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Dr. Ghanshyam Tejani

Current Address: 415/B, Fertilizer Nagar Township, Vadodara – 391750 (Gujarat), India

Permanent Address: 179, 1st street, Vijayraj Nagar, Bhavnagar- 364003 (Gujarat), India.

Mo. +91 98248 99801                                        Email: p.shyam23@gmail.com

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SCOPUS ID: 57133057200      Researcherid: H-8153-2018   ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9106-0313

Research Publications: 22                   Citations: 503               H-index: 13

Self-motivated engineer and team player with over 16 years of work experience in Mechanical Engineering including 5.5 years in the Indian engineering industry. I have developed a mature and responsible approach for any tasks undertaken to continuously enhance my knowledge and skills by getting involved in challenging work environment and utilize them for personal and organizational growth to the best of my ability. I am a dedicated individual seeking a job position in an organization to utilize my research, teaching, and leadership skills in an effective manner for the greater benefit of the organization.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering,School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (NAAC A Grade), Gandhinagar, India (July 2013 – December 2017)
  • Thesis title: “Investigation of advanced metaheuristic techniques for simultaneous size, shape, and topology optimization of truss structures”
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design), Secured two Gold medals as a University topper, RKCET, Gujarat Technological University, India (July 2010 – June 2012)
  • Dissertation title: “Material optimization of a rubber compression moulding machine structure”
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, India (July 1999 – June 2003)

Teaching Experience (11 Years, 2 Months)

Assistant Professor, School of Technology, GSFC University, Vadodara, India 25/9/2018—Present

  • Teaching courses at B. Tech: Engineering Optimization, Dynamics of Machines, Machine Design, Engineering Graphics, Autocad, Matlab
  • Developed a data management system to track faculty, student, and University activities and achievement record
  • Published five scholarly research articles in refereed journals (SCI based journals)
  • Assisted in designing and updating engineering program curriculums and guidelines
  • Reviewed 50 research papers of SCI based journals
  • Lab in-charge of Engineering Workshop
  • UGC advisory board member at GSFC University
  • Core committee member of GSFCU first convocation
  • Remote center coordinator of IIT Bombay e-outreach program
  • Remote center coordinator of EDUSAT, ISRO/IIRS e-outreach program
  • Coordinator of e-Yantra Robotics Lab & Club
  • Coordinator of Spoken tutorial project of IIT Bombay
  • Coordinator of Python workshop-22/6/2019
  • Coordinator of Linux workshop-23/8/2019
  • Faculty Coordinator of Placement Team of GSFCU
  • University Grievance Redressal Cell member GSFCU


Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, RK University, Rajkot, India 13/7/2009—24/09/2018

  • Teaching courses at M. Tech & B. Tech.: Engineering Optimization, MATLAB, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Pro-Engineers, Dynamics of Machinery, Machine Design, Robotics & Automation, and Engineering Graphics
  • Published a variety of scholarly research articles in refereed journals (SCI based journals)
  • Provided training on ‘MATLAB’
  • Delivered expert talks on ‘How to publish research?’
  • Supervise B. Tech. projects & M. Tech. dissertations to promote research and innovation
  • Provided individual mentoring and advice to students
  • Collaborated and supported colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities
  • Assisted in designing and updating engineering program curriculums and guidelines
  • Coordinated large-group of faculties and students as Coordinator of RKU convocations (2014–2017)
  • Reviewed 21 research papers of SCI based journals
  • Internal Quality Assurance Cell member, RKU
  • Anti-ragging/Discipline committee member, RKU
  • PG coordinator, School of Engineering, RKU
  • Interdisciplinary project coordinator, SOE
  • Board of studies member of the department
  • Lab in-charge of Dynamics of Machinery Lab
  • Reviewer of Assessment Advisory Council
  • Auditor of Academic and Operations Audit Services


Visiting Lecturer, S.S. Engineering College, Bhavnagar, India 1/7/2003—31/1/2004

  • Subject taught: Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics

Industry Experience (5 Years, 7 Months)

Erection Engineer, Aawadkrupa Plastomech Pvt. Ltd., Bhavnagar, India 1/7/2007—30/6/2009

  • Train engineers, diploma/ITI operators, and helpers to develop their competency with manufacturing & machining process, maintenance, safety, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, quality standards, etc.
  • Machine inspection and Erectioning
  • Design of machine elements such as shaft, key, coupling, spring, gear, power transmission drives, etc.

Supervisor, Par Drugs @ Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Bhavnagar, India 1/2/2004–30/6/2007

  • Train engineers, diploma/ITI operators, and helpers to assist them to learn their duties and responsibilities
  • Plant supervision of industrial and infrastructure facilities and testing of materials, systems, and installations
  • Designed a belt conveyer system to support automatic material handling

Trainee, Essar Steel Ltd., Hazira, Surat, India 8/1/2003–8/2/2003

  • Training received in condition monitoring cell

Trainee, Steel Cast Pvt. Ltd., Bhavnagar, India 6/7/2002–2/8/2002

  • Training received in inspection department

Core Competencies

  • Extensive breadth of experience in engineering teaching at the University level
  • Strong ability to deliver course material through a variety of teaching methods
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
  • Superior creative and critical thinking abilities
  • Creative lesson planning skill
  • High multitasking ability to balance teaching, researching, triaging, and managerial duties
  • Outstanding proficiency in MATLAB & Python programming, AutoCAD & Pro-ENGINEERS Drawing/drafting, ANSYS Computing, and Canvas, a Learning Management System

Awards/Achievements

  • My research paper is the second most cited paper in Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, Elsevier, Science Direct (2018)
  • Certificate of outstanding contribution in reviewing award, Knowledge-Based Systems (IF: 5.921), Elsevier, Science Direct (2017)
  • University topper and Double gold medalist, M.E. course, GTU (2012)
  • Best paper presentation award in session, international conference ICITS-2012
  • AutoCAD 2012 certified associate
  • Most number of publications and citations in GSFCU

M. Tech. Dissertations Supervised

  1. An experimental test of composite material for the sandwich panel., Mr. Dipakkumar G. Vamja, (2012-2013), GTU
  2. Truss topology optimization using modified genetic algorithm. Mr. Dhaval Thummar, (2013-2014), GTU
  3. Topology optimization of continuum structure using genetic algorithm MATLAB Tool. Mr. Bhaumik Amin, (2013-2014), GTU
  4. Investigation of optimization of a frame using grey wolf optimizer and stochastic fractal search algorithms., Mr. Vishwesh H. Bhensdadia (2014-2015), GTU

International Peer-Reviewed Publications

Research papers

  • “Adaptive symbiotic organisms search algorithm for structural design optimization,” Journal of Computational Design and Engineering 3(3), 226—249, Elsevier, Science Direct (2016) (IF: 1.352). Second most cited paper of this journal.
  • “Modified sub-population teaching-learning-based optimization for design of truss structures with natural frequency constraints,” Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, 44(4), 495—513, Taylor & Francis (2016) (IF: 1.986)
  • “Truss topology optimization with static and dynamic constraints using modified sub-population teaching-learning-based optimization,” Engineering Optimization 48(11), 1—17 Taylor & Francis (2016) (IF: 1.728)
  • “Modified Meta-Heuristics Using Random Mutation for Truss Topology Optimization with Static and Dynamic Constraints.” Journal of Computational Design and Engineering 4(2). 106—130 Elsevier, Science Direct, (2016) (I.F. 1.352)
  • “Examination of three meta-heuristic algorithms for optimal design of planar steel frames,” Advances in Computational Design 1(1), 79—86 Techno Press. (2015)
  • “Modified sub-population based heat transfer search algorithm for structural optimization: Modified HTS algorithm,” International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing 8(3), 1—23 IGI Global, (2017) (Scopus & Web of Science)
  • “Size, shape, and topology optimization of planar and space trusses using mutation-based improved metaheuristics.” Journal of Computational Design and Engineering 5, 198—214, Elsevier, Science Direct, (2017) (I.F. 1.352)
  • “Topology, shape, and size optimization of truss structures using modified teaching-learning based optimization.” Advances in Computational Design, Techno-Press, 2(4), 313—331. (2017) with Dr. Bureerat, Thailand
  • “Topology and size optimization of trusses with static and dynamic bounds by modified symbiotic organisms search,” ASCE’s Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering 32(2), 1—11, (2018) (IF: 2.310) with Dr. Bureerat, Thailand
  • “Truss optimization with natural frequency bounds using improved symbiotic organisms search”, Knowledge-Based Systems 143, 162—178, Science Direct, Elsevier, (2018) (IF: 5.921) with Dr. Mirjalili, Australia
  • “An improved heat transfer search algorithm for unconstrained optimization problems”, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, Elsevier, Science Direct, (I.F. 1.352, SCOPUS and Web of Science) 2018, with Dr. Mirjalili, Australia
  • “Topology optimization of truss subjected to static and dynamic bounds by integrating simulated annealing into passing vehicle search algorithms”, Engineering with Computers, Springer, (IF: 1.951) 2018, with Dr. Bureerat, Thailand
  • “Multiobjective adaptive symbiotic organisms search for truss optimization problems”, Knowledge-Based Systems, Science Direct, Elsevier DOI:10.1016/j.knosys.2018.08.005 (2018) (IF: 5.921, SCOPUS, Web of Science, SCImago, etc.)
  • “Modified symbiotic organisms search for structural optimization”, Engineering with Computers, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/s00366-018-0662-y (2018) (IF: 3.551, Indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science), with Dr. Mirjalili, Australia
  • “Structural optimization using multi-objective modified adaptive symbiotic organisms search” Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier, Science Direct (2019) (IF: 5.452, Indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science)
  • “Multi-objective Heat Transfer Search algorithm for Truss Optimization”, Engineering with Computers, Springer, (2019) (IF: 3.551, Indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science). with Dr. Amir Gandomi, USA
  • “Multi-objective modified heat transfer search for truss optimization”, Engineering with Computers, Springer, (2020) (IF: 3.551, Indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science). with Dr. Bureerat & Dr. Pholdee, Thailand
  • “Improved metaheuristics through migration ‑ based search and an acceptance probability for truss optimization”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, Springer, (2020) (Indexed by SCOPUS). with Dr. Bureerat & Dr. Pholdee, Thailand
  • “Performance enhancement of meta-heuristics through random mutation and simulated annealing based selection for concurrent topology and sizing optimization of truss structures”, Engineering with Computers, Springer (Under review)
  • “Structural Optimization Using Multiobjecitve Heat Transfer Search with Modified Binomial Crossover”, Computers & Structures, Science Direct, Elsevier (Under review)
  • “Multi-Objective Passing Vehicle Search Algorithm for Structure Optimization”, Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier, Science Direct (Under review)
  • “Hybrid Heat Transfer Search and Passing Vehicle Search Optimizer for Multi-Objective Structural Optimization”, Knowledge-Based Systems, Science Direct, Elsevier (Under review)
  • “Comparative performance of twelve metaheuristics for wind farm layout optimization”, Applied Energy, Science Direct, Elsevier (Under review)

Conference Papers/Books

  • Book, Truss Topology Optimization: A review, Scholars Press, Germany, ISBN: 978-620-2-31370-4
  • “TLBO approach to truss structure subjected to static and dynamic constraints,” International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development – 2015, Ahmedabad, 5th July 2015. (published in Springer Post Conference Proceeding)
  • “Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) Algorithm for Minimum Weight Planer Frame Design Subjected to AISC-LRFD,” ICT4SD 2015, Ahmedabad, 5th July 2015. (published in Springer Post Conference Proceeding)
  • The research paper entitled “Simulation of a rubber compression moulding machine to minimize the mass of structure” was awarded by best paper presentation in session at the international conference ICITS-2012
  • “Truss Topology Optimization with Static and Dynamic Constraints Using AISC-ASD,” 7th International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS 2019), IIT Mandi, 11th-13th December 2019

International Collaborations

Successfully collaborated with six experts in the area of engineering optimization – Dr. Sujin Bureerat and Dr. Nantiwat Pholdee (Professors at KhonKaen University, Thailand), Dr. Ali Kaveh (Head of Iran National Laboratory, Iran), Dr. Seyedali Mirjalili (Professor at Griffith University, Australia), Dr. Amir Gandomi (Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology, the United States), and Dr. Doddy Prayogo (Assistant Professor at Peter Christian University, Taiwan).

Editorial Board Member

Reviewed International Journal Papers

Professional Memberships

  • The Institution of Engineers (Membership No: AM1600632)
  • International Association of Engineers (Membership No: 154360)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (Membership No: 11464867)
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineering (Expired)

Workshops coordinated

  • One Day Python workshop for Industrial Professionals and Faculties at GSFC University, Remote center of IIT Bombay, PMMMNMTT, 22nd June 2019
  • One Day Linux workshop for Faculties at GSFC University, Remote center of IIT Bombay, PMMMNMTT, 3rd August 2019

Workshops/Programs Attended

  • Knowledge Management: Issues and Challenges, SVNIT, Surat, 4th-8th January 2010
  • Innovative Approach for Effective Teaching in Engineering Graphics, INDUS Uni., Ahmadabad, 16th January 2010
  • Vibration Problems in Plants & Machineries, Anchor Institute Cell, SVNIT, Surat, 14th–18th June 2010
  • Finite Element Methods, RK University, 26th-30th December 2011
  • Section VIII, Division 1- Design & Fabrication of Pressure Vessels, ASME & SVNIT, 24th–26th May 2012
  • Computer Aided Designing using PRO-E, Anchor Institute Cell, SVNIT, 4th–8th June 2012
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics, sponsored by IIT Bombay, RK University, 12th–22nd June 2012
  • Introduction to Research Methodology, sponsored by IIT Bombay, RK University, 25th June to 4th July 2012
  • ANSYS Training: Structural, Innovent Eng. Pvt. Ltd., 26th-27th July 2012
  • Aakash for Education, sponsored by IIT Bombay, RK University, 10th–11th November 2012
  • Introduction of Finite Element Analysis, IUCEE, 23rd January to 6th March 2013 (8 days)
  • Research methods in Educational Technology, IIT Bombay & RK University, 2nd & 9th February 2013
  • Engineering Mechanics, sponsored by IIT Bombay, 26th November 2013 to 6th December 2013
  • Towards a Green Planet, sponsored by PDPU, Gandhinagar, 20th December 2013
  • Fluid Mechanics, sponsored by IIT Kharagpur, RK University, 20th –30th May 2014
  • Writing and Publishing Skills for Researchers, RK University, Rajkot, 26th September 2015
  • Learning Exchange Design 3.0, RK University, 26th March 2016 to 30th April 2016 (6 days)
  • Design Thinking Workshop, RK University, Rajkot, 18th–22nd August 2017
  • FDP101x Foundation Program in ICT for Education, IIT Bombay & RKU, 3rd August to 12th September 2017 (10 days)
  • FDP201x Pedagogy for Online and Blended Teaching-Learning, IITB, RKU, 12th Sept. to 28th Nov. 2017 (10 days)
  • FDP on Features of Faculty, organized on 14th April 2018 at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot.
  • , by Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland; held at RK University, Rajkot, 25th–26th July 2018
  • , by Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus; held at RK University, Rajkot, 30th–31st July 2018
  • , by Nova University, Portugal; held at RK University, Rajkot, 6th–7th September 2018
  • at IIT Bombay, 15th–16th March 2019
  • 17th May–6th July 2019
  • held at GSFC University, 3 August 2019
  • held at GSFC University, 12 October 2019

Extracurricular Activities    

  • of Fertilizer Nagar School, Vadodara & Shree G K Dholakiya School, Rajkot, the Atal Tinkering Lab (Innovation networking and mentoring platform), NITI Aayog, Gov. of India

References

Dr. Vimal SavsaniProf. Ajit Kumar ShuklaDr. Vivek Patel
Professor, Canadore college North Bay, Ontario, CanadaDirector, PSIT College of Engineering, Kanpur, IndiaAssociate Professor, School of Technology, PDPU, Gandhinagar, India
Email: vimal.savsani@gmail.comEmail: ajitkumarnshukla@gmail.comEmail: viveksaparia@gmail.com
Mo.: +14 372192840Mo.: +91 9428153857Mo.: +91 9427259895