CURRICULUM VITAE

Current Position: Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, U.I.E.T., University, Kurukshetra-136119, () Email: [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Vishal Ahlawat Mobile: 09896580055; Office: 01744-239155

Academic Qualifications: i Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, U.I.E.T., Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (India), 2020. ii M. Tech. (CAD) with honors in Mechanical Engineering, Deen Bandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Murthal (Sonepat), 2009, with CGPA - 8.34. iii B.E. with honors in Mechanical Engineering, Shri Baba Mast Nath Engineering College, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), , 2007, with 73.8 percent. Work Experience: i Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.D.M. Engineering College, Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar, 5th September, 2009 to 30th April, 2011. ii Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, U.I.E.T., Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, 4th May, 2011 to till date. Administrative Experience: i. Member of BOS (UG/PG), ME Department, UIET, KUK, 2011 onwards. ii. Worked for the inclusion of the institute under section 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC act during 2013-14. iii. M. Tech. (I&P) course coordinator and member of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) committee of the institute. iv. Performed duties as member of admission committee (UG & PG) of UIET, KUK v. Performed duties as member of various inspection committee. vi. Convener Startup Cell/Innovation and Incubation Cell, UIET, KUK 2019-20 onwards. Research Areas: Tribology of composites, Brake friction Materials, Lubrication and lubricants, Materials characterization, Bio-implant materials. Research Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MEwNxAEAAAAJ&hl=en

REVIEWER IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS/CONFERENCES  Polymer Composites-WILEY  Journal of Industrial Textiles-SAGE  Materials Research Express-IOP  Material Science and Engineering Technology-WILEY  Journal of Materials Research and Technology-ELSEVIER  FLAME-2018/2020-INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE M. Tech. Dissertation Supervised: 16 Dissertation in Progress: 02 (2018-2020), 03 (2019-2021) i. Ajay Kumar, “Analysis and evaluation of product through design aspects using computational methodologies”, 2013. ii. Pradeep Kumar, “Optimization of job shop scheduling problem by using genetic algorithm technique”, 2014. iii. Charan Singh, “Parametric optimization and wear behavior of fiber reinforced polyester composites”, 2014. iv. Vijay Kumar, “Optimization of performance characteristics in turning EN-16 steel alloy using taguchi approach”, 2014. v. Aman Beniwal, “Experimental investigation of mechanical properties of kans grass fiber reinforced polyester composites”, 2015. vi. Pankaj Kumar, “Experimental analysis and evaluation of extreme pressure and anti-frictional properties of engine lubricants”, 2015. vii. Abhinav Kumar, “Experimental investigation of mechanical properties of walnut shell particles (WNSP) reinforced polyester composites”, 2016. viii. Malkit Gir, “Experimental study of tribological behavior of kans grass fiber reinforced polyester composites”, 2016. ix. Manish Kumar, “Experimental analysis of tribological properties of Walnut shell powder (WNSP) reinforced polyester composites”, 2017. x. Ankit Kumar, “Experimental Investigation of friction and wear characteristics of an eco-friendly saucer shell/grewia optiva brake friction materials”, 2017. xi. Vishal Sharma, “Analysis of the effect of sliding velocity and walnut shell powder (WNSP) content on tribological properties of polyester composites”, 2017. xii. Praveen Kumar Tewatia, “Exploring walnut shell powder as friction modifier in brake friction composites”, 2019. xiii. Arun Kaushik, “Development and performance evaluation of quartz/walnut shell powder based brake friction composites”, 2019. xiv. Ujjwal Jajuha, “Exploring abrasive character of saucer shell powder for brake friction materials application”, 2019. xv. Rajesh Punia, “Biocompatibility, antimicrobial and mechanical characterization of newly synthesized bio-ceramics”, 2019. xvi. Ujjwal Yadav, “Tribo-performance assessment of saucer shell powder composite for brake friction materials application”, 2020. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/FDP/STC ATTENDED/ORGANIZED: i. Attended one week “Management Capacity Enhancement Programme” at IIM, Indore from 12-18 January, 2014. ii. Participated in workshop on “Quality Initiatives in Technical and Higher Educational Institutes” from 21-23 February, 2014 iii. Member of the organizing committee of faculty development program on “Advances in Thermal Engineering” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET, KUK, Sept. 25-27, 2014. iv. Course Co-convener in two-weeks Technology Upgradation Programme (TUP) on “CAD using UNIGRAPHICS (NX)” in association with CIPET, Murthal held from 19th September to 1st October, 2016. v. Attended one week FDP on “Computer Aided Engineering: Applied CFD and FEM” from 9th October to 15th October 2016. vi. Attended one day workshop on “IP Awareness Programme on National IPR Policy” organized by ASSOCHAM, KUK and IP office on 11th Jan, 2018. vii. Participated and Member of the organizing committee: STC on “Sustainable Renewable Energy: Science, Technology and Development” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET, KUK, 19th -25th March, 2019. viii. Attended and Member of the organizing committee: one week FDP on “Computer Aided Design (CAD) using SOLIDWORKS” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET, KUK, 28th Jan-3rd Feb., 2019. ix. Attended and Member of the organizing committee: STC on “Advances in Computer Aided Manufacturing” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET, KUK, April 1st-5th , 2019. x. Member of the organizing committee of two days’ workshop on “Engine Overhauling” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET, KUK, April 29-30, 2019. xi. Member of the organizing committee of STC on "Smart Structures and Systems" organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIET, KUK, August 19-23, 2019. xii. Organized Internal Smart India Hackathon-2020 on 5th February, 2020. xiii. Attended two-week Online Short-Term Training Program on “Green Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development” organized by National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and Government Engineering College, Bikaner from 11 - 20 June, 2020. xiv. Attended online FDP on “Technology evolution and implementation of modern tools in automotive engineering” organized by UPES, Dehradun from 26.06.2020 to 30.06.2020. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: i. Convener Techno-cultural fest “Excelsior, 2018” held from 6-7th April, 2018. ii. Member of organizing committee in various events like PRATISPARDHA, ABHIVYAKTI, TALENT SHOW of UIET, KUK. iii. Member of “An Initiative for Green Earth” campaign. INVOLVEMENT IN DEPARTMENT LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT: i. Established Tribology and Mechanical Vibration Research Laboratory. ii. Developed Planetary Ball Milling Machine and Vibratory Sieve shaker. iii. Procured Hot Compression Molding Machine for Mechanics of Solids Lab. iv. Procured MIG and TIG welding setup for welding shop. v. Procured Surface roughness tester for Tribology Lab. vi. Procured Muffle Furnace for Material Science Laboratory.