Aeronautical Engineering
About the Department
The discipline of Aeronautical Engineering was introduced in SVIT in the year 2003. Aeronautical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is one of the highly challenging and exciting fields of engineering and technology with a broad range for career opportunities. Aeronautical Engineering has been very important discipline of engineering as it plays a vital role in the field of transportation and defense of the country. Aeronautical Engineering Course imparts knowledge to the students in areas of manufacturing and development of aircrafts, helicopters and missiles. This is the reason why an Aeronautical engineer has wide scope of employment in design, development and testing in the field of defense and space science. This course offers specializations in designing and planning, building, testing and operation of both commercial and military aircraft, ballistic capsules and space vehicles, as well as satellites and missiles. Thrust areas in the field of Aeronautical Engineering are Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Propulsion, Helicopter Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Avionics. The main objective of the department is to give students a broad exposure to all areas of Aeronautical Engineering and make them competent Aeronautical Engineers acceptable world over.
The department regularly arranges seminars, workshops, expert lectures to expose the students to new developments in the field of aeronautics. The department also arranges for industry visits and internships in companies like HAL-Bangaluru, Air India and Pratt & Whitney-Hyderabad to make the students have practical experience.
The department works to mould the students to become future engineers and innovators and make substantial contributions in the field of Aeronautical Engineering and be the noble world citizens.
Vision
To evolve as the premier learning centre of academic excellence, professionalism and social expectations through technical, research and managerial skills for their successful deployment in the Aviation field.
Mission
Nurture young individuals into knowledgeable, skillful and ethical professionals in their pursuit of Aeronautical Engineering following thoughts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.- To provide the best possible educational facilities for training students which spearhead and strengthen the development of Aviation industries and institutes.
- Cultivate faculties and students to expose them to the best aviation technologies and concepts through industry exposure and training programs/visits to bridge industry academia gap.
- To Preserve high performance and motivate students continuously for excellence in education, research and technological services to the nation in the field of Aerospace engineering.
- Develop Industry Interaction for innovation, product development and employment.
PEO
- To Develop core competency with an in depth principles and fundamentals of mathematics, science and engineering to solve engineering problems and can capable to address society’s needs in Aviation and related territories.
- Prepare the students with fundamental courses of Aeronautical Engineering to be able to design and develop interdisciplinary and innovative systems.
- Prepare and provide a student with an academic environment to excel in postgraduate programs or to be succeed in industry or any other multi disciplinary technical profession.
- Inculcate students’ professional and ethical attitude, effective communication skills and an ability to relate engineering issues to broader social context with leadership in preparation for a successful career in industry and R&D organizations.
- Implant research and development across disciplines to advance technology and foster innovation in order to compete successfully in the global economy and contribute to the demand from society as well as civil and defense sectors.
PSO
- Recognize and identify the nature of the mathematical problems and fundamental scientific theories of physics, Engineering Graphics, Electrical machines, electronics and control, manufacturing techniques, fluid mechanics, Engineering Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Solids, Heat Transfer, Vibration and materials, that are commonly encountered in aeronautical engineering discipline.
- Implement keen working knowledge of professional engineering in aerodynamics of viscid and inviscid fluids, Aircraft structures and materials, turbomachines, jet & rocket propulsion, flight and space dynamics, modeling skills, computational techniques, avionics, navigation systems and instruments and control, aviation meteorology in developing new conceptual airworthy products with more innovative technologies and managerial skills.
- Able to make practical and effective use of aeronautical engineering course fundamentals, in house laboratory exposures, industrial training and visits to design and development of new airworthy space vehicle adopting innovative techniques, problems and needs of society.
- Industry and green challenging environmental concerns.
- To impart to the students a broad base of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become successful young engineers.
PO
Engineering knowledge:
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis:
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions:
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems:
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage:
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations
The engineer and society:
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability:
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics:
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work:
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication:
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning:
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programmes Offered by Department
| About | Specialization | Year of Starting | Intake | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | Aeronautical Engineering | 2003 | 60 | 4years |
Dr. Pratik Shah
Head and Associate Professor (Regular)
Ph. D.
26 Years 8 Months
Prof. NIYATI MOULINKUMAR SHAH
Assistant Professor (Regular)
Ph. D. (Pursuing)
18 Years 8 Months
Dr. Jigar B. Sura
Assistant Professor (Regular)
Ph. D
8 Years 6 Months
Prof. JIGNESHKUMAR R VALA
Assistant Professor (Regular)
Ph. D. (Pursuing)
13 Years 1 Months
Prof. Rana Mehulkumar Kantilal
Assistant Professor (Regular)
M. Tech
7 Years 8 Months
Prof. Patel Miteshkumar Shashikant
Assistant Professor (Regular)
ME
12 Years 10 Months
Prof. Karnail Singh Saini
Assistant Professor
Ph. D. (Pursuing)
12 Years 7 Months
Prof. HardikVala
Assistant Professor
M.Tech
10 Years 1 Months
Prof. Ritul Raj
Assistant Professor
M.Tech
5 months
Prof. Rishi Saxena
Assistant Professor
M.Tech
13 years 7 Months
Infrastructure
Operation and Maintenance lab
Aircraft system and instrument lab is equipped with a facility of PZL Rzeszów SO-3. PZL Rzeszów SO-3 is Polish turbojet engines designed by the Instytut Lotnictwa (Institute of Aeronautics ) and manufactured by WSK PZL Rzeszów, to power the PZL TS-11 Iskra jet trainer. The engine has a seven-stage compressor, annular combustion chambers, and a single-stage turbine. Overhaul life 400 hours. From PZL Rzeszów SO-3 Jet engine students can understand function of jet engine like fuel system, lubrication system, hydraulic system, engine starter, etc. In this lab, some sophisticated equipments are there. We have SO3 Turbojet Engine acquired from Indian Air force. Some detailed charts and diagrams of different systems of SO3 Turbojet Engine are also available. We have some miscellaneous system components of Boeing 737 Aircraft like stabilator trim screw, valves, oil and fuel pumps, safety equipments etc. In this lab some helicopter equipments are also available for study purpose. Students get practical exposure on real Aircraft components. We have some parts of gliders which was built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. We have some Engine instruments, pressure instruments and avionics equipment in this lab as well.
Aerodynamics lab
In aerodynamics lab we have low speed subsonic wind tunnel. Wind tunnel is an equipment to measure an air property over the any solid object like Different types of Airfoil, Cylinder, Flatplate. Wind tunnels are large tubes with air blowing through them. The tunnels are used to replicate the actions of an object flying through the air or moving along the ground. Researchers use wind tunnels to learn more about how an aircraft will fly. The wind tunnel moves air around an object, making it seem as if the object is really flying.
Avionics Lab
Avionics means Aviation Electronics, a system used for Aircrafts controls and navigation. In this lab announciator panel, GPS module and many more equipments are available for students. We are developing cockpit shell for flight simulator. So that students can get virtual experience of operations of aircraft controls and instrumentation. They will be able to learn IFR and VFR flying also. That will help them to clear their Fundamentals of Avionics and instruments.
Aircraft Design lab
The aircraft design process entails the estimation of weights, performance, structural loads, aerodynamics, controls, and propulsion. The lab is equipped with models to understand the various concepts related to design. The 1/5 scale model of LCA Tejas is a beautiful feather of our department. It is widely used to discuss and understand various aspects of the design process such as Double Delta wing, supersonic Aerodynamics, Jet Engine Integration, Weapon Systems and Control Surfaces. The lab gives students to explore the ideas of different configurations of the aircraft for various applications.
Design Engineering lab
Airframe of unmanned agriculture aircraft was built by students of Aeronautical Engineering of SVIT as an academic project of Design Engineering. This aircraft has been designed to spray 32 litres of pesticides to be spread in farms. Airframe is having 20 feet length and 30 feet wing span. Designed maximum take off weight will be around 230 kg. It can be equipped with 60 HP piston prop engine. It has been designed to be flown by 5 channel radio control system. This model is also useful to understand monocoque and semi monocoque construction of airframe. In this lab students gets hands on practices on sheet metal work like cutting, beading, drilling trimming, fitting , riveting etc. They learn overall sheet metal manufacturing processes for Aircrafts. They get knowledge about semi monocoque fuselage construction, sheet metal wing construction, horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin construction. Fix landing gear construction etc.
CFD and Modeling Lab
A well-equipped computer lab with advanced computing facilities is established for the benefit of the Aeronautical engineering students. High end terminals supported by latest hardware and softwares. At Geometric Modeling Lab students get professional training on 2D & 3D drafting of Aeronautical Engineering drawings using the latest version of CATIA V5-6R 2018 License software. To carryout various CFD & FEA analysis lab is equipped with 25 computers with latest configurations and ANASYS student version software installed in them.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Lab
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Lab is established with the objective to design and develop UAVs, commonly known as Drones. The lab is equipped with required tools to prepare a prototype of an UAV. Students have the opportunity to ideate UAVs such as RC planes, gliders, rockets and missiles with propulsion systems as well as avionics related systems. UAV lab has 3D printer, Radio Controllers, Avionics Kits & Various Power Distribution Boards. The lab provides platform to learn and understand the complexity ivolved with various aspects of drones such as sensors and flight control systems.
STTP / FDP / Symposium / Conference
ATAL – FDP had been organized on “Drone Technology: Future Trends and Practical Applications” Sponsored By All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) ATAL, Academy. We received grant of RS. 3.50 lakh to facilitate up-gradation of knowledge and skill for the 1 week FDP.
05-02-2024 - 10-02-2024
The Faculty Development Programme was organised under the Code Unnati program at the Center of Excellence Lab, SVIT Vasad. The technical experts from Edunet- Mr. Parth Ranjit Singh and Mr. Rohit Bhadauriya, conducted the sessions. The topics of the FDP are Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Internet of Things and SAP Business Technology Platform.
23-01-2023 - 28-01-2023
Expert Lecture
An expert talk had been organized on “Role of CFD in Hydraulic Systems” by Mr. Dhruvin Shah, Sr. Lead Engineer / Deputy Manager (Hydraulics & CFD), Xylem Water Solutions Ind. Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara, addressed the session.
19-04-2025
An expert talk had been organized on “Career opportunities and Guidance in the field of Aviation and IAF” by the expert Wg. Cdr. Samrat, from Airforce station Baroda, addressed the session.
11-09-2024
An expert talk had been organized on "Gas Turbine and Ethics and Values for Study & Success" by the expert Mr. Ramesh Chauhan is (Retd.) - General Manager at NTPC Ltd, addressed the session.
08-08-2024
An expert talk had been organized on Design Innovation for successful careers in the field of Aeronauticas, Space and Defence for Aeronautical engineers by an expert Mr. Dhanish Abdul Khader, Space system engineer, addressed the session.
12-03-2024
A webinar had been organized on DRONE Market in India in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Miss. Vishwani Aggarwal (Co-Founder & Director at Vimaana Aerospace Technologies) has shared his expertise with the students regarding the policies and awareness related to DRONE Market in India.
21-10-2023
A webinar had been organized on drone forensic need of hours with in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Mr. Vijay Kumar Jha has shared his expertise with the students regarding the Need of training and awareness related to DRONE Forensic need of hours.
14-10-2023
A webinar had been organized on Introduction to Drone Remote Sensing with in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Prof. (Dr.) Y Nithiyanandam (Head of Geospatial Program, The Takshashila Institution) has shared his expertise with the students regarding remote sensing aspects and technologies in drones.
30-09-2023
A webinar had been organized on need of training and awareness related to Drones for growth of industry with in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Mr. KEVAL KELAWALA Founder of SAKSHAM Technolution has shared his expertise with the students regarding basics, drone classifications, training rules and commercial use of drone.
23-09-2023
A webinar had been organized on Uses of AI in Drone industry with in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Mr. Archit Gupta (CEO, Founder of Atom Aviation services pvt ltd) has shared his expertise with the students regarding AI/ML use in drone, Applications and benefits of AI in Drones.
16-09-2023
A webinar had been organized on drone forensics Why and How in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Dr A K Agrawal (Wing Commander Retd.)has shared his expertise with the students regarding drone applications in detail.
02-09-2023
Expert talk had been organized on “Aero engine components for elevated temperature applications” by the expert Dr.Vijaykumar Varma Retd. Scientist 'G' & Group Director (TC & S), DRDO, of Defence, Govt. of India addressed the session.
22-08-2023
A webinar had been organized on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Upcoming Drone Era with in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert, Dr Kaushal Jani (Associate Professor in Computer Science Eng. Indus University) has shared his expertise with the students regarding AI/ML use in drone, Applications and benefits of machine learning in Drones.
19-08-2023
A webinar had been organized on FPV Drone in collaboration with Dronelab technology by the expert Mr. Guru kailash P J. The Expert Mr. Guru kailash P J has shared his expertise with the students regarding FPV drones and its controllers.
12-08-2023
A webinar had been organized on Drone Forensics in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert Mr. Dhruv Pandit has shared his expertise with the students regarding drone applications in detail. He has nicely explained the concept of drone forensics i.e. readers, receivers and documentation etc..
22-07-2023
A webinar had been organized on Drone Technology in Agriculture in collaboration with Dronelab technology. The Expert Mr. Riv Nehariwala has share his experites with the studets regarding drone remote sensing construction, infrastructure, inspection and real time monitoring of the overall system.
08-07-2023
An expert talk had been organized on "PG opportunities after qualifying GATE" by expert Dr. Malay Suvagiya who is Dean (R&D) in Dr. Subhash university.
18-03-2023
An expert talk had been organized on Role of Airplane Configuration & Design Engineer in the aviation industry, with an invited expert Mr. Naimish Harpal from the “Boeing Company, USA.
14-10-2022
An expert talk had been organized on Aircraft asset management and Aircraft leasing, with an invited experts Mr. Miraj Shah and Nisarg Bhavsar, from VP - Business Development, Aircraft Asset Management.
16-09-2022
An expert talk had been organized on Drones regulations for civil use in India, with an invited expert, Mr. Dilip Chavda, Assistant Director Operations, DGCA.
12-03-2022
An expert talk had been organized on Technical Aspects, challenges and futuristic in UAV design with an invited expert, Dr. Rajkumar S Pant, Professor, IIT Bombay.
07-03-2022
Seminar / Workshop / Training
Two days workshop had been successfully completed on "Drone Basics, Rules, Applications & Assembly" in collaboration with Dronelab, Ahmedabad.
13-06-2023 - 14-06-2023
Aeronautical Engineering department and Mechanical Engineering department had jointly organized a workshop, with an invited experts Mr. Abhishek Prashant Singh and Mr. Ravindra Bucherla from A R K solutions, Noida, New Delhi, from 05/09/2022 to 10/09/2022.
05-09-2022 - 10-09-2022
Two days workshop had been organized on Design & Sizing of Remotely Controlled Airships” by an expert, Dr. Rajkumar S Pant, Professor, IIT Bombay.
26-08-2021 - 27-08-2021
A webinar had been organized on "Product Life Cycle of an Aircraft” by the expert, Dr. Kishore Brahma, Working as a scientist in National Aerospace Lab. (NAL).
15-07-2021
Poster/Project Presentation
Thrust Vector Control(TVC) Rocket has the ability of an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle to manipulate the direction of the thrust from its engines or motors to control the attitude or angular velocity of the vehicle. In rocketry and ballistic missiles that fly outside the atmosphere, aerodynamic control surfaces are ineffective, so thrust vectoring is the primary means of attitude control. In our project we’re using servo motor for manoeuvre the engine for vectoring the thrust.
05-05-2022
With the help of twist morphing wing, we can minimize wing tip vortices and eliminate interference drag between wing and control surfaces by removing gap and discontinuity. This study will focus on the aerodynamic characteristics of twist morphing wing.
05-05-2022
Other Activities
Congratulations on your amazing achievement as a medal winner in sports 2025.
22-03-2025
Mock placement drive conducted successfully. The event aimed to prepare pre-final and second year students for real-world placement scenarios by simulating Group Discussions (GD), Personal Interviews (PI).
19-03-2025
Mega fun at MECIA Hacks 2.0! SVIT Vasad proudly hosted its renowned interdisciplinary hackathon, bringing together 770 students in 203 teams to create groundbreaking innovations. With the support of esteemed guests, dedicated faculty, and passionate student coordinators, the event was a tremendous success!
05-09-2024 - 06-09-2024
Celebrating National Space Day at SVIT Vasad! From Dr. Dhaval A. Vartak’s riveting insights into Chandrayaan to thrilling quizzes, creative posters, and hands-on glider workshops, it was a journey through space and innovation.
22-08-2024 - 23-08-2024
MOU
| Sr. No. | Company Name | MOU Date | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WIIA - Western India Institute of Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd. Indus Campus, Rancharda, Via, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382115 |
17-04-2012 |
Industry Visit Student internship Expert talk Review and judge student projects |
| 2 |
NDC Institute of AME |
11/28/2022 |
Industry Visit |
| 3 |
Drone Lab |
12/5/2023 |
Industry Visit Webinar Workshop |
Industry Visit
An industrial visit had been organized to the Enercomp Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad.
12-03-2025
An industrial visit had been organized to the ISRO, Ahmedabad.
26-07-2024
An industrial visit had been organized to the EME, Vadodara.
03-04-2024
An industrial visit had been organized to the Western India Institute of Aeronautics, Ahmedabad.
14-03-2024
An industrial visit had been organized to Air force station, Vadodara.
06-11-2023
An industrial visit had been organized to "VSSE - ISRO, Ahmedabad"
02-09-2023
An industrial visit had been organized to Air force station, Jamnagar.
12-10-2022
A visit had been organised to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition Centre, Ahmedabad .
20-09-2022
Achivements
05-03-2025
Two teams from Aeronautical Engineering Department won 1st and 3rd rank in drone flying competition at Spark 2025 organized by KJIT, SAVLI.
27-02-2025
Congratulations Prajapati Jeet for receiving gold medal on annual day 2024. You made your parents and aeronautical engineering department proud. All the best for your bright future
18-03-2024
We are proud to announce that 8 students from Aeronautical Engineering Department, SVIT Vasad have qualified the GATE 2024 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Examination. Congratulations to all the students who have qualified GATE2024! It is a great achievement and a testament of your hard work and dedication.
23-02-2024
Congratulations Hisoriya Harshal for receiving gold medal on annual day 2024. You made your parents and aeronautical engineering department proud. All the best for your bright future
22-02-2024
Congratulation to Dhruv and his team for securing 1st rank in the "Open R" technical event.
04-02-2024
Congratulations to Fly Sky Aeromodeling club from Aeronautical Engg. department has Secured 1st Rank in Maker Fest Vadodara 2024 (Technical event) on 3rd & 4th February 2024, at Faculty of Technology & Engineering, M.S. University, Kalabhavan, Vadodara, Gujarat.
02-08-2023
"Industrial Visit to VSSE - ISRO, Ahmedabad"
15-06-2023
The Aeronautical department has successfully completed 2 Days Workshop on "Drone Basics, Rules, Applications & Assembly" in collaboration with Dronelab, Ahmedabad.
11-02-2023
Congratulations to Umangkumar Sudani, Department of Aeronautical engineering student for receiving the GTU Gold medal during the academic year 2018-22.
07-02-2023
It's a proud moment to tell you all that Lakhani Devang (TY Aeronautical Engineering) Stood 2nd in the National Level Elocution Competition, held on 7th Feb, 2023. The Competition was held at Ashtanga Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune - Maharashtra. A huge number of entries were recorded from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Odisha and various other states.
09-09-2022
Congratulations to Cdt. Devang Lakhani, third year student of Aeronautical Enggineering Department for securing 1st position in Essay Writing Competition jointly organized by Gujarat Directorate and Uttrakhand Directorate under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The competition was held on 9th September at Ahmedabad. Around 400 cadets took part in the competition. The award was felicitated by Major General Arvind Kapoor (ADG OF GUJARAT DIRECTORATE).
04-03-2022
*SVIT,Vasad Aeronautical Engineering Students shine at M.S University* Our alumni students Vinay Darji, Druhilsinh Rajput, and Divyarajsinh of Aeronautical Engineering Department SVIT-Vasad have won 1st prize Gold Tech award & 10,000/- cash prize in Maker Fest event at M. S. University, Baroda
01-06-2021
We are delighted to inform that our Final year B E student Ms. Jaimini Chauhan(2017-21 batch)of Aeronautical Engineering Department SVIT-VASAD got admission into Ph.D programme in the Department of Aerospace Engineering @ IIT Kanpur. We Congratulate her for this achievement and also extend our Best wishes for her academic success. We wish you get more success.
18-01-2021
It is proud moment for Aeronautical Engineering department, SVIT Vasad that our final year students, Vinay Darji, Druhilsinh Rajput, and Divyarajsinh Raj has received grant of Rs. 57,600/- from Student Open Innovation Challenge program under Student Start-up Innovation Program (SSIP), Gujarat Technological University (GTU) for project "ORNITHOPTER (Mechanical Bird)" . They are working under the guidance of Mr. Dhruvin V Shah, Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Engineering Department.
18-01-2021
We congratulate Mr Kaushal Mahant and Mr Shivang Patni students of Third year Aeronautical Engineering for receiving an incubation grant of Rs. 1,50,000/- for their startup idea Bhardwaj Aeronautics of *BLIMP DRONE Project* under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) of the Government of Gujarat through GUSEC SURGE (Gujarat University Atal Incubation Centre).
01-01-2020
Vinay Darji, Student of Third Year Aeronautical Engineering received grant of Rs.65,200/- for his project "Night Security Drone for Girls" from Students Startup and Innovation Cell, SVIT-Vasad. He is working under the guidance of Mr. Dhruvin Shah, Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Engineering Department. He has also received an award from SVIT-VASAD for his achievement. We wish him best luck for final stage of his project.
01-01-2020
It is proud moment for Aeronautical Engineering department, SVIT Vasad that our final year students, Hiral Gohil, Yash Patel, Shivani Suthar and Rucha Shah received grant of Rs. 50,000/- from Student Open Innovation Challenge program 2020 (SOIC 2020) under Student Start-up Innovation Program (SSIP), Gujarat Technological University (GTU) for project "Manufacturing of Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicle". They are working under the guidance of Mr. Vishal K Nizama, Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Engineering Department. They also received award from SVIT Vasad for that.