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Dr. Jignesh Thaker

Designation: Dean (I/c) Student Affairs & Associate Professor

Biography:

Dr. Jignesh Thaker is the Dean (I/c) – Student Affairs and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Adani University. He is instrumental in strengthening the student ecosystem by fostering student engagement, welfare and holistic development across the university. He holds an M.Tech and Ph.D. from SVNIT, Surat, and an MBA in Business Analytics from BITS Pilani. He was awarded a Gold Medal for securing first rank in his postgraduate studies. His accolades include the Rashtriya Vidya Gaurav Puraskar, SERB Young Scientist Award, and the Pedagogical Innovation Award (GTU Innovation Sankul Awards). With over 15 years of experience spanning industry, research, and academia, Dr. Thaker has published 40+ research articles in reputed national and international journals, books, and conference proceedings. He is currently guiding two Ph.D. scholars in the field of Fluid Dynamics and actively collaborates with Adani Group industries through consultancy, training and internship initiatives. As the SSIP Coordinator, he is strengthening the university’s innovation, startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem. He remains deeply committed to nurturing young leaders and driving excellence in higher education.

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Fluid-Thermal Engineering), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), 2017.
  • MBA in Business Analytics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), 2025.
  • M.Tech. (Gold Medalist) in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Turbomachines), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), 2012.
  • B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, 2007.

  • Dean-Student Affairs at Adani University (December 2025- continue)
  • Head and Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at Adani University (March 2023- continue).
  • Assistant Professor at Adani Institute of Infrastructure Engineering (July 2017- February 2023).
  • Research Fellow at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (July 2012 – June 2017).
  • Assistant Professor at Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology (July 2009 – June 2012).
  • Lecturer at Laljibhai Chaturbhai Institute of Technology (January 2009 – June 2009).
  • Lecturer at Ahmedabad Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology (August 2008 – December 2008).
  • Project Engineer in Kankariya Textile Industries Private Limited, Ahmedabad  (December 2007 – August 2008).
  • Trainee Engineer in Jindal World Wide Limited, Ahmedabad (July 2007- November 2007).

  • Advanced Fluid Dynamics
  • Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Flows
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Data Science and Business Analytics
  • Measurement and Instrumentation

  1. Jignesh Thaker, Sunny Saini and Jyotirmay Banerjee, On instantaneous pressure surges and time averaged pressure drop in intermittent regime of two-phase flow, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, (Elsevier Publication, Impact Factor: 5.168), Vol. 205, 108971, 2021 (DOI:10.1016/j.petrol.2021.108971).
  2. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Transition of Plug to Slug Flow and Associated Fluid Dynamics, International Journal of Multiphase Flow (Elsevier Publication, Impact Factor: 4.044), Vol. 91, pp. 63-75, 2017 (DOI:10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2017.01.014).
  3. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Influence of Intermittent Flow Sub-patterns on Erosion-Corrosion in Horizontal Pipe, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (Elsevier Publication, Impact Factor: 5.168), Vol. 145, pp. 298-320, 2016. (DOI:10.1016/j.petrol.2016.05.006)
  4. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, On Intermittent Flow Characteristics of Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow, Nuclear Engineering and Design (Elsevier Publication, Impact Factor: 1.90), Vol. 310, pp. 363-377, 2016 (DOI:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2016.10.020).
  5. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Characterization of Two-phase Slug Flow Sub-regimes using Flow Visualization, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (Elsevier Publication, Impact Factor: 5.168), Vol. 135, pp. 561-576, 2015 (DOI:10.1016/j.petrol.2015.10.018).
  6. Sunny Saini, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Analysis of interfacial dynamics in stratified and wavy-stratified flow using Laser Doppler Velocimetry, Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow (Springer Publication, Impact Factor: 6.5), Vol. 4, 142-155, 2022 (DOI: 10.1007/s42757-020-0083-1).
  7. Jisha Naik, Aarshita Acharya and Jignesh Thaker, Revolutionizing condition monitoring techniques with integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Materialstoday: Proceedings (Elsevier Publication, Scopus Indexed), 2023 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.08.262).

International Conferences (IEEE):

  1. Rikin Patel, Purva Patel, Aarshita Acharya, Jisha Naik and Jignesh Thaker, Exploring Facial Landmark Detection Techniques for Attention Detection in Human-Computer Interactions, International Conference on Sustainable Computing and Data Communication Systems (ICSCDS), 1567-1573, 2023 (DOI: 10.1109/ICSCDS56580.2023.10104944).
  2. Rikin Patel, Purva Patel, Devarsh Vora, Aarshita Acharya, Jisha Naik, and Jignesh Thaker, A Comprehensive Study on Techniques Utilized for Attention Detection, International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME), 1-6, 2022 (DOI:10.1109/ICECCME55909.2022.9988691
  3. Kunjarani Sorathia, Vimi Patel, Vidhi Patel, Jignesh Thaker and Ashlesha Bhise, A Study on Multifactor Biometrics Based on Convolutional Neural Network, International Conference on Electrical Electronics and Computing Technologies (ICEECT), pp. 1-6, 2024.  (DOI:10.1109/ICEECT61758.2024.10738915).
  4. Krisha Patel, Aastha Vadher, Misva Patel, Jignesh Thaker and Ashlesha Bhise, AI-Based Security System for 5G Enabled IoT, 2024 Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Information Technology and Engineering (ICETITE), pp. 1-7, 2024.  (DOI:10.1109/ic-ETITE58242.2024.10493287).
  5. Kunj Vaghani, Vivek Thakkar, Sumit Vaghasiya, Jignesh Thaker and Ashlesha Bhise, Implementation of Queuing Theory in Emergency Departments, IEEE International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Technology and Management for Social Innovation (IATMSI), pp. 1-6, 2024. (DOI:10.1109/IATMSI60426.2024.10503130)
  6. Richa Devaliya, Mahi Patel, Riya Devaliya, Ashlesha Bhise and Jignesh Thaker, The Quest for Efficient Search Algorithms: Uninformed vs Informed Approaches, Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Information Technology and Engineering (ICETITE), pp. 1-6, 2024. (DOI: 10.1109/ic-ETITE58242.2024.10493326).
  7. Kushal Unjiya, Ashish Virani, Mantra Mehta, Jignesh Thaker and Ashlesha Bhise, Strategic Synergy: Role of Game Theory in Neural Networks and Telecom Sector, Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Information Technology and Engineering (ICETITE), pp. 1-6, 2024. (DOI:10.1109/ic-ETITE58242.2024.10493695).
  8. Khush Patel, Nishant Mehta, Pranshu Oza, Jignesh Thaker and Ashlesha Bhise, Revolutionizing Data Centre Sustainability: The Role of Machine Learning in Energy Efficiency, IEEE International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Technology and Management for Social Innovation (IATMSI), pp. 1-6, 2024. (DOI:10.1109/IATMSI60426.2024.10503107).

International Conferences (Non-IEEE):

  1. Shubbh Mevada, Devshri Pandya, Jignesh Thaker, An Analysis of Deep Learning and Machine Learning Models for Predicting Stock Prices, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Technology and Management, 22nd- 23rd September 2023.
  2. Aarshita Acharya, Jisha Naik and Jignesh Thaker, Condition Monitoring Techniques: Current Trends and Future Directions, International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (AMMIE 2023), VIT, 23rd-24th March 2023.
  3. Nandan Shukla, Aryan Sheth, Mohit Shah, Jignesh Thaker, Kiran Mansuriya, Waste heat utilization from data centers – A review, Proceedings of 3rd Biennial International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering (FLAME – 2022), Amity University, 3rd – 5th August 2022.
  4. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, LDV as an Optical Technique for Measurements of Liquid Height in Two-Phase Stratified Flow, Proceedings of 7th International and 45th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2018, IIT Bombay, Dec. 10-12, 2018.
  5. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, LDV Analysis of Gas-Liquid Slug Flow in a Horizontal Pipe, Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Multiphase Flow, ICMF2016, Florence, Italy, May. 22-27, 2016.
  6. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Bubble Dynamics in Plug Flow Regime for Horizontal Gas-Liquid Flow, Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Multiphase Flow, ICMF2016, Italy, May. 22-27, 2016.
  7. Maneesh Punetha, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Dispersion of Heated Effluent from Power Plants, Proceedings of 5th International and 41st National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2014, IIT Kanpur, Dec. 12-14, 2014.
  8. Krishna Kumar, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Experimental Investigations on Intermittent Type Two-Phase Flow, Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Current Trends in Technology, NUiCONE 2013, Nirma University, Dec. 8-10, 2013.
  9. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Numerical Simulation of Flow in Lid-Driven Cavity using OpenFOAM, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Current Trends in Technology, NUiCONE 2011, Nirma University, Dec. 8-10, 2011.

National Conferences:

  1. Jignesh Thaker, Sunny Saini, Rahul Vadrabade and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Mechanisms Leading to Asymmetric Distribution of Void Fraction in Liquid Slug, Proceedings of 44th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2017, Amrita University, Dec. 14-16, 2017.
  2. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, CFD Simulation of Two-Phase Flow Phenomena in Horizontal Pipelines using OpenFOAM, Proceedings of 40th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2013, NIT Hamirpur, Dec. 12-14, 2013.
  3. Krishna Kumar, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Experimental Investigations on Two-Phase Flow Phenomena in Horizontal Pipe, Proceedings of 40th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2013, NIT Hamirpur, Dec. 12-14, 2013.
  4. Sagar Kadam, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Experimental Investigations of Low Speed Turbulence using Hot Wire Anemometer, Proceedings of 40th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2013, NIT Hamirpur, Dec. 12-14, 2013.
  5. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Numerical Simulation of Periodic Motion of Two-Phase in a 2-Dimensional Channel: application to Wave Energy Converter, Proceedings of 39th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, FMFP2012, SVNIT Surat, Dec. 13-15, 2012.

Book

  1. Hemant Bari and Jignesh Thaker, Condition Monitoring in Thermal Power Stations: Case Studies, 1st Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.

Book Chapters

  1. Vrunda Patel, Mansvi Patel, Khush Patel, Jignesh Thaker, Optimizing DHD for Healthcare Applications in the Metaverse, Metaverse Technologies, Security and Applications for Healthcare (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Scopus Indexed), pp 409-430.
  2.  Shubh Mevada, Devshri Pandya and Jignesh Thaker, Integrating Deep Learning Techniques for Enhanced Stock Price Prediction, Algorithms for Intelligent System (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp 539–553, 2024 (DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-3526-6_42).
  3. Kiran Mansuriya, Gandham Yedukondalu, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Modified Image Processing Technique for Measurement of Intermittent Flow Characteristics, Recent Advances in Applied Mathematics and Applications to the Dynamics of Fluid Flows (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp. 297-307, 2022 (DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1929-9_26).
  4. Sunny Saini, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Transition of Stratified-Wavy to Intermittent Flow Patterns using Non-Linear Analysis of Pressure Fluctuations, Advances in Engineering Design (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp. 35-46, 2021 (DOI:10.1007/978-981-33-4684-0_5).
  5. Siddhivinayak Pandey, Shriharshini Ganapuram, Pankti Raval, Alok Kumar Singh, Jignesh Thaker, A Review on Electrical and Mechanical Technologies used in Spray Painting Robots, Advances in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp. 539-546, 2021 (DOI:10.1007/978-981-15-9956-9_53).
  6. Dhiren Makwana and Jignesh Thaker, Identification of Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow Patterns using Various Experimental Techniques: A Review, Advances in Fluid and Thermal Engineering (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp. 767-775, 2021 (DOI:10.1007/978-981-16-0159-0_67).
  7. Sagar Kadam, Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Analysis of Turbulence in Entrance Regime of Rectangular Duct using Hot Film Anemometer, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power – Contemporary Research (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp. 605-614, 2016 (DOI:10.1007/978-81-322-2743-4_58).
  8. Jignesh Thaker and Jyotirmay Banerjee, Experimental Investigations on Onset of Slugging in Horizontal Air-Water Two-Phase Flow, Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power – Contemporary Research (Springer Publication, Scopus Indexed), pp. 157-166, 2016 (DOI:10.1007/978-81-322-2743-4_16).

  1. Siddhi Vinayak Pandey, Soham Shah, Shriharshini Ganapuram, Raj Sheth, Pankti Raval, Archit Sorathiya, Yash Patel, Aditya Gajjar, Alok Kumar Singh, and Jignesh Thaker, Automatic Spray-Painting Robot for Road Markings, Indian Patent, Application Number: 202121003480, Issue No. 17, Page No. 20401, 2021.

  1. Project Title: Experimental Analysis of Slug Regime in Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow through Pipes. Governing Body: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India. Approved Fund for Project: Rs. 25,18,400. Sanction Letter No.: SB/S3/MMER/0111/2013.
  2. Project Title: Water Resources and Flood Management. Governing Body: TEQIP-II, MHRD, Government of India. Approved Fund for Project: Rs. 5,00,00,000. Sanction Letter No.: NPIU/TEQIP-II/FIN/47 dated 21–06-2013.

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  • Awarded Gold Medal for securing 1st Rank among all Five Branches of M. Tech. (Mechanical General, Thermal Engineering, Turbo-Machines, CAD-CAM, and IPD) in Mechanical Engineering Department of S. V. National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat in 2012.
  • Awarded Young Scientist Fellowship from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India.
  • Awarded Fellowship from Centre of Excellence (COE) of Civil Engineering Department, SVNIT, Surat.
  • Awarded Pedagogical Innovation Award (PIA) from Gujarat Technological University on 11th GTU Innovation Sankul Awards 2022.
  • Awarded Rashtriya Vidya Gaurav Purskar by Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi in 2016 for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of education.
  • Received Best Faculty Coordinator Award for successfully organising the technical workshops on five emerging areas (Robotics, IOT, Bridge Design, Android App Development and Digital Marketing) of research in collaboration with e-Cell, IIT Kharagpur.
  • Received Cash Prize and an acknowledgement of “Most Proactive Team of TBT-2018” from e-Yantra IIT Bombay in order to completing the all six tasks (given by e-Yantra IIT Bombay) in record break time (within 9 weeks).

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