Specialization

Dynamics and Control

Email

tkbera@thapar.edu, hmed@thapar.edu

Contact No.

+91-175-239-3086, +91-98554-35889

Biography

Tarun Kumar Bera, Postdoc (USTL, Lille, France), PhD (IIT Kharagpur, India), ME (IIEST, Shibpur, India), BE (NIT Silchar, India) and is presently a Professor at Mechanical Engineering Department of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Deemed to be University), Patiala. He worked as a production engineer at Greaves Ltd. (1996–1998) and as a faculty at BIET, India (2001–2011). He has done Post-Doctoral research at LAGIS, CNRS, Lille, France during 2011–12. He is former Visiting Faculty of Université d'Angers, France. He has published 56 International Journal papers and 22 conference papers. He has supervised more than 30 Master students and 3 PhD scholars in the area of dynamics and control. He has received several projects of worth Rs. 1.4 Crores from different government and private agencies. He is also the PI of the FIST grant of worth Rs. 0.9 Crore. His research interests are system dynamics, mobile robotics, vehicle dynamics, multi-body dynamics, modelling, simulation & control systems and machining dynamics.

Academic Profile

• Postdoc Researcher, LAGIS, UMR CNRS 8219, USTL, Lille, France
• Ph.D. in Robotics, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, IIT, Kharagpur, India
• M.E. in Machine Design, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, India, First Class First (82%)
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, N.I.T., Silchar, India, First Class Third (76.3%)

Teaching and Work Experience

• Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
  • July 2021-Contd
• Associate Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
  • July 2015- June 2021
• Visiting Faculty, Université d'Angers, France
  • November 2019-December 2019
• Assistant Professor, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
  • June 2012 – June 2015
• Post Doc Researcher, LAGIS, UMR CNRS 8219, USTL, Lille, France
  • May 2011 – April 2012
• Assistant Professor, Birbhum Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
  • March 2006- April 2011
• Lecturer, Birbhum Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India
  • September 2001- February 2006
• Production Engineer, Greaves Limited, Falta, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India
  • May 1996 – November 1998

Research Interests

• Robotics:  Parallel and hybrid manipulators, flexible manipulators, mobile robots
• Exoskeletons and wearable robotics
• Vehicle dynamics
• Dynamics and control of multi-body systems
• Process modelling and welding
• Bond graph modelling, simulation and control of dynamic systems

Research Projects

Membership of Professional Institutions, Associations, Societies

• Lifetime Member of the Robotics Society (Membership No. R190926)
• Member of SAEINDIA (Membership No. 7210310453)
• ASME (Membership No. 103690861)

Publications in Peer Reviewed International Journals (56)

• Singh R., Bera T. K., Chatti N., “Real Time Obstacle Avoidance and Path Tracking Strategy for a Mobile Robot using Machine Learning and vision-based Approach” Simulation International, Sage Publishing House, Online on April 21, 2022, ISSN: 0037-5497, IF-1.377.
• Suri V.K. and Bera T. K., “Effect of activated fluxes during welding of dissimilar stainless steels using semi-automatic setup” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Online on April 16, 2022, IF-4.616.
• Singh R., Singh M., and Bera T. K., “Trajectory Tracking of 4-DOF Robot Manipulator: A Bond Graph Approach”, Int. J. of Mechatronics and Automation Accepted on March 17, 2022.
• Jain P., Bera T. K., Singla A., Isaksson M., “Linear Actuator based Knee Exoskeleton for Stand to Sit Motions: A Bond Graph Approach” Simulation International, Sage Publishing House, Online on January 25, 2022, ISSN: 0037-5497, IF-1.377.
• Suri V.K. and Bera T. K., “GMAW-based metal deposition using semi-automatic movement setup” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Online on January 24, 2022, ISSN: 2193-567X (Print) 2191-4281 (Online), IF-2.334.
• Khandelwal V., Bhatia V., Dogra V., Sharma S., Chhabra V., Singh R., Kumar D. and Bera T. K., “3-D Printer Robot for Civil Construction: A Bond Graph Approach”, SPIN-2021, IEEE Xplore, 169–174, 2021.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Navigation model for four-wheel mobile robot: A bond graph and robot operating system approach”, International Journal of Robotics and Automation - ACTA Press, Vol. 36, No. 5, pp.283–291, 2021 IF-1.027.
• Suri V.K. and Bera T. K., “Performance of automated machine for different profiles in two-dimensional welding” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 435–447, 2021, IF-4.616.
• Arora R., and Bera T. K., “Impedance Control of Three Dimensional Hybrid Manipulator” Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Springer Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 359–367, 2020, IF-1.734.
• Jain D., Vats S., Bera T. K. and Mukherjee A., “A framework for three-dimensional finite element analysis of unidirectional and cross ply composite layups through localized microstructures under hygromechanical conditions” Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (BMSE), Vol. 42, No. 346, pp.1–12, 2020, IF-2.220.
• Vats S., Bera T. K. and Jain D., “Moisture Absorption in Fibre Matrix Laminates for Different Fibre Orientations: Simulation and Experimental Study” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 1207–1218, 2020, IF-2.334.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Walking Model of Jansen Mechanism Based Quadruped Robot and Application to Obstacle Avoidance”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 653–664, 2020, IF-2.334.
• Jain D., Kaur Sekhon H., and Bera T. K., “Comparison of different hydrophobic treatments for the durability improvement of Palmyra natural fiber composites under hydrothermal ageing environments” Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor and Francis Vol. 17, No. 11, pp. 1668–1682, 2020, IF-3.370.
• Jain D, Kamboj I., Jain R. and Bera T. K. “Effect of fiber pre-treatment methods on hygrothermal ageing behavior of Agave fiber reinforced polymer composites”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor and Francis, September 17, 2020 Accepted IF-3.370.
• Jain P., Bera T. K., Rafique S., Singla A., Isaksson M. “Comparative study of knee joint torque estimations for linear and rotary actuators using bond graph approach for stand–sit–stand motions” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, Sage Publishing House September 14, 2020 Accepted, Online October14, IF-1.652.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “PI Controller-Based Walking Mechanism of Quadruped Robot on a Side Ramp Path” IEEE Xplore, 97–102, 2020.
• Chatti N., Tidriri K., Bera T. K., “Dynamic Bayesian Network Decision Model for Improving Fault Detection Procedure” IEEE Xplore, 1006–1011, 2020.
• Mukherjee S., Kumar V., Sarangi S. and Bera T. K. “Gearbox Fault Diagnosis using Advanced Computational Intelligence” Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier, Vol. 167, pp. 1594-1603, 2020.
• Mukherjee S., Kumar V., Sarangi S. and Bera T. K. “An Improved Signal Pre-Processing Method for Gearbox Fault Features Extraction” Procedia Computer Science, Elsevier, Vol. 167, pp. 1604-1614, 2020
• Jain M., Sehgal M., Kalra Y., Jain P., Aggarwal N., Singh R., Kumar D. and Bera T. K. “Object Detection and Gesture Control of Four-Wheel Mobile Robot” IEEE Xplore, pp. 303-308, 2019.
• Jain P., Himanshu G., Bhupendra M., Dharmendra Y., Aditya V., Kumar D. and Bera T. K. “Design of Knee Exoskeleton using Electromyography Sensor” IEEE Xplore, pp. 1246-1251, 2019.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Bond Graph Approach for Dynamic Modeling of the Biped Robot and Application to Obstacle Avoidance”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (BMSE), Vol. 41, No. 10, pp. 1–12, 2019 IF-2.220.
• Arora R., Agarwal Dharmveer, and Bera T. K., “Workspace analysis and trajectory tracking of a planar hybrid manipulator with ball screw feed drive”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 41, No. 9, pp. 1–18, 2019 IF-2.220.
• Suri V.K., Bera T. K. and Bhattacharya A., “Development and Performance Analysis of Semi-Automatic Movement Setup for Planar Welding” Materials and Manufacturing Processes. Vol. 34, No. 11, pp. 1251–1261, 2019 IF-4.616.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Obstacle avoidance of a humanoid mobile robot based on multi-sensor information”, WJMS, World Academic Press, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 116-127, 2019.
• Soharu G., Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Bond Graph Modelling and Simulation of Quadruple Robot with Different Gaits”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer, Vol. 44, No. 9, pp. 7385–7397, 2019. IF-2.334.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Obstacle avoidance of mobile robot using fuzzy logic and hybrid obstacle avoidance algorithm”. Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 517, pp. 50-54, 2019.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Fuzzy logic controller for obstacle avoidance of mobile robot”, International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation, DE GRUYTER, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 51–62, 2019. IF-2.007.
• Jain D, Kamboj I., Bera T. K., Singh A. and Singla R. “Experimental and numerical investigations on the effect of Alkaline hornification on hydrothermal ageing of Agave natural fiber composites”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Elsevier Vol. 130, pp. 431–439, 2019. IF-5.584.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Fault detection, isolation and reconfiguration of a bipedal-legged robot”, Simulation International, Sage Publishing House, Vol. 95, No. 10, pp. 955–977, 2019. IF-1.377.
• Arora R. and Bera T. K., “Trajectory Tracking of 3D Hybrid Manipulator through Human Hand Motion”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 935–947, February 2019. IF-2.334.
• Vats, S., Jain, D. and Bera, T. K. “Micromechanical Interactions and their Relation to Stress Field for different classes of Reinforced Polymer Composites”. Materials Today: Proceedings Vol. 5, pp. 19944-19953, 2018.
• Vats, S., Jain, D. and Bera, T. K. “Moisture Diffusion along the Layered Fibre Matrix Composites with Different Fibre Orientations”. Materials Today: Proceedings Vol. 5, pp. 19963-19968, 2018.
• Singh R., Bera T. K., “Obstacle avoidance of bicycle vehicle model using overwhelming controller”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer. Vol. 43, No. 9, pp. 4821–4833, 2018. IF-2.334.
• Jain D., Mukherjee Abhijit, Bera T. K., “A novel characterization method of fiber reinforced polymers with clustered microstructures for time dependent mass transfer”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials Vol. 25, No. 5, pp. 1003–1014, 2018, IF-1.295.
• Singh R., Singh M., and Bera T. K., “Model reduction in vehicle dynamic systems”, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Taylor and Francis. Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 67–81, January 9, 2017.
• Lahkar B., and Bera T. K., “Hydraulic flow model of plant organs in response to physical and environmental factors”, Simulation, Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, Sage Publishing House, Vol. 93, No. 10, pp. 869–882, October 1, 2017, IF-1.377.
• Bera T. K., Dixit S., Bhattacharya A., Kumar D. and Samantaray A.K., “Thermal modelling, simulation and experimental validation of heat accumulation in a framed glass cabin”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. 55, No. 3, pp. 911–922, March 31, 2017, IF-0.683.
• Arora R., Bera T. K., “Physical model reduction of a parallel and hybrid manipulator”, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Springer, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 137–147, 2018, IF-0.595.
• Sharma K., and Bera T. K., “Modelling of autonomic regulation in cardiovascular system based on baroreflex model”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 231, No. 4, pp. 299–311, 2017, IF-1.051.
• Arora R., Bera T. K., “Trajectory tracking through overwhelming control of human vertebrae as hybrid manipulator”, Simulation, Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, Sage Publishing House, Vol. 93, No. 3, pp. 251–263, 2017, IF-1.377.
• Singh A. and Bera T. K., “Bond graph aided thermal modelling of twin-tube shock absorber”, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 183–192, 2016.
• Bhattacharya A., Bera T. K. and Suri V.K., “Effect of process parameters on toughness and metallurgical behaviour during uniaxial automatic gas metal arc welding of austenitic stainless steel AISI 316”, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, IMechE, Vol. 230, No. 4, pp. 869–878, 2016, IF-1.625.
• Kumar R., Bhattacharya A., and Bera T. K., “Mechanical and Metallurgical Studies in Double Shielded GMAW of Dissimilar Stainless Steels”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 30, No. 9, pp. 1146–1153, 2015, IF-4.616.
• Tathgir S., Bhattacharya A., and Bera T. K., “Influence of current and shielding gas in TiO₂ flux activated TIG welding on Different Graded Steels”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 30, No. 9, pp. 1115–1123, 2015. IF-4.616
• Bhattacharya A., Bera T. K. and Thakur A., “On Cutter Deflection Profile Errors in End Milling: Modeling and Experimental Validation”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 30, No. 8, pp. 1042–1050, 2015. IF-4.616.
• Bhattacharya A., Bera T. K. and Suri V.K., “Influence of Heat Input in Automatic GMAW: Penetration Prediction and Microstructural Observation”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 29, No. 10, pp. 1210–1218, 2014. IF-4.616.
• Bhattacharya A., and Bera T. K., “Development of Automatic GMAW Setup for Process Improvements: Experimental and Modeling Approach”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis, Vol. 29, No. 8, pp. 988–995, 2014. IF-4.616.
• Bera T. K., Merzouki R., Ould Bouamama B. and Samantaray A. K., “Design and validation of the reconfiguration strategy for a redundantly actuated intelligent autonomous vehicle”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 226, No. 8, pp. 1060–1076, 2012. IF-1.051
• Bera T. K., Merzouki R., Ould Bouamama B. and Samantaray A. K., “Force Control in parallel manipulator through virtual foundations”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 226, No. 8, pp. 1088–1106, 2012. IF-1.051
• Bera T. K., and Samantaray A. K., “Bond Graph Model-Based Inversion of Parallel Manipulator Systems”, International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, ACTA Press, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 331–342, 2011.
• Bera T. K., and Samantaray A. K., “Consistent bond graph modelling of planar multibody systems”, World Journal of Modelling and Simulation, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 173–188, 2011.
• Bera T.K., Samantaray A.K., Karmakar R., “Bond Graph Modeling of Planar Prismatic Joints”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Elsevier, Vol. 49, pp. 2–20, 2011. IF-2.796
• Bera T. K., Bhattacharya K., and Samantaray A. K., “Bond graph model based evaluation of a sliding mode controller for combined regenerative and antilock braking system”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 225, No. 7, pp. 918–934, 2011. IF-1.051
• Bera T. K., Bhattacharya K., and Samantaray A. K., “Evaluation of antilock braking system with an integrated model of full vehicle system dynamics”, Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Elsevier, Vol. 19, No. 10, pp. 2131–2150, 2011. IF-2.092
• Bera T. K., Samantaray A. K., and Karmakar R., “Robust overwhelming control of a hydraulically driven 3-degrees-of-freedom parallel manipulator through a simplified fast inverse model”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 224, No. 2, pp. 169–184, 2010. IF-1.051

Conference Papers (22)

• ​​​​​​Khandelwal V., Bhatia V., Dogra V., Sharma S., Chhabra V., Singh R., Kumar D. and Bera T. K., “3-D Printer Robot for Civil Construction: A Bond Graph Approach”, SPIN-2021.
• Ashish Kumar, Singh R., Bera T. K. and Singla A. “Heuristic Controller Design for Inverted Pendulum Using Bond Graph Approach”, 2nd International Congress on "Advances in Mechanical and Systems Engineering" (CAMSE-2021) NIT Jalandhar, July 17–19, 2021.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “PI Controller-Based Walking Mechanism of Quadruped Robot on a Side Ramp Path”, 26-28 November 2020 IEEE 15th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS), IIT Ropar, IEEE Xplore, 97–102.
• Chatti N., Tidriri K., Bera T. K., “Dynamic Bayesian Network Decision Model for Improving Fault Detection Procedure” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore during December Accepted 14-17, 2020 (Virtual mode) IEEE Xplore, 1006–1011.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Bond Graph Aided Dynamic Analysis of Floating De-Coupler type Hydraulic Mount”, International Conference on Advancements in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME2020), Aliah University Kolkata, January 16-18, 2020, 469–474.
• Kumar A., Singh R., Bera T. K. and Singla A. “PI control based modelling of segway using bond graph”, iNaCoMM, IIT Mandi 5-7 December, 2019, 421–435.
• Singh R., Bera T. K. and Singh J., “Bond Graph Based Modeling of Four-Cylinder In-line Engine and Study the Various Engine Characteristics Parameters”, National Conference on Internal Combustion Engines and Combustion, NIT Kurukhetra, November 1-4, 2019.
• Jain P., Himanshu G., Bhupendra M., Dharmendra Y., Aditya V., Kumar D. and Bera T. K. “Design of Knee Exoskeleton using Electromyography Sensor” Fourth International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES 2019), Coimbatore, July 17-19, 2019.
• Jain M., Sehgal M., Kalra Y., Jain P., Aggarwal N., Singh R., Kumar D. and Bera T. K. “Object Detection and Gesture Control of Four-Wheel Mobile Robot” Fourth International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES 2019), Coimbatore, July 17-19, 2019.
• Nandihal P., Kumar V., Saha S. K., Singla A. Singh S. P. and Bera T. K. “Dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a single-link flexible manipulator” ECCOMAS 15th-18th July 2019 Multibody Dynamics Conference, Duisburg, Germany.
• Singh R. and Bera T. K., “Obstacle avoidance of mobile robot using fuzzy logic and hybrid obstacle avoidance algorithm”. 2nd International Conference on Robotics and Mechantronics (ICRoM 2018), Singapore, November 9–11, 2018.
• Bera T. K., Ayala Gerardo, Loureiro Rui, Merzouki Rochdi “Graphical Model-Based Design of Intelligent Autonomous Vehicle”.  IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Zhuhai, China, December 6–9 2015; pp 2078–2083.
• Arora, R. and Bera, T. K. “A Bond Graph Model for Object Grasping and Fingertip motion”. International Conference on Aeronautical, Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering (ARME'2015), Bangkok, Thailand, June 2015; pp 84–91. doi.org/10.17758/ER615305
• Singh, M. and Bera, T. K. “Physical Model Reduction of Antilock Braking System”. International Conference on Aeronautical, Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering (ARME'2015), Bangkok, Thailand, June 2015; pp 77–83. doi.org/10.17758/ER615304
• Bera, T. K. and Singh, A. “Bond graph aided performance analysis of antilock braking system for a bicycle vehicle model with camber angle and fork angle”. International Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (iNaCoMM 2013), IIT Roorkee, December 2013; pp 70–76.
• Bera, T. K. and Singh, J. “Analysis and Control of Semi Active Suspension System for a Bicycle vehicle model: A Bond Graph Approach”. Second International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing (IRAM), IIT Indore, December 2013; pp. 168–173.
• Bera T. K., and Samantaray A.K., “Modelling of a Reconfigurable Autonomous Vehicle”, 1st KIIT International Symposium on Advances in Automotive Technology, 2013, Bhubaneswar.
• Bera T. K., Merzouki R., Ould Bouamama B. and Samantaray A. K., “Bond graph modeling of an over-actuated intelligent autonomous vehicle with decoupled steering wheel”, IEEE International conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2012, Guangzhou, China, pp. 624–629. DOI: 10.1109/ROBIO.2012.6491036
• Bera T. K., Samantaray A.K. and Karmakar R., “Bond Graph Modeling of Planar Prismatic Joints”, NaCoMM, 2009, Durgapur, pp. 22–26.
• Barun Haldar, S. Das, and Bera T. K., “Critical Overview on Rapid Prototyping Processes” NCIC-2006, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Dec. 2006; pp 275–283.
• Bera T. K., “Analysis of steady-state characteristics of rough hydrodynamic journal bearing lubricated with micro-polar fluids”, NaCoMM, 2005, Guwahati, pp. 317–324.
• Bera T. K., “Analysis of dynamic characteristics of isotropically rough hydrodynamic journal bearing with micro–polar lubricant under the translatory whirl motion”, Development and challenges in manufacturing engg, 2004, MIT, Mahe, DU, Manipal, 576104, pp. 122–129.

• Publication of Book Chapter (3)

• Book chapter “PI Control-Based Modelling of Segway Using Bond Graph”, by Kumar A., Singh R., Bera T. K. and Singla A., in the book “Machines, Mechanism and Robotics”, 2021, Springer (ISSN 2195-4356 ISSN 2195-4364 (electronic) ISBN 978-981-16-0549-9 ISBN 978-981-16-0550-5 (eBook)), pp. 69–81.
• Book chapter “Bond Graph Based Modelling of Four-Cylinder In-line Engine and Study the Various Engine Characteristics Parameters”, in the book “Advances in IC Engines and Combustion Technology” by Singh R., Singh J. and Bera T. K., 2020, Springer (ISSN 2195-4356 ISSN 2195-4364 (electronic) ISBN 978-981-15-5995-2 ISBN 978-981-15-5996-9 (eBook)), pp. 795–806.
• Book chapter “Mechatronic Vehicle Braking Systems” in the book “Mechatronic and Innovative Applications” by Bera T. K., and Samantaray A. K., 2012, Bentham Science Publishers (ISBN: 978-1-60805-440-4), pp. 3–36.

Ongoing Research Collaborations

Courses of Interest

• Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems
• Modern control of dynamic systems
• Dynamics of multi-body systems
• Solid Mechanics
• Mechatronics
• Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
• Machine Design
• Kinematics and Dynamics of Machine
• Engineering Mechanics

PhD Thesis Guided

ME Thesis Guided

30 (Thirty)

Invited Talks

1. Session Chair at International Conference on Aeronautical, Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering (ARME’2015), Bangkok, Thailand, June 2015.
2. Expert lecture in a two-day Robotics-Meet (PUNJ-ROBOTICS’ 2016) in January 16-17, 2016, IIT Ropar.
3. Expert Lecture on Basics of Antilock and Regenerative Braking System and Intelligent Autonomous Vehicle on August 30, 2017, Chandigarh University.
4. Expert lecture in a Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Recent Trends in Mechatronics and Robotics (RTMR-2018) on December 10-14, 2018, SLIET, Longowal.
5. Expert Lecture on Static and Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Robots on October 10, 2019, Chandigarh University.
6. Visiting Faculty of Université d'Angers, France during November-December, 2019.
7. Expert Lecture on Parallel and Hybrid Manipulator on December 6, 2019, Polytech Angers, Angers, France.
8. Expert Lecture on Static and Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Robots on December 12, 2019, Polytech Angers, Angers, France.
9. Expert Lecture on Application of Bond Graph Theory in Engineering on August 19, 2020, Chandigarh University in Virtual Mode.

Reviewer

• IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics
• Mechatronics, Elsevier
• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
• Reliability Engineering & System Safety
• Vehicle System Dynamics
• Journal of Systems and Control Engineering
• Simulation, Sage Publisher
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Sadhana – Academy Proceedings in Engineering Science
• iNaCoMM

Course/Short term program/Workshop conducted

1. TEQIP sponsored Three-Day Short Term Training Program on Advanced Robotics: Design, Planning and Control (STTPAR-2013) at Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India, held during March 21–23, 2013.
2. DST-SERB and TU sponsored Two-Day Workshop on Recent Trends in Vehicle Dynamics (RTVD-2016) at Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab, India, held during February 25–26, 2016.
3. One-Day Expert Lecture on IoT and Automation for Mechanical Engineers by Mr. Sumit Deb, Market Development Lead (India)-IoT Product Engineering, Cisco (California USA) at Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India, held during January 14, 2019.
4. One-Day Expert Lecture on Elasticity of DNA Molecules by Jaspreet Singh, scholar of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. (19104) at Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India, held during April 29, 2019.
5. Two-Day Expert Lecture on FEM - Historical Events Formulation for 1D Problems and History of Mechanics of Composites by Prof. Tarun Kant, FNA, FASc, FNASc, FNAE - Professor Emeritus & INSA Senior Scientist:  Department of Civil Engineering: IIT BOMBAY at Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India, held during September 16-17, 2019.

Professional Responsibilities

Foreign Visits

Awards and Honours

• Former Visiting Faculty of Université d'Angers, France p
• Invited researcher by Kastler Foundation for Post Doc at LAGIS, UMR CNRS 8219, USTL, Lille, France
• Session Chair at International Conference on Aeronautical, Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering (ARME’2015), Bangkok, Thailand, June 2015
• First Class First in M.E
• First Class Third in B.E
• State rank (WB) of 79 and 81 in Secondary and Higher Secondary, respectively
• Scholarship for pursuing Ph.D. at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Awarded Scholarship for pursuing M.E. at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
• National scholarship for class VIII, X and XII standard