Designation: Professor
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Email: nirmal[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in
Contact Number: 9431711359
Office Number: +91-326-223-5181
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About Me: I have done research for Ph.D.(Engg) in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Jadavpur University, Kolkata India on Process Capability Analysis i.e. in the area of industrial/production Engineering (Statistical Process Control) under the guidance and supervision of Prof S.P. Mukherjee(Awarded by the Prime Minister of India for life time achievement in various areas of statistics in 2012), Former Centenary Professor of Statistics(Retired), Calcutta University, Kolkata India and International Quality Expert(August,1991– August,1997) and Prof (Dr.) A. Bhattacharya, Professor(Retired) of Mechanical Engineering (Production Specialization) (March, 1995 – Aug.,1997) Jadavpur University, Kolkata India(Thesis submitted on 7th August,1997).
Research Interest: Welding, Machining, Micro/Nano-EDM, Statistical Quality Control/Quality Engineering
Presently teaching(for last 17 years):
Manufacturing Process(NMES101) (Theory and Practical) All Sections (A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H) around1040 students in Monsoon and Summer semesters.
Earlier taught:
1. Maintenance Engineering and TribologyTheory and Practical)
2. Measurement and Control(Theory and Practical)
3. Quality Engineering and Management
4. Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety
5. Research Methodology and Statistics
Examination Board/University Year of Passing Division and Percentage Subject taken
BSSE(10th) AK Jain High School, Darihat Rohtas (BSEB, Patna) India 1978 1st Div. and 67% (Topped in the school) Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Social Studies
AISSC(+2) Central Hindu (Boys) School Varanasi (CBSE ,NewDelhi, India) 1980 1st Div. and 67.6 % Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English & Sanskrit
B.Sc.(Hons.)Part – I BHU, Varanasi, India 1982 1st Div. and 68.5% Phy., Chem., Maths & English
B.Sc. Engg. (Mech.) RIT ( Now NIT)Jamshedpur, India 1987 1st Div. with Distinction and 73.5% Mechanical Engg. with Specialization in Optimization and Operations Research, Automobile Engg. and Solar Energy
Ph.D.(Engg) Jadavpur University Kolkata, India 1999 (02.06.99) Passed PhD Qualifying Examination1995 - 96 PhD topic on Process Capability Analysis (Industrial/Production/Quality Engineering
1. Assistant Director of Training Advanced Training Institute (Govt. of India, Min. of Labour, DGE & T), Dasnagar, Howrah -711105,WB, India (Now DGT under Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship Govt. of India) 03.04.2001 to 14.01.2008 (6 years 9 months)
2. Assistant Professor (Workshop)/ Associate Professor (Workshop)(Under CAS)/Sectional Head of Central Workshop/(15.01.2008 - 14.01.2011)
3. Associate Professor (Workshop)(IIT Scale)/ Associate Professor (IIT Scale)/ Mech.Engg(15.01.2011-16.08.2023)
4. Professor Department of Mechanical Engg since 17.08.2023
1. Topped in High School in 1978 in 10th Exam(BSSE)
2. Assistant Director of Training (Direct appointment by the UPSC Group ‘A’ Gazetted post placed in first position in the list of selected candidates in July, 2000 (Now Indian Skill Development Service)
N K Singh (2012): Process Capability Analysis Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP) Publishers Saarbrucken Germany. https://www.amazon.com/Process-capability-analysis-Productivity-Reliability/dp/3659222828
(i) Research publications in Journals of Web of Science Database(SCIE/SCI)
Mukherjee, S.P. and Singh, N.K., 1997-98.Sampling properties of an estimator of a new process capability index for Weibull distributed quality characteristics. Quality Engineering, 10(2),pp. 291-294. ASQ and Taylor &Francis https://doi.org/10.1080/08982119708919136. (SCIE IF: 1.32). Q2(Statistics & Probability)/Q3(Industrial Engg)
Ghosh, A., Chattopadhyaya, S., and Singh, N. K., 2012. Assessment of heat affected zone of submerged arc welding processthrough digital image processing. Defect and Diffusion Forum, 326-328, pp. 400-404. Durnten-Zurich Switzerland Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.326-328.400. (SCIE IF:.0.712) Q3
Ghosh, A, Chattopadhyaya, S.,and Singh, N. K.,2012. Prediction of weld bead parameters, transient temperature distribution and HAZ (heat affected zone) width of submerged arc welded structural steel plates.Defect and Diffusion Forum,326-328 pp. 405-409.Durnten–Zurich Switzerland Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.326-328.400 (SCI IF: 0.712) Q3
Tiwari, V. and Singh, N. K.,2016. Process Capability Index for Bivariate Exponentially Distributed Quality Characteristics and its Sampling Properties.Communications in Statistics – Theory and Methods, 46(3),pp. 11099-11109(Online since 2016) https://doi.org/10.1080/03610926.2016.1257717. (SCIE IF:0.612) Q4
Kumar, V., Hussain, M., Mohammad,S. R., Das, A. K., and Singh, N.K.,2016. Fiber laser welding of thin nickel sheets in air and watermedium. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 42, 1765–1773, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-016-2305-1(Online since 30.08.2016) (SCIE IF: 1.518) Q3
Bajpai, V., Yadav, A., Kumar, M., and Singh, N.K., 2017. FE modeling of burr size in high- speed micro-milling of Ti6Al4V.Precision Engineering,49 pp. 287-292.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2017.02.017(SCIE IF: 2.8) Q2
Kumar, H.Ahmad, G.N., and Singh,N. K., 2018. Activated flux TIG welding of Inconel 718 super alloy in presence of tri-component flux. Materials and Manufacturing Processes,34 (2),pp. 216-223. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2018.1532581. (SCIE) (IF: 2.7) Q2
Taye, D.,Mohanty, S., Das, A.K.,and Singh, N. K. 2019. Electroless Ni-Al2O3 WS2 composite coating on aluminum substrate. Transactions of The Indian Institute of Metals,72, pp. 2281–2292. (Online from 17.04.2019) DOI:10.1007/s12666-019-01677-1(SCIE IF:1.17).Q3
Sharma, P.,Chattopadhyaya, S., and Singh, N. K., 2019. A review on magnetically supported gas metal arc welding process for magnesium alloys.Materials Research Express6(8), https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab1e67 082002 (IF: 1.449) (SCIE) Q3.
Sharma,P.,Chattopadhyaya, S., and Singh, N. K. (2019). Optimization of Gas metal arc welding parameters to weld AZ31B alloy using response surface methodology. Materials Research Express, 6(10) 106569 https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab3887 (SCIE)(IF:1.449) Q3
Ahmad, G.N.,Mohammad, S. R., Singh, N. K.,and Kumar, H., 2020. Experimental investigation on Ytterbium fiber laser butt welding of Inconel 625 and duplex stainless steel 2205 thin sheets. Optics and Laser Technology,126 pp.106117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2020.106117 (SCIE: IF 3.3) Q1
Kar,T., Mandal, N. K.,Singh, N.K., 2020. Multi‑response optimization and surface texture characterization for CNC Milling of Inconel 718 alloy. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering,45, pp. 1265–1277 doi.org/10.1007/s13369-019-04324-5 (SCI: IF-1.518) Q3
Kumar, D., Singh, N.K., and Bajpai, V., 2020. Recent trends, opportunities and other aspects of micro-EDM for advanced manufacturing: a comprehensive review. J Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng., 42(5),pp. 222 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-020-02296-4 (SCIE IF: 1.743 Mech Engg.Q2(CA).
D. Kumar, Rai, R.S., Singh*, N.K., 2020. An innovative approach to deposit ultrathinZnO nano-flakes (2D) through hydrothermal assisted electrochemical discharge deposition and growth method. Ceramics International,46(16), pp.26216-26220 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.009(SCI IF: 3.83) Q1. (CA)
Mandal, N. K., Singh, N.K., Tarafdar, N. H., Hazra A., 2020.Correlating tool wear and surface integrity of a CNC turning process using Naïve Bayes classifiers. Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B:Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 235(5) pp.772-781 (SCI IF: 1.982) https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405420972980 Q2
Sharma, P., Chattopadhyaya, S.,Singh, N. K.Marta Bogdan-Chudy, Grzegorz Krolczyk, 2020.The effect of external magnetic field on aspect ratioand heat input of Gas Metal Arc welded AZ31B alloy weld joints using response surface methodology. Materials(MDPI), 13(22), 5269 ; (SCI IF: 3.057) Q1https://doi.org/10.3390/ma 13225269.
D., Kumar, Bajpai, V, Singh, N.K, 2021.Nano Electrical Discharge Machining-The Outlook, Challenges, and Opportunities. Materials and Manufacturing Processes.pp-1-36,DOI:10.1080/10426914.2021.1905832 Q2. (CA)
Deepak Kumar, Ravi Shankar Rai, VivekBajpai, Nirmal Kumar Singh 2021.Mass fabrication of 2D nanostructure (ZnO) in chemical growth solutionusing tip induced lithography.Materials and Manufacturing Processes.pp.177-185,https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2021.1960993 Q2(CA).
Gulshad Nawaz Ahmad, Mohammad ShahidRaza, N K Singh, GopinathMuvvala 2021.Investigating the effect of process parameters on weld pool thermal history and mechanical properties of laser welded Inconel 625 and Duplex stainless steel 2205 dissimilar welds.Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics 248 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2021.168134 Q2(CA).
D., Kumar, , Singh, N.K, Bajpai, V. 2022.Achieving nano-patterned features by micro-EDM process using vertically aligned ZnOnanorods grown on microprobe tip: a scaling approach.Microelectronic Engineering 260 (2022) 111792,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mee.2022.111792 Q2.
Pankaj Sharma, SomnathChattopadhyaya, Nirmal Kumar Singh, Ashok Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Changhe Li, Vineet Kumar, SzymonWojciechowski, GrzegorzKrólczysk, SayedM.Eldin 2022. Recent developments in the design, development, and analysis of the influence of external magnetic-field on gas-metal arc welding of non-ferrous alloys: review on optimization of arc-structure to enhance the morphology and mechanical properties of welded joints for automotive applications, Heliyon, 8(12) e11812, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11812.(Q1)
Rajesh Sahoo, Nirmal Kumar Singh, VivekBajpai, 2023. A novel approach for modeling MRR in EDM process using utilized discharge energy. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 185 (2023) 109811 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109811 ( IF:8.9(Q1)
Ahmad GN Singh N K et al. 2023 Monitoring of thermo-cycles in fibre laser welding of duplex stainless steel 2205 sheets and its correlation with microstructures and mechanical properties" Materials Research Express Vol. 10 No. 10 DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/ad0095 Impact Factor: 2.3 (Q3).
D., Kumar, Singh, N.K, 2023. A novel maglev μ-EDM and its signal processing for machine condition monitoring on duplex stainless steel (DSS-2205). Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing. Impact Factor: 8.9(Q1). Under revision
Kumar Deepak, Kumar Mohan, Singh, N.K, 2023.Geometrically irregular nanopatterning through novel maglev EDM using ZnOnanopillars: A feasibility study towards nano-EDM. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing Vol.169/107924 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2023.107924 Vol. 169 Impact Factor: 4.5 (Q1).
Rajesh Sahoo, Nirmal Kumar Singh, Vivek Bajpai, 2023. Approach towards green manufacturing in Maglev EDM using different bio-degradable dielectrics at variable discharge conditions. Journal of Cleaner Production Vol. 430/ 139623 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139623 Impact Factor: 11.1 (Q1).
(ii) Research publications in Journals of Scopus Database
Mukherjee, S.P. and Singh, N.K., 1994.Sampling properties of an estimator of bivariate process capability index.Economic Quality Control,(Now Stochastic and Quality Control), 9(2), pp. 73-78. Wurzburg, Germany, ISSN (printed): 0940-5151. ISSN (electronic): 1869-6147/Online ISSN: 2367-2404 Print ISSN: 2367-2390(Scopus).
Ghosh A., ChattopadhyayaS.,and Singh, N. K., 2011. 3rd degree mathematical model appropriate for parametric estimation of SAW process.Advanced Materials Research(Materials and Design), 284-286, pp. 2473-2476, Trans Tech Publication Durnten-Zurich, Switzerland DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.284-2862473(Scopus).
Danish M., Pingali, V. K., Chattopadhyay, S., Singh, N. K., and Ray, A.K.2012. Idealisation and formulation in structural dynamics using modal analysis. Advanced Materials Research,418-420 (2012) pp. 1022-1025. (Online available since 2011/Dec/06 at www.scientific.net)Durnten-ZurichTrans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.418-420.1022 (Scopus).
Mukhopadhyay, P., Chattopadhyaya, S.,Bhatia. S., Singh,N. K. and Mukhopadhyay, A.K.,2013. Prediction of weldparameters in gas metal arc welding process using curve fitting techniques and graphical methods.Advanced Materials Research, 652-654pp. 2352-2356.doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.652-654.235.2Trans Tech Publications ,Switzerland(Scopus).
Vates, U.K. and Singh, N.K., 2013. Optimization of surface roughness process parameters of electrical discharge machining of EN-31 by response surface methodology.International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 6(6), pp.835-840 ISSN: 0974-3154https://www.ripublication.com/irph/ijert_spl/ijertv6n6spl_17.pdf(Scopus)
Vates, U. K, Singh N. K. and Singh, R.V., 2014. Effect of alloying content on surface roughness of die materials at optimal parametric condition using WEDM.International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 9(19),pp.5301-5312 (Scopus)
Vates, U. K, Singh, N. K. and Singh R.V., 2014. ANN Modelling and Optimization of Ra with MRR on HSS T42 Steel using WEDM process.International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, 14(03) pp. 114-128. https://ijens.org/Vol_14_I_03/1410501-1403-6767-IJMME-IJENS.pdf(Scopus).
Vates, U. K, Singh, N. K. and Singh R.V., 2014. Modelling and prediction of Ra of EN31 in wire electrical discharge machining using ANN and MSE approach. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 9(21),pp. 9273- 9296 (Scopus).
Tripathi B. N., Vates, U.K., Singh, N.K., 2015. Ra Modelling and optimization of Honda bike cylinder liner in honing using RSM & RSME Technique.International Journal Applied Engineering Research, 10(8), pp.1087-1090.ISSN: Print 0973-4562 online (Scopus).
Tripathi, B. N., Singh, N. K., 2015. Surface roughness influencing process parameters and modeling techniques for four stroke motor bike cylinder liners during honing: Review’International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, 15(01), pp.106-112. ISSN: 2077-124X (Online) 2227-2771(Scopus).
Danial, N. A. Singh, N. K., and Vates, U. K.2015. Parametric optimization & simulation of mild steel cup in deep-drawing using LS-Dyna. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 10(9),pp. 24479-24489. (Scopus).
Vates, U. K, Singh, N. K. and Singh R.V., 2016. Modelling and optimization of wire electrical discharge machining process on D2 Steel using ANN and RMSE Approach. International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering, 6(3/4), pp.161-185. (Scopus).
Tripathi, B. N. and Singh, N. K., 2015. Experimental investigation of surface roughness of cylinder liner for HT 100material using RSM Technique.International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,10(18),pp. 39239-39246. (Scopus).
Swati and Singh, N. K., (2015).Gas metal arc welding process: review of historical and recent development.International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,10(23),pp. 43722-43725. (ISSN0973-4562)Research India Publications.(Scopus)
Kumar, P. Kumar, M., Bajpai, V., and Singh, N. K., 2017. Recent advances in characterization, modeling and control of burr formation in micro-milling.Manufacturing Letters,13, pp. 1-5.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2017.04.002 (Scopus)
Mandal,,N. K., Mondal, M., and Singh, N. K., 2017. Modelling and optimisation of a sustainable manufacturing process with CNC turning centre.International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences,12(6), pp. 1101-1116. ISSN 0973-6077 https://www.ripublication.com/ijaes17/ijaesv12n6_05.pdf(Scopus)
Kumar,H. and N. K. Singh (2017): “Performance of activated TIG welding in 304 austenitic stainless steel welds. Materialstoday: PROCEEDINGS 4(9), pp. 9914-9918. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2017.06.293 (Scopus).
Mandal, V.,Hussain M., Kumar, V., Das, A. K.,and Singh, N. K. 2017. Development of reinforced TiN-SS316 metal matrix composite (MMC) using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) and its characterization” Materialstoday: PROCEEDINGS 4 pp. 9982–9986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2017.06.306 (Scopus).
Ranjan,R. Singh, N. K.Jaiswal,A.P.,andBajpai.,V., 2018. Metal matrix nano composites using graphene nano platelets indented on copper particle in aluminum matrix. Advanced Materials Letters, 9(9), pp. 652-655. DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2018.2078(Scopus)(CA)
Ahmad,G.N., Padman, J., Raza,M.S., Kumar,A., and Singh, N. K., 2018. Analyzing the effect of tool pin design and process parameters on the microstructural and mechanical properties of friction stir welded 6061 aluminum alloy. IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering, 377, 012059 DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/377/1/012059(Scopus).
Kumar, V., Kumar, A., Kumar, S., and Singh, N. K., 2018. Comparative study of powder mixed EDM and conventional EDM using response surface methodology.Materialstoday:PROCEEDINGSVolume 5, Issue 9, Part 3,pp 18089-18094 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.06.143 (Scopus)
Kumar, S., Kumar, A., Kumar, V. and Singh, N.K., 2018. Study of machining of INCONEL825 super alloy using powder mixed EDM process” Materialtoday: PROCEEDINGS,5(9) part 3,pp. 18129-18134https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.06.148 (Scopus)
Daniel, N.A., Singh, N.K., Vates, U.K., Sharma, B.P., Subramanian, S. 2019. Optimization of critical parameters of EDD Steel in die cavity manufacturing” Advances in Industrial and Production Engineering, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, pp. 357-363,Springer, Singapore (Select Proceedings of FLAME 2018) (Q4 IF: 0.13)(Scopus)https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6412-9_34
Sharma,P.Singh, N.K., Das, A.K, 2019. Optical characterization of copper doped lead oxide nanoparticle generated through ECDM process.International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology,7(3) AMDMM-2019 Q3ISSN (Online): 2278-0181. (Scopus)
Singh, N.K., 2019. Process Capability Index for Geometrically Distributed Quality Characteristics. Advances in Computational Methods in Manufacturing, Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering, 1023-1030. Springer, Singapore doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9072-3_86 pp.1023-30(Online from 18.10.2019)(eBook)Scopus).
Kumar, D., Kumar, S., Kumar, D.andSingh, N.K., 2020. Effect of Two Different Dielectrics on the Machining Performance and Their Parametric Optimization through Response Surface Methodology. Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering. Lecture, Notes in Mechanical Engineering pp-39-40. Springer, Singapore https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1307-7_4 (Scopus).
Ahmad, G.N., Kumar, H., and Singh, N. K., 2020. Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization of Laser Welded Dissimilar Joint of DSS 2205 and Inconel 625 Sheets.AIP Conference Proceedings 2273, 050020 https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0024251 Published Online: 02 November 2020(Scopus).
Khan, N.,Ahmad, G.N.,and Singh, N. K., 2020. Material Characterization of Resistance Spot Welded Aluminum Alloy 5052 and Stainless Steel 316L Joints. AIP Conference Proceedings 2273, 030003 https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0024249 Published Online: 02 November 2020(Scopus)
Kumar, D, Bishwakarma, H, Kumar, M, Singh, NK and Bajpai, V.2021 "Tip Induced Growth of Zinc Oxide Nanoflakesthrough Electro-chemical Discharge Deposition Process and Their Optical Characterization." Proceedings of the ASME 2020 15th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Volume 2: Manufacturing Processes;Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality and Reliability. Virtual, Online. September 3, 2020. V002T08A008. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2020-8283(Scopus).
Tiwari, V. and Singh, N. K.,2021.Assessment of Quality of Cloths Processed in Two Industries by Statistical Methods International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 16(9), pp772-777, https://dx.doi.org/10.37622/IJAER/16.9.2021.772-777(Scopus)
Kumar, A., Kumar, D., Singh, N.K. (2022). Fabricating Micro-Holes Through Micro-EDM Process and Their Circularity Testing.Recent Trends in Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. pp. 731–737, Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4606-6_67(Scopus).
Parida, A.K., Sahoo, R., Singh, N.K., Bajpai, V. (2024). Investigation of Machining Characteristics Using Different Types of Plant-Based Bio-dielectrics in Maglev EDM. Recent Advances in Industrial Machines and Mechanisms. IPROMM 2022.pp 287–295. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4270-1_29.
Swain, D., Sahoo, R., Singh, N.K., Bajpai, V. (2024). Effect of Polarity Variation in Maglev EDM Using Nitrogen-Rich Powder-Mixed Dielectric. Recent Advances in Industrial Machines and Mechanisms. IPROMM 2022.pp 257–266 Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4270-1_26
(iii) Book Chapter in Scopus Database
Ghosh, A., Chattopadhyaya, S., and Singh, N.K., (2012). Assessment of heat affected zone of submerged arc welding process through digital image processing. In: Delgado J., de Lima A., da Silva M. (eds) Numerical Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Media, Advanced Structured Materials,27. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30532-0_8(Scopus)
(iv) Research publications in Journal of IEEEXPLORE database
Sriram, M. V. V. N., Singh, N. K., and Rajaraman, G., 2010. Neuro fuzzy modelling of oxygen furnace and its comparison with neural network and GRNN Models. Proceedings of 2010 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing Research, pp.1-8, Coimbatore India. DOI: 10.1109/ICCIC.2010.5705830
(v) Research Publications in other National and International journals
Mukherjee, S.P. and Singh, N.K., 1993. A process capability index for two correlated quality characteristics.IAPQR Transactions,18(2), pp. 49-55. Kolkata, India, (Important International Journal).
Sandhu, D.S. and Singh, N.K., 1994. Quality related culture-understandable by a common man.DGQA (Min. of Defence) Journal,23(2), pp.17-21 New Delhi, India.
Singh, N.K. 2010.Performance improvement in supply chain using statistical/management techniques. Journal of IMS Group,7(1), pp.76-81 Ghaziabad UP India January- June,2010 (This Journal is listed in Cabell’s Management Directory USA).
Ghosh, A.,Chattopadhyaya, S., and Singh, N. K., 2011. Analytical solution to transient temperature field in semi-infinite body caused by moving ellipsoidal heat source.Journal of International Review of Mechanical Engineering5(5), pp. 987-992.
Vates, U. K.,Singh, R. V., and Singh, N. K., 2012. Process parameter optimization of MRR during EDM Process.International Journal of Materials Processing Science andTechnology,3(1), pp.35-40.
Tripathi, B. N., Singh, N. K., and Vates U. K., 2012. Optimization of surface roughnessprocess parameter during honing of cylinder liner.International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering,3(2), pp.33-37.
Vates, U. K., Singh, R.V., and Singh, N. K., 2012. Effectiveness enhancement for MRR and surfaces smoothness in wire electrical discharge machining: A review.InternationalJournal of Production and Quality Engineering, 3, pp. 13-26.
Tiwari, V., and Singh, N. K., 2013. Review of the development in process capability analysis.International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 4(7), pp. 2471-2475.
Daniel, N.A., Singh, N.K.andVates, U. K., 2013. Investigation of LDR in deep drawing with the influence of artificial neural network.International Journal of Industrial & Production Engineering &Technology, 3(1), pp.37-42.
Vates, U. K., Singh, N. K., 2014. Modeling of process parameters on D2 steel using wire electrical discharge machining with combined approach of RSM and ANN.International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research,5(1) pp. 2026-2035.
Vates, U. K., Singh, N. K., and Tripathi, B.N., 2015. Surface finish analysis of D2 Steel in WEDM using ANN and regression modelling with influence of fractional factorial design of experiment
Patent granted: A variable diameter e-shaped rail-clip fastened on rail for uniform stress distribution.
The patent has been published vide the Patent Office Journal No. 06/2023 dated 10.02.2023 and application No.202331003165 dated
16.01.2023(Simulation patent).Inventors: Prof VivekBajpai, RajeshSahu (PhD scholar) and Prof Nirmal Kumar Singh and Granted vide Patent No. 543584 dated 28.06.2024 and Serial No. 033136382
Patent filed: No.202531003748 on ‘Dual synchronous suction-ejection portable dielectric flushing system for electro-discharge machining process’ has been filed on 16.01.2025
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Project Title |
Funding agency |
Date of submission |
Amount |
Role |
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1. |
Development of Nano- Electric Discharge Machine (Nano-EDM) |
SERB HRHR(Rejected in preliminary scrutiny) |
24.07.2018 |
~118 lakhs |
PI |
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2. |
Design and development of Nano-Electric Discharge Machine (Not recommended in 2nd stage) |
SERB CRG (Not recommended) |
10.06.2019 |
~80 lakhs |
PI |
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3. |
Determination of relationships between gross calorific values and proximate components with the relative density of coal on seam-by-seam basis for Jharia coalfield and development of nomograms |
CIL(CMPDIL) (Not recommended) |
26.05.2020 |
~210 lakhs |
PI |
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4. |
Optimization of flux activated gas tungsten arc welding parameters for stainless steel AISI 304L to achieve maximum weld depth to width ratio and improved mechanical properties |
ISRO (Respond) (Not recommended) |
04.03.2021 |
~50 Lakhs |
PI |
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5. |
Multi-scale simulation of weld solidification cracking in Ni-based super alloys used in aerospace applications |
ISRO(Respond (Not recommended) |
04.03.2021 |
~50 Lakhs |
Co-PI |
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6. |
Design and development of customized external magnetic field setup for precise TIG welding process |
SERBCRG (Not recommended) |
07.03.2021 |
~30 lakhs |
PI |
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7. |
Selection and application of alloying elements and oxide fluxes in optimum combinations in Activated-TIG welding of AZ31B with CRC steel plates for the generation of IMC layers in single pass for improvement in microstructure and mechanical properties. |
SERB SUPRA (Rejected) |
11.05.2021 |
~33.5 lakhs |
PI |
|
8. |
Selection and application of advanced materials based interlayers in optimum combinations for friction Stir welding of AZ31B with CRC steel plates for the enhancement of microstructural and mechanical properties. |
SERB SUPRA (Not recommended) |
11.05.2021 |
~72.5 lakhs |
Co-PI |
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9. |
Design and development of EMF assisted resistance spot welding (EMF-RSW) process of AZ31B and CRC steel sheets with feasible IMC layer incorporating metallic additives for the enhanced microstructural and mechanical properties |
SERB CRG (Not recommended) |
26.03.2022 |
24.97 Lakhs |
PI |
|
10. |
Selection and application of filler materials and oxide fluxes in optimum combinations in Activated-TIG welding of AZ31B plates with CRC steel plates for the generation of favourable IMC layers in single pass for the improvement in microstructure and mechanical properties. |
SERB CRG (Not recommended) |
09.04.2022 |
19.992 Lakhs |
Co-PI |
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11. |
Investigation of relationships between GCVs and specific gravities with ultimate/proximate components of coal and development of nomograms.
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Ministry of Coal S&T(CMPDIL Ranchi (Under consideration) |
20.05.2022 |
49.007 lakhs |
PI |
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12 |
Measurement of machining and surface characteristics of Titanium superalloy using Die-sinking EDM through signal processing |
DST Vritika/Abhyaas (Research Internship) Not recommended |
23.06.2022 |
1.5 lakhs |
Event Organiser |
|
13. |
Fabrication of micro holes on stainless steel sheet using Maglev Micro-EDM and their characterisation |
DST Vritika/Abhyaas (Research Internship) Not recommended |
27.06.2022 |
1.5 lakhs |
Event Organiser |
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14. |
Development of nano electric discharge machine (Nano-EDM) |
CSIR New Delhi (Revised proposal) |
18.08.2022 |
37.23 lakhs |
PI |
|
15 |
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability of Equipment based on Performance Data. |
Defence |
27.03.2023 |
12.39 lakhs |
PI |
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16. |
Water jet machining for dismantling of ammunitions |
Defence |
18.04.2023 |
75 lakhs |
Co-PI |
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17. |
National Workshop on ‘Quality Engineering and Metrology’ |
SERB SSY (Not recommended) |
21.06.2023 |
2.5 lakhs |
Convener |
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18. |
Retrofitting of worn-out picks of drills, road headers and shearers for economic viability and enhanced efficiency |
Ministry of Coal S&T(CMPDIL)Ranchi
|
24.07.2024 submitted after revision |
22.03 lakhs |
PI |
EDP
|
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5 Days Offline Executive Development Programon 'Quality Engineering and Management' at IIT(ISM)-Industry Institute Interaction Facility, 4th floor, NBCC Centre, Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi -110020. |
Non sponsored (10Nos.of participants (Scientists/Officers from DRDO/DGQA (Ministry of Defence) |
Conducted during 17-21 Sept., 2024 |
1.85 lakhs |
Convener |
Sectional Head of Central workshop {Assistant/Associate Professor(Workshop)} (15.01.2008 - 31.07.2018)
Warden Diamond hostel (July,2019-June-2021)
Member Departmental Purchase Advisory Committee
Member Central Write-off Committee
Chairman Departmental store verification committee
Departmental Admin/Coordinator I-STEM Portal
Chairman/Member Doctoral Scrutiny Committee
Faculty advisor Udaan Career Club
HOD(CD) Mechanical Engg
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Sl. Nos. |
Name of PhD scholar |
Topic of PhD |
Date of award |
Level of guidance |
|
1. |
DrUmesh Kr Vates |
Experimental investigation and optimization of surface roughness of die steels in WEDM process using ANN Technique |
09.03.2015 |
Principal and internal Guide |
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2. |
DrVidhika Tiwari
|
Development of process capability index and its applications |
12.03.2018 |
Sole Guide |
|
3. |
Dr B N Tripathi |
Investigation of surface integrity and optimization of process parameters of cylinder liner of IC engine by honing process using RSM technique |
20.03.2018 |
Sole Guide |
|
4. |
DrHemant Kumar |
Experimental Investigation of Activated Flux TIG Welding on Inconel 718 Superalloy |
27.07.2020 |
Sole Guide |
|
5. |
DrPankaj Sharma |
Analysis of weld joint of weldable magnesium alloy (AZ31B) using metal inert gas welding (MIG) |
21.06.2021 |
Co-Guide |
|
6. |
DrNirmalKrMandal |
Modeling and optimization in high speed eco-friendly CNC turning: cutting tool micro-geometry and its effect on machining performance. |
25.01.2022 |
Principal and internal Guide |
|
7. |
Dr. Gulshad Nawaz Ahmad |
Experimental Investigation on Similar and Dissimilar Joining of Inconel 625 and DSS 2205 by Fibre Laser Welding. |
05.09.2022 |
Sole Guide |
|
8. |
Dr. Deepak Kumar
|
Technology development for high precision micro/nano EDM. |
30.01.2023 |
Co-guide |
|
9. |
Rajesh Sahoo |
Approach from Micro to Nano domain machining in EDM
|
01.08.2019 (Date of regn.). Thesis submitted on 19.08.2024 |
Principal and internal Guide |
Nos. of PhD scholars under guidance and supervision at present
|
Sl. No. |
Name of PhD scholar |
Topic of PhD |
Guidance since |
Level of guidance |
|
1. |
Hemlata Jangid |
Investigation of Friction Surface Coating On Medium Carbon Steel for Mining Equipment |
11.08.2021 |
Sole Guide |
|
2. |
Rashmi Priya Parida |
Approaches to enable Laser bed fusion process affordable and sustainable. |
12.08.2021 |
Principal and internal Guide |
|
3. |
Anand Kumar (Full-time converted to Part-time) |
Maglev-EDM |
03.08.2022 |
Principal and internal Guide |
|
4. |
Pawan Prakash |
Manufacturing/welding |
18.07.2023 |
Principal and internal Guide |