Brief Bio Sketch

Prof. Manoj Soni serves as the Head of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at IGDTUW and is the Director of the Anveshan Foundation at the university. With over 25 years of experience in teaching and research, along with 6 years in the industry, Prof. Soni has established a distinguished reputation for excellence in teaching, innovation, and research.

He holds five granted patents and has authored more than 30 research papers in esteemed international and national journals and conferences. Under his mentorship, four scholars have completed their PhDs, while three others are currently pursuing their doctoral studies.

Prof. Soni's research interests encompass Industry 4.0 technologies, Mechatronics, Prosthetics, and Production Engineering. His groundbreaking work on prosthetics earned him a prestigious National Award from the Hon’ble President of India, reflecting his dedication to enhancing the lives of differently-abled individuals.

As the Nodal Officer for the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Mechatronics Systems at IGDTUW, Prof. Soni is actively engaged in providing training and internships in Industry 4.0 technologies, leveraging state-of-the-art hardware and software resources available at the center.