Expertise that keeps
learning relevant.
The Board of Studies brings together academic leaders, mechanical engineering specialists, industry professionals, alumni and student representation to support curriculum quality and the continued development of mechanical engineering education.
Academic decisions shaped by
multiple perspectives.
A strong curriculum benefits from the combined perspective of experienced faculty members, leading institutions, engineering organisations and graduates working in the profession.
Curriculum Direction
Supporting the review and development of programmes, course structures and learning pathways.
Academic Quality
Bringing disciplinary experience and research insight into academic planning and standards.
Industry Relevance
Connecting classroom learning with evolving engineering practice, infrastructure priorities and changing needs.
Broader Perspective
Including viewpoints from internal faculty, external academicians, industry leaders and alumni.
Dr. Bharat Chandra Routara
Senior Professor & Dean, School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT DU
The Chairperson leads the published Board composition, supported by senior internal members and external specialists representing leading academic institutions, industry and the KIIT alumni community.
View School leadershipInternal and external
academic expertise.
Dr. Saranjit Singh
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Ashok Kumar Sahoo
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Purna Chandra Mishra
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Tanmaya Mohanty
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Kunja Bihari Sahu
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Sushanta Tripathy
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Lalit Kumar Pothal
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Kalyani Mohanta
Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Pradeep Kumar Mishra
Professor-in-Practice, SME
Internal MemberDr. Isham Panigrahi
Associate Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. P. Chandrasekhar
Associate Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Mrutyunjay Jena
Associate Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Ramanuj Kumar
Assistant Professor, SME
Internal MemberDr. Anish Pandey
Assistant Professor, SME
Internal MemberMr. Navjyot Panpalia
Alumnus
AlumniMr. Mohak Singhal
Student
StudentDr. Benu Gopal Mohapatra
Professor, School of Civil Engineering
Internal Member from other SchoolDr. Nitin Sharma
Associate Professor, SME
ConvenerDr. Manabendra Pathak
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology PatnaDr. Arun Kumar Pradhan
Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Sciences
Indian Institute of Technology BhubaneswarDr. M. Chandrasekaran
Professor
NERIST, Govt. of India, Nirjuli, Arunachal PradeshMr. Padmalochan Pradhan
Deputy General Manager (Environment), Captive Power Plant
National Aluminium Company (NALCO)Mr. Asit Acharya
Regional Head
Mahindra & Mahindra, Pune, MaharashtraMr. Rajat Kumar Kar
DGM, Technology Development
Aditya Birla Group, Mumbai, MaharashtraA curriculum informed by
academia and practice.
The published Board combines leadership from within the School with external expertise from IITs, NERIST, leading engineering industries, alumni and student representation.