Prasad Palkar

A dedicated professional in the field of Mechatronics and Industrial Automation with extensive experience in training program development, academic instruction, and hands-on application of automation technologies. Certified by prestigious institutions such as Siemens SITRAIN, Indo-German Chamber of Commerece, ITE Education Services, and Carnegie Mellon University. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH), IIT Gandhinagar, with a focus on industrial automation, robotics, PLC & SCADA, and cyber-physical systems.

Master of Engineering in Mechanical (CAD/CAM)

Kolhapur Institute of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, (2013)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha’s College of Engineering and Technology, Jalna, Maharashtra, (2009)

September 2023 – Present

Senior Lecturer, New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH), IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Spearheaded the establishment of multiple labs & programs focused on industrial automation, robotics, and cyber-physical systems. Developed and implemented the iPTP-Automation curriculum in collaboration with global institutions.

August 2013 – August 2023

Assistant Professor & In-Charge, MIT-Siemens Centre of Excellence for Mechatronics, MIT, Aurangabad
Developed the Siemens Centre of Excellence, leading the development of training programs and conducting over 70 training sessions for students and professionals.

July 2011 – May 2013

Assistant Professor, D. Y. Patil COE, Kolhapur, Maharashtra

December 2009 – August 2010

Lecturer, Grameen Polytechnic, Nanded, Maharashtra

“SCADA a Tool to Increase Efficiency of Water Treatment Plant,” Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology Innovation.
“Computer Aided Optimization of Machining Parameters for Single Pass Turning Process,” Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology Innovation.
“A Review on Mobile Phone Based SCADA System for Industrial Automation,” NCETEA-2012.
“SCADA System for Water Treatment Plant Automation,” NCETETA-2013.

1. Research Interests: Industrial automation, robotics, PLC & SCADA systems, cyber-physical systems, and Industry 4.0.
2. Projects:
  - Development of SCADA systems for robotics assembly stations (2024).
  - Factory resource utilization and power consumption optimization using process simulate software (2024).
  - Development of dynamic digital twin of a robotics assembly using Technomatix software (2024).
  - IoT-based irrigation system for MIT Agriculture Research Center (2022-23).

Other Achievements

1. Developed comprehensive curricula for various professional certification programs in collaboration with ITEES, Singapore, and Carnegie Mellon University, USA.
2. Certified in “Train the Trainer – Technical” by ITE Singapore and “Examiner Mechatronics – German Dual System of Vocational Training & Education” by Indo-German Chamber of Commerce.
3. Active involvement in faculty development programs and training sessions for professional skill enhancement.