Dr. Shreeprasad Manohar

Head of Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ssmanohar@dbit.in

022-25042424 / 25040508

(Ext : 560)



HOD's Message


Mechanical Engineering has always been at the forefront of technological progress. Today, the discipline is rapidly evolving through its integration with emerging technologies and interdisciplinary domains, creating exciting opportunities across manufacturing, healthcare, automation, energy, and sustainable engineering. As industries continue to transform, the demand for innovative, adaptable, and globally competent Mechanical Engineers continues to grow.

At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, our vision is to transform the department into a centre of excellence in engineering education, research, innovation, and product development. We are committed to providing an outcome-based education that combines strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on learning, industry interaction, and experiential education. With our state-of-the-art 3D Printing and Product Development Laboratory, students are encouraged to transform innovative ideas into functional prototypes and real-world engineering solutions. Through the Institute's Incubation Cell, we actively support innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up initiatives, empowering students to evolve from job seekers into job creators while addressing global engineering challenges with sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions.

To ensure the holistic development of our students, the department follows a Three-track Program comprising Academic, Aspirational, and Wellness. Through student-centric and student-driven initiatives, we encourage every learner to discover and pursue their passion throughout their four-year journey at DBIT. Our vibrant technical ecosystem, comprising Energy Club, ISHRAE Student Chapter, Automation Robotics Club, and MadGear Motorsports Club, provides opportunities for technical learning, leadership, teamwork, innovation, and community engagement. These initiatives enhance students' technical competence, employability, and professional ethics while preparing them to become responsible global citizens.

Innovation, research, and sustainability remain the cornerstones of our academic philosophy. We encourage students to engage in interdisciplinary research in areas such as additive manufacturing, advanced product development, and sustainable engineering while developing solutions that address real industrial and societal needs. Our goal is to nurture engineers who possess not only technical excellence but also the creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset required to meet the ever-changing demands of the global engineering landscape.

As we move forward, our commitment is to elevate the Department of Mechanical Engineering to new heights through academic excellence, impactful research, strong industry collaborations, innovation, and sustainable engineering practices. Together, let us build a future where our graduates emerge as competent engineers, successful entrepreneurs, responsible citizens, and global leaders committed to engineering a better and more sustainable world.

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Contact

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

2nd Floor, B Wing,

Don Bosco Institute Of Technology, Premier Automobiles Road, Opp. Fiat Company, Kurla (W), Mumbai- 400 070

Telephone - 022-25042424 / 022-25040508

International - (+91)-22-25040682

email - [dbit@dbit.in](mailto:dbit@dbit.in)

Student Testimonials

Hear from our students about their learning, experiences and journey at DBIT.

Rahi Prajapati
Rahi Prajapati B.E. Mechanical Engineering Batch 2026
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My journey with ISHRAE has been one of continuous learning, responsibility, and growth. I started as a member of the Chapter Working Committee (CWC) in 2023–24, followed by serving as Marketing Chair in 2024–25 and Treasurer in 2025–26. Each role gave me valuable exposure to teamwork, communication, marketing, finance, event management, and leadership. The experiences and responsibilities I gained through ISHRAE played an important role in shaping my confidence and leadership journey, which eventually led me to serve as the General Secretary of Don Bosco Institute of Technology. I am grateful to ISHRAE for providing me with a platform to learn, contribute, and grow beyond the classroom.

Soham satvilkar
Soham Satvilkar B.E. Mechanical Engineering Batch 2026
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Being a part of this Don Bosco community gave me the best chance to educate, to qualify to socialize and to lead various teams leading to my overall development in professional and inter - personal skills. Leading various cultural opportunities through Marathi club, Technical opportunities through Madgear Motorsports, HVAC Industrial Exposure through ISHRAE and Industrial Contacts and Exposure through DBIT T&P CELL enhanced my overall creativity, skill set, management and professional communication. Forever would thank the management for the teaching effort, learning experience and guidance throughout my journey and guiding me even after my degree for my future growth.

vedika mathews
Vedika Mathews B.E. Mechanical Engineering Batch 2026
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Being a part of DBIT gave me the best platform to educate myself, qualify my skills, socialize, and lead teams — shaping my overall professional and interpersonal growth. As President of ISHRAE DBIT, I led initiatives that built my leadership and communication skills. I drove K-12 outreach to spark engineering curiosity, organized industrial visits to Bluestar for HVAC industry exposure, and curated the Aeroflow workshop to translate theory into hands-on learning. Leading Vortex strengthened my coordination abilities, while organizing Innovex, a technical exhibition, honed my project management and cross-team collaboration. I'm deeply thankful to the college for the countless opportunities it gave me to explore, lead, and grow. The exposure, mentorship, and platform to take on real responsibilities shaped not just my technical skill set but also my confidence and character. I'm grateful to the faculty and management for their guidance and support throughout this journey

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