Research Expertise

• Structural Mechanics

• Fabrication & Biomimicry

• Advanced Materials (composites, nano-materials, biodegradable solutions)

• Experimental Analysis

• Fracture Characterization

Academic Background

Ph.D - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad (2018)

M.Tech - Manufacturing Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad (2014)

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering, M.J.P Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (2012)

Experience

Till date - Apr 2022 - Assistant Professor, AE,  IIT Madras, Chennai, TN, Ind.

Apr 2022 - Aug 2021 - Assistant Professor (On Contract), AE, IIT Madras, Chennai, TN, Ind.

Jul 2021 - Jun 2021 - Assistant Professor, Manuf. Engg., CAS, AKTU, Lucknow, UP, Ind.

Mar 2021 - Mar 2019 - Postdoc Researcher, College of Civil Engg., Hunan University, China.

Jan 2019 - Jun 2018 - Assistant Professor, Mech Engg., Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Haryana, Ind.

Awards & Recognizations

Honoured with “Promising Exhibit” Award by Hon’ble Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji (T-SATS 2025, New Delhi)

Young Engineers Award 2024-25, The Institution of Engineers (India)

Session Chair, IMPLAST-2025, IIT Madras

Founding Secretary of Indian society for Advancement of materials and Processing Engineering (ISAMPE), Chennai Chapter, 2025 March, 28

Session Chair, ICNGT 2024, IIT Madras  

Keynote Speaker, ICMME-2023, GLA University  

Session Chair, IMPLAST-2022, IIT Madras  

Best Paper Award, ICMMS-2022, SRM University  

Hunan University Postdoctoral Fellowship, China (2019–2021)  

Two Best Paper Awards, IMME-2017, NIT Tiruchirappalli  

Chairperson, 15th Akhil Bhartiya Gyan Vigyan Mela, 2016  

Qualified GATE 2014; ISM–JRF (Ph.D. Fellowship), 2014

AIR 1, ISM–M.Tech Entrance Exam (TEQIP II), 2012

Administrative Responsibilities

Department Placement Representative (2023–Present)  

Department Coordinator for PhD comprehensive exams (2023-Present)

Department Coordinator, Explore@IITM National Program (2022–2023)  

Nodal Officer for NIRF and AICTE Accreditation at Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth (2018–2019)  

Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth (Sept 2018–Jan 2019)

Patent

2025: Devices and Methods for Manufacturing Corrugated Composite Panels Technology: IDF No 2477; Indian Patent 

[URL for Technology Transfer - https://ipm.icsr.in/ipm/advance-material-manufacturing/idf-no-2477-devices-and-methods-for-manufacturing-corrugated-composite-panels]

Memberships in Scientific and Professional Societies

Aug 2025 : The Aeronautical Society of India, (Lifetime Membership)

Oct 2024 : Indian society for Advancement of materials and Processing Engineering, ISAMPE (Lifetime Membership)

Mar 2024 : International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (Lifetime Membership)

Oct 2021 : The Institution of Engineers, IEI, India (Lifetime Membership)