Parag Vichare

Parag Vichare is a Lecturer in Manufacturing and Computer Aided Engineering at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), where he also serves as Programme Leader for the BSc Computer Aided Design Programme. He holds academic affiliations within the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on product data management in multi-CAD environments, CNC machining, remanufacturing strategies, and STEP-NC standards. Dr. Vichare has led or co-led over 20 research projects, securing funding from bodies like the Scottish Funding Council, Innovate UK, and the EPSRC, totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds in grants.

His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate modules including Computer Aided Design, Advanced Machining Systems, and Product Design. He has also served as an external examiner for multiple universities and contributed to international collaborations such as the Erasmus+ funded eAccess project, promoting accessible education in smart power systems. Notable awards include the Gold Medal (2005) and the Overseas Research Students (ORS) Award (2006).

• Research Highlights: Remanufacturing processes for circular economy, machine tool health monitoring, and extended reality (XR) in engineering education.
• Collaborations: Aerospace/Automotive manufacturers, Scottish Institute of Remanufacture, and international institutions like the University of Huddersfield and Changchun Institute of Technology.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable manufacturing and innovation. Recent research explores XR integration in teaching, structural optimization of agricultural machinery, and PEM fuel cell performance in harsh environments.