Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 14th Dec, 2025
Admission 2026-27
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 14th Dec, 2025
Admission 2026-27

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

Assistant Professor
rajiv.kumar[at]smvdu.ac.in
01991-285524 , 08377886330Normal Extn.: 2353(O) 6353(R)
School of Mechanical Engineering
Detailed CV

Profile Highlights

Educational Qualification
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K (2020)
    Specialization: Tribological Investigation of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites
  • M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering – N.I.T. Kurukshetra (2012)
    Specialization: Industrial & Production
  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering – Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (2006)
    Specialization: Mechanical Engineering
Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering,
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K (2015–Present)

  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
    Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad (2012–2014)

Courses Taught
Administrative Experience

  • NSS Programme Coordinator – SMVD University (July, 2021–Present)

  • Faculty Incharge Sports – SMVD University (2017–2019)

  • Warden – (2020-Present)

  • Nodal Officer – Meri Maati Mera Desh
  • Nodal Faculty/Principal Investigator– Capacity Building of students at SMVDU
  • Co-coordinator – (VIKSIT BHARAT YOUTH AMBASSADOR)
Journal Publications

  • “Dry sliding friction and wear behavior of ramie fiber reinforced epoxy composites”
    Materials Research Express, 2018.

  • “Industrial applications of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites–challenges and opportunities”
    International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2018.

  • “Natural Systems and Tribology- Analogies and Lessons”
    Materials Today: Proceedings, 2017.

  • “Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Walnut/Polyester Composites” International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, 2018.

  • “An Assessment of Tribological Characteristics of Different Materials under Sea Water Environment” Materials Today: Proceedings, 2018.
  • “Fabrication and mechanical characterization of Indian ramie reinforced polymer composites” Materials Research Express, 2019.
  • “Tribological behaviour of Fe–C–Ni self-lubricating composites with WS2 solid lubricant”   Materials Research Express, 2019.
  • “Evaluation of mechanical properties of ramie/banana reinforced hybrid composites”    Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2019.
  • “Tribological behavior of natural fiber reinforced epoxy based composites: A review” Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019.
  • “Elucidating the Effect of MoS 2 on the Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of AA7075/Si 3 N 4 Composite” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2020.
  • “Development of a NIOSH based software tool for musculoskeletal disorders” Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences, 2020.
  • “Effect of water absorption on mechanical and tribological properties of Indian ramie/epoxy composites” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. SAGE Publications, 2021.
  • “Nanodiamond Particles as Secondary Additive for Polyalphaolefin Oil Lubrication of Steel–Aluminium Contact” Nanomaterials, 2021.
  • “Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: a comprehensive review of tribo-mechanical properties” Tribology International, 2023.
  • “A comparative analysis on concrete and granite-based heat storage materials for evening cooking stability of box-type solar cooker” Solar Energy. 2025.
  • “Advanced materials, innovations, and strategic arrangement mechanisms for solar cooking technologies” Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2025
Book/Chapters Written

  • “Tribological Behaviour of Natural Fibre Based Polymer Composites”
    Chapter in “Tribology of Polymer and Polymer Composites for Industry 4.0”, Springer, 2021.

  • “Friction and Wear Behaviour of AA2024/ZrO2 Composites: Effect of Graphite”
    Chapter in “Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of NCAME 2019”, Springer, 2020.

  • “Calcium Fluoride a Potential Solid Lubricant for Green Tribology and Sustainability”
    Chapter in “Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of NCAME 2019”, Springer, 2020.
Research Supervision

  • Ph.D. Students Supervised – SMVD University (2023–Present)

    • Supervising 2 Ph.D. candidates in Tribology of Natural Fibre Polymer Composites, Solar Energy.

  • Master’s Thesis Advisor – SMVD University (2015–Present)

    • Mentored 10 Master’s students in Characterization of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites.
Conferences/Courses Organized

  • “Green Hydrogen Generation and Opportunities in India” Online AICTE ATAL FDP from 09th -14th December 2024.

International and National Exposure
  • Visited Australia for paper presentation in International Conference during December, 2016
  • Visited Malaysia for session chair and paper presentation in International Conference during August, 2019
Honors & Recognitions Achieved
  1. Invited as special guest at Independance Day Ceremony, 2024 at Red Fort, New Delhi (Contingent Leader representing J&K, Ladakh, Delhi & Haryana for Regional Directorate, NSS, New Delhi under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, New Delhi).
  2. Represented Jammu & Kashmir as contingent Leader in 10 Days National Adventure Camp at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh organized by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS), Dharamshala under the aegis of  Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, New Delhi.

 

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