Adjunct Professor
COEP Technological University
India
Pravin Pralhad Deshpande is an Adjunct Professor in Metallurgical Engineering from Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at COEP Technological University, India. His research interest is about Corrosion protection of low carbon steel and Metallurgy in Ancient India. He was a Visiting Professor, Dept of Nuclear and Heat Power Engineering, Saint Petersburg University, Russia during 2016 and 2017. His International Journal publications: 42, National Journal publications: 10 and International conference papers: 20, H index- 10, Goggle scholar citations – 711. Two reference books ‘ Corrosion Protection of Metals by Inherently Conducting Polymers’ and ‘ Smart Coatings- Fundamentals, Development and Applications’ both for CRC Press USA are published. Reviewer for High Impact Factor International Journals, Invited member of Study Group on Metallurgical Heritage of India, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), New Delhi. He received awards: Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pune for translating a book on Delhi Iron Pillar with Dr. Balasubramaniam, IIT Kanpur.2) Maharashtra Grantho tyejyak Sanstha Pune for a book on ' Metallurgy in Ancient and Medieval India' published by Rajya Marathi Vikas Sanstha, Mumbai.