Research & Patents
From bearings to banana fibres — and a patented public-health design.
A research path that begins in vibration-based condition monitoring, arrives at sustainable composite fibers from agricultural waste, and extends into a Government of India registered design for safe sanitary pad disposal.
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Intl. journals
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Intl. conferences
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Natl. conferences
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Scholar citations
Patents
Government of India · Design Registration
Registered design · 2025
Sanitary Pad Disposal Pouch
Design No. 450077-001 · Reciprocity Date 03/03/2025 · Issued 25/03/2026
A registered design under the Designs Act, 2000, addressing safe, discreet and hygienic disposal of feminine hygiene products — engineered for everyday usability in homes, schools and public spaces.
Co-inventors
Kunjal Sanjay Gadge · Lokesh Sunil Khirad · Pratik Vijay Ishi · Alok Datta Kasbe · Akhil Ravi Joshi · Abhinay Vinod Dube · Manali Pramod Pashte
Research focus
Ph.D. thesis
Evaluation of composite fiber extraction from waste coconut and banana farming for industrial applications.
M.E. thesis
Vibration-based condition monitoring for fault detection of rolling element bearings.
B.E. thesis
Design and fabrication of a mechanical fuse for vehicle safety.
Publications
International journals
- Vibration Based Condition Assessment of Rolling Element Bearing with Localized Defect — International Journal, April 2013.
- An Experimental Investigation of Wear Particles Emission and Noise Level from Smart Braking System — International Journal, July 2022.
International conferences
- Performance Evaluation of Composite Fibers Derived from Coconut and Banana Farming Residues — ICMCEMS-2024, July 2024.
- Foundations and Application of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE-2022) — Online International Conference, December 2022 (participation).
National conferences
- Evaluation of Coconut and Banana Fibers for Sustainable Industrial Applications — NCRCEST-2023, July 2023.
- Advancements in Engineering, Science and Technology (AEST-2023) — March 2023 (participation).
- Vibration Based Condition Monitoring of Rolling Element Bearing — Frequency Domain Analysis — National Conference, March 2013.
- Vibration Based Condition Assessment of Rolling Element Bearing — Time Domain Analysis — National Conference, March 2013.
- Effect of Cold Hole Expansion on Fatigue Life and Resulting Residual Stresses — National Conference, March 2011.
- Active Vibration Control of Smart Shell Structure — National Conference, October 2010.