Dr. Praveen Pachauri
Principal, Government Polytechnic Siwan, Bihar
Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education, Government of Bihar
Accomplished academician, researcher, and institutional leader with 26+ years of impact across teaching, administration, research mentorship, and innovation ecosystems.
Academic Leadership Research Excellence Institution Building26+
Years Experience
60+
Publications
3
Ph.D. Awarded
11+
M.Tech Guided
5
Books Authored
5+
Patents
Professional Overview
Dr. Pachauri has served as Principal, Director, Dean, faculty mentor, and strategic advisor across institutions, with strong contributions to OBE implementation, accreditation pathways, research culture, and technology-forward academic ecosystems.
Major Achievements And Honors
Young Researcher Award 2021
Best Engineering Teacher 2020
Fellow IEI
Fellow IETE
- Recognized for academic and research leadership.
- Consistent contribution to mentoring and innovation.
Leadership And Strategic Roles
- Principal and former Director in major institutions.
- Governor’s Nominee and Board of Studies member.
- Mentor for OBE, NBA, and NAAC readiness.
- SPOC for Smart India Hackathon and Toycathon.
Education And Research Depth
- Post-Doctoral Research, Singapore Institute of Technology.
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, AMU (2016).
- Strong portfolio in ML-driven engineering research.
- Focus on PIM, composites, sustainability, and OBE.
Contributions Snapshot
| Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Institution Building | Leadership as Principal/Director across multiple institutions with governance and academic quality reforms. |
| Research And Publications | Q1-Q4 journals, conference proceedings, and applied innovation in engineering and AI domains. |
| Mentorship | 3 Ph.D. awarded, 11+ M.Tech dissertations guided, and broad student innovation support. |
| Patents And Projects | Multiple patent contributions and funded projects under AICTE/AKTU initiatives. |
Recognition Highlights
- Young Researcher Award (2021), Institution of Engineers (India)
- State Best Engineering Teacher Award (2020)
- Fellow, Institution of Engineers (India)
- Fellow, IETE
Academic Impact
- 3 Ph.D. Degrees Awarded
- 11+ M.Tech Dissertations Guided
- OBE, NBA, and NAAC Mentorship
- SPOC for SIH and National Innovation Platforms