Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 21st Feb, 2025
Admission 2025-26

Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq

Associate Professor

mir.irfan@smvdu.ac.in +91-9419026617
Educational Qualification

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering 
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, JK, India
Thesis: Evaluation of mechanical and tribological performance of novel alumunium 7075 alloy
composites

M.Tech., Mechanical Engineering (Gold Medalist)
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Srinagar, JK, India
Thesis: Numerical analysis of circular plates on elastic foundation for bridge bearing design

B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, JK, India

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor – Nov 2024 – Present
School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) – May 2023 – Nov 2024
School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) – May 2018 – May 2023
School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

Assistant Professor – May 2013 – May 2018
School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra

Administrative Experience
Associate Dean, International and Alumni Affairs Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra November 2023 - present
Research/ Industry Experience

Deputy Manager (CAE) – August 2012 to May 2013
Mahindra Research Valley (R&D of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.), Chennai

Sponsored Research Projects
  • Principal Investigator, “Study of mechanical behaviour of bioinspired 3D printed functionally graded structures for lightweight applications”, sponsored by J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of J&K (funding amount of INR 7,00,000) (Ongoing)
  • Co- Investigator, “To study the synergism of grapheme and diamond nano particles in enhancing the Tribological performance of PAO oil for automotive application”, sponsored by J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of J&K (funding amount of INR 5,75,000) (Ongoing)
  • Co-Investigator, “Development of light weight material for snow clearance applications”, sponsored by J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of J&K (funding amount of INR 7,00,000) (Ongoing)
  • Co-investigator, “Design, development, theoretical and experimental study of smart tribological coatings for space applications”, sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. Of India and Russian Science Foundation (funding amount of: INR 51,70, 282). (Ongoing)
  • Co-Coordinator, Technology Innovation Hub at SMVDU (Amount: INR 20, 00,000 per year for 5 years) funded by JKHED, of J&K. (Institutional Project) (Ongoing)
  • Co-investigator, “Development and tribological characterization of self-lubricating Aluminium alloy (AA6061)/nano-ceramic composite”, sponsored by AICTE through CRS-TEQIP-III scheme (funding amount: INR 1,328,000). (Completed)
Conference Publications

J58. K Singh, MIU Haq, S Mohan, “Synergism of h-BN and La2O3 in improving the tribological performance of Al2O3 coatings” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology (2024) {SCI Indexed} (Accepted Article)

J57. M D Stefano, K Singh, A Raina, S Mohan, MIU Haq*, A Ruggiero, “Tribocorrosion of 3D printed dental implants: an overview” Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences. {SCOPUS Indexed} {*Corresp. Author}

J56. S Mohan, A Anand, A Raina, P Kumar, MIU Haq*, M Graf, S Jayalakshmi, R A Singh “High temperature tribological response of Fe-2Cu-0.8C-CaF2 self-lubricating composites at high speeds” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology (2024) {SCI Indexed} {*Corresp. Author}

J55. S A Farooq, S H Mukhtar, A Raina, MIU Haq*, M I H Siddiqui, N Naveed, D Dobrota, “Effect of TiB2 on the mechanical and tribological properties of marine grade Aluminum Alloy 5052: An experimental investigationJournal of Materials Research and Technology (2024) {SCI Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J54. K Singh, MIU Haq, S Mohan, “Tribological behavior of novel Al2O3-La2O3 HVOF composite coatingsTribology International (2024) {SCI Indexed}

J53. M Javaid, A Haleem, R P Singh, S Rab, MIU Haq, and A Raina, “Internet of things in the global healthcare sector: significance, applications, and barriers.” International Journal of Intelligent Networks 3 (2022): 165-175. {SCOPUS Indexed}

J52. S A Farooq, A Raina, MIU Haq*, A Rajabi, S Mohan, and A Anand, “Tribo-corrosion behaviour of composites and coatings: An overview of influencing factors, evaluation methods and inhibitors.” Jurnal Tribologi 35 (2022): 92-116. {SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J51. P D Srivyas, M S Charoo, M F Wani, R Sehgal, A Raina, MIU Haq, C Shekhar, T Medhi, and S Arumugam, “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 Properties10(3), p.035043.10.1088/2051-672X/ac929a (2022) {SCI Indexed}

J50. I Chaturvedi, A Jandyal, I Wazir, A Raina, and MIU Haq*, “Biomimetics and 3D printing-opportunities for design applications.” Sensors International 3 (2022): 100191.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sintl.2022.100191 {SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J49. S A Farooq, A Raina, MIU Haq*, and A Anand, “Corrosion Behaviour of Engineering Materials: A Review of Mitigation Methodologies for Different Environments.” Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D (2022): 1-23.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00367-5{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J48. A Malik, S Rouf, MIU Haq, A Raina, A P V Puerta, B Sagbas, and A Ruggiero, “Tribo-corrosive behavior of additive manufactured parts for orthopaedic applications.” Journal of Orthopaedics (2022).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2022.08.006{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J47. N S Jammoria, MIU Haq, and A Raina, “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 (2022)https://doi.org/10.1177/13506501221118464{SCI Indexed}

J46. A Jandyal, I Chaturvedi, I Wazir, A Raina, and MIU Haq, “3D printing–A review of processes, materials and applications in industry 4.0.” https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2021.09.004Sustainable Operations and Computers 3 (2022): 33-42.

J45. S Rouf, A Malik, A Raina, MIU Haq*, N Naveed, A Zolfagharian, and M Bodaghi, “Functionally graded additive manufacturing for orthopedic applications.” Journal of Orthopaedics 33 (2022): 70-80.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2022.06.013{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J44. S Rouf, A Raina, MIU Haq*, N Naveed, S Jeganmohan, A F Kichloo, “3D Printed Parts and Mechanical Properties: Influencing Parameters, Sustainability Aspects, Global Market Scenario, Challenges and Applications” Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research (2022) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aiepr.2022.02.001{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J43. S A Farooq, A Raina, S Mohan, R A Singh, S Jayalakshmi, MIU Haq*, “Nanostructured coatings: review on processing techniques, corrosion behaviour and tribological performance” Nanomaterials (2022) https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12081323{SCI Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J42. P D Srivyas, M F Wani, R Sehgal, C S Singh Bisht, M S Charoo, A Raina, MIU Haq, “Synergetic Effect of Surface Texturing and Graphene Nanoplatelets on the Tribological Properties of Hybrid Self-Lubricating Composite” Tribology International (2022) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.107434{SCI Indexed}

J41. S Rouf, A Malik, N Singh, A Raina, N Naveed, M I U H Siddiqui, and MIU Haq, “Additive manufacturing technologies: industrial and medical applications.” Sustainable Operations and Computers. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2022.05.001 (2022).

J40. S Rouf, A Raina, MIU Haq*, N Naveed, “Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0” Industrial Robot(2021) https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-10-2021-0225{SCI Indexed} {*Corresp. Author}

J39. A Raina, MIU Haq*, M Javaid, S Rab, A Haleem, “4D Printing – An Overview of Opportunities for Automotive Industry” Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D (2021) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-021-00284-z {*Corresp. Author}

J38. A Raina, MIU Haq*, A Anand, J Sudanraj, “Lubrication characteristics of oils containing nano additives- influencing parameters, market scenario and advancements” Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D DOI: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40033-021-00272-3{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J37. A Malik, MIU Haq, A Raina, and K Gupta, “3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges” Industrial Robot(2021)  https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-10-2021-0247{SCI Indexed}

J36. B Elhazmiri, N Naveed, M N Anwar, and MIU Haq, “The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Industry 4.0: An Exploration of Different Business Models.” Sustainable Operations and Computers https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2022.07.001(2022).

J35. F K F Kunju, N Naveed, M N Anwar, MIU Haq, “Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0” Industrial Robot (2021) https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-09-2021-0211{SCI Indexed}

J34. A F Kichloo, A Raina, MIU Haq*, M S Wani, “Impact of carbon fiber reinforcement on mechanical and tribological behaviour of 3D printed PETG polymer composites- an experimental investigation” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (2021) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-06262-6{SCI Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J33. A Ashraf, W K Shafi, MIU Haq, A Raina, “Dispersion stability of nano additives in lubricating oils–an overview of mechanisms, theories and methodologies” Tribology,Materials,Surfaces&Interfaces(2021).https://doi.org/10.1080/17515831.2021.1981720{SCOPUS Indexed}

J32. A Raina, MIU Haq, A Anand, S Mohan, R Kumar, S Jayalakshmi, R A Singh, “Nanodiamond particles as secondary additive for polyalphaolefin oil lubrication of steel-aluminium contact” Nanomaterials https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061438{SCI Indexed}

J31. G Gupta, MIU Haq, A Raina, K S Wani, “Rheological and tribological behavior of sunflower oil: effect of chemical modification and tungsten disulfide nanoparticles” Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion 7(4) (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-021-00593-6{SCOPUS Indexed}

J30. G Gupta, MIU Haq, K S Wani, A Raina, “Effect of epoxidation and nanoparticle addition on the rheological and tribological properties of canola oil” Journal of Engineering Tribology –Part J https://doi.org/10.1177/13506501211016181{SCI Indexed}

 J29. R Kumar, MIU Haq, S M Sharma, A Raina, A Anand, “Effect of water absorption on mechanical and tribological properties of Indian ramie/epoxy composites” Journal of Engineering Tribology –Part J https://doi.org/10.1177/13506501211005635{SCI Indexed}

J28. J Subramanian, A S Ramachandra, A Raina, MIU Haq, S M Sharma, X Chen, “Polymeric nanostructures for prospective tribological application in miniaturized devices: A Review” Current Nanomaterials 10.2174/2405461505999201208213019{SCOPUS Indexed}

J27. M Javaid, A Haleem, R P Singh, MIU Haq, A Raina, R Suman, “Industry 5.0: potential applications in COVID-19” Journal of Industrial Integration and Management: Innovation and Entrepreneurship https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424862220500220{SCOPUS Indexed}

J26. MIU Haq, S Khuroo, A Raina, S Khajuria, M Javaid, M F U Haq, A Haleem, “3D printing for development of medical equipment amidst Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – Review and Advancements” Research on Biomedical Engineering (2020) https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s42600-020-00098-0{SCOPUS Indexed}

J25. MIU Haq, A Raina, S M Sharma, A Anand, M F B Abdollah, “Potential of AA7075 as a tribological material for industrial applications-a review” Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics, Vol. 59, March 2021.http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/565…{SCI Indexed}

J24. S Mohan , A Anand , MIU Haq, A Raina , R Kumar, M Kamal, “Development of a NIOSH based software tool for musculoskeletal disorders” Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences Vol. 27, August 2020, pp. 860-865 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/55683{SCI Indexed}

J23. S Gupta, MIU Haq, S Mohan, A Anand, A Raina, V Dutta, K Vohra, R Kumar, “Evaluation of mechanical properties of ramie/banana reinforced hybrid composites” Journal of Mechanical Engineering https://jmeche.uitm.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/8%20ICAME%202019%20ID60.pdfVol SI 8(1), 95-104, 2019. {SCOPUS Indexed}

J22. AF Kichloo, R Aziz, MIU Haq*, A Raina, “Mechanical & physical behaviour of 3D printed polymer nanocomposites – a review” International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering10.1504/IJISE.2020.10028678 {SCOPUS Indexed} {*Corresp. Author}

J21. A Chadha, MIU Haq*, A Raina, R Singh, P Narendra, M Bishnoi, “Effect of Fused Deposition Modelling Process Parameters on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Parts” World Journal of Engineering. Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 550-559.https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-09-2018-0329{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J20. Z U Baba, W K Shafi, A Raina, MIU Haq*, “Towards Sustainable Automobiles- Advancements and Challenges” Progress in Industrial Ecology, An Int. Journal10.1504/PIE.2019.10023629{SCOPUS Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J19. R Kumar, MIU Haq, A Raina & A Anand, “Industrial applications of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites – challenges and opportunities International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (2018)  https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2018.1538267 {SCOPUS Indexed}

J18. R Anand, A Raina, MIU Haq*, M J Mir, O Gulzar, M F Wani, “Synergism of TiO2 and Graphene as Nano-additives in Bio-Based Cutting Fluid-An Experimental InvestigationTribology Transactions (2020) https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2020.1842953{SCI Indexed} {*Corresp. Author}

J17. MIU Haq*, A Raina, A Anand, S M Sharma, R Kumar, “Elucidating the effect of MoS2 on the Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of AA7075/Si3N4 Composite” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (2020)https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-020-05197-8{SCI Indexed} {*Corresp. Author}

J16. R Aziz, MIU Haq, A Raina, “Effect of surface texturing on friction behaviour of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA)” PolymerTesting85, 106434 (2020)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106434{SCI Indexed}

J15. A Gupta, S Mohan, A Anand, MIU Haq, A Raina, R Kumar, R A Singh, S Jayalakshmi, M Kamal, “Tribological behaviour of Fe-C-Ni self-lubricating composites with WS2 solid lubricant Materials Research Express (2019)https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab52d2{SCI Indexed}

J14. H Singh, MIU Haq *, A Raina, “Dry Sliding Friction and Wear Behaviour of AA6082- TiB2 In Situ Composites” Silicon https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-019-00237-y{SCI Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J13. L Kerni, A Raina, MIU Haq, “Friction and wear performance of olive oil containing nanoparticles in boundary and mixed lubrication regimes” Wear https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2019.01.022{SCI Indexed}

J12. A Anand, MIU Haq, A Raina, K Vohra, A Asgar, N Jha, S Ojha, K Kumar, and Y Singh, “Tribological and mechanical aspects of zirconia-reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites.” Materials Focus https://doi.org/10.1166/mat.2016.1346 vol.5, no. 6 (2016): 489-495.

J11. MIU Haq and A Anand, “Dry Sliding Friction and Wear Behavior ofAA7075-Si3N4Composite.” Silicon(2018) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-017-9675-1{SCI Indexed}

J10. W K Shafi, A Raina, and MIU Haq, “Friction and wear characteristics of vegetable oils using nanoparticles for sustainable lubrication.” Tribology-Materials, Surfaces & Interfaces https://doi.org/10.1080/17515831.2018.1435343(2018){SCOPUS Indexed}

J9. MIU Haq * and A Anand, “Friction and Wear Behavior of AA 7075-Si3N4 Composites Under Dry Conditions: Effect of Sliding Speed.” Silicon (2018): 1-7.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-018-9967-0{*Corresp. Author} {SCI Indexed}

J8. K Vohra, A Anand, MIU Haq, A Raina, and M F Wani, “Tribological characterization of a self lubricating PTFE under lubricated conditions.” Materials Focus https://doi.org/10.1166/mat.2016.1324(2016)

J7. W K Shafi, A Raina, MIU Haq, “Performance evaluation of Hazelnut oil with copper nanoparticles – A new entrant for sustainable lubrication” Industrial Lubrication and Tribologyhttps://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-07-2018-0257{SCI Indexed}

J6. W K Shafi, A Raina, and MIU Haq, “Tribological performance of avocado oil containing copper nanoparticles in mixed and boundary lubrication regime.” Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (2018).https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-06-2017-0166{SCI Indexed}

J5. MIU Haq* and A Anand, “Dry sliding friction and wear behaviour of Hybrid AA7075/Si3N4/Gr self-lubricating composites.” Materials Research Express (2018).https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aacc50{SCI Indexed}{*Corresp. Author}

J4. N Singh, MIU Haq *, A Raina, A Anand, V Kumar, and S M Sharma, “Synthesis and tribological investigation of Al-SiC based nano hybrid composite.” Alexandria Engineering Journal (2018).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2017.05.008{SCI Indexed }{*Corresp. Author}

J3. A Raina, G A Harmain, and MIU Haq, “Numerical investigation of flow around a 3D bluff body using deflector plate.” International Journal of Mechanical Sciences131 (2017): 701-711.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.08.018{SCI Indexed}

J2. K Vohra, A Anand, and MIU Haq, “Wear and friction behavior of self-lubricating polytetrafluoroethylene under dry conditions.” Materials Focus  (2015)https://doi.org/10.1166/mat.2015.1278

J1. A Anand, K Vohra, MIU Haq, A Raina, and M F Wani, “Tribological Considerations of Cutting Fluids in Machining Environment: A Review.” Tribology in Industry 38, no. 4 (2016).http://www.tribology.rs/journals/2016/2016-4/4.pdf{SCOPUS Indexed}

Book/Chapters Written

B13. A Hussain, M.S. Charoo, MIU Haq, “3D printed functionally graded materials: overcoming challenges and expanding applications” Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Properties, And Applications, Elsevier (2024) (Chapter in Press)

B12. A Zolfagharian, MIU Haq, M Nafea, M Bodaghi, “4D Printing of Smart Magnetic-Based Robotic Materials3D Printing and Sustainable Product Development, CRC Press (2023)

B11. A R Bhat, V Gupta, N K Bankapalli, P Saxena, A Raina, MIU Haq, “3D Printing and New Product Development: Opportunities and Challenges” 3D Printing and Sustainable Product Development, CRC Press (2023)

B10. A MalikN S JammoriaR BhatP SaxenaMIU HaqA Raina, “Nanocomposites and tribology Overview, sustainability aspects, and challenges” Nanomaterials for Sustainable Tribology, CRC Press (2023)

B9. N S Jammoria, MIU Haq, R P Singh, and A Raina, “Soft Computing Techniques and Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites.” Optimization of Industrial Systems (2022): 367-390.https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119755074.ch29

B8. B Kumar, A Raina, R  P Singh, and MIU Haq, “Mechanical Properties for 3D Printing of Polymers through Fused Deposition Modelling.” Optimization of Industrial Systems (2022): 335-351.https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119755074.ch27

B7. R Anand, A Raina, MIU Haq, MFB Abdollah, “Minimum Quantity Lubrication for Sustainable Manufacturing” Tribology and Sustainability (2021), T& F CRC Press.

B6.R Kumar, MIU Haq, A Raina, S M Sharma, A Anand, MFB Abdollah, “Tribological Behaviour of Natural Fibre Based Polymer Composites” Tribology of Polymer and Polymer Composites for Industry 4.0 Springer, Singapore https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3903-6_4  (2021)

B5. A Raina, MIU Haq, S Mohan, A Anand, M Graf, “Materials for Tribological Applications: An Overview” Tribology and Sustainability (2021), T& F CRC Press.

B4. MIU Haq, A Raina, M J Ghazali, M Javaid, A Haleem , “Potential of 3D Printing Technologies in Developing Applications of Polymeric Nanocomposites” Tribology of Polymer and Polymer Composites for Industry 4.0 Springer, Singapore https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3903-6_10

B3. M K Soni, O Gulzar, MIU Haq, MF Wani, “Metal Matrix Nanocomposites: Physical, Mechanical and Tribological Properties” Tribology and Sustainability (2021), T& F CRC Press.

B2. MIU Haq, S Mohan, A Raina, S Jayalakshmi, R A Singh, X Chen, S Konovalov, M Gupta, “Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites” Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering (2021) https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819724-0.00048-3

B1. R Anand, MIU Haq*, A Raina, “Bio-Based Nano-Lubricants for Sustainable Manufacturing” Nanomaterials and Environmental Biotechnology, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer.https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-34544-0_18{*Corresp. Author}

Research Supervision

Ph.D.

  1. A F Kichloo “Mechanical behavior of 3D Printed Functionally Graded Structures
  2. S A Hussain “Tribological Behavior of 3D Printed Polymeric Materials
  3. K Singh “Tribological and Corrosion Behaviour of Al2O3 Based coatings

Master’s Thesis

M12. Sanchay Abrol and Neha Sharma “Impact of 3D printing process parameters on impact strength of PLA (M.Sc. 2023)

M11. Rishav Dev SinghMechanical and Tribological Behaviour of 3D Printed Nylon and Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon- An Experimental Investigation” (M.Tech 2023)

M10. Jaspreet Singh “Effect of annealing and process parameters on tribological and mechanical properties of 3D printed polymers(M.Tech 2022)

M9. SaquibRaof “Compression and bending behaviour of functionally graded additively manufactured nature inspired lattices(M.Tech 2022)

M8. Brajesh Sharma “Friction Behaviour of 3D Printed PLA Parts- Effect of Surface Texturing(M.Tech. 2021)

M7. Amir Farooq “Synthesis and Characterization of AA 5052/TiB2 Composites for Marine Applications(M.Tech. 2020)

M6. Gaurav Jamwal “Lubrication Characteristics of Chemically Modified Canola and Sunflower Oil(M.Tech. 2019)

M5. Rahul Anand “Synergism of TiO2 and Graphene as Nano-additives in Cutting Fluids(M.Tech. 2019)

M4. Ayesha Farzana Kichloo, “Mechanical & Tribological Behaviour of 3D Printed Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polyethylene Terepthalate Glycol Composite(M.Tech. 2019)

M3. Harpal Singh, “Synthesis and Mechanical Characterization of AA6082-TiB2 in Situ Composites(M.Tech. 2018)

M2. Samridh Slathia, “Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological properties of AA2024 based Hybrid Composites(M.Tech. 2017)

M1. Navdeep Singh, “Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological properties of Al-SiC Based Nano Hybrid Composite(M.Tech. 2016)

Conferences/Courses Organized
  1. Co-Coordinator, Workshop on “3D Printing for Entrepreneurs” held on 1st March, 2024.
  2. Convener, “National Workshop on Curriculum planning and Course Design” held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India, on February 21, 2024.
  3. Co-coordinator, One week Skill Development Programme/Short Term Course on “Fundamentals of 3D Printing and New Product Development” 5th Feb to 09th  Feb, 2024.     
  4. Member Organizing Committee, 12th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts- 2023” on Theme “Nurture Quality Concepts For A Better Future” August 21, 2023.
  5. Coordinator, “National Seminar on Engineering in Medicine” held on November 22, 2023.
  6. Coordinator, Workshop on “International Scientific Cooperation” held on 28th March 2024 
  7. Member Organizing Committee, “Hands on Workshop on Aero modelling” held on 2nd December 2023 
  8. Organizing Secretary, “20th Foundation Day” of SMVDU held on 19th August 2023.
  9. Co-coordinator, “National Level Open Day Function” held on 3rd February 2024      
  10. Coordinator, “National Workshop on Product Design and Development” held on 31st August 2023.
  11. Convention Coordinator, “12th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC)” of J&K, HP, Punjab Region on  21st August 202  at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) 
  12. Co-Coordinator and Faculty mentor in “5 day-Hands on Workshop on Industrial Automation” organized during 24th to 28th December,2022
  13. Co-Coordinator in “1st  Indo-Russian International Symposium/ FDP on Design Development, Theoretical and Experimental Study of Smart Tribological Materials and Coatings for Space Applications” in collaboration with NIT Srinagar, IIT Jammu  and Russian Academy of Sciences during 3rd  to 7th October,2023.
  14. Convener in “3 Day International Tribology Research Symposium” organized jointly by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, CAS-AK Technical University, Lucknow and SRM University Chennai during 5th to 7th November,2020.
  15. Co-Convener in TEQIP-III sponsored “International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Allied Sciences, 2018 (ICMEAS-2018)” held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India, 14th to 15th September,2018
  16. Organizing Member, “2nd International Conference on Recent Trends & Advancements in Engineering and Technology”, held at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India during 27th – 29th   November,2015.
  17. Organizing Secretary in “National Conference in Innovative Trends in Mechanical Engineering” held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India, March 3-4, 2017.
  18. Organizing Secretary in “2nd National Conference in Innovative Trends in Mechanical Engineering” held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India, March 23-24, 2018.
  19. Organizing Member, “5th International Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Engineering and Technology (ICRTAET)” at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K from 25-26 October 2018”
  20. Coordinator in week long online Short Term Course on “Tribology for Sustainable Development” hosted by School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra during 20th to 24th July,2020.
  21. Coordinator in TEQIP-III Sponsored Workshop on “3D Printing for New Product Development” organized School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra on 13th September,2019.
  22. Co- Coordinator, TEQIP-III sponsored 3rd Industry Academia Conclave on “Bridging Gap between Industry and Academia” held on 8th January, 2019 at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra.
  23. Member, Organizing Committee, TEQIP-III Sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Best Manufacturing Practices in Industry” organized School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra from December 17-21, 2018 in collaboration with JNTU, Hyderabad.
  24. Member, Organizing Committee, TEQIP-III Sponsored STC on “Engineering Optimization” organized School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra from October 21-25, 2019 in collaboration with JNTU, Hyderabad.
  25. Organizing Member, “Indo US one-week Workshop on Next Generation Logistics, Logistic Models and Supply Chain” held during 5th-9th August, 2019   at SMVDU in collaboration with Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
  26. Member, Organizing Committee, “National Seminar on Research Opportunities and Challenges in Mechanical Engineering” held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India, April 8, 2017.
  27. Member, Organizing Committee, “2nd Industry Academia Conclave” held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India on 28th April, 2018.
  28. Member Organizing Committee, TEQIP-III Sponsored Faculty Development Program on “Sustainable Design and Manufacturing” held at Department of Mechanical Engineering during 12th to 16th   Feb, 2018.
  29. Co-Convener in “6th Alumni Meet” of SMVDU held on 21st October,2019.
  30. Coordinated “SAE BAJA 2014” wherein ATV was designed and fabricated in house and students participated in the event at Indore.
  31. Coordinated “Titiksha 2k13” Technical Festival of SMVDU
  32. Coordinated “National Engineer’s Day” at School of Mechanical Engineering in 2013
  33. Faculty Coordinator Titiksha 2014
  34. Faculty Coordinator “SAE BAJA 2015” wherein an ATV was designed and fabricated at SMVDU Workshop.
  35. Faculty Coordinator “TEDx SMVDU” at SMVDU (2016)
  36. Faculty Coordinator “Ecokart-2017” wherein an eco-friendly vehicle was designed and fabricated at SMVDU Workshop.
  37. Faculty Coordinator, “Titiksha 2016” held during 18th to 20th November,2016
  38. Member Organizing Committee, “2nd Inter-State (North Zone) Declamation Contest” for Silver Rolling Trophy instituted by Hon’ble Governor of Jammu & Kashmir State on 30th November 2016.
Expert Talks

T21. Talk on “Additive Manufacture: Applications and Sustainability Aspects” Faculty Development Programme on Green Manufacturing organized by UGC-MMTC, SMVDU 4th March to 8th March 2024

T20. Talk on “Fundamentals of 3D Printing and New Product Development” Skill Development Programme/Short Term Course organized by Technology Innovation Hub, SMVDU, Katra during 5th Feb to 09th Feb, 2024

T19. Talk on “Introduction to Material Science for Designers” during National Workshop on Material Science on 14th Nov 2023 at JMI New Delhi

T18. Talk on “New Product development and Additive Manufacturing” during webinar by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME India Section) on 22nd November 2023.

T17. Talk on “Digital Transformation Through 3D Printing” during ATAL FDP on Digital Transformation in supply chain operations held on 25th February 2024 at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Sonipat Haryana

T16. Talk on Solid Lubrication in Light Weight Materials” during workshop on Smart Materials: Current Scenario and Future Prospects on 7th   June, 2023 at SMVD University.

T15. Talk on “Introduction to product development for Entrepreneurs” during International Webinar organized by DIGISAKHSHAM (An initiative by SEMS Welfare Foundation).

T14. Talk on “Tribology of nanofluids for automotive applications” during webinar organized by Society of Automotive Engineers, Bengaluru section, India on 27th May 2023.

T13. Talk on3D Printed Parts for Automotive Applications: Mechanical and Tribological Aspectsat SENG Seminar Series at University of Sunderland, UK on 25th January 2023.

T12.Talk on “Additive Manufacturingduring Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering GCET Safapora, Ganderbal on 16th June 2022.

T11. Talk on “3D Printed Parts and Tribology: Automotive Applications and Sustainability” during webinar organized by Society of Automotive Engineers, Bengaluru section, India on 23th April 2022.

T10. Talk on “Mechanical Aspects of Additive Manufactured Parts” during FDP on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing organized by Musaliar College of Engineering and Technology, Kerala in association with Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Kerala on 21th April 2022

T9. Talk on “3D Printing: Applications in New Product Development” during One Week Faculty Development program on “3D Printing in Product Design” organized by Department of Design, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi during 5th to 9th July,2021. (Invited)

T8. Talk on “3D Printing for Designers” during ISTE-AICTE sponsored online Induction/refresher program on “Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing” organized by School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU during 21st to 27th May,2021.

T7. Talk on “3D Printing for Designers and Entrepreneurs” during AICTE ATAL sponsored Online Faculty Development Program hosted by University Institute of Engineering & Technology Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak on 25th November, 2020.

T6. Talk on “Tribology of Light Weight and 3D Printed Parts” during 5 day Webinar Series on “Researches in Surface Engineering for Reliable Tribology” hosted by GIMT Guwahati in association with Assam Science and Technology University on 4th September,2020.

T5. Talk on “Tribology of Aluminium Composites” during International Short Term Course on “Tribology and Sustainability” hosted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 28th August, 2020

T4. Talk on “3D Printing and Entrepreneurship” during workshop on “3D Printing for Entrepreneurs” organized by SMVDU Technology Business Incubation Centre (Supported by NSTEDB Division, Department of Science & Technology) on 3rd July,2020.

T3. Talk on “Recent Trends in Automobiles” during Two Weeks Winter School for Engineering Stream organized by FDC SMVDU.

T2. Talk on “3D Printing” at Govt. Polytechnique College, Ramban on 4th May,2019.

T1. Talk on “FDM based 3D Printed Parts-Different Applications” at AICTE Training and Learning Academy Program on Additive Manufacturing (AM) Applications at JMI, New Delhi on 7th November, 2019 (Invited)

Honors & Recognitions Achieved
  • Forbes Marshall Outstanding Project Award for 2024 (as supervisor)
  • Listed twice as Top 2% Cited Scientist by Stanford University and Elsevier (2023 and 2024).
  • Award of Excellence in Research 2022 (Vallway Research Publications)  
  • Best paper award at International Conference of Advanced Materials & Technologies for Industry 4.0 (ICAMT 4.0) organized by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology during 23-24, March 2023.
  • Financial assistance granted under scheme for providing incentives for outstanding performance by SMVDU (2022)
  • Recipient of International Travel Grant (worth 2,04,343 INR) under Young Scientist Scheme by DST SERB to attend 2019 STLE Annual Meeting at USA.
  • Best paper award for a co-authored paper at the 6th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME 2019), Malaysia held during 14th to 16th August, 2019.
  • Best paper award for a co-authored paper at NCAME 2019 held at NIT Delhi on 16 March, 2019.
  • Financial assistance granted under scheme for providing incentives for outstanding performance by SMVDU (2019)
  • Journal paper featured in the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE, USA) Magazine, Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) in the “Editors Selection: Best from STLE Community USA” in July 2021 edition.
  • Recipient of Institutional Gold Medal for academic excellence in Master’s program at National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.
Profile Last updated: January 21, 2025
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