Doctor of Philosophy

Principal’s message 

It is my pleasure to introduce the Faculty of Physiotherapy at Marwadi University, Rajkot. Today, Physiotherapists are key players in the health care delivery system in India. They help in restoring and improving movements, keeping patients healthy, fit and active, thereby improving the quality of life. They also play an important role in avoiding surgery and long term use of medications.

The faculty of Physiotherapy – Marwadi University is equipped with modern technology for teaching and research. We provide our students with a very conducive environment to pursue their career & fulfil their dreams.

The ultimate goal of the faculty of physiotherapy – Marwadi University is to prepare Physiotherapists, who are excellent in the clinical as well as the academic field, dependable team workers and lifelong learners to practice as excellent therapists in a variety of health care delivery systems.

I take pride that our faculty members are highly qualified and competent in teaching as well as clinical practices. We encourage our students to participate in clinical, academic, research and cultural activities to enrich their mind, body, and soul.

We welcome you to Physiotherapy education and research.

• 40+ Acre Campus
• 8 Technologically Advanced Multi-storey Buildings
• 24/7 Wi-Fi Enabled Cloud Campus
• Guinness Record Holder library including digital resources
• Audio-Visually Equipped Classrooms
• Separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls
• Auditorium with a 1000+ seating Capacity
• Music and Dance Academy
• 4 Acres sports ground & indoor sports
• Cafeterias serving hygienic food
• Ramp access for differently-abled individuals
• In-house Medical Facility

• Audio-Visually Equipped Classrooms
• Separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls
• Auditorium with a 1000+ seating Capacity
• Music and Dance Academy
• 4 Acres sports ground & indoor sports
• Cafeterias serving hygienic food
• Ramp access for differently-abled individuals
• In-house Medical Facility

• Dr. Gaurav Sanghvi
  -Post-Doctoral Fellow (Max Planck Institute of Developmental Biology, Germany).Ph.D. (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara)
• Dr.Ujwalkumar Trivedi
  -Ph.D. Biochemistry (The M.S. University of Baroda), M.Sc. Biotechnology (Saurashtra University, Rajkot)
• Dr. MahendrapalSingh Rajput
  -Ph.D. (Nirma University, Ahmedabad)
• Dr. Krishna K. Joshi
  -M.Sc. Biochemistry, Ph.D. (Microbiology)
• Dr. Prabuddha Gupta
  -M.Sc. Botany (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry), Ph.D. (Energy and Environment Convergence)
• Dr. Rekha Jain
  -M.Sc. Biochemistry, Ph.D. (Cancer Proteomics)
• Dr. JaswandiUjwalDandekar
  -M.Sc. Microbiology, Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
• Dr. Aditya Saran
  -M.Sc. Microbial Technology, Ph.D. (Nanoscience and Technology)
• Dr. Bhavya Jindal
  -M.Sc. Microbiology, Ph.D Biotechnology
• Dr. PoojaMoteriya
  -M.Sc., M.Phil. (Microbiology), Ph.D. (Microbiology)
• Mr. TejasOza
  -M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Phil Bioinformatics. Pursuing Ph.D. (Biotechnology) from Saurashtra University.
• Ms. Bhoomi Patel
  -M.Sc. Biotechnology, M. Phil. (Microbiology)
• Ms. HeliUpadhyaya
  -M.Sc. Microbiology
• Ms. RuchiUpadhyay
  -M.Sc.(Biotechnology)
• Raj Jayantilal Chapala
  -B.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY
• Dhaval Kishorvan Van
  -M.SC. BIOTECHNOLOGY

A 360 DEGREE EDUCATION MODEL: ‘DISCOVER YOU’

We give hands-on learning experience to students and teachers through our uniquely designed 3 TIER STRUCTURE where we have divided learning in 3 stages with the end-in-mind to increase students’ employability

THE 3 TIERS OF LEARNING:

TIER – I: Faculties undergo rigorous training programs to upgrade, modify and innovate the teaching methodologies to be a step ahead in the dynamic field of education
TIER – 2: Here, each student is individually assessed for his skills and exclusive modules are designed based on scientific evaluation which makes the individuals aware of their specific strengths and weaknesses
TIER – 3: This is the action area. Here students are given hands-on experiences which give them an insight into the real world. This type of exposure breeds confidence and nurtures poise to deal with real situations

• Dr. Jenishkumar Patel
  -Ph.D. (Ulster University, United Kingdom)
• Dr. Yogesh N Jani
  -Ph.D. (Physics)
• Dr. Prashant R. Ghediya
  -Ph.D. (Charotar University of Science and Technology, Changa, Anand, Gujarat, India)
• Dr. Mukesh J. Keshvani
  -Ph.D., M.Phil (Physics)
• Dr. Subrata Pal
  -Ph. D. (Theoretical Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics),Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
• Saroj Hudda
  -M.Sc(Physics)
• Dr. Rajeshkumar Sharma
  -Ph.D., SVNIT Surat
• Mukta Tripathi
  -Ph.D. (Jaypee University, Madhya Pradesh, India)
• Dr. Hitaishi Bhatt
  -M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D. (Saurashtra University, Rajkot)
• Dr. Davit B. Dhruv,
  -Ph.D. Physics (Saurashtra University, Rajkot)
• Mr. Keval Ramanuj,
  -Diploma in EC (Lab Assistant)

The bachelor degree course in Physics acts as the base to study various higher education courses. Upon completion of the course, the candidate can go for a master’s degree in various specialized areas. There is provision to go for higher education after a master’s degree in Physics.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) courses

• Physics
• Applied Physics and Ballistics
• Applied Physics
• Biophysics
• Engineering Physics
• Geophysics
• Marine Geo Physics
• Medical Physics
• Renewable Energy

Distinct Master level Courses in Physics

• Sc. (Physics) + Certificate Program in Training & Development
• Masters of Science & Technology in Geo Physics
• Sc. + Ph.D. (Physics and Astrophysics)
• Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Applied Physics
• Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Physics

Ph. D. Courses in Physics

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Astrophysics
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Material Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Condensed Matter Physics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Physics

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Degree

Designation – Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), MEFGI, Rajkot.

Welcome to a world full of new possibilities!

Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest growing fields of scientific research. It has enabled automation of human tasks/decision-making, given insights into the working of our own brains, and made existing systems more efficient. The improvement in the quality of life that automation has brought is undeniable.

In the world of tomorrow, human and artificial intelligence will come together to hopefully augment the life of every human being. From self-driving cars to housekeeping robots, life is being made simpler and better by automating cheaper cognitive tasks due to the advances in the field of AI.

Also, for much more cognitively complex tasks such as medical diagnosis or financial analysis, AI-aided systems help people get more accurate results in lesser time than a non-AI system would have afforded. Instead of worrying that AI will take their jobs, people should be getting excited that they will soon be able to do their jobs through intelligent systems or in collaboration with intelligent agents. The collaboration between human and AI should help reduce each other’s errors, ushering in a new era of work. Augmenting human intelligence, especially creativity and decision-making with the help of automated systems presents a completely new way of living life itself.

Come. Join and Discover the hidden potential.

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Designation –  Engineering (Big Data & Analytics), MEFGI, Rajkot.

Welcome to Marwadi University.

We all perceive that business analytics careers are booming across the fields of IT, financial services, healthcare, and biotech. As we step into the age where ‘INTERNET OF THINGS – IoT’ will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and analytics tools and techniques for dealing with the massive amounts of structured and unstructured data generated by IoT will continue to gain importance

Analytics will play an important role in data security. Analytics are already transforming intrusion detection, differential privacy, digital watermarking and malware countermeasures. Companies will voice their need to routinely monetizing their own data for financial gain
We will be witnessing a growth of Cognitive Analytics and the relevance of ‘Open Source Solutions’ will regain momentum.

All these will naturally boost demand for Data Scientists- a hunt for people who can balance quantitative analysis skills with an ability to tell the story of their data in
compelling, visual ways. It would not be wrong to say that the demand in the Business Analytics market would grow at an impressive pace in the upcoming years.

You’ll work on real-world projects and learn the skills necessary to succeed in data visualization, statistical modeling, data mining, optimization, and simulation in order to proficiently analyze large datasets and generate actionable insights. As part of our continual focus on the real-world application of classroom learning, corporate partners visit the University for seminars giving you a hands-on experience.

Your success matters. We connect you to a broad range of resources, such as the Learning and Development Center which gives you a professional edge, offering you value-added workshops to bolster your experiential education and a Placement team supporting you in providing the right leads.

Enjoy the challenge to identify the right mix of technologies and then put the pieces together.

Mr. C. D. Parmar

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HOD – Mechanical Engineering (FOE), MEFGI, Rajkot.

“From its inception, Marwadi University has aspired to be a comprehensive university with a strong commitment to accessibility and social responsibility. Our faculty reaffirms the University’s aspirations by setting out key strategic initiatives to enable students to become world leaders. Our aim is to create a local platform for engineers and computer scientists to design the next generation of integrated technologies for a rapidly evolving world.
With over 100+ Ph. D faculty and 9000+ students, the university offers an environment where students receive an education acknowledged to be among the best in India and work side-by-side with faculty members and industry partners to conduct cutting-edge research.
We are committed to creating a student-centric environment that increases opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning and that cultivates interdisciplinary skills, such as leadership, business acumen, and social consciousness.
It is a pleasure to lead this enormous reserve of talent and community spirit. We have achieved many milestones in the form of recognition of the achievements of our students and faculty members through accolades, honor rolls and chairs. I look forward to further developing next-gen programs that meet both students’ needs and industry requirements. I am immensely proud of our community and excited to be a part of your journey towards success.
Mr. C. D. Parmar
HOD, Dept. of Information Technology, FOE, MEFGI, Rajkot

Prof. Nikunj V. Rachchh

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HOD – Mechanical Engineering (FOE), MEFGI, Rajkot.

Welcome to Marwadi University.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is committed to fostering engineering talents for the industry and the community. We have a good mix of top-notch researchers from a wide array of engineering interests. Many of them are world-class researchers and innovators who conduct impactful research projects in various interdisciplinary clusters. Our curriculum is specially designed to cover emerging areas such as big data, artificial intelligence (A.I.), FinTech, advanced robotics, sustainable infrastructure, and bio-nano materials.

To ensure continued growth, our focus is always on three major pillars: developing successful students, maintaining research excellence, and contributing to economic output and development.

Through investment in campus resources, a focus on entrepreneurial ventures, a strong connection with industry partners, and a drive to innovate, the University has been very successful at advancing our three pillars; and giving out a strong return on investment to the country and the world at large. Together with the opportunities in India, it is the best of times for engineering to play a more central role. It is our responsibility to provide solutions to global challenges and nurture leaders to embrace the advantages of technology advancement for the benefit of humankind and the planet.

Dr. Ankur Bhogayata

PH.D

HOD – Civil engineering, MEFGI, Rajkot.

At Marwadi University, you will find a community of learners dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges—from climate change to economic instability. This is a place where curiosity, compassion, and intellect combine to create breakthroughs that help us live better lives.

Our position as an exceptional engineering program provides a vibrant learning culture and ample leadership opportunities for our students that help us prepare profession-ready graduates.

A large part of our success comes from our top-notch faculty. Our researchers see the challenge of limited resources as an opportunity to develop clean energy systems from the sun, wind, and waves—and to make these systems affordable.

The College of Civil Engineering’s strong alliance to industry ensures relevancy in classrooms and research labs. Every year, the university is increasingly turning start-up discoveries into commercialized innovations that support our mission of building solutions for healthy people, a strong economy, and a sustainable environment. I am extremely proud of the learners, leaders, and thinkers who make up the College of Engineering. And I’m honored to be part of a team of people who aren’t just about making something happen but making something better.

Dr. Amarpreet Singh Arora

PH.D

HOD, Chemical Engineering, MEFGI, Rajkot.

Chemical Engineers are at the forefront of technology and their role in modern society is becoming increasingly important. Chemical Engineering Department at MEFGI takes pride in nurturing high-quality Chemical Engineering professionals for fruitful engagement in industry, research, and academics.  We endeavor to generate new knowledge and technologies in the areas of chemical processing, environment, energy, and advanced materials. We cherish a vibrant atmosphere that is scholarly, interconnected and respectful of the rich diversity of our students, staff, and faculty.

The Faculty members of the department are dynamic individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality academic programs. They are leaders in their fields and this will ensure that you are exposed to the latest developments as well as obtaining a solid basis in the engineering fundamentals. Our undergraduate program benefits from the co-operative education model, offering the best mix of classroom learning and practical experience.

The world is changing rapidly and it is facing challenges in areas of energy, water, food, health, and environment. These trials are opportunities for Chemical Engineers who are best prepared with problem-solving skills to tackle the challenges for a better and sustainable world.

Dr. Nitul Dutta

FOE – HOD, Computer engineering

Welcome to the Department of Computer Engineering (CE) at the MEFGI! These are exciting times for computer scientists as the discipline is now widely recognized as an essential source of tools and techniques for advancements in nearly all spheres of human endeavor.

In this Digital Age, computer programs have infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Today, Computer Engineers theorize, design, develop and apply the software and hardware for the programs we use day in day out.

Computer engineering exists at the intersection of technology and innovation. A dynamic professional field, computer engineering offers varied career paths in both hardware engineering (e.g. microprocessors) and software development—each which drive computing advances in industries ranging from aerospace to healthcare. Computer engineers are the ones who have made our lives easy with everyday innovation.

The curriculum in Computer Engineering at Marwadi University starts with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science with specialization in Computer Engineering. A Master’s degree in Computer Engineering gives you a scope of working with any renowned Institute of Computer Engineering.

Studying Computer Engineering helps you widen your creative horizon and provide solutions to the problems people haven’t thought about yet.

With the development of Internet of Things, (IoT) so many everyday items, appliances, and vehicles will be online that their numbers will far exceed the Earth’s population. And of course, making these networks of devices sufficiently robust and resilient will be a challenge for current and future computer engineers.
Discover a world of opportunities with Marwadi University!

Dr. Lalji H. Baldaniya

M. Pharm., Ph.D

Principal, Faculty of Pharmacy

It is my pleasure to introduce the Faculty of Pharmacy at Marwadi University, Rajkot. Currently, it offers programmes at Under-Graduate (B. Pharmacy) and Doctoral (Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences) level. After the recognition of Faculty of Pharmacy department at Marwadi University by Pharmacy Council of India, our faculty is poised to make enormous strides in meeting specific needs of both students and the community, exploring new frontiers in drug discovery, development, pharmaceutical sciences, and translational clinical research. Being a constituent department of Marwadi University, providing the highest standardsof education has been our constant endeavor. The department prepares thestudents to face the challenges of today’s world and to meet the demands ofthe pharmaceutical field. In order to make the students competitive and at par withtheir international counterparts, we have well-equipped laboratories, outstandinginfrastructure,and qualified, experienced & committed faculty. Excellent library facility is our key feature for deeper academic progress andlearning.

The department is always focusingon personality development of students, which not only enhance their learningof theories and concepts as a part of academics, but also improves theircommunication skills, gives them industry exposure, and provides an opportunity to gain hands-on skills, etc. We are committed to delivering the best of thelearning facilities and environment to the students.

We welcome your comments and suggestions for the improvement of pharmacy education and research.
I invite you to travel with us towards a very illuminated future.

E-Cells conduct several activities such as workshops, interaction with successful entrepreneurs, building prototypes, setting up small campus companies where other students can be your customers, internship opportunities with outside companies etc. in order to cultivate the below skill set among the students:

• Organizing skill: Since the E-cell is typically run by the students, they learn how to organize various activities from end-to-end. This requires them to coordinate with different stakeholders, bring consensus among them and align them to chase the single goal.
• Team building skill: Any activity requires multiple individuals support to execute it successfully. Students learn to find the right person for the right job. They also learn to trust their team member and encourage them to finish the tasks. They also understand that to achieve any goal, they need to take their team along. In a real entrepreneurial journey, as they say, a Class B idea with Class A team is better than Class A idea with Class B team.
• Sales & Marketing skill: This is one quality that every entrepreneur must learn. The college campus company activity allows the students to sell their products or services to the customers in real time.
• Convincing Skill: To achieve success in your entrepreneurial journey, you need to learn to take your team along and this essentially requires lots of convincing skill. The e-cell activities provide an excellent platform to hone this skill.
• Relationship building: In order to execute the events, a student has to liaison with various college departments/authorities and get things done from them. Hence relationship building becomes very critical for success.
• Sponsorship, Knowledge about compliance: Students have to run pillar to post to get the necessary permission & approval from the management to organize the events. They cannot break the rules and work within the constraint. This experience equips as it is similar to various compliance related work that an entrepreneur requires to do during the startup journey.

E-Cell also signed the MOU with Viridian ESpark Ventures Accelerator and Noida to support and coach the student-driven Start-ups enrolled under E-Cell.E-Cell has also dedicated a nodalcenter with all the basic facilities. Students can use the center even after working hours.

Dr. Rajesh Patel

P.HD

HOD, Electrical Engineering (FOE), MEFGI, Rajkot.

Marwadi Education Foundation’s Group of Institutions (MEFGI), Rajkot is a center of erudition where we nurture young talents in various fields of Engineering. Our major emphasis lies in imparting technical training that encourages curiosity and innovativeness among our students and lays a foundation from where they can acquire quick learning ability and adaptivity to meet the fast-changing needs of the industry. Our campus is an exciting place to study and grow, where thinkers become leaders.

The interaction between students and professors greatly enriches the educational experience for all. Our campus provides a host of academic and non-academic activities for students to gain and use knowledge to build successful lives and careers and become an integral part of the community.

Our faculty members are experts in the areas they teach. Not only do they provide a solid grounding in the academic theories and concepts of their specialty, but they also provide students with challenges to explore new avenues. We provide the right balance of theory and practice, emphasizing on teamwork and collaboration.

Prof. Jay B. Teraiya

HOD, Dept. of Information Technology

Welcome to the Faculty of Information Technology!
Today we live in a digital age where information technology underpins almost everything we do. We need to look no further;  smartphones, smartwatches, Fitbit that allows you to work, play, communicate, entertain, search for information, socialize with people, and lead a healthy lifestyle – all of these things are carried by us everyday.

IT profoundly alters the way we communicate with each other, search for information, keep in touch with our friends and families, carry out scientific endeavors, educate the next generation of leaders, voice our opinions, shop, and share with the rest of the world what we consider interesting. IT graduates today are in high demand in the job market.

The Department of IT Engineering, Marwadi University seeks to combine excellence in education and research with service to the industry. Our vision is to be recognized as an innovative and leading Information Technology Department in India and beyond. The Information Technology and Management program applies a hands-on, reality-based approach to education that allows students to apply what they learn in class to solve real-life problems. The program provides an innovative experience where students work on cutting-edge, industry-sponsored projects. Our teaching philosophy, project-based learning, and knowledge retention process prepare students to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of the future.

Our goal is to provide students with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences that enable them to serve a variety of societal needs. If you really want to become a leading Software Professional, the IT department of Faculty of Engineering at Marwadi University is the right place for you.

Dr. Rajendrakumar Patel

Ph.D

HOD, Dept. of Electronics & Communication

Marwadi Education Foundation’s Group of Institutions (MEFGI), Rajkot is a center of erudition where we nurture young talents in different fields of Engineering. Our major emphasis of imparting technical training to encourage curiosity and inventiveness among our students and lay a foundation from where they can acquire quick learning ability to adapt with the fast-changing needs of the industry. Our campus is an exciting place to study and grow where thinkers become leaders and where there is a thirst for knowledge.

The interaction between students and professors greatly enriches the educational experience for all. Our campus provides students with the opportunities to gain and use knowledge to build successful lives and careers and become an integral part of the community.

Our faculty members are experts in the areas they teach. Not only do they provide a solid grounding in the academic theories and concepts of their specialty, but they also provide the student’s challenges facing their discipline. They provide the students with the right balance of theory and practice. We emphasize teamwork to give the opportunity to each student to benefit from the ideas and intelligence of their classmates.
Welcome aboard!

Dr. Rajendrasinh Jadeja

Ph.D

Dean Faculty of Engineering

There is no better time to be an engineer.

Judicious engineers are needed more than ever. Our aim is to prepare engineersequipped to face contemporary challenges and make the world a better place with smart, sustainable solutions that are created and implemented with knowledge, ethics, passion and compassion for those in need at home and around the World.

As dean, I have the privilege of leading this institution, a place where curiosity, compassion, and intellect combine to create breakthroughs that help us live better lives.

A large part of our success comes from our top-notch faculty. Our faculty push learners beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to explore and create new areas of study. Their state-of-art-research looks at critical issues in materials, processes, systems, infrastructure, hardware and software at every scale—nano to macro to global—grounded in a translational approach that integrates the values of fundamental and applied research to meet societal needs.

Research at Marwadi is on an aggressive growth mode with programs in engineering geared to meet the changing needs of industry and society. Marwadi University provides undergraduate engineering students with early tools for research, the excitement of discovery and the opportunity to implement ideas.Our clubs such as ‘Construction Club’, ‘Aeromodelling Club’, ‘IOT Club’and many more, and programs and such as‘Kathan’and ‘Parivartan’ help prepare profession-ready graduates.

The College of Engineering’s strong alliance with industries ensures relevancy in classrooms and research labs. Programs such as ‘MUJCAL’ – a business-education partnership, gives high-achieving students professional experience. Every year, the college is increasingly turning discoveries into commercialized innovations through government supported ‘Start-ups’that support our mission of building solutions for a better tomorrow.

I am extremely proud of the learners, leaders, and thinkers who make up the College of Engineering. And I’m honoured to be part of a team of people who aren’t just about making something happen, but making something better.

Welcome aboard!