Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 8th May, 2025
Admission 2025-26
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 8th May, 2025
Admission 2025-26

Lecture Plan-dom

Dr. Varun Dutta

Associate Professor
varun.dutta[at]smvdu.ac.in, varun221984[at]yahoo.co.in
01991-285524 Extn.: 2248
School of Mechanical Engineering
Detailed CV

Profile Highlights

Educational Qualification
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engg. – SMVDU, (2023)
    Specialization: Friction Stir Processing
  • M.Tech. – National Institute of Technology  (2011)
    Specialization: Mechanical System Design
  • B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Jammu University (2007)
    Specialization: Mechanical Engineering
Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering,
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K  (2024–Present)

  • Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering,
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K  (2011–2024)

Administrative Experience

  • Associate NCC Officer – National Cadet Corps

  • Jt. Warden – Boys Hostel

  • Nodal Officer – (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) 
Courses Taught

  • Dynamics of Machines – 

  • Kinematics of Machines – 

  • Machine Drawing – 

Journal Publications
  • Optimization of Friction Stir Processing parameters to produce AA2014/SiC Surface Composites using Response Surface Methodology, “Engineering Research Express”, 2025.

  • Influence of Tool Tilt Angle on the Hybrid Surface Composite of AA5083/(SiC-Gr) Produced by Friction Stir Processing, “AIP conference proceedings”, 2024.

  • Reinforcement of different particulates in aluminum alloy by friction stir process technique – A review, “AIPconference proceedings”, 2024.
  • A study on the influence of SiC, Al2O3, Gr, and CNT reinforcement on hardness property of aluminum AA5083 surface composite produced by friction stir processing, “AIP conference proceedings”, 2024.
  • A study of erosion–corrosion behaviour of friction stir-processed chromium-reinforced NiAl bronze composite, Material, 2022.
  • An Experimental Investigation on multi-V and protrusion element on absorber plate of solar air heater, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2019. 
  • Parametric optimization of friction stir process for developing high strength and wear-resistant chromium reinforced NiAl bronze composite, Materials Research Express, 2022. 
Conference Publications
  • Co-authored paper presented entitled “Conventional design Engineering Vs Reverse engineering at Annual international conference on Materials processing and Characterization, Gokaraju RamngaRaju Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad w.e.f 8th to 10th March,2012.

  • “Study of Challenges and Strategies to Sustain Manufacturing Sector in Business Recession” UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Business with reference to Global Economic Meltdown’ on 29th March, 2013 at College of Management, SMVDU.

  • Paper presented entitled ‘Modal Analysis of Structures using Finite Element Analysis’ at National conference on Recent Trends in Mathematical Sciences, at School of Mathematics, SMVDU, Katra (J&K) (October 8-9, 2015).

  • Paper presented entitled ‘Six Sigma and its Applications in Service Sectors: Challenges and Opportunities, at 2nd International Conference on Applied Economics and Business, held on 28th-29th July, 2016 organized by Department of Economics, SMVDU, Katra (J&K).

Book/Chapters Written

  • “Nano-based Composites and Their Synthesis”
    Chapter in “Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences”, Springer, 2020.

Research Supervision

 

  • Master’s Thesis Advisor – SMVD University (2011–Present)

    • Mentored 10 Master’s students in Material Processing Techniques of various metals & Composites. 
Conferences/Courses Organized
  • One Day National Workshop on ” POSH Act and UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment) Regulations, 2015″, 1st May, 2025. 
  • International webinar on “Green Building for cleaner and greener environment”, 1st Dec, 2023.
  • International webinar on “ Electric Vehicle Dynamics and design calculations”, 28th Nov, 2023.
  • One Day Hands on workshop on Aeromodelling, 2nd Dec, 2023.
  • Anti-Drug Campaign in collaboration with CRPF Battalion, 6th March, 2024. 
  • One week FDP on Green Manufacturing at SMVDU, 4th-8th , March, 2024.
  • One week Short term Course on Factory of Future” Present and Future Perspectives” funded by PM-USHA Scheme, Govt. of India, 24th-28th , February, 2025.
  • Blood donation camp  for Thalassemia patients at SMVDU, 5th, March, 2025.
  • Two-week Yoga Workshop at SMVDU, 3rd-14th , March, 2025.
  • Organised “Entrepreneur day”, Sep. 21, 2024.
Expert Talks

  • Invited Lecture on “Role of NCC in Nation Building” at 4 J&K Bn NCC, November, 2023. 

  • Expert lecture at FDP on Green Manufacturing on “Friction Stir Processing & its Applications”, March, 2024. 

Profile Last updated: February 7, 2025
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