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A Report on

National Conference

on

Emerging Research Trends in Science and Technology

27th to 29th September, 2018

Organized by

HJD INSTITUTE, KUTCH ISSN (Print): 2320-7590

Approved and Sponsored by GTU and GUJCOST


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Background:

In today’s era, vast growth is being observed in urbanization and modernization

which leads to application of various advanced technologies of Science and

Engineering. To make up with the ever growing world we should be capable of

applying world’s most recent technologies.

The overall development of Kachchh has been intensified in the last two decades.

With the facilities of biggest ports like Kandla port and Adani port have opened

the doors for rapid growth in the various fields of science and technology. Many

multinational industries like Tata power, AMW, Welspun, Jindal, Electrotherm

etc. have proven as the backbone for the growth of Kachchh. These all has boost

the various fields of science and engineering.

The conference was aimed to bridge the gap between academicians, researchers,

students and industry delegates of same interest on a same platform to share their

experiences, observations in the fields described above. The conference will

certainly ignite the minds of younger generation which may stimulate them to

take up the research.

HJD Institute, Kutch had organized three days National Conference in

collaboration with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) & Gujarat Council

on Science and Technologies (GUJCOST) on “Emerging Research Trends in

Science and Technology”, on 27nd to 29th September, 2018.

Inaugural Session:

The Chief Guest of the conference Dr. C. B. Jadeja, the Vice Chancellor of KSKV

Kachchh University, Dr. C. H. Solanki, Professor, SVNIT-Surat, Dr. Girin Baxi,

Associate Professor and Dean, KSKV Kachchh University, Hon’ble Chairman

Shree Jagdish Halai, Administrator Mr. Hiren Vyas, Engineering College

Principal Dr. Kalpana Maheshwari, Engineering College Vice Principal Mrs.


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Rasila Hirani and HJD Science College Principal Dr. Vivek Gujarati have graced

the event with their presence on the Dias.

305 Faculties of Engineering College/Polytechnics, B.Sc. college, Professionals,

Industrial Personnel, PG Students/ Research Fellows and UG Students of various

engineering fields such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Computer as well as

Science stream such as Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Microbiology and

Environmental Science from all over the state have come to participate and

present their research work in the National Conference. Mrs. Barnali Keralia,

Head of Electrical Engineering Department has anchored the inauguration

ceremony. All the dignitaries, guests and students had gathered for lightening of

the lamp as per Indian traditions, followed by the GTU theme song.

Principal Dr. Kalpana Maheshwari addressed the audience by giving energetic

speech to all the young researchers. She explained the importance of national

conference and how HJD Institute is contributing towards this initiative. She

acknowledged the work done by NC- Coordinator Mrs. Kinjal Shah Sheth and

her entire NC team. Her words motivated all the young dynamic participants. She

especially thanked Mr. Jagdish Halai to providing such kind of platform to

organize the event.

Dr. C. B. Jadeja congratulated the institute for organizing such kind of event first

time in the rural area like Kera. He put weight for the research on the young

researchers, as what they can think, cannot be done by others. He suggested

youngsters to put efforts to be Job Givers rather than just Job Seekers.

Dr. C. H. Solanki also appreciated efforts of Dr. Kalpana Maheshwari and her

entire team to get this new milestone into their account and congratulated Mr.

Jagdish Halai to have such kind of enthusiastic team in his institute. Also, he

insisted for more events of this type to be organised for overall growth of the

institute. Lastly, the group photo was taken in front of admin building.


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SUMMARY OF EXPERT LECTURE IN

CIVIL ENGINEERING

DAY 1: SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

DR. CHANDRESH H. SOLANKI

PROFESSOR, APPLIED MECHANICS DEPARTMENT, SVNIT, SURAT

TOPIC: SOIL PROPERTIES, INVESTIGATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS

He explained the types of failure in soil i.e. shear failure, excessive settlement of

soil and liquefaction. Geotechnical investigation should consists of no of bores,

depth of bore, field tests, laboratory tests and correlation between field and

laboratory tests data and determining safe bearing capacity of soil. Also, he

explained the types of samples, disturbed and undisturbed, and no of bores to be

considered for a site and importance of N-value in investigation. Characteristics

of gradation, consolidation and compacted soil were briefly explained to

participants.

DR. KALPANA V. MAHESHWARI

PRINCIPAL, HJD INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND

RESEARCH, KUTCH

TOPIC: GROUND IMPROVEMENT METHODS

She explained the nailing, stone column, various grouting methods and about geo-

reinforcement of soil. She shared her research work on actual full scale field load

test on square footing on clayey soil to verify small scale laboratory test such as

CBR test, UCS test, Tri-Axial test etc. She concluded that usage of fiber

reinforcement improve the CBR and UCS values. She has also explained the uses

of randomly distributed fibers in pavement sub-grades.


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DR. KAUSHIK B. PARIKH

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD, APPLIED MECHANICS

DEPARTMENT, GEC-DAHOD

TOPIC: LATEST DEVELOPMENT ON FRP SHEET AS A

STRENGTHENING TECHNIQUE

All engineering structures ranging from an industrial building, a residential

building to power stations and bridges faces degradation or deteriorations.

Replacing these deficient structures requires huge investments and is not a viable

option, so strengthening is developed as the appropriate method for enhancing

the ultimate strength and prolonging their service life. It is not possible to replace

such deficient structure with new structure every time as it requires lot of

investment of money, so strengthening of structure with different techniques

becomes viable option for such deficient structures. Among all such

strengthening techniques to such deficient structures; external application of

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sheet is becoming more and more popular. They are

quickly becoming the popular over steel for reinforced concrete structures, too.

He encouraged the students to take up more and more research work in this area.

DR. SIDDHARTH G. SHAH

PROFESSOR AND HEAD, FOPG, MARWADI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

GROUP OF INSTITUTE, RAJKOT

TOPIC: SOIL STRUCTURE INTERACTION EFFECT ON SEISMIC

ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURE

He very clearly explained the primary concept of earthquake engineering.

Different types of waves and their transmission were shown. Later on he

explained investigations on damped and un-damped vibrations, beams on elastic

foundations to audience.


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MR. VINESH MAHESHWARI

MANAGING DIRECTOR, UNIQUE ENGINEERING SERVICES, ADIPUR

TOPIC: MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS

FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

He explained the tests on building materials such as aggregates, paver blocks,

bricks, cement, fly-ash, concrete and reinforcement steel. He also explained the

laboratory and field tests of soil engineering. He briefly explained the various

non-destructive tests performed at various sites of Kutch.


DR. HARISHKUMAR R. VARIA

PROFESSOR AND HEAD, CIE DEPARTMENT, ADANI INSTITUTE OF

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, AHEMEDABAD

TOPIC: APPLICATION OF WASTE CERAMIC & WASTE FIBER METAL

IN PAVEMENT CONCRETE

In his session, he briefed about Iron slug’s usage as CA, FA and binders, Waste

glass’s use as FA in concrete and their result were discussed. He also shows use

of E-waste and demolition structure waste in concrete are also in research arena.

Afterwards he shared one research work methodology and result on pavement

made with Ceramic waste and Metal waste at Rajkot. In the end he encouraged

students to do study on effect of differential temperature on such pavements in

the Kutch area.


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DR. RAGHAVBHAI P. RETHALIYA

APPLIED MECHANICS DEPARTMENT, B & B INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY, VALLABH VIDHYANAGAR

TOPIC: CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT

He emphasized the importance of the quality of work in civil engineering. He

demonstrated many malpractices being carried out at site due to negligence of

site engineer.

DR. PRADIP J. GUNDALIYA

PROFESSOR, APPLIED MECHANICS DEPARTMENT, L. D. COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING, AHEMEDABAD

TOPIC: RECENT TRENDS IN SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES IN

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

He explained the various terminologies used in soft computing. He explained

simulation technique Cellular Automata (CA) and optimization technique

Genetic Algorithm (GA). He explained the one dimensional CA with example.

He also showed the usage of these techniques in the routes of BRTS, urban

transportation system of Ahmedabad city.


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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING


DR. ARVIND SORATHIYA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF MECH. ENGG. DEPT., GEC-

BHUJ

TOPIC: PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT BY CONVERSION OF

DIESEL ENGINE INTO CNG ENGINE

In his session, he described about how one can convert the diesel engine into

CNG engine. In recent times, petrol-diesel fuels are getting hike like anything,

so, to compete it and fulfill the need of human being, alternative choices are

required to be developed. He also explained the benefits of converting

conventional diesel engine into CNG one.

DR. KARTIK KOTHARI

PROFESSOR AND HEAD-MECH. ENGG. DEPT., SCHOOL OF

ENGINEERING, RK UNIVERSITY, RAJKOT

TOPIC: RECENT TRENDS IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH

THE USE OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

In his session, he described about the product development with the novel

manufacturing process- Additive manufacturing. He gave brief overview of

various AM processes with its advantages and limitations. He stated that, AM is

moving from prototyping to production in product development. Hence, AM will

be much beneficial in upcoming years. He also engaged students with lot of ice-

breaker activities.


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DR. BHARAT RAMANI

PROFESSOR AND PRINCIPAL, SHRI LABHUBHAI TRIVEDI INSTITUTE

OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAJKOT

TOPIC: SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS - LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

In his session, he described about the solar energy harvesting methods, current

and future scenario of the solar energy and recent developments in the same area.

He described about the solar collectors and solar towers as the sources of solar

energy harvesting devices. He also gave open challenges/problems to students

who want to pursue the masters and doctoral in this area.

DR. NIRAV MANIAR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-MECH. ENGG. DEPT., V.V.P. ENGINEERING

COLLEGE, RAJKOT

TOPIC: DESIGN, MODELLING & MANUFACTURING OF A ROTARY

FIXTURE FOR CNC TURNING CENTRE TO FUNCTION AS HMC

In his session, he described about the conversion of CNC turning center into

HMC by designing the appropriate rotary fixture. He described 3-2-1 principle in

detail to locate and fix any substance into machine. He described one case study

which he has developed at his place. His interpersonal skills was too much good

and students were astonished by his teaching skills.


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DR. MITESH POPAT

PROFESSOR-MECH. ENGG. DEPT., ADANI INSTITUTE OF

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, AHMEDABAD

TOPIC: MODELLING AND PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ELECTRICAL

DISCHARGE MACHINING – DRILLING

In his session, he described about the non-conventional methods to drill the part

by Electrical discharge machining. He explained in detail the parametric analysis

of EDM with the help of optimization tools such as ANOVA and design of

experiments. Additionally, he stated about the qualities of a teacher must have in

his teaching.

CAPTAIN JAYDEV JOSHI

RETIRED ARMY OFFICER

TOPIC: TANK TURRET MECHANISM

In his session, he described about the turret ring that the turret rests on, and it’s

moved by electric and hydraulic motors. He explained that now in days the task

is made easier by gyro stabilization, computers and so forth, integrated into the

targeting solution. He also engaged students with lot of ice-breaker activities.


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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING


DR. PRITESH MANKAD

PROFESSOR AND HEAD, BABARIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

VADODARA

TOPIC: LATEST TRENDS IN POWER ELECTRONICS AND DRIVES

He discussed about the Development of Modern electric drives: Industrial,

traction or EV goes hand in hand with development in Power Electric Technology

(Ratings, switching capacity, and integration), Processors and new innovative

algorithms for speed and control. Induction Motor drives have now captured

majority of market in new drives. He also discussed how open loop V/F Control

is widely used these days.

MR. HIREN KALOLA

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HJD INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

AND RESEARCH, KUTCH

TOPIC: INTERNET OF THINGS: MODERN ERA

He discussed about how internet of things is used in automation and hardware

and software aspects of arduino, Node MCU and Raspberry pie. He also guided

the students how to use these boards in their research works with hardware

implementation and programming.


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MR. R.D. BHAGIYA

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE-

BHUJ

TOPIC: MICROGRID

He explained how this small-scale electrical system generates as well as

distributes the electrical power locally. And even when they are connected to

larger grids they function independently. He also explained how Micro-grid

differs from conventional grids and implementation aspects of micro-grid system.

MRS. RASILA HIRANI

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HJD INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, KUTCH

TOPIC: ADVANCE RESEARCH TOOLS

She explained how Research tools are helpful in report writing of any research

work. She also explained how to make references, formulas, citation easier with

advanced research tools. She also explained Latex tools for writing research paper

with demonstration.


DR. HIREN MEHTA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE,

MODASA

TOPIC: EVOLUTIONARY OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHMS

He explained genetic optimization algorithm followed by Evolutionary

Optimization Algorithm. In session sir had explained each steps of algorithm with

proper examples. Sir also explained how these advanced algorithms are used for

optimization of any mathematical function in the field of modern research.


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DR. ALPESH ADESARA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, V.V.P ENGINEERING COLLEGE, RAJKOT

TOPIC: SOLAR ROOF TOP

He explained modern solar roof top technology and their advantages to contribute

a small amount of green electricity from individual. He also explained technical

as well as financial aspects of solar roof top system. He discussed on site

problems which will be faced during and after implementation of solar roof top

system and how to avoid them.


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COMPUTER ENGINEERING


DR. AMAR MEHTA

SYSTEM ENGINEER, KUTCH UNIVERSITY

TOPIC: “RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS”

Dr. Amar Mehta has delivered his talk on “Emerging Research Trends in Science

and Technology” in which he has covered various aspects of Research and current

Research Trends in various areas of Computer Engineering. He has started with

objective of research, importance of research and its different factors, role of a

research scholar, current opportunities in research areas like Artificial

Intelligence, Internet of Things (IOT), Data Science, Cloud Computing, Big Data

Analytics etc. Session was interactive and all the participants aware with new

innovative ideas in research concepts.


MR. CHINTAN THACKER

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT, HJD INSTITUTE, KUTCH

TOPIC: RESEARCH TRENDS IN COMPUTER VISION AND ITS

APPLICATIONS

He has explained about the Computer Vision, which is a new concept in research

and in growing demand for Computer engineering research scholars now a days.

He has provided the details of Computer Vision area which includes Artificial

Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning and its recent applications on

which many researchers are working on it. Also he has explained advanced

technology details like various recognition techniques, camera details and


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challenging issues on which research work is possible. Session was interactive

and participants have got detailed idea of innovative research in computer vision

area.


DR. KALPESH WANDRA

PROFESSOR AND PRINCIPAL, GMB POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, RAJULA

TOPIC: “RESEARCH TRENDS IN ICT”

He has covered various aspects of Research starting from its basic meaning. He

has started with objective of research, importance of Patents, research

requirements, different tools and methodologies available for research, from

where and how to get innovative ideas for research. Also he has shown important

format regarding research work analysis on daily basis by a research scholar

which will be helpful to any research scholar to keep records of their literature

survey. He has covered major areas of research like Block chain, ChatBot,

Machine Learning, IOT, Cloud computing, Image Processing etc. with its

applications and softwares details which will be helpful for a researcher further.

Session was very interesting and interactive also and provided current scenario

and updated research trends knowledge to the participants.


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SCIENCE


DR. M. G. THAKKAR

PROFESSOR, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT,

KSKV KACHCHH UNIVERSITY

TOPIC: NANO VS EARTH AND COSMIC SCIENCE

He had delivered the Talk about Nano scale to the Macro scale in the universe.

The session started with nano size objects of the universe and their comparisons

with some macro size objects like stars and planets. Students were very listening

with very much interest.

DR. ANIL GOR

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HOD OF PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, R. R.

LALAN COLLEGE, BHUJ

TOPIC: MODERN RESEARCH TRENDS IN PHYSICS

He had delivered the talk about the modern research trends in physics. He had

explained the role of physics in our life by giving simple examples such as

mobile, computer, solar systems etc. The information was very interesting for

students as well as for faculties.


DR. MRUGESH TRIVEDI

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT, KSKV KACHCHH UNIVERSITY

TOPIC: POLLUTION ABETMENT AND MANAGEMENT

He had delivered the talk about the electronics waste which is caused by using

mobile, computer, TV and its hazardous effects on the humans as well as on the

environment. He had given the statistical data of the electronics waste year wise.

He had also discussed about the solutions to protect environment from E- waste.


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DR. J. J. BHATT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, KSKV

KACHCHH UNIVERSITY

TOPIC: THE ROLE OF CHEMIST AND CHEMISTRY IN DRUG

DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT

He delivered the talk about the role of chemist and chemistry in drug discovery

& development. He had explained the overall product development cycle of drug

synthesis and the importance of chemist in it. He also talked about the drug

synthesis by the green approach.

DR. C. P. MISTRY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT, KSKV KACHCHH

UNIVERSITY

TOPIC: QUALITY OF LIGNITE OF GUJARAT

He delivered the talk about various types of coals, particularly, the quality and

production of Lignite of Gujarat. He had given the detailed information about the

uses of coal.


MR. ARUN BHINDE

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PHYSICS DEPARTMENT, TOLANI COLLEGE

OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

TOPIC: NANO SCIENCE AND NANO TECHNOLOGY

Talk from the subject expert Mr. Arun Bhinde was very informative. He shared

the information about the recent research work in the field of Nano Science in a

very simplified way and also discussed the upcoming opportunity in

Nanotechnology.


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DR. RITESH TANDEL

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, TOLANI

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

TOPIC: MUTATION

He had delivered the information about the types of mutation. He had given the

detailed information about the effect of mutation in living organism and the

reason behind the mutation. This talk was very much useful to the students who

want to pursue their career in biology subject.

DR. GIRIN BAXI

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND DEAN OF SCIENCE STREAM,

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, KSKV KACHCHH UNIVERSITY

TOPIC: FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS

He had delivered the talk about the future opportunities for science students.

Many students don’t know all details about future scope after completion of B.Sc.

in specific subject like microbiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, etc.

Therefore, sometime students take wrong decision in choosing their subject and

then they fail if they don’t find the interest. This session was very informative for

multidisciplinary students about their future aspects. He made the session live by

playing the two way question-answer round. Students had participated actively in

it.


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Glimpses of the Conference:

Arrival and Introduction of Guests

Lamp lightening and welcome of Guests by momento and Geeta

Event Addressing by Principal Dr. Kalpana Maheshwari


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Guest Speech at the Inaugauration Occasion

Inaugauration by Hard Copy and Soft Copy of the Proceeding


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Sessions by Various Experts


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Felicitation of the Experts


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Group Photo with the Experts

Paper Presentation by Students

Poster Presentation by B.Sc. Students


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Valedictory Function

Award Distribution to Rankers

Participant’s Feedback and Vote of Thanks


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Group Photo with Dignitaries


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