Mechdoot Issue3 October 2021

ISSUE-3, OCTOBER 2021 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NIRMA UNIVERSITY

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT To be a centre of excellence in Mechanical Engineering that is recognized by the society for its outstanding education, research and outreach programs, and is known for the high quality of its graduates. MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT To provide quality education to the students to cater to indigenous needs and make them competent mechanical engineers. To establish linkages with academic institutes, research organizations and industries for mutual and societal benefits. To conduct basic and applied research and to generate intellectual property. 2

CONTENTS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................... 4 PAPER PRESENTED BY STUDENTS IN NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES.................................................................4 AWARD FOR BEST PAPER PRESENTED AT CONFERENCE...........................................................................................................4 NOTEWORTHY POSITIONS IN JOB ................................................................................................................................................5 SECURED ADMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY..............................................................................................................................5 ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMPETITIVE EXAMS....................................................................................................................................5 ACHIVEMENTS IN SPORTS ...........................................................................................................................................................7 ACTIVITIES OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION .....................................................................................8 ACHIEVEMENTS OF TEAM ROBOCON ....................................................................................................................................... 13 ACHIEVEMENTS OF TEAM ARROW ............................................................................................................................................ 15 FACULTY/STAFF ACTIVITIES................................................................................................................................................. 16 SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS/FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS/SEMINARS/WEBINARS ATTENDED BY FACULTY MEMBERS .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 EXPERT LECTURES DELIVERED BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS ................................................................................................. 16 ACHIEVEMENTS OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ........................................................................ 17 CONTRIBUTION TO RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ............................................................................................................... 18 JOURNAL PAPERS PUBLISHED.................................................................................................................................................. 18 CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED......................................................................................................................................... 18 ONLINE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................................................ 19 CREATIVE COLUMN.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 DETACHMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20 THE BELIEF !............................................................................................................................................................................... 21 अर्नजु ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 ART GALLERY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23 WHEN A MONK MET AN INDUSTRIALIST….. ........................................................................................................................................ 25 LIFE- JEENA ISI KA NAAM HAI........................................................................................................................................................... 27 WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: SYMBOLS OF INSPIRATION.......................................................................................................................... 29 FAREWELL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31 3

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS & ACTIVITIES PAPER PRESENTED BY STUDENTS IN NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES • Siddharth Bhatia, Atharva Ratnaparkhe, Ayush Sharma ; Design Calculations and Fabrication of a Foot Operated Hand Sanitizer ; International e-conference in Mechanical Engineering for students on Recent Innovations in Mechanical Engineering (RIME-2021), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 24th-25th July 2021. • Shekhda Dhrumil, Sheth Kushal, Boda Jigar, Gajara Parth, Chauhan Mihir; Experimental Study On Detailed Design Of A Quadruped Robot Based On 5-Bar Linkage LEG , Recent Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (RIME-2021), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 24th-25th July 2021. • Shekhda Dhrumil, Sheth Kushal, Vasjariya Abhay, Mecwan Akash, Chauhan Mihir; Study On Design And Experimentation Of Arrow Throwing Mechanism For ROBOCON 2021 , Recent Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (RIME-2021), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 24th-25th July 2021. • Adnan Memon, Balrushna Shah; CFD Analysis to Minimize the Spread of COVID-19 Virus in Air- Conditioned Classroom, Third International Conference on Computing in Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SCMS, Cochin September 22nd - 24th, 2021. • Siddharth Tripathi, Suhrid Purohit, Hiren Prajapati; Modified Ackerman for All Terrain Vehicles, International Conference on Progressive Research in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering 2021, NIT Patna, 5-7 August 2021 AWARD FOR BEST PAPER PRESENTED AT CONFERENCE • Research paper of Ms. Kinnary Modi and Dr. Darshit Upadhyay titled “Experimental investigations and thermal analysis of a natural draft improved biomass cookstove with different air conditions” was selected for best paper (track wise) in International Conference on Experimental and Numerical Heat Transfer at the conference on Advanced in Thermal - Fluid Engineering (ATFE 2021) on 25-26 March 2021, organized by PDPU, Gandhinagar. • Research paper of Mr. Siddharth Tripathi, Suhrid Purohit, Prof. Hiren Prajapati titled “Modified Ackerman for All Terrain Vehicles” was selected for best presentation (track wise) at an international conference on \"Progressive Research in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering (PRIME2021)\" organized by NIT, Patna from 5th to 7th August 2021. • Research paper of Mr. Ashish Majithiya and Dr. Jatin Dave titled “Static Gait Scheme for Horizontal Posture Slope Climbing with Quadruped Robot” was selected for best paper presentation at an international conference on Robotics, Intelligent Automation and Control Technologies (RIACT 2021), organized by Vellore Institute of Technology in associating with Teesside University, UK. 4

• Research paper of Mr. Chauhan Shubhanshusingh, Mr. Patel Aditya and Mr. Solanki Yashraj titled “Boiler Technology Using Plastic as an Alternative fuel”, was selected for the best paper presentation at the international e-Conference for students on Recent Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (RIME-2021), Nirma University, Ahmedabad, 24th-25th July 2021. NOTEWORTHY POSITIONS IN JOB • Siddharth Bhatia (18BME017) Selected for Flipkart Neev Internship. The role is that of a Supply Chain Management Trainee Intern. SECURED ADMISSION FOR FURTHER STUDY • 17BME125: Sharma Yash Chandrashekhar- Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Concordia University, Canada. • 17BME121: Vidhan Pankajkumar Chokshi- Masters in Industrial Engineering Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA. • 17BME115: V Varunrajan- Master of Engineering Manufacturing Engineering, McMaster University, Canada. • 17BME105: Suketu Parekh- MS in Robotics engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. • 17BME090: Sen Raima Tapaskumar- Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (Robotics Concentration) University of Pennsylvania, USA. • 17BME089: Purna Raxitkumar Patel- MS in Robotics engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. • 17BME087: Prasham Shailesh Patel- Master of Science in Robotics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. • 17BME041: Jas Shahanand- Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Colorado, Boulder, USA. • 17BME027: Deepesh Makhija- MS in Mechanical Engineering University of Florida, USA. ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMPETITIVE EXAMS • 18BME017: Siddharth Bhatia: GRE: 322/340 • 18BME106: Sharvil Choksi: GRE: 324/340 5

• 18BME009: Anjaney Lokapur: GRE: 330/340 • 18BME129: Vedant Himeshkumar Soni: GRE: 315/340 • 18BME170: Sagathiya Karnav Vinodbhai : GATE 546 • 17BME121: Vidhan Pankajkumar Chokshi : GRE : 324/340 TOEFL : 110/120 • 17BME105: Suketu Parekh : GRE: 325, TOEFL: 107, CAT: 90.3% • 17BME089: Purna Raxitkumar Patel : GRE: 317 TOEFL: 103 • 17BME068: Parmar Ronak Jayantibhai : GATE (33) • 17BME069: Parsaniya Ashraykumar Viththalbhai : GATE (48.35) • 17BME065: Parmar Akashkumar Prakashchandra : IELTS - 7.0 • 17BME064: Parekh Aakash Devenbhai : IELTS- 7.5 • 17BME063: Pandya Parth K. : CAT 87.1 • 17BME060: Mohil Laxmikantbhai Kantesaria : CAT-90.69 • 17BME059: Rushit Modi : GATE: 45.07 • 17BME057: Malhar Patel : GRE: 315 IELTS: 7.5 • 17BME055: Jainil Lalitbhai Maheshwari: GRE : 315 • 17BME054: Maharshi Vijaybhai Chavda : IELTS 8 • 17BME049: Kothari Naman Miralbhai : GATE 52.73 • 17BME047: Vivek Ketan Kamani : CAT: 72.06 • 17BME041: Jas Shahanand : GRE - 318, IELTS – 8 • 17BME029: Dhruvil R Chokshi : IELTS 7.5 • 17BME027: Deepesh Makhija : TOEFL 104 • 17BME025: Dalsaniya Priyank Ratilal : GATE 50.9 • 17BME020: Fenil Amish Chapatwala : GRE 318 6

ACHIVEMENTS IN SPORTS • Patel Parth (19BME094) represented Nirma University in West Zone Volleyball tournament which was held in Nagpur in December 2019. 7

ACTIVITIES OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS ASSOCIATION RIME 2021 July 24 – 25, 2021 Recent Innovation in Mechanical Engineering, RIME 2021, was a 2-day extravagant e-conference with all the bells and whistles despite the course of pandemic. This event was hosted during the 24th and 25th of July, 2021, and was organized by Mechanical Engineering Students Association, MESA. The event was held on an online platform, and was also streamed live on YouTube. RIME 2021 received a whopping 35 papers from all around the country, and 21 research papers were selected to be published in the e- proceedings with ISBN number. These papers were from diverse fields in mechanical engineering, including material science, hydrogen internal combustion engine, boiler technologies, CFD analysis, robotics, metal forming and many more. Many dignitaries graced their presence in this conference and guided the young minds to a greater future towards research and innovation. The chief guest on the first day was Mr. Rajesh Sampat, COO, InspirOn Engineering Pvt Ltd, and the expert on the second day was Mr. Sitanshu Bhatt, General 8

Manager, Linde Engineering Pvt Ltd, Vadodara. The Director of Institute of technology, Nirma University, Dr. Rajesh N Patel and the Head of Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr. Kaushik M Patel, were also present at the e-conference. At the end of the e-conference, 2 papers were awarded best paper award. The first was on using plastics as an alternative fuel in boilers, and the second was on automatic emergency braking system for 4- wheel vehicles. Both the papers were awarded with a cash prize of 1000 rupees. The delegates present gave a hearty and positive feedback and the conference turned out to be a grand success, due to the diligence and hard work of the organizing committee and the board members of MESA. The conference proceedings of RIME2021 – International e-Conference for students on Recent Innovations in Mechanical Engineering was published as an e book. (ISBN number:978-93-5473-550-9) 9

TECHNOCALYPSE 2021 September 18 – 19, 2021 The Mechanical Engineering Students' Association (MESA) hosted Technocalypse 2021 on 18th -19th September 2021. It was organized on an online platform in view of the Covid pandemic. MESA has been hosting this event since 2011 as corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity under the name of Autocalypse and Robocalypse where in students of various schools from Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad are invited to the campus with the main aim of enlightening the school students about the field of automobile and robotics. This year's event had strong participation with 408 students from 23 different schools across Gujarat state which was the second online edition of this event due to the ongoing pandemic. Technocalypse 2021 consisted of two events namely Autocalypse (Automobile workshop) and Robocalypse (Robotic workshop). Team Stallions from Nirma University edified Autocalypse while the Robocon Team edified Robocalypse. The Participants had a choice to participate in any one of the two events i.e. Autocalypse or Robocalypse. 10

The two days of the event were well planned and organized. The first day of the event was devoted to expert talks and Workshops, while the second day had the Idea Presentation contest where in the school students came up with innovative and interesting ideas under the field of Robotics and Automobile. In this competition K D Ambani School from Jamnagar and P V Modi School from Jamnagar won the Best Idea Award in Robocalypse and Autocalypse respectively and were facilitated with the trophy and cash prize of Rs 1500. The introductory sessions for Aerocalypse were conducted by Team Arrow having rich exposure to various aero-modeling competitions and the Aquacalypse by Team Triton with focus on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. President : TEAM MESA Vice president : Raj Akbary General Adarsh Khatri Secretary : Vishesh Patel, Yash Bhutwala, Anjaney Lokapur Joint Secretary : Treasurer : Atharva Ratnaparkhe, Shresth Verma, Karan Karelia Technical Head : Vivek Pragda Sharvil Chokshi, Dishank Mehta, Jay Langalia 11

Publicity Head : Saurav Desai, Hardik Gajera, Sankalp Vaibhav Chaudhari, Dev Sethi, Meet Patel Public Relations : Samyak Jain, Sagar Prajapati, Sachit Bagati Parth Bhalodia, Siddharth Bhatia Logistics Head : Abhiskeh Unadkat, Aditya Choksi, Ashok Mewada Sponsorship Kartik Mudaliar, Siddhant Patel, Pratik lakkad Head : Aman Shah, Haresh Prajapati, Sanyam Soni Editors : Aman Soni, Vraj Patel, Vatsal chaudhari Media Head : Sakshi Raoot, Ayush Sharma, Sarthak Shrivastav Administrative Head : Graphics Designer : Creative Head : Faculty Advisors: Dr. Mihir Chauhan, Prof. Rudresh Makwana 12

ACHIEVEMENTS OF TEAM ROBOCON Robocon is an International Robotic Contest organized by ABU every year since 2002 and hosted by various countries of Asia-Pacific region. The host country declares the Theme of the competition a year ahead and based on the same Theme each country first hosts the National level competition in their respective country. The winner of the national competition represents the respective country at international event. Team Nirma Robocon has been consistently participating in the event since its inception and won the national championship 9 times so far. The national competition of 2021 was organized by Doordarshan in association with IIT Delhi through online mode in three stages. Getting through all the stages, Team Nirma Robocon qualified for the final competition, held online on 18 August 2021 and won the National championship title 9th time. A total of 63 teams from various engineering institutes of India participated in the event and Team Nirma stood first amongst all. Team Nirma was the only team to complete the theme and that too in just 54 seconds of time. Being the national champion, Team Nirma Robocon will now represent India at the international competition to be organized in China on 12 December 2021 in online mode. The team consists of 12 students from various branches of engineering as follows: 13

TEAM ROBOCON Dhrumil Shekhda (18BME108) Aryan Batra (20BME011) Kushal Sheth (18BME111) Harsh Chotalia (20BEC039) Jigar Boda (18BEC017) Vivek Sondagar (20BEE118) Abhay Vasjariya (18BEC121) Dhyey Chavda (20BEE037) Parth Gajara (19BME079) Dev Bhagat (20BME027) Arya Kargathara (20BME008) Prapti Bordoloi (20BIC037) The team Nirma Robocon has been mentored by Dr Mihir Chauhan (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr Akash Mecwan (Electronics and Communication Engineering) under the leadership of Dr R N Patel (Director, ITNU). 14

ACHIEVEMENTS OF TEAM ARROW SAE India Southern Section Aero Design Challenge 2021 Report This year Team Arrow participated in SAE India Southern Section Aero Design Challenge 2021 in Micro Class category. The competition was organized virtually by SAE India Southern Section. The event consists of 5 main scoring stages: Application Video, Fabrication Report, Application Report, Design Report and Technical Presentation. This year more than 30 National Teams competed in the Micro Class category. With support from the university and team mentors, the team worked hard consistently despite the pandemic situation and bagged 1st position in Overall Performance. Also, the team bagged 2nd position in Best Design Report Award. Also, due to COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was held virtually and it was not necessary to build the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). Besides all that, the team manufactured the UAV and the plane soared high in the college campus. Following students were the part of this team: 1. Vedant H Soni (18BME129) (Team Lead) 2. Vivek Pragda (18BME090) 3. Yashkumar Patil (18BME088) 4. Jayraj Gohel (18BEE034) 5. Harshvardhan Saxena (19BME038) 6. Jemin Mangukiya (19BME045) 7. Dhaval Joshi (19BME048) 8. Devansh Rana (18BIC014) 9. Divyesh Ranpariya (18BEC083) 10. Kaushik Thumar (18BEC117) 11. Pranshav Gajjar (19BCE060) Faculty Advisors: Dr. A. M. Lakdawala (Mechanical Engineering Department) Dr. D. B. Shah (Mechanical Engineering Department) 15

FACULTY ACTIVITIES SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS/FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS/SEMINARS/WEBINARS ATTENDED BY FACULTY MEMBERS • Prof. Mayur Makhesana attended online FDP on “Advances in Metal and Multi material 3D Printing” organized Imagineering lab, MedTech Section, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur during July 16-20, 2021 EXPERT LECTURES DELIVERED BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS • Dr Vikas J Lakhera from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IT, NU participated as an expert in a Panel Discussion and Brainstorming Session on \"Approach to mainstream building heat transfer/building energy efficiency in engineering UG/PG curriculum\" being organised by IIT Bhilai and Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) as a part of Two-day national level online workshop for educators on “Integration of Building heat transfer in engineering undergraduate/postgraduate curriculum” on 29th August 2021. The online Workshop at IIT Bhilai was attended by 24 participants from various NIT and other engineering institutions across the country. • Prof. Anand Patel delivered an expert talk by online mode on “Examination System at Institute of Technology, Nirma University” on 12th June 2021 during 5 days training programme on “Examination System” organized by Raisoni Group of institutions • Dr S J Joshi, Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Institute of Technology, Nirma University delivered an expert talk on “Applications of Fracture Mechanics in FEA” during AICTE sponsored FDP on Applications of FEA and CFD in recent innovations in mechanical Engineering” organized by Technorots Institute of Technology, Bhopal. On 29 June 2021 • Prof. Rudresh Makwana delivered an online talk on Single Point Incremental Forming- A novel metal forming technique on 10th August 2021 organized by Om Education Campus. 16

ACHIEVEMENTS OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Prof. Roshan Tandel secured 2nd position at DFC bodybuilding competition-State Level in 70-75 kg category. He is a gym enthusiast and believes that only a fit body can have a fit mind and he spends ample amount of time each day dedicating to his fitness. He also trains students online as well as offline to improve their fitness and nutrition. . • Prof. Hiren Prajapati participated in 7 km run in 'Fit India Freedom Run' event as a part of “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” organized by NSS unit, Nirma University under the guidance of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the occasion of 75th Independence Day 2021. . 17

CONTRIBUTION TO RESEARCH AND INNOVATION JOURNAL PAPERS PUBLISHED • M.A.Makhesana and K.M.Patel; Optimization of Parameters and Sustainability Assessment under Minimum Quantity Solid Lubrication assisted Machining of Inconel 718, Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, Volume 5, No. 1, Pages 625-644. • P.J. Bagga, M.A. Makhesana, K.M. Patel; A Novel Approach of Combined Edge Detection and Segmentation for Tool Wear Measurement in Machining, Production Engineering, 15(3-4), 2021, pp. 519–533. • C.P.Khunt, M.A.Makhesana, B.K.Mawandiya & K.M.Patel; Investigations on the influence of printing parameters during processing of biocompatible polymer in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Taylor and Francis publication, 2021. • Shebaz Memon, Rajesh N. Patel; An overview of optimization techniques used for sizing of hybrid renewable energy systems, Renewable Energy Focus, Volume No. 39, page 1-26, August 2021. • Hitesh H. Patel, Vikas J. Lakhera; Experimental Investigations on Leakages in Positive Displacement Machines, International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Hindawai, Volume 2021, Page 1-16, August 2021. • Rudreshkumar Makwana, Bharat Modi, Kaushik Patel; Effect of feed and step depth in hole flanging using single point incremental forming, Journal of Physics: conference series, IOP Publishing, Volume 1706, December 2020. CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED • P.J.Bagga, M.A.Makhesana, A.B.Mishra; Tool Wear Detection Using Computer Vision System In Machining, 6th International Conference On Advanced Production And Industrial Engineering, 18- 19 June 2021. • Bhojawala Vipulkumar Manharlal, Shashikant J Joshi, Dhaval V Patel; Evaluation of Alternate Material of A Bush For Reducing Fretting Wear Damage In A Bush –Pin Joint, 2nd International Conference On Recent Advances In Manufacturing (RAM-2021), 10-12 June 2021 • Dave Jatinkumar Maheshkumar, Ashish Majithiya; Comparing the Performance of One-Phase, Two-Phase, And Four-Phase Discontinuous Static Gait for A Quadruped Robot, Advances In Robotics (AIR 2021), 30 June- 4 July 2021 18

• Rudreshkumar Makwana, Bharat Modi, Kaushik Patel; Single Stage And Multi Stage Hole Flanging Using Single Point Incremental Forming, International Conference on Progressive Research in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering 2021, NIT Patna, 5-7 August 2021 ONLINE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT • Prof. Hiren Prajapati developed online video lectures on You tube for the course “Machine tool design” (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIS9Dy5bJvNW0uk1cdcAFg/playlists). 19

CREATIVE COLUMN DETACHMENT In life, we all lose our favorite person, favorite college, never get a chance to travel for our favorite destinations, and even most among us do not tell our feelings because they may not accept that and we tend to break our heart but in the long run we move to self-guilt for some time. For all such unfortunate disturbances in life “Shreemad Bhagwad Geeta” has a very beautiful line in it and that can be called as the definition for a ‘Happy Life’ which is stated as: “Detachment is not that you should own nothing, but that nothing should own you”. Here, what I mean to say is that: --Ashutosh Pandey (18BME013) 20

THE BELIEF ! Hey you .. A girl frm MECHANICAL right? Getting up with attention beside.. Have many options to chose right? As most guy behind you! THE MECHANICAL Meant jst for Boyz.. Why you here? By chance or choice... The centre of attraction.. Seems to me a caution.. No no no.. A misconception now to break! Choice to struggle! Being the left out ones.. Minorities (govt)did ever had .. Here, every invitation is \"comn Boyz\".. The clubs have undertaking jst as \"son\" of XYZ..! Where am I? Tryin to mix in the solution But end up being a sol. But that's no more!! Finding my way of these odd... Being the exception.. Now emerging as a individual! And proud being in MECHANICAL. --Zeal Mecwan (20BME147) 21

अर्नजु कुंज ती और प ुंडज क पतज ्र, इंुदृ क वह गणज थ , अभदे ्य उसके अस्त्त्र, उज्र्वल अंगु ों व ल वह अर्जनु थ || दशज ्मनों के रोके न रुकने व ल जर्षणज , वह ववष्णज क र्ण थ ; फ ल्गजन , कीतनु ध री, बहृ न्न ल वह श्वेत व हन थ , बबभतसज जर्सक न म वह वीर वीर्इ थ || ननदंु ्र एवुं ज्ञ न को प्र प्त वह गडज के श, धनरुं ्य थ , हरर जर्सक स थ,ु उस प थु को भल ककसक भई थ ; इनतह स स क्ष है, सबसे उत्कृ ष्ट वह धनजधरु थ , क्योंकक कणॕ सतू पतज ्र और एकलव्य क उस पर ऋण थ ||| अजनन से ससचंु ित र थ उसक सहर् थ ; वपत मह उसके भीष्म और छत पर बर्रुंगबली क ध्वर् थ तीनो लोक की ि रो ददश ववर्य करंे ऐस उसमें र्ोश थ , ब त जर्सकी मै कर रह , वह ग ंडु ीवध री क नंदु ीघोष थ || यजद्ध के मदै न मंे पहजंुि , लके र वह ग ुडं ीव और हरीढ ल थ , अपने ही स्त्वर्न को उधर प कर, ह ल उसक बेह ल थ | तजटत रह वह, अपने ही स्त्वर्न की धर के इंुतर् र में ; ब णसयै पर प के वपत मह को वह खूब रोय ; कर य गंगु र्ल प न अपनी ही ध र क || र्ीत के भी ह र गय वह कौंतये : क्योंकक नहींु बि एक भी अुंश अपने ही पररव र क !!!!!! -- सखज वाल कार्तकु (19BME139) 22

ART GALLERY PERSPECTIVE SUPPORT Prof. Roshan Tandel Dev Patel (20BME028) COVID’19 Era ONLINE CLASSES Devansh Talati (20BME029) Harsh Nileshkumar (20BME041) 23

NATURE HOPE Somya Kothari (18BME120) Harsh Maheshwari (13BME056) GLEAM JOKER Mihirkumar Gohel (19BME034) Tanmay Ramani (18BME122) HORSE CR7 Yash Gohel (19BME506) Meet Patel (16BME020) 24

When a Monk met an Industrialist….. On May 31, 1893 aboard a ship that sailed from Yokohama, Japan to Vancouver, USA wherein two Indians- one a monk and another an industrialist met by chance for the very first time. Both were heading to Chicago where the industrialist was on his way to an industrial exposition while the monk was on a mission to taking his faith to the West and calling for unity between the world’s major religions. The monk narrated to the industrialist the experiences he had gained during his travels throughout the length and breadth of India as a wandering monk in the quest of truth. He talked about the relentless oppression and repression of his fellow Indians he had seen at the hands of colonial authorities. They also discussed Japan’s phenomenal progress in technology and the industrialist’s plan of laying the foundations of the steel industry to India. The industrialist also explained that he was in search of equipment and technology that would help make India a strong industrial nation. The monk endorsed the vision with enthusiasm, adding that the real hope of India lay in the prosperity and progress of its ordinary millions. He also added that instead of importing matches from Japan, the industrialist should manufacture them in India and help provide a livelihood to the rural poor. As they discussed various issues, the industrialist was impressed by the monk’s views on science and deep-rooted patriotism and requested his guidance in his campaign in establishing a research Institute in India. The visionary monk smiled, gave his blessings and remarked, “How wonderful it would be if we could combine the scientific and technological achievements of the West with the asceticism and humanism of India!” The duo went on to their respective missions and did not meet after that meeting. But these words struck a chord in the industrialist’s heart and five years later, he wrote a letter to the monk. The industrialist Jamsetji Tata who would go on to become one of India’s greatest visionaries, while the monk Swami Vivekananda would take India’s spiritual tradition to the West more effectively than ever before with his US trip and address to the Parliament of World’s Religions, wrote the following letter: 25

Esplanade House, Bombay. 23rd Nov. 1898 Dear Swami Vivekananda, I trust, you remember me as a fellow- traveler on your voyage from Japan to Chicago. I very much recall at this moment your views on the growth of the ascetic spirit in India, and the duty, not of destroying, but of diverting it into useful channels. I recall these ideas in connection with my scheme of Research Institute of Science for India, of which you have doubtless heard or read. It seems to me that no better use can be made of the ascetic spirit than the establishment of monasteries or residential halls for men dominated by this spirit, where they should live with ordinary decency and devote their lives to the cultivation of sciences –natural and humanistic. I am of opinion that if such a crusade in favor of an asceticism of this kind were undertaken by a competent leader, it would greatly help asceticism, science, and the good name of our common country; and I know not who would make a more fitting general of such a campaign than Vivekananda. Do you think you would care to apply yourself to the mission of galvanizing into life our ancient traditions in this respect? Perhaps, you had better begin with a fiery pamphlet rousing our people in this matter. I would cheerfully defray all the expenses of publication.” With kind regards, I am, dear Swami, Yours faithfully, Jamsetji Tata As Swami Vivekananda was busy setting up the Ramakrishna Mission, he was unable to accept the offer but he promptly sent his disciple, Sister Nivedita to meet Jamsetji who worked together and formulated a detailed plan for the research institute. In 1898, the then-ruler of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, to donate about 372 acres of free land in the heart of Bangalore for establishing the science and research institute. Swami Vivekananda passed away in July 1902 and Jamsetji two years later, unaware that their shared vision would be realized five years later. The Tata Institute of Science was born in 1909 and renamed the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 1911. Today, the Institute IISc is the pride of India and one of the premier research institutions in the world. Subsequently the Tata Group established the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (in 1930s) and of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (in 1940s) thereby contributing to the development of sciences and research in the country. Thus, a chance meeting between the two great visionaries in a ship paved the way ahead and sowed the seeds of an empowered India. Sources: https://www.tata.com/newsroom/jamsetji-tata-letter-to-swami-vivekananda#:- :text=Jamsetji%20Tata%20Wrote%20to%20Swami,Esplanade%20House%2C%20Bombay https://www.thebetterindia.com/127599/swami-vivekananda-jamsetji-tata-chicago-conference- Dr. Vikas Lakhera iisc/ 26

LIFE- Jeena isi ka naam hai (Photo by Benjamin Davies on Unsplash) Often, we get the idea that what we are doing and the direction we are going is true? What to do? The answers to all these questions are not the same. Most of the time, we don't have answers. We never understand what's good and true for us. Is this a natural puzzle or a figure test? To get success, prestige, or money, we try continuously, day and night to fulfil our wishes. But what if someone says I've seen the peak of that high success, and there's not as much fun or joy as we think? Why would it be that we don't get full joy even after we are supposed to? Or what is expected doesn't happen then? What if the result does not come as you like? How to understand which path is best for us? The reason for not getting the highest happiness even after reaching the peak of success is that we regret leaving nothing behind in the attempt to achieve it. We are so busy in trying, we don't look at the way, and we just look at the destination. We miss the countless little joyful moments happening in the present. We are probably not awake to see the beauty of the road. Often, such events also happen on that road, which opens new paths of life to which we are unknown. But we don't see it because we are eager and obsessed with becoming something and getting something in the future. When we can't enjoy the evening, can't test the colors of the changing season and can't talk to ourselves for few hours, then understand that we are alive but not aware. It doesn't mean that there is no ambition and no effort to achieve anything. Life without effort is dull. We must understand the difference between needs and desires and learn to prioritize. Not only money and fame but also give priority to things that make life interesting, make you feel relax and make your mind happy. 27

“Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves.” – Edwin Way Teale Turns out, it also happens that you don't get certain results even after trying hard. Efforts and results are like two sides of the equation. Some assumptions have to be made to get the expected results. Sometimes the assumptions are wrong, and sometimes the equation is not understood. The reason for the arising of confusion and doubts is that there is no guarantee of certain results. There is a beauty hidden somewhere in this incompetence. Uncertainty is what keeps us curious and alive. Unexpected outcomes and events give us more joy than we expected. (If we remember the recent England Test series, then we will get jammed!) It didn't happen what was expected, but it happened what was worth happening. Sometimes it happens that the thing we regret proves to be a blessing. We are not afraid to find something new and learn from hard situations, but we are eager to keep it fast. ′′If our today is brighter than yesterday, then just understand that hard work filled the colors!!” Whenever that question arises about what to do and which path is best, remind yourself one thing: Nothing is permanent, not even Me. Everything changes with situation and experience must change. We are not what we were yesterday and will not be what we are today in the future. We also learn daily from knowledge and experience, and then you will fall into such debt. Effort and energy should be spent only if the work for which we are thoughtful is important. Not only for events and achievements but to live and enjoy every passing moment. \"If it doesn’t matter in the long run, it’s not worth bothering. Live for moments, not only for events!!.\" And finally.. It’s called Life-Jeena isi ka naam hai..!! Source- My thoughts and readings from the books and internet Prof. Mayur Makhesana 28

Women in Engineering: Symbols of Inspiration During the last few years women have made remarkable progress in education and at the work place and even she has made noteworthy achievements in male dominant fields such as business, law and medicine. But in engineering area, however very few attainments are there in education and industries. Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to receive a medical degree in 1886. On the other hand, the first three women to earn engineering degrees did so in 1943, about after 60 years from Guindy College of Engineering. These three pioneering Indian women engineers have written their own stories by embarking into the world that did not accept them at first. These stories of women who have broken the shackles tied to them are a source of encouragement that one should dream and pursue it. A. Lalitha, the very first woman engineer of India, Throughout her career, focused on providing women with an equal footing in engineering and other professional fields. She helped open doors to an area that never accepted women, and remains a personality that inspires. The first International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES) took place in New York City, United States of America in 1964 and was organised by the American Society of Women Engineers (SWE). “When you attend to a technology or engineering conference, you will notice that there are very few women present. At the same time, it's a benefit in disguise since you are seen. People will remember you as the only woman in the room who ‘said that,' or as the only woman in the room who is an engineer.” 1) A.Lalitha was the only female engineer from India to have attended the First International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientist (ICWES). At that time there was no Indian chapter of the organization, and Lalitha took it upon herself to attend the conference in a private capacity, overcoming many hurdles to do so. 2) P.K Theresia is the second of the trio who were the first women engineering graduates. Theresia is still known as the only woman who was the chief engineer of a Public Works Department of state in all of Asia. 29

3) Leelamma George graduated from CEG with a degree in civil engineering at the mere age of 19. She is one among the first women engineer trio. The Maharani of Travancore admired Leelamma and wanted her to inspire the women of the kingdom. She worked with PWD as an assistant chief engineer and completed many projects successfully. “The word ‘female,’ when inserted in front of something, is always with a note of surprise. Female COO, female pilot, female surgeon — as if the gender implies surprise … One day there won’t be female leaders. There will just be leaders.” Sheryl Sandberg — Facebook COO and Founder of Leanin.org Source Roots and wing: “Inspiring Stories of Indian Women in Engineering” by Shantha Mohan Prof. Shruti Mehta 30

FAREWELL A Farewell to Dr Kunal Ghosh Sir The Department of Mechanical Engineering bade farewell to respected Prof Kunal Ghosh Sir on 4th August 2021 on his retirement. Dr Ghosh served memorable over 5 years in the Department as an Adjunct Professor and also as Visiting Professor between February 2015 to July 2021. During his distinguished tenure at Nirma University, he mentored to design and develop an indigenously developed wind tunnel, guided UG/PG students for project work and also published a patent on “Antimine Vehicle”. Dr Ghosh is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur and obtained his PhD in 1973 in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Southampton, UK. Prior to his tenure at Nirma University, Dr Ghosh worked as Professor and Head, Aerospace Engineering Department, IIT Kanpur. He has authored books on various socio-political issues apart from technical books including “Low Speed Aerodynamics” (Prentice Hall India). Apart from his profession, he has had an abiding interest in Religion, History, and Linguistics since the college days, and has authored more than 30 articles in various journals since 1980s. He was invited to speak on his theory of Religio-Linguistic Exclusion and Sectarian Nationalism by the Asiatic Society, Kolkata in 1997. He is a life member of Indian Academy of Social Sciences and several other professional societies in the field of engineering. The Department will always cherish the memories of his rich association and contributions during his tenure and wish him good health and a happy retired life. 31

EDITORIAL TEAM Patron Dr. K.M.Patel Mentor Dr. S.J.Joshi Student members Ms. Zeal Mecwan (20BME147) Mr. Dev Patel (20BME028) Team Members Dr. A.M.Achari Prof. S.N.Mehta Prof. H.M.Prajapati Prof. R.D.Makwana Mr. Abhijat Joshi For any communications contact: [email protected] 32