Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Admission 2026-27
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Admission 2026-27

Dr. Ankush Raina

Assistant Professor
ankush.raina@smvdu.ac.in;ankush.smvd@gmail.com
01991-285524 , 9419167410Extn.: 2250(O)
School of Mechanical Engineering
Detailed CV

Profile Highlights

Educational Qualification
  • Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (2020)
    Specialization: Industrial Tribology 
  • M. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering – National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, JK (2013)
    Specialization: Mechanical System Design (Gold Medallist)
  • B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering – Jammu University (2010)
Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering 
    SMVD University, Katra (2015–Present)

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering 
    NIT Jalandhar, Punjab (September, 2013 to December, 2014)

Courses Offered (2024-25, odd)
Administrative Experience
  • Coordinator – B. Tech. Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (2025-till date)
  • Associate Head – School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU (2025-till date)
  • President, Board of Professional Activities – SMVDU (2024- till date)
  • Coordinator, Board of Cultural Activities – SMVDU  (2023-24, 2024-25)
  • Warden, Nilgiri Hostel – SMVDU (2021-22, 2022-23)
  • Joint Warden, Hostel No. 4 – NIT Jalandhar (2013)
  • Member Secretary, ACIC Implementation Committee – SMVDU (2023-24)
  • Member, Managing Committee – SMVDU TBIC (2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27)
Research Experience
  • Working in the field of
    • Nano lubrication, Tribology of Materials and 3D Printing technology. 
  • Listed among world’s top 2 % scientists by Stanford’s University in 2024, 2025 & 2026.
  • Published around 60 articles in SCI/SCIE/ Scopus indexed journals.
  • Guest Editor of a Special issue on “Sustainability Aspects of Additive Manufacturing Technologies” of the journal Sustainable Operations and Computers, Elsevier.
  • Editorial Board Member of
    • Industrial Lubrication & Tribology (IF-1.6), Emerald.
    • Scientific Reports (IF-3.8), Springer Nature.
    • Industrial Robots (IF-1.8), Emerald.
Research Projects

 

S. No.

Project Title

Role

Funding Agency

Duration

Amount (INR)

Status

1

To study the synergism of graphene and diamond nano-particles in enhancing the tribological performance of PAO oil for automotive applications.

Principal Investigator

JKSTIC

2 Years

5.75 lakhs

Ongoing

2

Study of Mechanical behaviour of bioinspired 3D printed functionally graded structures for lightweight applications.

Co-Principal Investigator

JKSTIC

2 Years

7.00 lakhs

Ongoing

3

Technological Innovation Hub by SMVDU

Co-coordinator

HED, J&K

5 Years

20.00 lakhs

Ongoing

4

Enhancement of performance of solar collectors using advanced nanofluids

Co-Principal Investigator

JKSTIC

2 Years

8.75 lakhs

Ongoing

5

Dynamic Research Ecosystem for Advanced Materials (DREAMS)

Principal Investigator

ANRF-PAIR

5 Years

10.49 crore

Ongoing

6

Design and Development of 3D-Printed Packaging for Post-Harvest Loss Reduction in Jammu & Kashmir Agriculture

Co-Principal Investigator

JKSTIC

2 Years

8.00 lakhs

Ongoing

7

3D Printed Functionally Graded Lattice Structures for Enhanced Energy Absorption and Acoustics for Automotive Applications

Principal Investigator

AICTE

3 Years

28.00 lakhs

Ongoing

 

Journal Publications (SCI/SCIE Indexed)
  • High temperature tribological response of Fe-2Cu-0.8 C-CaF2 self-lubricating composites at high speeds, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 
  • Effect of TiB2 on the mechanical and tribological properties of marine grade Aluminum Alloy 5052: An experimental investigation, Journal of Materials Research and Technology.
  • Evaluation and prediction of frictional behavior of AA 2024 based hybrid composites using ANN model, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology.
  • Impact of surface texturing on the tribological behaviour of aluminium-silicon (Al-Si/Al2O3) advanced composite under dry and lubricating conditions, Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties.
  • Effect of epoxidation and nanoparticle addition on the rheological and tribological properties of canola oil, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology.
  • Nanostructured coatings: review on processing techniques, corrosion behaviour and tribological performance, Nanomaterials.
  • Synergetic effect of surface texturing and graphene nanoplatelets on the tribological properties of hybrid self-lubricating composite, Tribology International.
  • 3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges, Industrial Robot: the international journal of robotics research and application.
  • Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0, Industrial Robot: the international journal of robotics research and application.
  • Impact of carbon fiber reinforcement on mechanical and tribological behavior of 3D-Printed polyethylene terephthalate glycol polymer composites—an experimental investigation, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.
  • 3D printed parts and mechanical properties: Influencing parameters, sustainability aspects, global market scenario, challenges and applications, Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research.
  • Tribo-corrosive behavior of additive manufactured parts for orthopaedic applications, Journal of Orthopaedics.
  • Functionally graded additive manufacturing for orthopedic applications, Journal of Orthopaedics.
  • Nanodiamond Particles as Secondary Additive for Polyalphaolefin Oil Lubrication of Steel–Aluminium Contact, Nanomaterials.
  • 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.
  • Elucidating the Effect of MoS2 on the Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of AA7075/Si 3 N 4 Composite, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.
  • Synergism of TiO2 and graphene as nano-additives in bio-based cutting fluid—An experimental investigation, Tribology Transactions.
  • Effect of surface texturing on friction behaviour of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA), Polymer Testing.
  • Tribological behaviour of Fe–C–Ni self-lubricating composites with WS2 solid lubricant, Materials Research Express.
  • Dry sliding friction and wear behaviour of AA6082-TiB2 in situ composites. Silicon
  • Friction and wear performance of olive oil containing nanoparticles in boundary and mixed lubrication regimes, Wear.
  • Performance evaluation of Hazelnut oil with copper nanoparticles – A new entrant for sustainable lubrication. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology.
  • Influence of surface roughness and nanoparticles concentration on the friction and wear characteristics of PAO base oil, Materials Research Express.
  • Effect of nanodiamond on friction and wear behavior of metal dichalcogenides in synthetic oil, Applied Nanoscience.
  • Tribological performance of avocado oil containing copper nanoparticles in mixed and boundary lubrication regime, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology.
  • Tribological investigation of diamond nanoparticles for steel/steel contacts in boundary lubrication regime, Applied Nanoscience.
  • Synthesis and tribological investigation of Al-SiC based nano hybrid composite, Alexandria Engineering Journal.
  • Numerical investigation of flow around a 3D bluff body using deflector plate, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences.

Conference Publications
  • Carbon-Related Materials for Tribological Application. In Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications
  • Friction and Wear behaviour of AA2024/ZrO 2 composites: effect of graphite. In Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Calcium Fluoride a Potential Solid Lubricant for Green Tribology and Sustainability. In Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Effect of SiC reinforcement on mechanical behavior of aluminum alloys–A review. In AIP Conference Proceedings.
  • Fabrication and mechanical characterization of AA 2024-ZrO2-Gr hybrid composite. In AIP Conference Proceedings.
  • Effect of TiB2 on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminium Alloys–A Review. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  • An assessment of tribological characteristics of different materials under sea water environment. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  • Lubrication performance of synthetic oil mixed with diamond nanoparticles: effect of concentration. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  • Performance evaluation of aluminium alloys for piston and cylinder applications. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  • Role of Green Tribology in Sustainability of Mechanical Systems: A State of the Art Survey. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  • Natural Systems and Tribology-Analogies and Lessons. Materials Today: Proceedings.
Book Chapters
  • 3D Printing and New Product Development: Opportunities and Challenges –3D Printing and Sustainable Product Development.
  • Nanocomposites and tribology: Overview, sustainability aspects, and challenges – Nanomaterials for Sustainable Tribology.
  • Mechanical Properties for 3D Printing of Polymers through Fused Deposition Modelling – Optimization of Industrial Systems.
  • Soft Computing Techniques and Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites – Optimization of Industrial Systems.
  • Mechanical Behavior of 3D Printed Polymeric Materials: Impact of Process Parameters – Advances in Mechanical and Materials Technology, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Potential of 3D printing technologies in developing applications of polymeric nanocomposites –  Tribology of Polymer and Polymer Composites for Industry 4.0.
  • Tribological Behaviour of Natural Fibre Based Polymer Composites – Tribology of Polymer and Polymer Composites for Industry 4.0.
  • Materials for Tribological Applications: An Overview – Tribology and Sustainability.
  • Minimum quantity lubrication for sustainable manufacturing – Tribology and Sustainability.
  • Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites – Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering.
  • Bio-Based Nano-Lubricants for Sustainable Manufacturing – Nanomaterials and Environmental Biotechnology.
Research Supervision

  • Master’s Thesis Supervision – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (2015–Present)

    Mentored 12 M. Tech. students, wherein different studies related to the following were performed:

    • Nano lubrication characteristics of PAO oil using different nanoparticles.
    • Lubrication characteristics of different vegetable oils using nanoparticles.
    • Mechanical and tribological characteristics of various types of 3D Printed polymeric composites.
    • Investigated the effect of surface texturing on lubrication characteristics for 3D printed polymeric materials.
    • Performed preliminary studies on 3D printed materials for biomedical applications (dental bite blockers, tongue retractors, surgical retractors and exo skeletons).
Patents
  • 3D Printed bite blocker with detachable tongue retractor. (Published)
  • 3D Printed bite blocker with grooved lock mechanism for improved dental procedures. (Filed)
Conferences/Courses Organized
  • Co-Coordinator, 8-day Online NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K held from 6th – 14th July, 2026.
  • Coordinator, “University Annual Fest 2026” organised from 9th to 11th March, 2026.
  • Coordinator, National Workshop of Advance Materials for Sustainable Development under ANRF PAIR Sponsored Research Project on Dynamic Research Ecosystem on Advance Materials (DREAMS) in collaboration with IIT Ropar on 10th March, 2026
  • Convener, one day workshop on Robolntellect: Al-Powered Robotics for the Next Generation” held on 3rd December, 2025.
  • Coordinator, “University Annual Fest 2025” organised from 28th February, 2025 to 02nd March, 2025.
  • Coordinator, Two-Day Workshop on “Innovations in Tribology and Robotics” Organized on April 21–22, 2025, by the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, India, in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), SMVDU.
  • Co-coordinator of Workshop on “3D Printing for Entrepreneurs” organized by Technology Innovation Hub, SMVDU funded by Higher Education Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, on March 1st, 2024.
  • Coordinator, National Workshop on “Curriculum planning and Course design” organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, February 21, 2024.
  • Co-coordinator of One week Skill Development Programme/Short Term Course on “Fundamentals of 3D Printing and New Product Development” organised by Technology Innovation Hub, SMVDU funded by Higher Education Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir from 5th Feb to 09th Feb, 2024.
  • Convener Organizing Committee for “12th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts- 2023” on Theme “Nurture Quality Concepts For A Better Future” Organised by Quality Circle Forum of India (Delhi Chapter) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, August 21, 2023.
  • Coordinator of National Seminar on “Smart Materials: Current Scenario and Future Prospects” organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, June 7, 2023.
  • Coordinator of National Seminar on “Essentials of Product Development” organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, May 3, 2023.
  • Coordinator Awareness program on “Cyber Crime/Fraud”, Organised by Dean Student Welfare Office, SMVDU in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, District Reasi, April 25, 2022.
  • Co-convener of the International Tribology Research Symposium (ITRS-2021), organized form December 8-10, 2021, by the School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVD University, Katra, India in collaboration with School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVD University, Katra, India In collaboration with, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Centre for Advanced Studies, AKTU, Lucknow, India. National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal, Karnataka, Universiti Technologi MARA, Malaysia (UiTM), and University of Salerno, Italy (UNISA).
  • Co-convener of the International Tribology Research Symposium (ITRS-2020), organized form November 5-7, 2020, by the School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVD University, Katra, India in collaboration with SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai and Centre for Advanced Studies, AKTU, Lucknow, India.
  • Coordinator of One week Short Term Course on Tribology for Sustainable Development organized from July 20th to July 24th, 2020, by the School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVD University, Katra, India.
  • Coordinator of the National Workshop on 3D Printing for New Product Development organized on September 13, 2019, SMVD University, Katra, India.
  • Co-convener of the International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Allied Sciences (ICMEAS 2018), organized form September 14-15, 2018, by the School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVD University, Katra, India.
Expert Talks
  1. Green Lubrication for a Sustainable Future: Innovations and Challenges in the two weeks online Refresher Course on Industry 5.0: Human Centric, Sustainable, and Resilient Technologies, organized by the UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), SMVDU, Katra, J&K, from 5th October 2026 to 17th October 2026.
  2. Sustainable Lubrication and Role of AI in 12 days Refresher Course on Sustainable Development through Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, organized, by the UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), SMVDU, Katra, J&K from 03rd August 2026 to 17th August 2026.
  3. Additive Manufacturing for Environmental Sustainability in Six-days Online Short-Term Training Programme on “EnviroWaterMet 2026: Innovations for Sustainability”, organized, by the UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), SMVDU, Katra, J&K from 06th July, 2026 to  11th July , 2026.
  4. Sustainable Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology Short-Term Course (e-STC)titled – “Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing Strategies: Materials, Processes, and Industrial Applications” (SIMS-2026) organised by Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Haryana, during 19 – 23 January, 2026.
  5. 3D Printing Technology: Materials and Applications in the UGC– MMTTC sponsored Two-Week Online Refresher Course on “Material Science and Its Applications”, conducted from 8–20 December 2025.
  6. Role of Nanotechnology in Industrial Lubrication in the “National Symposium on Advanced Materials for Device Applications (AMDA-2025)” organized by the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, from 18th to 19th March 2025.
  7. Tribological applications of Additive Manufactured parts in One week Online Faculty Development Programmeon “Additive manufacturing for Sustainability and Industry 4.0“organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, from November  18–22, 20
  8. Embracing Sustainable Manufacturing with 3D Printing Technology in one week Short term Programme on Sustainable Design and Manufacturingorganized by Faculty Development Centre (FDC)-SMVDU under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching of MOE, GOI at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu from 22nd July to 27th July 2024.
  9. Introduction to Sustainable Lubrication in Faculty Development Programme on Green Manufacturingorganized by the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre-SMVDU from 4th March to 8th March 2024.
  10. 3D Printed Technology: Introduction and Applications in One week Skill Development Programme/Short Term Course onFundamentals of 3D Printing and New Product Development organized by Technology Innovation Hub, SMVDU, Katra, UT of J&K from 5th Feb to 09th Feb, 2024. 
  11. Tribology of Nano Fluids For Automotive Applications Professional Development Program (PDP) Organized by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), India on May 27, 2023.
  12. Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering in One day Workshop on “Current Industrial Scenario: Opportunities and Challenges” organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, March 15, 2023.
  13. 3D Printing and Tribology In Five Days Faculty Development Program on ‘ 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing’ conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala in association with Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – Kerala from April, 18 – 22 2022
  14. Sustainable Lubrication in FDP program on “Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing” organized by Faculty Development Center (FDC), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, January 10-14, 2022.
  15. Tribological Applications of 3D Printed Parts in FDP on “3D Printing and Design” held from 23rd to 27th November 2020, organized by University Institute of Engineering and Technology, M.D. University, Rohtak (AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Program)
  16. FDM based 3D Printed Parts – Different Applications in FDP on “Additive Manufacturing Applications”, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JMI, New Delhi, November 4 – 8 2019. (AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Program on Additive Manufacturing (AM) Applications).
Books Published
  • Tribology and Sustainability, 1st Edition (2021) CRC Press (T&F Group) ISBN 9780367551469.
  • Nanomaterials for Sustainable Tribology, 1st Edition (2023) CRC Press (T&F Group) ISBN 9781032306902.
  • 3D Printing and Sustainable Product Development, 1st Edition (2024) CRC Press (T&F Group) ISBN 9781032306803 
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