Dr. Prof. (Ing.) Gurudutt Sahni has played significant mentor roles across academia, industry, and research communities. Here's a detailed overview of his mentorship contributions:
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🎓 Academic Mentorship
Mentored over 300 engineering students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Served as Project Guide and Research Supervisor for:
B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and PhD students in Mechanical Engineering, R&D, and Engineering Management.
Dissertation and thesis work related to valve design, pressure equipment, and energy systems.
Visiting Professor at CT Institute and Adjunct Professor at DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology (DAVIET), Jalandhar.
Regular invited speaker and workshop mentor at conferences organized by IFERP, IET, and AICTE-affiliated colleges.
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🏭 Industrial Mentorship
As General Manager & HOD – R&D at Leader Valves Ltd., he mentors:
Young design engineers, interns, and R&D trainees.
Cross-functional teams in product development, QMS audits, and testing procedures.
Provided hands-on mentorship in:
Designing 250+ new valve and pipeline components.
Implementing ASME/API/EN/ISO codes in industrial design.
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🌐 Professional Body Mentorship
President & Director General – IRER (International Register of Engineers & Researchers):
Mentors engineers seeking professional certification, research publication guidance, and international merit registration.
Oversees IRER World Record entries and nomination processes.
Co-Chair – IFERP (India Chapter):
Supports mentorship initiatives for conferences, fellowships, and faculty development programs.
Leads panels for "Best Researcher," "Young Scientist," and "Outstanding Innovator" recognitions.
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📚 Mentorship in Publications & Research
Has reviewed and guided:
500+ published research papers in journals indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, etc.
Research methodologies, literature reviews, and experimental validations in mechanical engineering and product design.
Encourages researchers to publish in reputed journals and acts as a review board member for multiple international journals.
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💡 Mentorship for Startups & MSMEs
Mentors industrial startups and MSMEs in:
Energy audits, quality certifications, and cost optimization.
Technical proposal preparation and product design standardization.
Provides consultancy to help small enterprises adopt ASME/API/PED/CE compliance frameworks.
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🏅 Recognitions for Mentorship
Honored with several titles highlighting his mentorship impact, including:
Best Academician Mentor Award
Albert Einstein Research Mentor Award (Magic Book of Records, 2025)
Incredible Researcher of India – Mentor Excellence Title
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