I am a Ph.D. Candidate in the "Surface Science and Tribology Lab" of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In the years that preceded my work at SNU, I have worked at numerous reputed engineering colleges and established myself as one of the best faculty members at each institution. In addition to being an excellent teacher, I have also initiated research-driven and personality development activities that benefit undergraduate students. Along with an inherent creative nature, I have contributed several innovative teaching pedagogies that have garnered much praise and acclaim from my students and colleagues throughout my career. A few of my characteristics include sincerity, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to work in a team environment. One of my hallmark traits is striving to "live up to the expectations of both the employer and the taught". My credentials include participating in and organizing several scientific conferences and workshops and publishing refereed scientific papers of academic reputation. As a hobby, I enjoy reading, listening, and writing articles about the philosophy of life. Thus, I enjoy contemplating nature and eventually learning valuable lessons from it. Embracing this quality has led me to establish a startup incubated at Shiv Nadar AIC Research Foundation since June 2022.
" Purify your soul within...Be like a Lotus " - (This quote conceived by me is the gist of the combination of my technical and philosophical learning during my Ph.D.)
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Teaching Interests:
- Biomimicry
- Green Tribology
- Circular Economy
- Surface Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
- Advances in Materials Science & Tech.
Research Interests:
- Wetting Behaviour of Biomimetic surfaces
- Self-organization at the interface
- Additive Manufacturing through Biomimetic design
- Advanced Materials for Sustainable development
- In-silico studies in Biomimicry
Honored to be chosen as one of the global participants in the prestigious "Biomimicry Launchpad Program" for 2023, organized by the Biomimicry Institute in Montana, USA (fully funded).
Awarded a token of appreciation for being acted as a "Judge" for the Biognasis Event (based on Biomimicry) during a National level Flagship event SHAASTRA "invited" & organized by Team Biogen, IIT Madras on 28th Jan 2023.
Honored to be chosen to represent 'Shiv Nadar IoE' at the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS 2023), held in Singapore from January 17-20, 2023 (fully funded).
Conferred as one among the top 20 startups that were finalized and offered full-time incubation support out of 290+ that participated in 'Venture Challenge 5.0' to incubate my DeepTech-Startup (from my Ph.D. Thesis) at Shiv Nadar AIC Research Foundation (SNARF), Shiv Nadar University on 12th May 2022.
Awarded a token of appreciation for contributing guidance, inspiration, and support as a "Judge" for E-Summit during a National level Flagship event TRISHNA'21 "invited" & organized by ICFAI Business School (IBS), Managers Without Borders (MWB), ICFAI University Hyderabad, on 9th Jan 2021.
Awarded a token of appreciation for giving an informative and inspiring talk as a "Resource Person" for the Live Webinar "invited" and organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Einstein College of Engineering, Nellai, Tamilnadu on 8th Aug 2020.
Awarded a PhD research fellowship for four years (2019-2023) with full tuition fee waivers at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, India.
Awarded for one of the "Best Quality Contributors" in Academics as an Asst. Prof. in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, K L University, Guntur.
Received many accolades and appreciation for being consistent in proving as one of the 'best faculty' members in the Department of Mechanical Engineering throughout my tenure (2014-2017) at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Hyderabad.
Recognized and Highly Appreciated for making 'Library Documentary' as a CLMC I/c for CLASS (Central Library Association for Students Success) and as an Asst. Prof., during my tenure at Lords Inst. of Engg. & Tech., Hyderabad.
Awarded as one the 'Best Faculty' members in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad in an Annual Day Celebration during the A.Y. 2011-12.