water species from underwater video using Deep Learning Models
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Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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02 years w.e.f. 6 Nov 2025
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Rs. 56.97 Lacs
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Ongoing
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Dr Sunita Dhavale
Dr D Srikant |
Computer Sci & Engg
Applied Mathematics
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PI
Co-PI |
Development of Automated Underwater Species Identification System using Deep Learning Techniques
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Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
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02 years w.e.f. date of receipt of 1st instalment
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Rs. 105.93 Lacs
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Ongoing
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Dr Yogeshwar Singh Dadwhal
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Applied Mathematics
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PI
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A Data Science Perspective for IVHM of Aircraft Engines-
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DIA-COE, IIT Bombay
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DFTM/04/3304/AE/01/M/01/IITB/64 30th April 2025
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Rs 85.80980 Lakhs
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Ongoing
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Dr S K Panigrahi
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Mechanical Engg
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PI
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FEM based design and analysis of Railgun Structure
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CARS, ARDE
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02 Years w.e.f receipt of first installment
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Rs 27.64 Lkhs
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Ongoing
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Prof C S Unnikrishnan
Dr Kanka Raju Pandiri
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School of Quantum Technology
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PI
Co-PI |
Development of a transportable atom interferometer for gravity and inertial sensing
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Sci Council of CEFIPRA
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03 Years w.e.f. 07 April 2025
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Rs. 98.72 Lacs
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Ongoing
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Dr Rahul Yadav
Dr Pankaj Nadge DR R K Satapathy |
Energy and Environmental Systems
ME
Department of AE&AS
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PI
Co-PI |
Numerical Analysis and Parametric Study on Film Cooling Performance in Thrust Vectored Nozzies
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DFTM
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DFTM/04/3304/AE/02/M/01/IITB/65 dt 30.04.2025
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Rs 86.63 Lacs
3 yrs from the receipt of first inst
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Ongoing
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Soumya.S
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Department of AE&AS
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PI
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Hybrid position force control of HURS
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CARS
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Rs 51.95L
19/09/2025 to 19/09/2027
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Ongoing
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Company Name
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Incubator
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Title of the Proposal
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M/s. SMASYS PVT. LTD
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Dr. Rishi Raj Sharma, Dept. of Electronics. Eng.
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Development of n AI- based Low- cost through -Wall radar system operating at 2.4 GHz for Human Detection
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M/s. PHRA NARAI SEMICON SYSTEMS LABS PVT. LTD
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Dr. Bhubon Chandra,
Dept. of Electronics. Eng.
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Design and Development of System on Chip for Edge Compute and Low Power IoT Applications (Fabless semiconductor design company)
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M/s. HARMONIX RESEARCH PVT. LTD.
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Prof. Suwarna S Datar,Dept. of Applied Physics and DIAT Students
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Harmonix: A Non-Invasive Breath-based Health Screening Monitor
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M/s. LATRICS AEROSPACE PVT. LTD.
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Dr. Ganapati Joshi,
Head, Dept. of Aerospace Eng
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Indigenous Multi-Payload UAV Platform with AI-Based intelligence for Defence, Homeland Security and Monitoring Applications
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MAJINE SYSETMS PVT LTD
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Dr Manisha Jitendra Nene
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Office of Dean, Industry, Training & Placement (ITP)
The Office of the Dean, Industry, Training & Placement (ITP) serves as DIAT’s central hub for industry engagement, student training, placements, and professional education. The office works at the intersection of academia and industry, ensuring that students are well-prepared for careers in defence, R&D organizations, PSUs, and high-technology sectors while also supporting the institute’s collaborations and specialized training programmes.
To strengthen DIAT’s role as a national leader in defence-oriented education by:
The Industry Interaction & Placement Cell manages the complete placement lifecycle for both online and offline recruitment drives involving nearly 1000 students annually. The cell works closely with industry partners to ensure a seamless and professional recruitment experience.
The office is committed to building strong, sustainable relationships with industry and ensuring that DIAT students are well-prepared for emerging professional challenges.
The office manages DIAT’s online and hybrid training initiatives through the LMS platform, supporting national-level capacity building in advanced technology domains.
DIAT offers specialized training programmes tailored to the needs of defence and strategic sector organizations. The Office of Dean ITP supports planning, coordination, and end-to-end management of these customized courses.
The office works closely with faculty and industry to design and deliver high-quality, application-oriented programmes that address real-world technological and operational requirements.
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NAME
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DESIGNATION
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CONTACT NO
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Prof. Suwarna Datar
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Professor, Dept. AP, Dean (ITP)
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dean.itp@diat.ac.in
020 2460 4438 |
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Name
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Designation
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Contact info
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Dr. Sunita Dhavale
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Asso. Prof., Dept. CSE – Group Chair
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sunitadhavale@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Hari Om Verma
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Asst. Prof., Dept. AE&AS
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hariom.verma@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Pooja Agrawal
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Asst. Prof., Dept. AE&AS
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pooja_agrawal@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Abhilash M T
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Asst. Prof., Dept. EE
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abhilash@diat.ac.in
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Name
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Designation
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Contact info
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Dr. Pankaj Sharma
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Sc F (On Deputation) – Group Chair
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pankaj_sharma@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Nilesh Ware
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Asst. Prof., SDT&M
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nilesh.ware@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Rishi Raj Sharma
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Asst. Prof., Dept. EE
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rsharma@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Sushma Kumari
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Asst. Prof., Dept. AM
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sushmak@diat.ac.in
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Name
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Designation
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Contact info
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Dr. Sunil Nimje
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Asso. Prof., Dept. ME – Group Chair
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sunil.nimje@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Bhubon Chandra
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Asst. Prof., Dept. EE
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bhubon_chandra@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Ramkrishna Bharath
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Asst. Prof., Dept. AM
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rambharath@diat.ac.in
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Dr. Rahul Yadav
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Asst. Prof., Dept. ACE&E
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rahuly@diat.ac.in
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O/o Industry, Training and Placement (ITP)
Ground floor, C V Raman Building, Girinagar,
Pune – 411025, India.
020 2460 4436
For Placements: placementcell@diat.ac.in
For Online Courses: otccstaff@diat.ac.in
