Research Interests
Welding Metallurgy, Fatigue & Fracture mechanics, Met. matrix composites, Innovation & IP Management, Welding & adhesive joining, Nano filler polymer composite, Life & Safety Analyses of Eng. Structure
BioSketch
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, (Erstwhile University of Roorkee)
1986
Doctrate (Ph.D.), Metallurgical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Erstwhile University of Roorkee)
1981
M.E.(Hons.), Met. Engg.,, Industrial Metallurgy
University of Burdwan
1971
B.Sc.(Distinction), Phy,Chem,Maths
Research
Published more then 190 papers in refereed journals ( see details in Resume)
Honors And Awards
Indian Institute of Welding
1985
Best Paper Award
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany
1990
Fellowship Award
Steel Authority of India Limited
1994
Best Paper of the Year Award
Indian Institute of Metals
1998
Binani Gold Medal for best paper
Earned a Position in 8th edition of the well known Marquis Who’s Who in Science & Engineering
Steel Authority of India limited (SAIL)
2006
Gold Medal for best paper (ferrous) of the year 2005,
Member Reviewers Board (Key Reader), Metallurgical & Materials Trans. (A),
Recipient of Star Performer of the Year Award
Infosys Science Foundation
2010
Member of Nomination Council for the “Infosys Prize of the year 2010 & 2011”
Powder Metallurgy and Mining, USA,
2011
Member Editorial Board, Powder Metallurgy and Mining,
Miscellaneous
Deputy Director
01 Jan 2016 - Present
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Officiating Director
31 Aug 2020 - Present
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Dean (Finance & Planning)
01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2016
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Professor (Higher Academic Grade)
01 Jan 2001 - Present
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department
Professor (HAG) & Head
01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2012
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technol
MHRD-IPR CHAIR PROFESSOR
01 Jan 2012 - Present
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Coordinator IPR Professorial Chair
01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2012
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Coordinator, IPR Cell
01 Jan 2005 - 01 Jan 2011
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Coordinator (Uttarakhand State)
01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2012
Technopreneur Promotion Programme (TePP) Outreach Centre (TUC) IIT Roorkee
Coordinator PRISM, DSIR
01 Jan 2013 - Present
IIT Roorkee
Member Advisory Committee
01 Jan 2010 - Present
Technology Incubation and Entrepreneur Development Activity (TIEDA)Centre