Office Bearers
Dr Atul P Kulkarni
Director Corporate Relations,
Vishwakarma Institutes and University
director.cr@vit.edu
+91 9922914460
Dr. A. P. Kulkarni
Dr. Leena A. Deshpande
Associate Dean- Corporate Relations, Vishwakarma Institutes and University
associate-deanindustry@vit.edu
+91 9890452952
Dr. Radhika V. Kulkarni
Associate Dean- Corporate Relations ,Vishwakarma Institutes and University
associatedean.cr@vit.edu
+91 8888777941
Strong collaboration between industry and academia can bring revolutionary change in students’ lives by enhancing skill development and creating meaningful project-based learning opportunities. While industry provides practical exposure and real-world challenges, academia contributes innovative solutions, research capabilities, and fresh perspectives to address industry needs. Such a partnership helps build a self-sustained ecosystem and promotes the concept of “industry on campus.”
To cater to this need our Institute , established Corporate Relations Cell which acts as a bridge between the institute and various industries, facilitating collaboration across multiple platforms such as new product development, capacity building, student-centric initiatives (including industrial visits, internships, live projects, and guest lectures), as well as specialized and domain-specific training programs.
As an autonomous institute, VIT has the flexibility to design its curriculum to align with industry requirements, enabling students to actively engage in real, industry-based projects and gain hands-on experience that enhances their employability and professional readiness.
Key Focus Areas for Strengthening Industry–Institute Collaboration
Collaborative Research & Development
Establishment of Research Labs / Centers of Excellence (CoE)
Real-Time Industrial Exposure
Need-Based and Skill-Based Training Programs
Our Team
Mrs. Surabhi Kakade
Corporate Relations Officer
Artificial intelligence and Data science
Surabhi.kakade@vit.edu
Dr. S. R. Satpute
Corporate Relations Officer
Chemical Engineering
satchidanand.satpute@vit.edu
Dr. Shilpa Patil
Corporate Relations Officer
Civil Engineering
shilpa.patil@vit.edu
Dr. Vinod Kimbahune
Corporate Relations Officer
Computer Engineering
vinod.kimbahune@vit.edu
Mr. Shailesh Thaware
Corporate Relations Officer
Computer Engineering (Software Engineering)
Shailesh.thaware@vit.edu
Ms. Pranjal Pandit
Corporate Relations Officer
Computer Sciences & Engineering (AI)
pranjal.pandit@vit.edu
Dr. Varsha Dange
Corporate Relations Officer
Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML)
varsha.dange1@vit.edu
Mr. Aditya Verma
Corporate Relations Officer
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
Aditya.verma@vit.edu
Dr. Santosh Waghmode
Corporate Relations Officer
Computer Science & Engineering (IoT and Cyber Security Including Blockchain Technology)
santosh.waghmode@vit.edu
Dr. Archana Ratnaparkhi
Corporate Relations Officer
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
archana.ratnaparkhi@vit.edu
Dr. Deepali Jadhav
Corporate Relations Officer
Information Technology
deepali.jadhav@vit.edu
Dr. Pravin Hujare
Corporate Relations Officer
Mechanical Engineering
Pravin.hujare@vit.edu
Dr. Anil Kadu
Corporate Relations Officer
Instrumentation Engineering
anil.kadu@vit.edu
Role of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB)
The Industry Advisory Board plays a crucial role in aligning academic practices with current industry requirements. The board provides valuable inputs to enhance student training programs, ensuring that the curriculum and skill development initiatives remain relevant and industry oriented
Key contributions of the IAB include:
Skill Development
Offering strategic guidance on skill development aligned with evolving industry demands.
Workshops & Seminars
Assisting in planning and organizing workshops, seminars, and guest lectures to enrich student learning experiences
Internships & Projects
Guiding students in securing internships and industry-sponsored projects.
Industry Collaboration
Supporting collaborative initiatives between the institute and industry partners
The IAB members convene twice annually to review progress, discuss emerging trends, and plan actionable strategies to strengthen industry–institute engagement
DEPARTMENTAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD DETAILS
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Computer Engineering (Software Engineering)
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Sciences & Engineering (AI)
Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML)
Computer Science & Engineering (IoT & Cyber Security Including Blockchain Technology)
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
Engineering, Science & Humanities
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Centre of Excellence
We have established Centre of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with the following companies.
Department: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
About the Center of Excellence (CoE)
The ifm electronic gmbh funded Centre of Excellence (CoE) was established in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology on 30 October 2023.- Industrial Automation training was conducted by Dagmar Schymonski-Dederichs and Saurabh Palnitkar. The training was attended by both faculty members and students.
- Under this CoE, an Industrial Automation course is offered as an open elective for Third Year students.
- Students have secured internship and placement opportunities with ifm electronic gmbh, Pune.
The COE lab has the following equipments provided by ifm, Germany:
POINT OF CONTACT
ketki.kshirsagar@vit.edu
+91 9326423827
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PHOTOS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
IMPACT/OUTCOME:
POINT OF CONTACT
avadhoot.rajurkar@vit.edu
+91 9764250190
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PHOTOS:
Department: Mechanical Engineering
About the Center of Excellence (CoE):
- Multiple student projects were successfully completed, with students securing placements at Atlas Copco.
- Few of the projects that are completed under this COE are Design, Analysis, Manufacturer and testing of Fly wheel test set up ,Wear behaviour of Polymer Composites , Numerical investigation of wear of polymer composites using Ansys and Simulink, Flywheel air flow
analysis
- Research publications were accomplished based on project outcomes
- A strong industry collaboration was established with Atlas Copco
- Two female students were awarded the Kritika Award for their contributions while working on the Atlas Copco project
POINT OF CONTACT
namrata.wasatkar@vit.edu
+91 8600041513
amol.dhumal@vit.edu
+91 7507349478
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PHOTOS:
(Wear Test Rig- Project presentation by Dr. A.P. Kulkarni to Mukesh Lalchandani General Manager, Atlas Copco India Ltd , GECIA)
(Fly wheel air flow analysis - Project demonstration to Mukesh Lalchandani General Manager, Atlas Copco India Ltd ,GECIA)
Internship Program
Internships are valuable educational and career development opportunities that provide practical experience in a specific field or discipline. They expose students to the industrial environment and offer opportunities to learn, understand, and enhance real-time technical and managerial skills required in professional settings. Internships also help students recognize the responsibilities and ethical practices expected from engineers. Moreover, they serve as an important gateway to employment.
At Vishwakarma Institute of Technology internship program is an integral part of their academic development. As per the academic curriculum, students are required to undergo a semester-long internship during the final year of engineering, enabling them to gain hands-on industry experience and better prepare for their professional careers.
A few of the companies where our students have completed internships are listed below:
Industrial Visits
Industrial visits are considered one of the most effective experiential learning methods. They provide students with valuable industry exposure, enabling them to correlate their academic learning with real-world applications. Such visits offer firsthand insights into industrial processes, organizational practices, and emerging technologies, thereby enhancing practical understanding beyond classroom teaching.
Our Institute strongly encourages students to undertake internships as an integral part of their professional development journey. In several academic programs, internships are a mandatory component of the curriculum, ensuring structured industry engagement. The institute actively collaborates with industries that welcome and mentor students during these internships.
All industrial visits are organized with appropriate planning and strict adherence to safety protocols to ensure a secure and meaningful learning experience for students.
Aakar Foundry, Talegaon
LTI MindTree, Hinjewadi
Dran Engineers Pvt Ltd, Pune
IMTEX Banglore
H.A.L. and UR RAO Satellite
Center Banglore
Volkswagen, Chakan
Hydro Electric Power Generation
Dassault Systems
Capegemini
Korean Institute of Science & Technology South Korea
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok,
HCL Technology Ltd, Pune,
Industry Visit Reports for A.Y. 2025-26
Education and Collaborative Initiatives through MoUs
Education, in its broadest sense, refers to any act or experience that has a formative impact on an individual’s mind, character, or physical abilities. In its technical sense, education is a structured process through which society deliberately transmits its accumulated knowledge, skills, and values from one generation to the next.
With this vision, our Institute actively promotes academic and industrial collaborations through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance the quality of learning, research, and innovation. The institute has established partnerships with many organizations, including reputed universities, industries, and research centers in India and abroad.
These MoUs serve as a strong foundation for:
Joint research and consultancy projects
Academic exchanges and expert interactions
Curriculum enrichment aligned with industry requirements
Internship and project opportunities for students
Faculty development initiatives and industrial exposure
Skill-based training and certification programs
Through these collaborative efforts, our Institute has developed several advanced laboratories and Centers of Excellence to support research, innovation, and specialized training for students, faculty members, and other stakeholders.
Such structured collaborations contribute significantly to building a dynamic academic ecosystem that bridges the gap between theory and practice while enhancing employability and research outcomes.
Glimpses of MoU Signing
MoU with Eicher
MOU with FH Aachen University Germany
MOU with COEP Pune
MOU with Fluid Control
MOU with Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale
MOU with HCL software
MOU with Forbes Marshall
MOU with Forbes Marshall
MOU with Forbes Marshall
MOU with Bassetti – France
MOU with FH Aachen University Germany
MoU with Auto Cluster
MoU with Genespretrum life Sciences LLP
MOU with Atlas Copco
MoU with Kinetic Green
MOU with Wilo
MoU with Siemens
Industrial Training Programs
Industrial training programs are essential not only for engineering students but also for faculty members to remain updated with rapidly evolving technologies and industry practices. Such programs enhance technical competence, build professional confidence, and equip participants to undertake complex and challenging projects with greater efficiency.
Our Institue regularly organizes both short-term and long-term industrial training programs in collaboration with industry partners.
Short-term training programs (one to three days) focus on specific tools, technologies, and emerging trends.
Long-term training programs (one to two weeks) provide in-depth exposure to advanced concepts, practical applications, and real-world problem-solving approaches.
These initiatives ensure continuous skill enhancement for both students and faculty members, thereby strengthening the institute’s commitment to industry-aligned education and professional excellence.
Expositions and exhibitions Participation
India–AI Impact Summit 2026
Hannover Messes
IMTEX
GITEX
IMTEX
VDMA
Defense EXPO
Professional Membership
We are an active member of the following professional bodies.
Confederation of India Industry (CII)
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC)
Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA)
Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA)
National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
Industry Offered Electives
Syngenta
MACHINE LEARNING OPERATIONS
Zensar Technologies
BASICS OF GAME DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCED GAME DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENCE DESIGN
BMC Software
MAINFRAME TECHNIQUES
ADVANCED MAINFRAME TECHNIQUES
Siemens Industry Software (India)
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT -PLM 1
PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT -PLM 1
Amazon Web Services Academy , SYNGENTA
CLOUD COMPUTING
Amazon Web Services Academy , SYNGENTA
DEVOPS
Primus , Cadence
SAP TECHNICAL AND CONSULTANT TRACK
Credai Pune Metro
PRACTICAL SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMME
Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation,Pune
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
IFM Germany
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Volvo Eicher
Automotive instrumentation
Hybrid Vehicle
Internal Combustion Engine
Automotive Electronics
Emersons, Pune
Instrumentation Project Engineering
Batch Process Control
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