PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
18/11/2024 – to present (current position)
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow (MSCA-PF Fellow), funding by the European Commission
HORIZON-MSCA-PF-01
Czech Academy of Sciences - Institute of Physics (FZU), Prague, Czech Republic
11/04/2022 – 17/11/2024
NIMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Materials Modeling Group, Data-driven Materials Research Field, Center for Basic Research on Materials
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
Working on state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques to enhance the precipitation hardening process in Ni-based superalloys by utilizing Materials Integration by Network Technology (MInt). Also engaged in developing the MInt workflow for ternary superalloys to achieve optimized heat treatment conditions.
01/05/2024 – 31/07/2024
Visiting Lecturer
Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Lectures on the “Science in Japan II” course for masters and Ph.D. students.
01/05/2023 – 31/07/2023
Visiting Lecturer
Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Lectures on the “Science in Japan II” course for undergraduates and masters students.
17/08/2021 – 17/11/2021
Early Doctoral Fellow
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India
Research fellowship for three months to finish remaining Ph.D. work or conduct new experiments related to the Ph.D. topic. I completed one project on static recrystallization behavior of cold- and cryo-rolled AlCoCrFeNiTi high entropy alloys.
27/07/2015 – 31/05/2016
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, World College of Technology and Management (WCTM), Gurgaon, Haryana, India
EDUCATION
20/07/2016 – 17/08/2021
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science & Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India
Thesis Title "Alloying and pre-deformation effects on the aging response of FCC-based Co1.5CrFeNi1.5 high entropy alloys with varying Ti and Al contents"
The thesis investigates the influence of alloying (aluminium and titanium) and pre-deformation on precipitation hardening and microstructural evolution of non-equiatomic CoCrFeNi-based high entropy alloys (HEAs) at high temperatures. The Al/Ti ratio alters the morphology of secondary phases, while lattice distortion contributes to strengthening. Ti addition increases hardness and accelerates aging kinetics, while Al improves thermal stability. TEM analysis reveals uniformly distributed L12 precipitates in Al02Ti03 and Ti05 HEAs and non-uniformly dispersed B2 precipitates in Al05 alloy. Pre-deformation enhances age-hardening response and increases precipitate density. Cellular precipitates influence mechanical behaviour, such as a drop in hardness after peak-aged conditions.
Date of Ph.D. award: 17/08/2021
22/07/2013 – 15/07/2015
Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Materials Science & Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur, India
Thesis title "Effect of CQT and DQT Heat Treatments on the Mechanical, Microstructure, and Machinability Properties of AISI 4140 Steel"
20/07/2009 – 20/07/2013
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
JMIT Radaur, Kurukshetra University, India
School Education: SDVM Panipat (2008 - 2009), DAV Thermal Panipat (2007 - 2008), Kendriya Vidyalaya N.F.L. Panipat (1999 - 2007) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Golconda, Hyderabad (1997 - 1999).
“AI for Next-Generation Materials Design: Beyond Conventional Strategies” Deeksharambh 2026, School of Artificial Intelligence, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India (13/07/2026)
“Artificial Intelligence Driven Strategies in Materials Discovery and Design” International Symposium on Smart Materials and their Applications, Amity University Haryana, India (30/04/2025)
“Advances in Precipitation Hardening: High-Entropy Alloys and AI-Driven Optimization in Ni-Based Alloys” Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic (15/01/2025)
“Machine Learning and AI in Materials Science”, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic (18/12/2024)
“Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science”, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), India (06/09/2024)
“Materials Failure Analysis with Case Studies from the Aerospace, Automotive, and Shipping Industries”, Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba, Japan (21/06/2023)
“3D Atom Probe Tomography of High Entropy Alloys”, Workshop on Atom Probe Tomography, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) India (13/12/2017)
06/2025 – 07/2025: IUTAM Scholarship at the University of Oxford by the committee of "IUTAM Symposium on Chemo-Mechanics, Oxford, United Kingdom
11/2024 – 11/2026: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF), HORIZON-MSCA-PF-01, European Commission
17/08/2021 – 17/11/2021: Early-Doc Fellowship, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India
20/07/2016 – 17/08/2021: Institute Fellowship at IIT Delhi, Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) Fellowship, Government of India, India
01/07/2019: Research Scholar Travel Award (RSTA), Travel award, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India, USD 2500, Received RSTA funding to attend an international conference (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) World Congress on High Entropy Alloys (HEA 2019)) in Seattle, Washington, USA
15/08/2018: GMSI-GSDM Summer School Fellowship, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan
22/07/2013 – 20/07/2015: Institute Fellowship at NIT Hamirpur, Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development) Fellowship, Government of India, India
09/03/2026: Micro Internal Travel Grant (MITG) to attend the MCAA Annual Conference 2026 (Brussels, Belgium) by the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), European Commission
10/11/2023: Best Presentation Award, 14th ISAJ Symposium, Integrated Science for a Sustainable Society, Hokkaido University (north campus), Sapporo, Japan
22/03/2015: Excellent Paper Award, IRAJ International Conference, Jaipur, India
20/07/2009 – 20/07/2013: Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) Award, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, India
01/05/2009: First position in 12th class high school, SDVM Panipat, India
10/05/2006: Second position in an Essay writing competition, K.V. NFL Panipat, India
2020: Development and Laboratory Testing of a Self-adhesive Stainless-steel Dental Splint Prototype, Role: experimental techniques and optimization analysis.
2020: Testing and Analysis of Aluminium Composite Panel Materials, Company: IOCL, Role: experimental techniques and mechanical testing.
2019: Aluminium composite panel materials, Company: 4Mann Industries Pvt. Ltd., Role: Measurement of properties and analysis.
2015 – 2016: Four undergraduate and two post graduate students, Development of optimized annealing and aging conditions for steel and aluminium grades, Department of Mechanical Engineering, WCTM Gurgaon, India
27/07/2015 – 31/05/2016
Department of Mechanical Engineering, World College of Technology and Management (WCTM), India
I was involved with teaching the graduates and master’s students.
Courses: Materials Science and Engineering, Thermodynamics, and Advanced Materials for Structural Applications. Roles: class and lab in charge.
16/05/2025: International Program Committee, 5th International Conference on Novel Functional Materials (ICNFM2025), Bangkok, Thailand
18/11/2022: Symposium Organizer, 13th ISAJ (Indian Scientists Association in Japan) Symposium “Frontiers of Materials, Life & Earth Sciences and Beyond”, 110 participants, Japan
12/12/2016 – 14/12/2016: Conference Organizer, 11th International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics (IMPLAST 2016), India
Reviewer of Materials Today Communications (Elsevier), SCIREA Journal of Information Science and Systems Science, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (Springer Nature), Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (Elsevier), Metals (MDPI), Materials (MDPI), Processes (MDPI), Integrating materials and manufacturing innovation
11/05/2022 – 11/05/2026: Member, The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIMM), Japan
11/05/2022 – Present: Member, Indian Scientists Association in Japan (ISAJ), Japan
10/05/2023 – Present: Member, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), USA
10/06/2025 – Present: Member, The Czech Society for New Materials and Technologies, Czech Republic
Hands-on experience with Optical Microscope (Carl Zeiss), Scanning Electron Microscope (Jeol), X-Ray Diffraction (Ultima IV, Rigaku), Nano Instrumented Indentation (ASMEC, Zwick/Roell), Micro Indentation (HMV2, Shimadzu), Tensile Testing (Zwick/Roell Z030), Transmission Electron Microscope and, TEM and TKD sample preparation (Twinjet, Struers Tenupol 5), Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) (Jeol), Practical experience with the casting of several alloys including Mg and Al alloys, Materials Integration by Network Technology (MInt), Optimization techniques using Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning.
08/12/2026 – Present: Chair for of the Czechia Chapter of the Marie Curie Alumni Association
02/10/2023: Judge for 2023 Material Advantage Undergraduate Student Poster Contest, Materials Science & Technology (MS&T23) Technical Meeting and Exhibition, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America (USA)
18/11/2022: Symposium Organizer, 13th ISAJ (Indian Scientists Association in Japan) Symposium “Frontiers of Materials, Life & Earth Sciences and Beyond, Embassy of India, Tokyo, Japan
01/03/2019 – 01/03/2020: Ph.D. Representative, Co-curricular and Academic Interaction Council (CAIC), IIT Delhi, India
20/04/2019: Student Volunteer, Open House 2019 of IIT Delhi, India
01/03/2018 – 01/03/2019: Ph.D. Representative, Student Affairs Council (SAC), IIT Delhi, India
01/03/2017 – 01/03/2018: General Secretary, Applied Mechanics Society, IIT Delhi, India
05/06/2017 – 11/06/2017: Organizer, Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY's) 5th International Convention held at IIT Delhi, India
Machine learning (ML) & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Materials Integration by Network Technologies (MInt)
Microstructure and Mechanical Property Simulations
Physical Metallurgy
Development of Advanced Alloys.
Thermomechanical Processing
Recrystallization
Material Characterization
Mechanical Properties of alloys
High Entropy Alloys
Materials Engineering
Advanced Materials
Travel
Cricket
Movies
Adventurous trips
Exploring new places around the world