This book comprises select papers presented at the conference on Technology Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (TIME-2021). The book discusses the latest innovation and advanced research in the diverse field of Mechanical Engineering such as materials, manufacturing processes, evaluation of materials properties for the application in automotive, aerospace, marine, locomotive and energy sectors. The topics covered include advanced metal forming, Energy Efficient systems, Material Characterization, Advanced metal forming, bending, welding & casting techniques, Composite and Polymer Manufacturing, Intermetallics, Future generation materials, Laser Based Manufacturing, High-Energy Beam Processing, Nano materials, Smart Material, Super Alloys, Powder Metallurgy and Ceramic Forming, Aerodynamics, Biological Heat & Mass Transfer, Combustion & Propulsion, Cryogenics, Fire Dynamics, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Sensors and Transducers, Turbulent Flows, Reactive Flows, Numerical Heat Transfer, Phase Change Materials, Micro- and Nano-scale Transport, Multi-phase Flows, Nuclear & Space Applications, Flexible Manufacturing Technology & System, Non-Traditional Machining processes, Structural Strength and Robustness, Vibration, Noise Analysis and Control, Tribology. In addition, it discusses industrial applications and cover theoretical and analytical methods, numerical simulations and experimental techniques in the area of Mechanical Engineering. The book will be helpful for academics, including graduate students and researchers, as well as professionals interested in interdisciplinary topics in the areas of materials, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
Dr. Prem Kumar Chaurasiya was born at Bhilai (C.G) in India. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering with securing first division from CSVTU, Bhilai (C.G) in 2010. He did his master degree in Hydro Power Engineering in 2013 from the department of Civil Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (M.P.). He joined Vidhyapeeth Institute of Science & Technology Bhopal as Assistant Professor in July 2013 to July 2014. He has obtained his PhD degree from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). He joined Sagar Institute of Science and Technology, Gandhi Nagar Bhopal, as Assistant Professor in January 2019. Presently working as an Assistant Professor (Grade - I) in Mechanical Engineering department. His present areas of interest include wind energy, computational fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, renewable energy & alternative fuels in internal combustion engines. He got more than 15 papers in SCI and Scopus Indexed Journal. He has published one book and two book chapters in reputed publishers. He also serves as a potential reviewer of reputed journal; Elsevier (Energy, Fuel, Energy Conversion and Management), International Journal of Thermal Engineering, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Taylor & Francis and more.
Dr. Tikendra Nath Verma was born at Bhilai (C.G.) in India. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering with securing first division from Pt. R.S.S.U. Raipur (C.G.) in 2006. He did his master degree in Thermal Engineering in 2009 from the department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (M.P.). He has obtained his PhD degree from National Institute of Technology Raipur (C.G.) He joined National Institute of Technology Manipur as Assistant Professor in September 2015 – May 2020. Presently working as an Assistant Professor (Grade – I) in Mechanical Engineering department in Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal. His present areas of interest include computational fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, renewable energy & alternative fuels in internal combustion engines. He got more than 65 papers in SCI and Scopus Indexed Journal. He has published ten book chapters in reputed publishers. He is an active member of ISHMT, FMFP, ISHRAE, ASME, IOI, and IAENG. He also serve as a potential reviewer of reputed journal; Elsevier (Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Energy, Fuel, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Building Engineering, Waste Management, Journal of Hazardous Material etc.); Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (Springer), International Journal of Ambient Energy, Springer Journals; Bagell House Journals, Journal of Thermal Engineering.
Dr. Upendra Rajak was born at Morena (M.P.) in India. He received his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering with securing first division from RGPV, Bhopal (M.P.) in 2010. He did his master degree in Hydro Power Engineering in 2013 from the department of Civil Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (M.P.). He joined Vidhyapeeth Institute of Science & Technology Bhopal as Assistant Professor in July 2013 to July 2016. He has obtained his PhD degree from National Institute of Technology Imphal (Manipur). He joined Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Nandyal as Assistant Professor in February 2020. Presently working as an Assistant Professor (Grade - I) in Mechanical Engineering department in Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh. His present areas of interest include computational fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, renewable energy & alternative fuels in internal combustion engines. He got more than 25 papers in SCI and Scopus Indexed Journal. He has published one book and two bookchapters in reputed publishers. He also serve as a potential reviewer of reputed journal; Elsevier (Energy, Fuel); SN Applied Sciences, an interdisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature, International Journal of Thermal Engineering, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Taylor & Francis, etc.
Dr. Abhishek Singh was awarded with Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2014 by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee). He joined National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna) in 2013 in the capacity of Assistant Professor and is presently having an experience of over 07 years in Teaching and Research. He is the member of various National and International Professional Scientific Societies such as MRSI, PMAI, ISME, IAENG, ASR, ISTE etc. Dr. Singh’s research areas are Advanced and Hybrid Machining Processes, Machining of Advanced Materials, Processing and Characterization of Composite Materials, Metal Matrix Composites and Biomaterials. Presently two students have completed Ph.D. under his supervision. In addition to this, he has guided more than 35 B.Tech. and M.Tech. students. In this journey he has authored and published more than 40 Research papers in various reputed National and International Journals and 7 Book Chapters. Dr. Singh has also participated in over 21 National and International Conferences of Engineering held in India and overseas. He has travelled to countries like Singapore, Japan and Malaysia to present papers on various topics of manufacturing science. He has received few best Research Paper awards too for his quality research. He has also been invited to scientific events in India and abroad as an Invited Guest Speaker and Technical Committee member. In addition to that, He has also been serving NIT Patna in the capacity of Nodal Officer, Departmental Academic Monitoring Coordinator and as a member of various Administrative committees of the Institute.
