SMVDU Vice-Chancellor releases Book ‘Nano Materials for Sustainable Tribology’

Professor (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, launched the book, Nano Materials for Sustainable Tribology published by CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, United Kingdom. The book, jointly edited by Dr. Ankush Raina (Assistant Professor, SMVDU), Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq (Assistant Professor, SMVDU), Dr. Patricia Iglesias Victoria (Associate Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA), Dr. Sudhanraj Jeganmohan (Assistant Professor, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary), and Prof. Ankush Anand (Professor, SMVDU), delves into the intricate realm of nano materials and their pivotal role in fostering sustainable tribology. It explores innovative solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication challenges across various industrial sectors. The book launch event commenced with a comprehensive overview of its contents, covering a spectrum of nano materials and their diverse applications in ensuring sustainable tribology. The editors, while interacting with the dignitaries present, emphasized the significance of this pioneering publication in advancing scientific knowledge and promoting sustainable practices within tribology. Highlighting the university’s commitment to cutting-edge research, the Vice-Chancellor commended the scholarly contributions encapsulated in the book. Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean of Academic Affairs and Prof. Eswaramoorthy, Head School of Mechanical Engineering, provided insightful perspectives on the book’s relevance in contemporary scientific discourse during their address at the event. Shri Ajay Kumar Sharma, Registrar, SMVDU, congratulated the faculty members for their dedication and efforts. The book showcased the university’s dedication to pioneering research and academic excellence. The event was graced by Sh. K. N. Rai, Technical Advisor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra and Mr. Vishavjeet Singh, Deputy CEO, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra. Prof. Suparn, Director, DQA, SMVDU, and Mr. Joginder Sharma, PRO, SMVDU, were also present during the function.