Dr Nikhil S Mane

Designation: Assistant Professor

Teaching Experience: 8 Years

Brief: Dr. Nikhil S Mane is a dedicated Mechanical Engineer with a profound passion for Thermal and Fluid Sciences. His academic journey includes pursuing a Ph.D. from BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, where his research concentrated on the intricacies of Lithium-ion battery cooling systems. His contributions extend to nanofluids, heat pipes, and facilitating microfluidic cell separation of human spermatozoa. Notably, he holds a patent for a portable electrochemical discharge machining device.With an enriching eight years of teaching experience, he has been instrumental in imparting knowledge in engineering and science. His teaching philosophy fosters active learning and emphasizes real-world applications, creating an engaging and impactful educational experience.

Research Publications: 11

Key Publication: 

Mane, N.S., Shah, K., Mane, S., Banerjee, A., Tripathi, S. (2023). “Effect of Newtonian and Shear Thinning Medium on Human Sperm Motion Within a Microchannel.” In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, pp. 427–432.

Mane, N.S., Hemadri, V., Tripathi, S. (2023). “Exploring the role of biopolymers and surfactants on the electrical conductivity of water-based CuO, Fe3O4, and hybrid nanofluids.” In Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology.

Mane, N.S., Puri, D.B., Mane, S., Banerjee, A., Tripathi, S. (2022). “Separation of motile human sperms in a T-shaped sealed microchannel.” In Biomedical Engineering Letters, 12(3), pp. 331–342.

Mane, N.S., Tripathi, S., Hemadri, V. (2022). “Effect of biopolymers on stability and properties of aqueous hybrid metal oxide nanofluids in thermal applications.” In Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 643, 128777.

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