Rate My Professor Kalpesh Maniya

Dr. Kalpesh D. Maniya is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at C. K. Pithawala College of Engineering & Technology, Surat, Gujarat. He holds a Ph.D. and M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, with 22 years and 9 months of experience. His areas of interest are Multi Criteria Decision Making Methods, Machine Design, and Manufacturing. The faculty profile at CKPCET lists 47 publications, 15 participations, and 1 program associated with him. On ResearchGate, Kalpesh D. Maniya has 20 research works with 930 citations. His Google Scholar profile, affiliated with Gujarat Technological University, emphasizes decision making methods.

Key publications include the highly cited 'A selection of material using a novel type decision-making method: Preference selection index method' (2010, Materials & Design, with M.G. Bhatt, 594 citations). Other significant works are 'An alternative multiple attribute decision making methodology for solving optimal facility layout design selection problems' (Computers & Industrial Engineering, K.D. Maniya, M.G. Bhatt), 'Experimental investigation of churning power loss of single start worm gear drive through optimization technique' (2020), and 'INVESTIGATION OF MAGNETIC ABRASIVE FINISHING PROCESS PARAMETERS OF SS316 MATERIAL USING TAGUCHI TECHNIQUE'. A 2022 publication in Tribomat (Volume 1, Issue 3) co-authored with Hardik Chothani addresses tribology aspects. The PSI method is referenced in recent studies such as the RMCDA library for multi-criteria analysis (2025) and personnel selection in cargo companies. These contributions demonstrate impact in material selection, facility layout, gear optimization, and abrasive finishing processes. Dr. Maniya has served as Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, IQAC Coordinator, SC-ST Cell member, Grievance Redressal Cell member, and ex-Member Secretary of the Managing Committee. He is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor by Gujarat Technological University.