Ponda, Goa: Dr. Gajesh Gopal Shenvi Usgaonkar has been awarded a PhD at the age of 56 under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh Prabhu Gaonkar for his research titled “Performance Evaluation of Local Eco-Friendly Oils as Cutting Fluids in Machining Operation.”
His innovative work focused on the use of cashew nut shell oil as a sustainable alternative to costly synthetic cutting fluids in metal machining. The research demonstrated high performance in cooling and lubrication while being environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Dr. Usgaonkar’s academic journey is marked by significant achievements:
- 1 Indian patent granted,
- 8 research papers published in reputed journals and conferences,
- 3 Best Research Paper Awards at international conferences.
His dedication and success prove that age is no barrier to academic excellence and innovation.