Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
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10th Convocation
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 22nd Jan, 2025
10th Convocation

Prof. Balbir Singh

Professor
balbir.isst[at]smvdu.ac.in
01991-285524, 9906224982Extn.: 2347
School of Mechanical Engineering
Detailed CV

Profile Highlights

Educational Qualification
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering – NIT Kurukshetra(2016)
    Specialization: Advanced Machining Processes
  • MTech. in Mechanical (Production) – Punjab Technical University (2002)
    Specialization: Production
  • AMIE in Mechanical Engineering  – Institution of Engineers (India) (1996)
    Specialization: Mechanical Engineering
Teaching Experience

  • Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering
    SMVDU (2020–Present)

  • Associate Professor,School of Mechanical Engineering
    SMVDU (2017- 2020)

  • Assistant Professor,School of Mechanical Engineering
    SMVDU (2007- 2017)

  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Deptt. Gold Field Institute of Tech. & Mgt.,

    Faridabad, Haryana (2006-2007)

  • Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Deptt. M.B.S college of
    Engineering. & Technology. Jammu, J&K (2004-2005) 
  • Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Deptt. Lingaya’s Institute of Mgt. & Tech., Faridabad, Haryana (2001-2004 & 2005-2006)
Administrative Experience

  • Dean Academic Affairs – SMVDU(2023–Present)

  • Faculty Incharge Examination – SMVDU (Feb–Jul 2023)

  • Dean Students Welfare -SMVDU (2020-2021)
  • Head.  School of Mechanical Engineering -SMVDU (2017-2018)
  • Head.  School of Mechanical Engineering -SMVDU (2013-2014)
  • Head.  School of Mechanical Engineering -SMVDU (2010-2012)
  • Head.  School of Mechanical Engineering -SMVDU (Sep-Nov 2007)
Courses Even Semester 2024-25

1. Material Science & Engineering (DCC-MEL112 Download) 
2. Material Science Lab    (DCC-MEP1112 Download)
3. Universal Human Values-II (PCN MA102 Download)

Research Projects
    1. Vertical Vermicomposting of Mule dung at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Katra, project under RuTAG, IIT Delhi with project cost of 2,95,000/- 2019,Jun-2020, Jun. (Project Co-PI).
    2. Co-Coordinator, Research Project -127. Establishment of Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation (TRI) Hub in SMVDU.
Industrial Experience
    1. Indian Air Force (IAF) : Served as Airman from 16 Jul 1984 to 04 Sep 2000, designation as Sergeant with experience in Maintenance of Avionics Equipment.
    2. BOSCH Internship: Two weeks Industry Academia Orientation program, 3rd -14thJune, 2019, Bidadi Plant, Bosch India,
Journal Publications
i. “Modeling and analysis of machining parameters for surface roughness in powder mixed EDM using RSM approach” International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology,2012, 
ii. “Investigating the influence of Process Parameters of ZNC EDM on Machinability of A6061/10% SIC composite” Advances in Materials Science and Engineering,  2013, 
iii. “Experimental Investigation on Surface Characteristics in Powder-Mixed Electro discharge Machining of AA6061/10%SiC Composite” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2014 
iv. “Influences of Process Parameters on MRR Improvement in Simple and Powder Mixed EDM of AA6061/10%SiC” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2014
v. “Optimization and surface modification in electrical discharge machining of AA 6061/SiCp composite using Cu- W electrode. Proc I MechE Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 2015.
vi. “Investigation of the Tool Wear Rate in Tungsten Powder-Mixed Electric Discharge Machining of AA6061/10%SiCp Composite” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2015.
vii. “Optimization of Machining Parameters in Turning Operation of EN13 Steel using Response Surface Methodology” International Journal of Engineering Technology, Management and Applied Sciences,  2015, 
viii. “To investigate the influence of process parameters on material removal rate in Electric Discharge Machining of HCHCr Steel” BLB- International Journal of Science & Technology,  2015.
ix. “Some Investigations On Low Back Pain Amongst Workers Involved In Lifting Tasks” International Journal of Procurement Management  2015.
x. “Hybrid Electric Discharge Machining Processes for Hard Materials: A Review”, American Scientific Journal, Vol. 5, pp. 202–208, 2016.
xi. “Study of various maintenance approaches types of failure and failure detection techniques used in hydraulic pumps: A Review”, Industrial Engineering Journal,  2017.
xii. “Multi-Objective Optimization in Electrical Discharge Machining of 6061 Al/SiCp using RSM and NSGA-II”, Key Engineering Materials. 2017.
xiii. “Study of Material Removal Rate in Powder Mixed EDM of AA7075/B4C Composite” Materials Today: Proceedings,2018.
xiv. “Comparative Study of Machining Parameters on Electrical Discharge Machining of Inconel 718 Using Copper and Copper Tungsten Electrode”, International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys,  2018. 
xv. “EDM machinability and parametric optimization of 2014Al/Al2O3 composite by RSM”, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Material,  2018. 
xvi. “A Review on the Parametric Optimization in MIG Welding using Taguchi Method” International Journal of Science and Research, 2019.
xvii. “Machining of Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Electric Discharge Machining Process: A Review” International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials- 2019.
xviii. “Influence of ceramic Al2O3 particulates on performance measures and surface characteristics during sinker EDM of stir cast AMMCs”, World Journal of Engineering, 2019.
xix. “Effect of micro filler reinforcement on mechanical and wear characteristics of metal matrix composites: A review”. AIP Conference Proceedings,2019.
xx. “Wear behavior of AA7075 based composites: A state of the art survey”. AIP Conference Proceedings ,2019.
xxi. “A study on the effect of Friction Stir Processing technique for the marine applications”, Materials Today: Proceedings,2019. 
xxii. “Tribological characterization of AA7075 composites reinforced with rice husk ash and carbonized eggshells” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications” . 2020.
xxiii. “Microstructural and mechanical characterization of AA7075 composites reinforced with rice husk ash and carbonized eggshells” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications” 2021.
xxiv.   “Microstructural and mechanical characterization of lamb bone ash and boron carbide reinforced ZA-27 hybrid metal matrix composites” in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications.  2021.
xxv. “Mechanical characterization of eggshell ash and boron carbide reinforced ZA-27 hybrid metal matrix composites” in Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2021.
xxvi. “Optimization of Machining parameters in Chromium Additive mixed EDM of AA7075/5%B4C composite” Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. Part E, 2021.
xxvii. “Tribological behaviour of eggshell ash and boron carbide reinforced ZA-27 hybrid metal matrix composites under dry sliding conditions” Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, 2021. 
xxviii. “Tribological behaviour of lamb bone ash and boron carbide reinforced ZA-27 hybrid metal matrix composites under dry sliding conditions” Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties,  2021 .
xxix. “Mechanical and Tribological behaviour of aluminium based functionally graded materials: A review”. Material Today Proceeding,  2022. 
xxx. “ Vegetable oil based dielectric fluids for electrical discharge Machining Process: Advancements and challenges”. Materials Today Proceeding, 2022.
xxxi.  “A Study of Erosion–Corrosion Behaviour of Friction Stir-Processed Chromium-Reinforced NiAl Bronze Composite” Materials, Materials 2022.
xxxii. “Parametric optimization of friction stir process for developing high strength and wear-resistant chromium reinforced NiAl bronze composite”,  Materials Research Express,  2022. 
xxxiii. “Reinforcement of different particulates in aluminum alloy by friction stir process technique – A review” ; AIP Conf. Proc. 2986, 2024. 
xxxiv. “Proceeding Paper Internet of Things Enabled Adjustable Ramp System for Productivity Enhancement of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises“,  Eng. Proc.(MDPI) 2024.
Conference Publications
i. “Education : An Emerging Service Sector”, 2nd PCMA International Conference-2006 Theme “Service Sector- The Next Wave”, February 2006 .
ii. “A Review of Electro-Discharge Machining of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite” 3rd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2010, SV NIT Surat.
iii. “ Investigation of Machining Parameters on Surface Roughness in Electrical Discharge Machining of EN-8 Carbon Steel” 4th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering , 2010 at SV NIT Surat.
iv. “Investigating the influencing process parameters in conventional Turning of AISI 1020 carbon steel using Taguchi approach”, International Conference on Newest Drifts in Mechanical Engineering, 2014 (ICNDME-2014).
v. “A study of latest trends in Hybrid Electro Chemical Machining Process-Review” International Conference on Newest Drifts in Mechanical Engineering,  2014 (ICNDME-2014).
vi. “ Study of Various Challenges in Machinability of Hard Materials using Abrasive Jet Machining” International Conference on Newest Drifts in Mechanical Engineering,  2014 (ICNDME-2014).
vii. “Study of Various challenges in Submerged Arc Welding- Review” International Conference on Newest Drifts in Mechanical Engineering, December 20-21, 2014 (ICNDME-2014).
viii. “Metal Matrix Composites and their fabrication routes- A Review”, International Conference on Newest Drifts in Mechanical Engineering,  2014. 
ix. “Investigation of tool wear rate in electric discharge machining of AA2014/Al2O3 composite”, International conference on Advanced Agile Manufacturing Systems, 2015 (ICAM-2015).
x. “Multi-Objective Optimization in Electrical Discharge Machining of 6061 Al/SiCp using RSM and NSGA-II” 6th International Conference on ‘Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM2017), 2017, Singapore. 
xi. “Study of Critical to Quality Factors for Quality Improvement of Higher Education Institutions using Six Sigma approach” International Conference on Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (ICMIE-2017). 
xii. “Reduction of defects in Automobile Filter Industry using Six Sigma Approach” International Conference on Technology and Trust (ICTT-2017).
xiii. “Experimental Investigation of Electrical Discharge Machining of AA2014/Al2O3 composite using Taguchi Approach”, International Conference on Technology and Trust (ICTT-2017).
xiv. “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Analysis of Quenched and Tempered AISI 4340 Steel”, 3rd UNJ International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training 2018, Indonesia.
xv. , “Wear Behaviour of AA7075 based composites: A state of the Art Survey” at International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Nanotechnology-2019, Manipal University, Jaipur.
xvi. P “Effect of Micro Filler Reinforcement on Mechanical and Wear Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites: A Review” at ICAMEN-2019. 
xvii. “Study of Microstructure, Hardness and Dimensional Accuracy in Al-6061 Centrifugally Cast Pipe” in 6th International Conference on Production & Industrial Engineering CPIE 2019 NIT Jalandhar.
xviii. “Study of Challenges for Implementing Autonomous Maintenance in Small Scale Manufacturing Industries”, 8th International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Technology, March, 20-21, 2020, (ICAET-2020), BGIET,  Sangrur.
xix. “Study of Toyota production system and its challenges for implementation in Indian SMEs”, 8th International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Technology, March, 20-21, 2020,  (ICAET-2020).,
Book/Chapters Written

i. “Wire Electrical Discharge Machining” published in Book ‘Modern Machining Processes”, Pub: Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
ii. “Experimental Study for MRR and TWR on Machining of Inconel 718 using ZNC EDM” in Strategic System Assurance and Business Analytics, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020.,
iii. ” A critical assessment of electric discharge machining process: Variants and hybrid approaches.” Evincepub Publishing, India (2020).
iv. “Tribological Studies on Titanium Alloys for Biomedical Applications.” In Tribology and Sustainability (2021), CRC Press.
v. “Tribological Properties of Green Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Synthetic and Industrial–Agricultural Wastes.” In Tribology and Sustainability (2021), CRC Press

 

Research Supervision

  • Ph.D. Students Supervised – SMVDU (2018–Present)

    • Supervised 3 Ph.D. candidates in Composite Materials and  Friction Stir Process

  • Master’s Thesis Advisor – SMVDU(2010–2021)

    • Mentored 12 Master’s students in Advanced Machining Processes, Quality Control and Maintenance.
Patents

 Titled “Reinforced aluminum matrix composites and method of preparation thereof” filed on 02-12-2020 bearing application no. 202011052574.

Conferences/Courses Organized
i. 5 days ICT based workshop on ‘Recent Trends in Automobile Engineering’ from 29 Feb 16 to 04 Mar 2016 from NITTTR Chandigarh in Department of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU.(Participants: 65)
ii. Teachers Day Celebration on 05 Sep 2016 at University level for faculty members and section heads of SMVDU (Participants: 130).
iii. One day workshop on ‘Professional Development Program on Enhancement of Computer Skills’ for Non-Teaching staff of SMVD on 15 Oct 2016. (Participants: 67)
iv. National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical Engineering-NCITME 2017 in association with Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, Navi Mumbai in Department of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU, March 3-4, 2017.
v. Industrial Academia Conclave (IAC-2017) conducted in SMVDU, March 04, 2017
vi. Skill Development 5 Days MSME Workshop on ‘Ultrasonic Testing Level-II in Department of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU, 13th – 17th Dec 2017.
vii. Coordinated 2nd Industrial Academia Conclave (IAC-2018) in SMVDU, 27 April, 2018.
viii. Conducted one week TEQIP-III sponsored FDP ‘Best Manufacturing Practices in Industries’ 17th – 21st Dec, 2019 in School of Mechanical Engineer, SMVDU.
ix. Coordinated TEQIP-III sponsored 3rd Industrial Academia Conclave (IAC- 2019) on 08th -9th Jan, 2019 during NAAC visit to SMVDU.
x. Coordinated one week workshop on ‘Professional Ethics and Human Values’
from 11th Mar- 15th March, 2019 under Faculty Development Centre, SMVDU.
 
xi. Coordinated one week TEQIP-III sponsored ‘Art of Living’ workshop, 22-27 April, 2019, for students of SMVDU.
xii. Coordinated one week Indo- US Workshop conducted in SMVDU in collaboration with IIIE(I) and  conducted first CEO Conference in SMVDU, 5th – 9th August, 2019.
xiii. Coordinated Student Induction Program-2021 (UHV-SIP) on Universal Human Values for 1st year students, Oct 2021.
xiv. Coordinated one day Online Webinar “Overview of  Smart Manufacturing Systems” on 03 Dec 2021organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU.
xv. Coordinated One-Day Online Workshop on “Waste Management in Residential Society” on 17th December 2021organized by Faculty Development Centre, SMVDU in collaboration with School of Mechanical Engineering under PMMMNMTT scheme.  
xvi. Coordinated 05 days online Faculty Development Program on “Research Avenues and Challenges in Industry 4.0”  organized by Faculty Development Centre (FDC) in collaboration with School of Mechanical Engineering (SoME)  from 31 Jan 22 to 04 Feb 2022  at  Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.
xvii. Coordinated 05 days skill development workshop  “Hands On Workshop on Industrial Automation” from 24th Dec 2022 to 28th Dec 2022 for students of AET club in collaboration with , INDWELL Automation, Pune in SMVDU.
xviii. Organized Student Induction Program-2023 (UHV-I) as convener for newly admitted students in academic year 2023-24
xix. Coordinated ‘World Students Day’ on 15th Oct 2023 and organized 4 days Exhibition on Life of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam from 15th Oct – 18th Oct 2023.
xxiii. Coordinated one day workshop on ‘ Aeromodelling’ on 2 Dec 2023 in SMVDU.
xx. Conducted 4 weeks Summer Internship on “Basics of Automation” for students from 3rd Jun to 28th Jun 2024 at SMVDU.
xxi. Conducted 4 weeks Summer Internship on “Advanced Machining Processes” for students from 12th Jun to 05th Jul  2024 at SMVDU.
 
 
Expert Talks

i. Delivered expert lecture on Topic “Teaching how to teach (Introduction to EKLAVYA Technology Channel) on 29th May 2008 during AICTE-ISTE sponsored Short Term Training Programme on “Emerging Trends in Modern Manufacturing” from 26th-30th May 2008 at Beant College of Engg. & Tech., Gurdaspur, Punjab.
ii. Wood craft and Technology: guest lecture taken in one day workshop on Human Resource Development Scheme on 11 May 2009, sponsored by Ministry of Textile.
iii. Delivered lecture on “Appropriate Climate: Responsive technologies for inclusive growth and sustainable development” on the theme given by Institution of Engineers, Kolkata for the year 2012 on Engineer’s day celebrated on 14 Sep 2012 at SMVDU.
iv. Lecture delivered on “Quality Improvement in Higher Educational Institution” on Teachers Day Celebration at university level on 05 Sep 2016.
v. Lecture delivered on “How to Improve Performance in Office” in one day IQAC, SMVDU workshop on ‘Enhancement of Soft Skills’ for Non-Teaching Staff on 05 Nov 2016.
vi. Lecture delivered on “Project Planning” at DST-NIMAT Project Sponsored National Entrepreneurship Development Program, 27th Nov- 23rd Dec, 2017 at SMVDU.
vii. Lecture delivered on “Quality Control” at DST-NIMAT Project Sponsored National Entrepreneurship Development Program, 27th Nov- 23rd Dec, 2017 at SMVDU.
viii. Lecture delivered on “Quality Control Trends in Industries” in FDP on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM-2018), 12th Feb – 16th Feb 2018.
ix. Lecture delivered on “Challenges for teachers in Higher Education” on 09 Jan 2019 in One Month Residential Faculty Induction Program, 02 Jan-01 Feb, 2019, organized by Faculty Development Centre at SMVDU, Kakryal, J&K.
x. Lecture delivered on ‘Managerial Skills for Teachers’ on 17 Jan 2019 in One Month Residential Faculty Induction Program, 02 Jan-01 Feb, 2019 organized by Faculty Development Centre at SMVDU, Kakryal, J&K.
xi. Lecture delivered on ‘Safety and Accident in Life & Work’ on 18 Jan 2019 in One Month Residential Faculty Induction Program, 02 Jan-01 Feb, 2019 organized by Faculty Development Centre at SMVDU, Kakryal, J&K.
xii. Lecture on delivered on ‘Disaster Impact and Mitigation’ on 21 Jan 2019 in five days’ workshop ‘Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Initiatives through Forestry and Others’, January 21-25, 2019’ for forest officers at SMVDU.
xiii. Lecture delivered on “Safety Engineering Practices in Industries” on 19 Dec 2018 in TEQIP-III sponsored One week Faculty Development Program on ‘Best Manufacturing Practices’ 17-21 December, 2019, organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU, Kakryal, Jammu, J&K.
xiv. Lecture delivered on “Safety and Accident in Life & Work” on 27 Feb 2019 in ‘Two Week Winter School for Faculty from Engineering Streams’, 16 Feb- 01 Mar, 2019, organized by Faculty Development Centre at SMVDU, Kakryal, J&K.
xv. Lecture delivered on ‘Bright Avenues for Mechanical Engineers’ for students of Mechanical Engineering on 19 Apr, 2019 in Lingayas Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana.
xvi. Lecture on “Bright Avenues for Graduate Engineers” deliver on 04 May, 2019 in Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College, Kangra, HP.
xvii. Online Lecture delivered on “Wash Standards For Covid 19 (Workplace Assessment For Safety And Hygiene) on 21ST July 2020 in Short Term Course on “Tribology for Sustainable Development” held online 20th-24th July,2020. Organized by SME, SMVDU
xviii. Online Expert Lecture on “Basic of Machining Processes” on 18th April, 2020 for students of Sandip University, Sijoul Campus, Madhubani, Bihar.
xix. Online Lecture on “Introduction to Universal Human Values” in UHV Student Induction Program SIP for 1st year students (2021-22) on 13 Oct 2021.
xx. Expert lecture “Research Trends in Hybrid EDM Process” delivered on 5th Aug, 2021 in FDP on “Novel Prospective of Smart Materials, Hybrid Machining, and Additive Manufacturing (NPSHAM-2021), 26th July-6th Aug 2021, organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, IPEC, Ghaziabad.
xxi. Expert lecture on “An overview and major contributions of various Industrial Revolutions” delivered on 31st Jan 2021 in 5 days online FDP “Research Avenues and Challenges in Industry 4.0” organized by Faculty Development Centre (FDC) in collaboration with School of Mechanical Engineering (SoME) from 31 Jan 22 to 04 Feb 2022 at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.
xxii. Online Session on ‘Career Counseling with theme on Bright Avenues for Mechanical Engineers’ for students on 25th Mar 2022, in a Webinar organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, GNIOT, Greater Noida, UP.
xxiii. Lecture delivered on ‘Smart Manufacturing: Latest Industrial Trends’ in one day workshop on Industrial Challenges and Opportunities on 15th Mar 2023, SMVDU
xxiv. Online Lecture delivered on ‘NEP2020: Challenges and Opportunities for Teachers of Higher Education Institutions’ in FDP on ‘Innovating and Emerging Thrust Areas of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering’, 03-08 April, 2023 organized by Shri Ram Polytechnic Sijoul, Madhubani, Bihra.
xxv. Universal Human Values Lecture on ‘Basic Aspiration’ in Students Induction Program, Sep 2023 at SMVDU.
xxvi. Online Lecture on “Students Diversity and Inclusive Education” in ‘NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme’ 25.12.23 to 04.01.24, organized by MMTTC GNDU, Amritsar.
xxvii. Online Lecture on “Students Diversity and Inclusive Education” in ‘NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme’ 22.01.24 to 31.01..24, organized by MMTTC GNDU, Amritsar.
xxviii. Two Online Lectures on “Outcome Based Education” in ‘NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme’ 12th to 22nd Feb 2024 and 17th to 22nd Jun 2024, organized by MMTTC SMVDU, Katra, Jammu.

International and National Exposure

SINGAPORE: Presented Paper “Multi-Objective Optimization in Electrical Discharge Machining of 6061 Al/SiCp using RSM and NSGA-II” 6thInternational Conference on ‘Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM2017), March 11-12, 2017, Singapore sponsored by BOSI

Honors & Recognitions Achieved
  • Fellow Membership awarded by Institution of Engineers (India) in
  • Chartered Engineer (I) certificate awarded by Institution of Engineers (India) in 2019.
  • Letter of Appreciation from TV. Super Filter Industries, for technical support/ services in ZED, TQM, TPS management system on 03 Nov 2019 Jammu, J&K, India.
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