Curriculum Vitae

Areas of Interest: HCCI and Low Temperature Combustion for IC Engines, Alternative fuels, Engine Emission Control, Engine management systems, Engine Instrumentation and Combustion Diagnostics, Particulate Characterization and Control, New Engine Designs, Engine Endurance and Long Term Durability Studies, Philosophy of Engineering Science and Technology, Philosophy of Education, Human Values and Professional Ethics

Experience:

Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, December 2019-Present

Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, August 2013-December 2019

Senior Research Associate (Pool Scientist- CSIR), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, April 2011-August 2013

Scholastic Achievements / Awards

• Listed among the global list of top 2% scientists in Stanford University world ranking database.

  • Year 2024

  • Year 2023- (https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/6)

  • Year2022- (https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/5)

  • Year2021- (https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/3)

  • Year 2020- (https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/2)

• ISEES Young Scientists Award, 2016. International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability.

• Early Carrier Research Award 2016, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

• Awarded Senior Research Associate (Pool Scientist) from CSIR in the year 2011.

• Awarded Outstanding Reviewer (Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing) by several reputed journals: Applied Energy, Energy Conversion & Management, and Applied Thermal Engineering.

• Second Best Student Paper Award in SAE INDIA International Mobility Conference-2012, January 2012, New Delhi, India. 

• Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE-2006)

• Qualified IIT JEE-2001.

• Recipient  of  “Certificate  of  Merit”  by  Central  Board  for  Secondary  Examination,  New  Delhi  for securing 0.1 Percent top ranker position in PHYSICS at 10+2 level, 1998.

• Recipient of “Merit Certificate” by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti New Delhi for Highest marks in Physics among all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Publications:

Master Dissertation:

“Combustion and Emission Behavior of Ethanol Fuelled HCCI Engine: An Experimental Investigation” at Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT, Kanpur, 2006.

Doctoral Dissertation

“Performance, Emissions, Combustion Characterization and Close Loop Control of HCCI Engine Employing Gasoline like Fuels” at Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT, Kanpur, 2012.

Publications

(see list of Publications)

Invited Presentations:

1. 1.  "Characteristics and Control of Low-Temperature Combustion Engines: Fundametals", -Invited Lecture-AICTE-ISTE,Faculty Development Programme 14th to 19th May 2018, Gulzar Group of Institues, Ludhiyana,18th May 2018.

   2. "Fundamentals and Advances in Low Temperature Combustion Engines" International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC-2017) 26 – 28 February, 2017, Mohali, India.

   3. "Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of Biofuels in HCCI and RCCI  Engines" In: 2nd International Conference on 'Recent Advances in Bio-energy Research' 27th February 2016, Sardar Swarn Singh National Insititute of Bioenergy, Kapurthala, Punjab.

   4. " Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics" In: 3-Day WorkShop on Human Values and Professional Ethics, 15-17 February 2016, Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Baddi, Himanchal Pradesh.

   5. “Universal Human Values & Professional Ethics” In: 8 day Workshop, organized by IRC-UHVE, PTU Kapurthala from 21-28 December, 2015 at SUSCET, Tangori, Mohali (Punjab).

   6. “Advanced Combustion Modes for High Efficiency and Low Emissions”, In: National Training Program on ‘ Practical Hands for Process of Biofuel Production, Characterization and Engne Applications, 1st December 2015, Sardar Swarn Singh National Insititute of Bioenergy, Kapurthala, Punjab.

   7. “Role of Education in Holistic Development”, In: Engineer’s Day Celebration,  22nd September 2015, Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab.

   8. “Universal Human Values & Professional Ethics” organized by IRC-UHVE, PTU Kapurthala from 4-11 June, 2015 at PIMT, Mandi Gobindgarh (Punjab).

   9. “Holistic Technologies: Case Studies” In: Course on ‘Case Study - Detailed Analysis of a Specific Holistic Technology & Specific Holistic System,  11 April – 13 April 2015 at IRC-UHVE, PTU, Kapurthala.

   10. “Universal Human Values & Professional Ethics” organized by PTU, Kapurthala from 22-29 December, 2014 at Sri Sai Group of Institutions, Amritsar, Punjab.

   11. “Advanced Combustion Modes for High Efficiency and Low Emissions”, In: Faculty Development Programme on “Automotive Technologies” July 21-25, 2014, Gulzar Group of Institutes, Khanna, Ludhiana.

   12. "Introduction to internal combustion engines", In:  Workshop organized by Society of Automotive Engineers at IIT Ropar on 29th March 2014.

   13. “Engine Combustion Diagnostics by In-cylinder Pressure Measurement”, In: National Conference on Advancements in Simulation and Experimental Techniques in Mechanical Engineering, February 21-22, 2014, Chandigarh University, Punjab.

   14. "Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI): Alternative Engine Combustion Mode", In: Seminar organized by Society of Mechanical Engineers at IIT Ropar on 8th October 2013.

   15. "Advanced Low Temperature Combustion Engine", In: Short-Term Course on Advanced engine technologies for combustion and emission control, May 1-5, 2013, IIT Kanpur.

   16. "Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition for Gasoline and Diesel Like Fuels", In: Short-Term Course on Advanced Engine Combustion and Diagnostics, June 23- 28, 2011, IIT Kanpur.

   17. "Data Acquisition & Analysis in Automotive Engine Testing and Management", In: Short-Term Course on Diesel Engine Management, March 18 – 22, 2009, IIT Kanpur.

   18. "Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI)", In: Short-Term Course on Advanced Internal Combustion Engine Technology, September 13 – 17, 2007, IIT Kanpur.

Teaching @ IIT Ropar 

2024-25 SEM I

ME579 Advanced Thermodynamics [21]

ME303 Thermofluids Lab I [30]

HS513 Science of Happiness [71]

2023-24 SEM II

ME505 Engineering Ethics [52]

ME581 Automotive Engineering [8]

ME307 Thermofluids Lab [30]

2023-24 SEM I

ME579 Advanced Thermodynamics [19]

2022-23 SEM II

ME505 Engineering Ethics (3-1-0-5-3) [8]

ME307 ThermoFluids Lab II (0-0-3-1.5) [70]

2022-23 SEM I

ME579 Advanced Thermodynamics [19]

GE105 Engineering Drawing (

Summer 2022

ME102 Engineering Thermodynamics  (3-1-0-5-3) [4] 

2021-22 SEM II

ME505 Engineering Ethics (3-1-0-5-3) [38]

GE105 Engineering Drawing (

2021-22 SEM I

ME102 Engineering Thermodynamics (3-1-0-5-3) [78]

2020-21 SEM II

GE105 Engineering Drawing (0-0-3-1.5) [354]

2020-21 SEM I

ME102 Engineering Thermodynamics (3-1-0-5-3) [99]

2019-20 SEM II

ME472: Internal Combustion engine (3-1-0-5-3) [10]

ME685 Combustion Engineering (3-0-0-6-3) [5]

2019-20 SEM I

ME102 Engineering Thermodynamics (3-1-0-5-3) [96]

MEP302: Manufacturing Laboratory (0-0-6)

CPP301: B.Tech Project I

CPP302: B.Tech Project II

2018-19 SEM II

MEL 623:Alternative Fuels and Advances in Engines (3-0-0)

CPP301: B.Tech Project I

HS202: Human Geography and Societal Needs 3(1-1/3-4-11/3-3)

2018-19 SEM I

MEL470: Combustion and Emission in Reciprocating engine (3-0-2) []

MEP302: Manufacturing Laboratory (0-0-6) []

2017-18 SEM II

MEL 625: Engineering Ethics (3-1-0) [10]

MEL622: Engine Instrumentation and Combustion Diagnostics (3-0-0) [3]

2017-18 SEM I

MEL470: Combustion and Emission in Reciprocating engine (3-0-2) [24]

MEP302: Manufacturing Laboratory (0-0-6) [33]

2016-17 SEM II

MEL 625: Engineering Ethics (3-1-0) [22]

2016-17 SEM I

MEL470: Combustion and Emission in Reciprocating engine (3-0-2) [20]

MEP302: Manufacturing Laboratory (0-0-6) [35]

MEN 100: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering [50]

2015-16 SEM II 

MEL 625: Engineering Ethics (3-1-0) [13]

2015-16 SEM I

MEL 623:Alternative Fuels and Advances in Engines (3-0-0) [13]

MEP302: Manufacturing Laboratory (0-0-6) [39]

2014-15 SEM II

MEL470: Combustion and Emission in Reciprocating engine (3-0-2) [30]

MEP401:Thermo-Fluids Laboratory (0-0-3) [39]

MEL 623:Alternative Fuels and Advances in Engines (3-0-0) [1]

2014-15 SEM I

MEL472: Automotive Engineering (3-1-0) [13]

MEL622: Engine Instrumentation and Combustion Diagnostics (3-0-0) [2]

2013-14 SEM II

MEL470: Combustion and Emission in Reciprocating engine (3-0-2) [32]

MEP401:Thermo-Fluids Laboratory (0-0-3) [40]

 2013-14 SEM I

MEL412: Propulsion Technologies (3-0-2) [64]

New Courses Developed @ IIT Ropar

Under Graduate Level

MEL 470 (3-0-2): Combustion and Emission in Reciprocating Engines

Introduction of basic engine components; Thermodynamics of combustion; Charge preparation in SI and CI engines; Combustion in SI engines, Flame structure and speed, Spark ignition, Abnormal Combustion, Cyclic variations; Combustion in CI engines, Fuel spray behavior, Ignition delay, Mixing-Controlled combustion; Emission control technologies, Emission control by design variables, EGR, Exhaust gas after-treatment, SCR, DOC, DPF; Engine fuels quality and emissions; Alternative automotive power plants, Homogeneous and stratified charge engines; Combustion Diagnostics; Emission standards, test procedures  and measurement; Engine laboratories.

MEL472 (3-1-0): Automotive Engineering

Prime movers for automotive applications; Powertrain components; Power generation characteristics of internal combustion engines; Engine dynamics; Design and structural analysis of engine components; Vehicle longitudinal dynamics, Clutch fundamentals, Different type of clutches;  Vehicle Transmission Systems: Basic Design Principles, Automatic and manual transmissions, Matching Engine and Transmission, Gear-shifting Mechanisms; Electronic Transmission Control; Driveline Systems and Vehicle Performance, Front, Rear and all-wheel drivelines; Suspension Systems; Steering  Systems and Steering Dynamics; Automotive brake systems; Automotive tyres and wheels; Automotive electrical systems: starting, charging, lighting, engine management

MEL477 (3-0-0): Sustainability Science and Technology

Introduction to sustainability science; Identification of human needs, Harmony in nature; Ecological systems; Human relationship and interaction with nature; Framework of sustainable society and development; Human role in sustainability; Sustainable production-work system; Sustainable Health system; Principles of sustainable engineering; Ethics of green/sustainable engineering; Strategies for sustainability, Sustainable energy planning; Sustainable energy technologies; Transportation technologies for sustainability; Restoring and rehabilitating ecosystems; Case studies- holistic technologies and production systems.

Post Graduate Level

MEL 619 (3-1-0): Engine Management

Diesel engine management: cylinder charge control systems; Diesel fuel injection system: parameters, various designs etc.; Fuel supply systems, Governors and control systems: inline, distributor, helix and port controlled distributor injection pumps; Overview of discrete cylinder systems; Unit injector and Unit pump systems; Common rail direct injection systems (CRDI); Fuel Injection nozzles; Emission control; Electronic diesel Control (EDC), Electronic control unit (ECU); Gasoline engine management: Gasoline fuel injection, Fuel supply, Electronic fuel pump; Manifold and direct fuel injection; Ignition systems; Sensors; Electronic control system

MEL 622 (3-0-0): Engine Instrumentation and Combustion Diagnostics

General Engine Instrumentation; Dynamometers: AC, DC, Eddy Current & Chassis; Crank angle encoders; Pressure and temperature sensors; Measurement of fuel, combustion air and oil consumption; Injection and spark timing control methods; Test cell control and data acquisition, Combustion diagnostics by cylinder pressure measurement: knock, cyclic variations, IMEP, Efficiency, Combustion noise; Fast Response FID; In-Cylinder Flow Field Measurement: LDA, PIV; In-Cylinder soot concentration and particle size measurement; Fuel injection and spray characterization; Gas temperature measurement.

MEL 623 (3-0-0): Alternative Fuels and Advances in IC Engines

Combustion process in IC engines; Principle quality requirement of automotive fuels; Conventional Fuels for Land Transportation; Liquid alternative Fuels, Advantages, Potential problems associated with utilization, Vegetable oils, Biodiesel, Fischer-Tropsch Diesel, Alcohols, Pyrolysis bio-oil, Effect on Lubricating oils; Gaseous Alternative Fuels, Hydrogen, Compressed Natural Gas, Liquified petroleum Gas, Di-methyl ether; Multi-fuel engines; Modern developments in IC Engines, GDI, Low temperature combustion concepts, HCCI, RCCI, PPC; Sources and Nature of various types of pollutants: Pollution monitoring instruments and techniques, Control measures, Emission legislations.

MEL 625 (3-1-0): Engineering Ethics

Evolution of the engineering profession; Basis for universal human values and ethical human conduct; Engineering profession in the light of comprehensive human gaol; Responsibility in engineering; Social and value dimensions of technology; Ethics in science and engineering; Ethical issues in engineering practice;  Engineering  education and engineering for social justice; Environmental ethics and sustainability; Ethics in innovation; Ethics in Medicine and Business; Research ethics; Engineering for health; Case Studies

MEL 628 (2-0-4): Introduction to Virtual Instrumentation

Introduction to Virtual Instrument (VI), LabVIEW Environment, Data Flow Techniques, Advantages of VI Techniques, Basic Editing and Debugging Techniques; Creating a VI: Icon and Connector, SubVI; Loops and Charts, Use of Shift Registers; Arrays and Graphs; Case Structure, Sequence Structure; Formula Node;  String Controls and Indicators; File I/O Operations;  Sensors, Transducers and Signal Conditioning; Common Transducers for Displacement, Temperature, Load, Pressure, Flow etc; Single Ended, Floating and Differential Inputs, Grounding, Noise And Filtering;  Data Acquisition Basics; AD DAC, DIO, Counters and Timers, PC Hardware Structure, Timing, PCI Buses; Exploratory Data Analysis Using LabVIEW.

Research Supervision

PhD [5]

1.  Dr. Mohit Raj Saxena (2014MEZ0002) Experimental Investigation of Combustion Stability and Nano-Particle Emission in Conventional and Advanced Dual-Fuel Compression Ignition Engine, October 2019.

2. Dr. Ajay Singh (2017MEZ0023) Deterministic Characteristics of Cyclic Combustion Dynamics of Conventional and Advanced Reciprocating Engines, January 2023.

3. Dr. Sahil Rana (2016MEZ0023) Characterization of Nanoparticle Emissions from Diesel and Advanced Dual Fuel Compression Ignition Engines, April 2024.

4. Neeraj Kumar Yadav (2018MEZ0024)  Physico-chemical and Toxicological characterization of Regulated and Unregulated Emissions of Diesel and Advanced Dual-fuel Engines, 10th October 2024.

5. Ratnesh Kumar Yadav (2017MEZ0011) Cyclic Combustion Variations Analysis of HCCI and RCCI Engines Using Statistical and Chaotic Methods. 22nd Nov 2024.

Ongoing PhD

6. Saket Kumar (2021MEZ0006) 

7. Ajay Kumar ( 2022MEZ0024)-   Co-Supervisor Dr. Kishant Kumar

8. Dhiraj Kumar (2022MEZ0006)  Co-Supervisor Dr. Ramjee Repaka

9. Avadhoot Abaso Mohite (2023MEZ0013) Co-Supervisor Dr. Atul Dhar, IIT Mandi

10. Pankaj Kumar Gupta (2023MEZ0018)

11. Manish Kumar

M.Tech  [15]

• 1.  Anubhav Srivastava

  2. Masum Rupam

  3. (co- supervised with Dr.P.K. Agnihotri )

  4. Shivraj Anand Karenawar (2022MEM1056) Numerical investigation of dual fuel engine performance using ammonia and diesel as a fuels, June 2024.

  5. Kamal S Kumar (2022MEM1008)  Meshless Particle Methods for CFD Simulation of Physical Systems, (JMT) June 2024.

  6. Rajat Prashar (2022MEM1065) Combustion stability analysis of advanced combustion modes using Recurrence plots,  May 2024.

  7.  Amit Singh Chandel (2022MEM1068)  A numerical study on performance, combustion and emission characteristics of Methanol-Diesel RCCI engine (co- supervisor. Dr. S. S. Padhee)

  8. Kirti Sharma (2021MEM1034) Performance and emission engine map development for CNG/diesel dual fuel RCCI engine, 2023. 

  9. Mukund Mishra (2021MEM1043) Experimental Investigation of Energy and Exergy Analysis of RCCI Engine,  2023.

  10. Shekhar Suman (2019MEM1037) Calculation of Cycle-to-Cycle variations in Air-Fuel Ratio, Residual Gas Fraction and In-Cylinder Wall Temperature using In-Cylinder Pressure Data in RCCI engine. August 2021.

  11. Vishwajeet Sanjay Ranjane (2019MEM1042) Crank Angle Based Exergy Analysis of Syngas Fuelled HCCI Engines. August 2021.

  12. Shubham Murari (2019MEM1039) Exergy Optimization Study For Waste Heat Recovery Systems Based On Organic Rankine Cycle. May 2021. [ Co-supervisor- Dr. Ranjan Das].

  13. Davinder Singh (2018mem1010) Cyclic Variability of RCCI engine with Methanol, Gasoline and Diesel fuel: An Experimental Investigation. June 2021.

  14. Siragam Gireesh Kumar  (2018MEM1012) Crank angle resolved exergy analysis in HCCI engine using syngas., June 2020.

  15. Geo Alex (2015MEM1018) Estimating the Range of Fuel Premixing Ratio for Dual Fuel Operation in Compression Ignition Engine, Jan 2018.

  16. Suprim Negi (2016MEM1016) Estimation and Analysis of Cyclic Air-Fuel Ratio, Residual Gas Fraction and In-Cylinder Wall Temperature from In-Cylinder Pressure in a Dual Fuel CI Engine, June 2018.

  17.  Akash (2016MEM10002)  Analysis of Cyclic Variations in a Dual Fuel Engine fuelled with Gasoline/Diesel and Methanol/Diesel, August 2018.

• Ongoing M.Tech Students

B. Tech [11]

• 1. Manjeet Kuma Yadav (2010 ME 1109) "Intermediate Pyrolysis of Agro-Residues" May 2014.

  2. Nitin Arora (2010 ME 1114) "Intermediate Pyrolysis of Agro-Residues" May 2014.

  3. Harshimaran Jot Singh (2011 ME 1093) "Utilisation of bio-fuels in compression ignition engines" May 2015.

  4. Atul Bhagat (2011 ME 1086) "Utilisation of bio-fuels in compression ignition engines" May 2015.

  5. Aashish Bhardwaj, "Effect of Compression Ratio and Fuel Injection Pressure on Nano-Particle Emissions in Conventional Diesel Engines", December 2015.

  6. Piyush Rai, "Effect of Compression Ratio and Fuel Injection Pressure on Nano-Particle Emissions in Conventional Diesel Engines", December 2015.

  7. Nekkanti Akhil, "Combustion, Emissions and Exergy Analysis of Ethanol Fuelled HCCI Engine Using Stochastic Reactor Model", December 2015.

  8. Parth Jaggi, "Combustion, Emissions and Exergy Analysis of Ethanol Fuelled HCCI Engine Using Stochastic Reactor Model", December 2015.

  9. Prashant Mishra, "Analysis of Combustion, Performance and Emission Characteristics of A Dual Fuel Engine Using 0-D/3-D CFD Approach", May 2016.

  10. Muhammed Roshan, "Analysis of Combustion, Performance and Emission Characteristics of A Dual Fuel Engine Using 0-D/3-D CFD Approach", May 2016.

  11. Rohit Anand, "Numerical Investigation of Butanol fuelled HCCI Engine",  May 2017.

  12.  AYUSH SINGH (2021MEB1275) Rear Axle Steering in Cars, 

  13. DINESH SWAMI (2021MEB1285) Rear Axle Steering in Cars,

  14. PRATIMA (2021MEB1308) Rear Axle Steering in Cars,

  15. YASH RAI (2021MEB1338 Rear Axle Steering in Cars, 

Administrative Responsibilities

Institute Level

1. Associate Dean PG and Research, 1st June 2021-3rd Oct 2023.

2. Co-oridinator Human Values Session-Induction Program 2017

3. Coordinator Unnat Bharat Abhiyan- Sept 2014 -

4. Member, Standing committee for Industrial Relations, International and Alumni Affairs 2015-2017

5. Faculty Incharge - Alumni Cell- 2014-2017

6. Member Transport Committee-2013-2014

7. Member Bio-energy Committee- 2013-2015

Department Level

1. Department ACUGS Member Nov 18- May 21.

2. Departmental Faculty advisor for the 2016 UG batch.

3. Member, Organizing committee, Industry Academia Conclave-2015.

4. Member Departmental Committee for development of M. Tech Program-2014.

5. Faculty Advisor - SAE Collegiate club IIT Ropar 2014-

6. Faculty Incharge - Engine Research Laboratory -Sept 2013-

7. Member Purchase Committee (Thermal) 2014-2016

Professional Services

Editorial Board Members: Trends in Machine Design, STM Journals, 2015-

Member Board of Studies (BOS), Human Values and Professional Ethics, PTU Kapurthala. 2014-16.

Member Board of Studies (BOS), Automobile Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali. 2016-

 Reviewer for:

       SAE World Congress

        SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Conference

        Fuel (Elsevier)

        Applied Energy (Elsevier)

        Applied Thermal Engineering (Elsevier)

        Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier)

        Journal of Energy Resources Technology (ASME)

        International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

        Journal of Energy Institute (Elsevier)

        Sadhna (Springer)

        Trends in Machine Design

       Biofuels (Taylor and Fransis)                                   

Technical Skills:

Instruments: Engine Exhaust Particle Sizer, Exhaust Gas Emission Analyzer, Smoke Opacity meter, Dynamometer, Hot Wire Anemometer, Data Acquisition Systems, Biodiesel Oxidation Stability testing, AVL Single Cylinder Optical Engine etc.

Computational Skills: LabVIEW, Matlab.