Mr Rajesh Belchada

About

Mr. Rajesh Belchada, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a strong passion for both teaching and research, strive to inspire and equip the next generation of engineers with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic field of mechanical engineering. Committed to professional ethics, standards of practice and the care and education of young engineering students. He believes in maintaining a strong connection with his students, providing mentorship and guidance for students seeking advice on academic, professional, or personal development. Together, can explore new ideas, tackle challenging projects, and prepare for successful careers in engineering. He holds Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Mechanical Engineering from St Joseph Engineering College, Masters (MTech) in Materials Engineering at National Institute of Technology,Surathkal, Mangaluru. He has worked in various positions in his 10 years of teaching carrier like lecturer and Assistant Professor. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Press Coordinator at College Level. Apart from this he is an active life member of various Engineering and technical associations.

 

 

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Education Qualifications

Sl.No	Qualification Level	University	Area of Specialization	Year of Compeltion	Awards
1	PG	Institute of National Importance	Materials Engineering	2015
2	UG	Visvesvaraya Technological University	Mechanical Engineering	2012

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Responsibilities At SJEC

Press,Media,Website Coordinator at Department of Mechanical Engineering (since 2023)

SIMS Coordinator at Department of Mechanical Engineering (2022-24)

College Level Press Coordinator (since 2022)

CAED & FM Lab Incharge

Course Coordinator

First Year BE Class Advisor

Active Member of SJEC AICTE IDEA Lab

Member of Development & Planning Group (DPG)

Member of NBA Criteria 2 at Department of Mechanical Engineering (2022)

Member of NBA Criteria 4 at Department of Mechanical Engineering (2024)

Active Member of SJEC Alumni Association (2024)

Trained & Certified Fire Fighter staff at SJEC (2024)

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Work Experience

Current: 

• Designation: Assistant Professor & Press Coordinator in St Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore.
• Start Date: 13th Dec 2021

Previous: 

• Company/Organisation: Shree Devi Institute of Technology, Mangalore
• Designation: Assistant Professor
• Start Date: 28th July 2015
• End Date: 11th Dec 2021

Previous: 

• Company/Organisation: Karavali Institute of Technology, Mangalore
• Designation: Lecturer
• Start Date: 10th August 2012
• End Date: 10th June 2013

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Research Areas

Research Areas are Materials Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Composites, CFD, EV etc.,

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Journal Publications

Patent Published on Design of Electromagnetic Rail Gun for Aerospace Applications with Application No.202241070716 A and Publication Date : 16/12/2022

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Awards and Recognitions

Hosted NASA Space apps challenge - A hackathon at Shree Devi Institute of Technology in OCTOBER 2020 as hosting college of Mangalore Region. Awarded with "STELLAR LOCAL LEAD" for being the coordinator of NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGE.

Guided a Project named “FABRICATION OF RUBBER DRYING MACHINE” which recieved Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) fund in the 39th series of SPP in the year 2015-2016.

 

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Membership in professional Bodies

Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG) ; Member No: 375773

Member of Institute for Educational Research and Publication (IFERP) ; Member No: PROF-52508167

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Conferences attended

Presented a solution based idea named “Design of Oil Skimming Robot '' to a problem defined by MRPL in the event named “INVENCIO ” organized by NITK, Surathkal & MRPL, ON April, 2019.

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