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Prof.Ajit Kumar

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Email: ajit[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

Contact Number: 9471192264

Office Number: +91-326-223-7707018493

Personal Page: Under Construction

About Me: Ajit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Previously, he served as Assistant Manager at Milupara Underground Coal Mine, MIEL, Raigarh, India. A Mechanical Engineering graduate with a postgraduate specialization in Mining Machinery Engineering, Ajit brings a wealth of expertise in fluid power technology, gained through hands-on research at IIT (ISM). He is a passionate professional with a proven track record in designing and delivering training on topics ranging from mechanical systems to mining machinery. His strengths include solving complex challenges related to the maintenance, design, and optimization of heavy mining equipment and hydraulic systems. Ajit thrives on teamwork, organization, and effective communication, and he actively seeks opportunities to collaborate with industries in research and development, particularly in mining and hydraulic technologies.

Research Interest: Fluid Power Systems And Control, Machine Design, Construction Equipment Design & Selection, Mining Machinery: Design & Selection

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  1. Awarded Young Faculty Award 2020 for outstanding contribution to the field of teaching & research by Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) during the Jharkhand Education Summit held on 22.10.2020.
  2. Awarded I2OR-Bright Researcher Award 2018 by The International Institute of Organized Research for remarkable contribution in the field of fluid power technology & control and design of machine elements.
  3. Awarded IEI Jharkhand Engineering Excellence Awards (Teaching & Research Area) by Jharkhand State Centre of The Institution of Engineers (India) on 10.11.2018 during the 58th AGM of IEI, JSC.
  4. Awarded Er. M. P. Baya National Award – 2018 by The Institution of Engineers (India), Udaipur Local Centre for the year 2018 for outstanding contribution to Technology Advancement in the field of Mechanical Engineering. The award was given on 15.09.2018 at the premises of the Institution of Engineers (India), Udaipur Local Centre.
  5. Awarded Young Researcher-Republic Day Achievers’ Award 2017 hosted by IIR Group on 18.01.2018 at LICET Auditorium, Chennai. The award was given by the Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University of Science & Technology. The award recognizes his outstanding best practices and contributions in the field of education and research.
  6. Awarded Best Research Paper Award (Engineers’ Day Awards – 2017) for the year 2017 for the papers published in the last two years in peer-reviewed journals by the Jharkhand State Centre of The Institution of Engineers (India). The award was given on 15.09.2017 at Engineer Bhawan, Ranchi, at the 50th Engineers’ Day Celebration.

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