About myself
Indo-Finnish Winter School on Additive Manufacturing (IFAM 2024), IIT Delhi, India
I am an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIT Delhi, with over a decade of experience in Laser Material Processing and additive manufacturing. My academic journey began at IIT Kharagpur, where I completed my B.Tech (Honours), M.Tech, and Ph.D. Following that, I had the privilege of serving as a Senior Scientific Officer at IIT Kharagpur, contributing to several indigenous technology developments. One of my key contributions was leading the development of an indigenously built metal additive manufacturing system, which featured real-time process monitoring and control capabilities. I was also part of many exciting projects such as indigenous development of laser-assisted cold spray and laser shock deposition systems. My research focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of additively manufactured parts under dynamic loading conditions, such as fatigue, and advancing online process monitoring techniques to ensure consistent and reliable part quality. Beyond these areas, I am deeply invested in exploring other innovative applications of laser material processing. I am always open to collaborative opportunities to advance the understanding of laser-based manufacturing processes and translate research into impactful industrial applications.
I strongly encourage undergraduate students to consider research as a career path. The possibilities in fields like Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing are boundless, and lasers open doors to a world of exciting opportunities. This isn’t limited to academic research; it’s also a fertile ground for startups. We need motivated individuals to join hands and drive this innovation forward. My open-door policy means we can turn your ideas into reality, together.
Professional / Research experience
| Assistant Professor | Mechanical Engineering Department; IIT Delhi | Laser material processing and additive manufacturing/3D printing | 2021- present |
| Senior Scientific Officer | Mechanical Engineering Department; IIT Kharagpur | Research and development: Laser material processing and additive manufacturing | 2019- 2021 |
Education
| PhD | Mechanical Engineering Department; IIT Kharagpur | Research Area: Laser Additive Manufacturing | 2014-2019 |
| Dual degree (B.Tech (Honours) and M.Tech) | Mechanical Engineering Department; IIT Kharagpur | Specialization: Manufacturing Science and Engineering | 2009-2014 |
Peer Recognition
• Young Faculty Incentive Fellowship, IIT Delhi [2021-2024]
• DST travel support to attend MATADOR 2017 held in Manchester, UK [2017]
• Branch rank 02 (at the end of five years dual degree course at IIT Kharagpur) [2014]
• Awarded “TKT Srikrishnan Endowment Awards” by IIT Kharagpur for Academic Excellence CGPA 9.61/10 during the academic session 2012-13 and best project work among all the 4th year B.Tech (Honours) as well as 5th year Dual degree students of Department of Mechanical Engineering ,IIT Kharagpur [2013]
• Recipient of “Institute Proficiency Prize” for “Best B.Tech Project” from IIT Kharagpur [2013]
• Recipient of scholarship under “Incentive Scheme for Meritorious Children of Staff Pursuing Professional Courses at Elite Institutes in India ” by State Bank of India (SBI) [2011- 2014]
• Awarded “Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) scholarship” by Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), India for the academic session 2010-11.
Invited talks/lectures
Topic: Additive Manufacturing and Industry 4.0; High-end workshop on Artificial Intelligence – Building the Bridge between Automation and Information Technology (Under KARYASHALA Scheme – A SERB initiative), March 18- March 23, 2024
Topic: Challenges and Opportunities in Metal Additive Manufacturing- An Overview; International Workshop on 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Insights, March 12- March 16, 2024
Topic: Laser Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications; Industry 4.0 Skill Development using AICTE IDEA LAB, November 23-28, 2023
Topic: Joining of dissimilar materials using unconventional methodologies; High-end workshop on Joining of Advanced Materials (Under KARYASHALA Scheme – A SERB initiative), January 16-22, 2023
Topic: Effect of Heat Treatments on the Fatigue Life of Laser Powder-Bed Fusion (L-PBF) produced parts; ONLINE STTP on Additive Manufacturing of Metallic and Non-metallic Components, December 21-27, 2022
Topic: Effect of heat treatment and post-processing techniques on the mechanical properties of laser power bed fusion fabricated 15-5 PH Stainless Steel; International Conference on Laser Assisted Material Processing (LAMP), August 29-31, 2022
Workshop organized
Indo-Finnish Winter School on Additive Manufacturing (IFAM 2024) ; Host: University of Turku, Finland, Co-host: IIT Delhi, FICORE, Nov 2024
Metal Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Applications; SERB Karyashala, IIT Delhi, May 2024
One-Day Training Program on CNC Integrated Hybrid Metal 3D Printer, SATHI IIT Delhi, February 2024
Materialise Mimics Innovation Course, Materialise, Venue: IIT Delhi, November 2023
Positions of responsibility
Institute level
Institute Representative for GATE 2022-2025, JEE (Advanced) 2023-2025
Member of Proctorial Team for the sessions 2021-2025
Department level
In-charge: Timetable and Examination (2023-25)
Lab in-charge: Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory-I
Co-lab In-charge: IDM (D.F.M.) Lab
Advisor : Undergraduate Student (ME2-2023 entry batch)
Member : Department Space Management Committee (2023-24)
Member : Department Research Committee (2022-25)
Member: M.Tech. Projects Evaluation, and Admission Committees (2022-23)
Member: Seminar Committee (2022-23)
Member: Web Committee (2022-24)
Faculty Member: Group of Post-graduate Students (GPS) (2022-24)