Mr. Pavana Kumar, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, Bantakal, has been awarded Ph.D. degree for his research thesis titled “Investigation on the effect on burnishing ferrous and non-ferrous materials on their surface characteristics” submitted under the guidance of Professor Dr. G K Purohit, PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburgi. The management, Principal and staff members of SMVITM have congratulated Mr. Pavana Kumar for being honoured with Ph.D award.