Dr. Aditya Chivate earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo, and his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University in India.

Dr. Chivate’s work explores how new technologies like 3D printing and smart manufacturing systems can make production more efficient, adaptable, and sustainable. He enjoys combining engineering design, data, and creativity to solve real-world challenges. At Cal Poly, he’s passionate about mentoring students, inspiring hands-on learning, and helping future engineers turn ideas into tangible innovations.