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Dr Pranav Satpute
Assistant Professor
pranav.satpute[at]des.iith.ac.in
Interest areas:
Industrial Design, Design Innovation, New Product Development,Design for Social Impact
Dr. Pranav Satpute is an Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience in industrial design, new product development, computer-aided product design, and product management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University, and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Design from the Department of Design, IIT Guwahati. His doctoral research focused on exploring the role of industrial design and innovation in product-integrated photovoltaic (PIPV) solutions for rural India. Prior to his Ph.D., he was involved in the Design Innovation Centre (DIC) project and other initiatives sponsored by the Government of Meghalaya and the Asian Development Bank at IIT Guwahati, where he contributed to the development of efficient crafting processes and tools for bamboo artisans in Meghalaya. He has worked with design studios and several multinational companies as an industrial designer, contributing to the design and development of a wide range of products including automotive seating systems, electronic devices, street lighting and smart poles, and urban infrastructure solutions. His expertise lies in bridging technology with innovative design, with a focus on creating functional, sustainable, and impactful products.