Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT (BHU)
Dr. Meghanshu Vashista is an accomplished researcher with expertise in machining, grinding, welding, and advanced material characterization. He has been awarded the prestigious BOYSCAST Fellowship (2010–11) to pursue advanced research in “Advanced Characterization Techniques” at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He has also received the DST Fast Track Young Scientist Award, recognizing his innovative contributions to mechanical engineering and manufacturing science.
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT (BHU)
Dr. Mohd Zaheer Khan Yusufzai specializes in welding processes, metallurgy, friction stir welding, laser welding and cladding, and weld inspection techniques. His work bridges advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. He has received several prestigious awards including the Weldman Award (2019) by the Indian Institute of Welding, Best Paper Award (2009) at SLIET Longowal, and recognition for his research at IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur. His contributions have significantly advanced both the science and application of modern welding technologies.
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad (Prayagraj)
Prof. Avanish Kumar Dubey is a leading expert in manufacturing processes, EDM, and robotics engineering. He has been featured in Stanford University’s list of the top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide (2020 & 2021). His research on powder-mixed EDM earned the Best Paper Award at ICMRE 2013, Thailand. He has held multiple leadership roles, including Governing Council Member of PAN NIT Alumni Forum, Council Member of the Institution of Engineers (India), and Executive Committee Member of IEI Allahabad Chapter. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India).
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, MNNIT Allahabad (Prayagraj)
Dr. Tej Pratap’s research focuses on surface engineering, wettability, and advanced coatings. His work on microgroove textured Ti-6Al-4V surfaces was featured on the cover page of Surface and Coatings Technology (2018). He has received multiple academic honors including the Institute Gold Medal (UG), Best BE Project Award (2010), and an MHRD Fellowship for his doctoral studies. His innovative contributions lie at the intersection of material science, surface modification, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Jammu
Dr. Akash Subhash Awale specializes in sustainable machining and grinding, ultrasonic vibration-assisted machining, high-speed machining, laser cladding, and surface texturing. His research extends to difficult-to-machine and biomedical materials as well as magnetic Barkhausen noise analysis for material characterization. With his expertise in cryogenic and MQL-based machining, he is contributing toward greener and more efficient manufacturing technologies.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, MMMUT Gorakhpur
Dr. Sunil Kumar Yadav is actively engaged in advanced manufacturing processes with a particular focus on friction stir welding and related joining techniques. His research contributes to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for modern manufacturing challenges, with an emphasis on improving material performance and process efficiency.
Simulation Senior Associate Engineer,
Caterpillar Inc., Bengaluru
Dr. Abhimanyu Chaudhari is an experienced mechanical engineer with expertise in R&D, design, finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), turbomachinery, and materials testing. He has specialized knowledge in centrifugal compressors and gas turbines, and is skilled in leading cross-functional teams to achieve engineering excellence. With PMP training, he combines technical proficiency with strong project management capabilities, contributing to innovation and efficiency in industrial applications.
Research Assistant,
IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Dr. Ashwani Sharma works in the field of machining, grinding, sustainable manufacturing, and material characterization, with a special focus on non-destructive testing techniques such as Barkhausen Noise Analysis. His research emphasizes advancing precision manufacturing and sustainable practices while exploring innovative approaches to evaluate material properties and surface integrity.