Dr. Prashant Paraye
Assistant Professor

Dr. Prashant Paraye recently joined as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Bhopal, with specialization in heat transfer, injection molding and machine learning-based process optimization. Prior to this role, he served as a Lecturer at CIPET and Truba College of Science and Technology, and also gained industry experience as a Design Engineer.
With over seven years of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Prashant has developed strong expertise in thermal systems, CFD simulations, advanced manufacturing and predictive modeling. His research focuses on conformal cooling channel design, polymer processing, additive manufacturing and AI-driven manufacturing optimization. He has published multiple SCI research papers, presented at international conferences and holds design patents in injection molding cooling systems. He is committed to integrating research with teaching, mentoring students in mechanical design, thermal engineering and data-driven engineering analysis, while actively contributing to research and development initiatives.

EDUCATION

Graduation In : B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
Graduation From : Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal
Graduation Year : 2013
Post Graduation In : M.Tech. (Thermal Engineering)
Post Graduation From : Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal
Post Graduation Year : 2017
Doctorate In : Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)
Doctorate From : Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
Doctorate Year: 2025

EXPERIENCE
Lecturer, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Bhopal, India (2018 – 2021)
Design Engineer, Seven Dreams Creation and Innovation Corporation (2016 – 2017)
Lecturer, Truba College of Science and Technology, Bhopal, India (2014 – 2016)

Key Publication
Journal Publications

Paraye, P., & Sarviya, R. M. (2025). Heat transfer analysis of conventional and conformal cooling channel in injection mold. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 47(1), 1244–1268.

Paraye, P., & Sarviya, R. M. (2025). An experimental analysis on the thermal performance of threaded bubbler cooling channels in injection mold cavity. Sādhanā, 50(2), 64.

Prajapati, A., Paraye, P., Ahirwar, B. K., & Tam, C. F. (2025). Artificial intelligence integration in solar-powered EV charging systems: Challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1–32.

Paraye, P., & Sarviya, R. M. (2024). An advanced machine learning and meta-heuristic approach-based heat transfer assessment of conformal cooling channel in injection molding process. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 135(3), 1533–1552.

Paraye, P., & Sarviya, R. M. (2024). An experimental analysis on thermal performance of interloping threaded cooling channels in injection mold cavity. Iranian Polymer Journal, 33(11), 1539–1552.

Paraye, P., & Sarviya, R. M. (2024). Advances in polymer composites, manufacturing, recycling, and sustainable practices. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 63(11), 1474–1497.

Singh, V., Ahirwar, B. K., Paraye, P., Kushwah, S., Patel, A. K., Nigam, P., & Tiwari, R. (2025). A categorical review of advancements, efficiency, and sustainability in solar water heating systems. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1–44.

Conference

Predicting Plastic Part Strength in Injection Molding Processes Using Machine Learning Techniques – ICCCNT 2025, IIT Indore.

Short-Term Forecasting of Electric Two-Wheeler Adoption in India Using Machine Learning-Based Time Series Models – ICCCNT 2025, IIT Indore.

Comparative Heat Transfer Analysis of Cooling Channels in Molding – IRFA 2024, IIT Mandi.

Emerging Trends in Energy Efficiency in Injection Molding Industry – ICSEE 2024.

Review of Cooling Systems in Injection Molds – MMPM 2021, MANIT Bhopal.

Presented at 35th M.P. Young Scientist Congress – 2020.

Awards and Achievements

Best Paper Presentation Award – Anusandhan 2.0, IIT Mandi (2025).

Presented Research at 35th M.P. Young Scientist Congress (2020).

Chancellor’s Award – Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (Graduation).

45-Day Training on Plastic Extrusion Molding Techniques, CIPET Bhopal

Mould Design Internship at CADD Centre

1-Week Training on 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering, CIPET Chennai
Scientific Writing and Publishing Training at MANIT Bhopal in collaboration with Springer Nature (2024)

GATE Examination – 2018 (Score: 369) and 2019 (Score: 516)