Dr. Krunal Khiraiya

Faculty of Department of Mechanical Engineering

Krunal B Khiraiya - Darshan University, Rajkot

Dr. Krunal Khiraiya

Associate Professor
PhD (Mechanical Engineering), M.E (Thermal Engineering)
Experience 15+ Years
Working Since Nov-2024

Profile

Dr. Krunal B. Khiraiya is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Thermal Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Shantilal Shah Engineering College, Bhavnagar, and completed his M.E. (Thermal Engineering) and Ph.D. from Gujarat Technological University. He began his professional career as an Engineer at Nirma Limited, Bhavnagar, before transitioning into academia. Over the years, he has served in various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology and Gyanmanjari Institute of Technology. He has also held significant academic leadership roles, including Head of Department and Institutional Coordinator for accreditation and innovation initiatives. Dr. Khiraiya has guided research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has published more than 22 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. His academic contributions extend to serving on editorial boards and acting as a peer reviewer for several international journals.

Subjects Taught
Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Energy Conservation and Management , Energy Conservation and Management, Energy Economics and Management, Exergy Analysis, Thermal Power Plant Engineeirng
Membership
FMFP, ISHMT, CIIS, ISTE

Qualification

Qualification Specialization Institute / University Passing Year
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Gujarat Technological University November 2022
M.E. Thermal Engineering Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology
Gujarat Technological Unviersity
June 2013
B.E. Mechanical Engineering Shantilal Shah Engineering College
Bhavnagar University
July 2008

Experience

Nov - 2024 to May - 2025

Darshan Institute of Engineering and Technology

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Apr - 2023 to Nov - 2024

Gyanamanjai Innovative University

Deputy Registrar

Sep - 2022 to Mar - 2023

Shree Parekh Engineering College

Assistant Professor and I/C Principal

Jul - 2015 to Sep - 2022

Gyanmanjari Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor and Head

Jun - 2013 to Jul - 2015

Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology

Assistant Professor

Aug - 2010 to May - 2013

Parul Polytechnic Institute

Lecturer