Professor Ajay Batish

Deputy Director & Professor

Specialization

• Advanced Manufacturing • Process Optimization • Ergonomics • Quality Engineering

Email

abatish@thapar.edu

Specialization

• Advanced Manufacturing • Process Optimization • Ergonomics • Quality Engineering

Email

abatish@thapar.edu

Education

  • PhD (Thapar University, India) January 2005

Research Interests

  • Advanced Manufacturing  
  • Process Optimization
  • Ergonomics
  • Quality Engineering

Academic Positions Held

  • Deputy Director, Thapar University, Patiala (July 2018 – till date)
  • Dean Contemporizing and Accreditations Thapar University, Patiala (September 2014 – July 2018)
  • Designated as Program Evaluator (PEV) for Mechanical Engineering Programs by ASME for ABET, USA
  • Head Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala (November 2010 – September 2014)
  • Head Central Workshop (November 2000 – till date)
  • Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala (August 2010 – to date)
  • Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala (March 2006 – August 2010)
  • Visiting Professor, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering , University of Waterloo, Canada (Summer of 2007 and 2008)

Positions Held in Industry

Manager and Head Quality Assurance at Gabriel India Limited (June 1990 – August 1999)

Administrative Positions Held

  • Deputy Director (July 2018 – till date)
  • Dean Contemporization and Accreditation (September 2014- July 2018)
  • Head Mechanical Engineering Department (November 2010 – September 2014)
  • Head Central Workshop (November 2000 – till date)
  • Overall implementation responsibility for the Experiential learning Centre with University of Waterloo
  • Led all accreditations of the University for the last 5 years including the US ABET, National Assessment and Accreditation Council and National Board of Accreditations
  • Incharge for all admissions to the international credit transfer programs with Trinity College Dublin, Tel Aviv University, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Leeds and University of Toledo.
  • Management Representative for implementation of ISO 9001 (2002-2012)

Publications (as on July 23, 2021)

  • Citations : 1995
  • h-index : 24
  • i10-index : 45

Publications

  1. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, Investigations for magnetic properties of PLA-PVC-Fe3O4-wood dust blend for self-assembly applications, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 34(7), 929–951, 2021
  2. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, On investigation of rheological, mechanical and morphological characteristics of waste polymer-based feedstock filament for 3D printing applications, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 34(7), 902–928, 2021
  3. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, Flexural, pull-out, and fractured surface characterization for multi-material 3D printed functionally graded prototype, Journal of Composite Materials, 54 (16), 2087-2099, 2020
  4. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, On Investigation of Dimensional Deviation for Hybrid Composite Matrix of PLA, Advances in Metrology and Measurement of Engineering Surfaces, 99-107, 2020
  5. S Tathgir, DW Rathod, A Batish, Process enhancement using hydrogen-induced shielding: H2-induced A-TIG welding process, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 1-12, 2020
  6. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, Investigations for mechanical, thermal and magnetic properties of polymeric composite matrix for four-dimensional printing applications, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 42 (4), 1-15, 2020
  7. S Tathgir, DW Rathod, A Batish, A-TIG welding process for enhanced-penetration in Duplex stainless-steel: effect of activated fluxes, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 34 (15), 1659-1670, 2019
  8. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, Multimaterial printing and characterization for mechanical and surface properties of functionally graded prototype, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233 (19-20), 6741-6753, 2019
  9. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, Investigations of polylactic acid reinforced composite feedstock filaments for multimaterial three-dimensional printing applications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233 (17), 5953-5965, 2019
  10. SS Bhullar, VK Nangia, A Batish, The impact of academia-industry collaboration on core academic activities: Assessing the latent dimensions, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 145, 1-11, 2019
  11. AS Jawanda, A Batish, S Bedi, Adaptive ball drop algorithm for toolpath generation of axisymmetric triangulated parts to eliminate overcutting, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 99 (1-4), 461-474, 2018
  12. V Ghai, P Ranjan, A Batish, H Singh, Atomic-level finishing of aluminum alloy by chemo-mechanical magneto-rheological finishing (CMMRF) for optical applications, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 32, 635-643, 2018
  13. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, R Singh, Multi-optimisation of electric discharge machining parameters for cryogenically treated pure titanium using grey-Taguchi technique, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 20 (3), 214 - 235, 2018
  14. SS Bhullar, VK Nangia, A Batish, Channels of interaction and past collaborative experience as imperatives in academia–industry collaboration, Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 29 (10), 1210-1224, 2017
  15. A Garg, A Bhattacharya, A Batish, Effect of cold vapour treatment on geometric accuracy of fused deposition modelling parts, Rapid Prototyping Journal, 23(6), 1226-1236, 2017
  16. S Kumar, A Batish, R Singh, A Bhattacharya, Effect of cryogenically treated copper-tungsten electrode on tool wear rate during electro-discharge machining of Ti-5Al-2.5 Sn alloy, Wear 386, 223-229, 2017
  17. A Garg, A Bhattacharya, A Batish, Failure investigation of fused deposition modelling parts fabricated at different raster angles under tensile and flexural loading, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture ,231 (11), 2031-2039, 2017
  18. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, R Singh, Investigating surface properties of cryogenically treated titanium alloys in powder mixed electric discharge machining, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 39 (7), 2635-2648, 2017
  19. GK Dhuria, R Singh, A Batish, Application of a hybrid Taguchi-entropy weight-based GRA method to optimize and neural network approach to predict the machining responses in ultrasonic machining of Ti–6Al–4V, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 39 (7), 2619-2634, 2017
  20. S Kumar, A Batish, R Singh, TP Singh, Machining performance of cryogenically treated Ti–5Al–2.5 Sn titanium alloy in electric discharge machining: A comparative study, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 231 (11), 2017-2024, 2017
  21. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Modeling the tool wear rate in powder mixed electro-discharge machining of titanium alloys using dimensional analysis of cryogenically treated electrodes and workpiece, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 231 (2), 271-282, 2017
  22. A Garg, A Bhattacharya, A Batish, Chemical vapor treatment of ABS parts built by FDM: Analysis of surface finish and mechanical strength, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 89 (5-8), 2175-2191, 2017
  23. A Garg, A Bhattacharya, A Batish, On surface finish and dimensional accuracy of FDM parts after cold vapor treatment, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 31 (4), 522-529, 2016
  24. SS Sidhu, S Kumar, A Batish, Metal matrix composites for thermal management: a review, Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences, 41 (2), 132-157, 2016
  25. RK Duvedi, S Bedi, A Batish, S Mann, The edge–torus tangency problem in multipoint machining of triangulated surface models, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 82 (9-12), 1959-1972, 2016
  26. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Investigations on Effect of Electrode Polarity on Machining Performance of Ti-5Al-2.5 Sn Alloy Using Electric Discharge Machining Process, Advanced Materials Research, 1137, 39-51, 2016
  27. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Study the effect of black layer on electrode wear ratio in powder mixed electric discharge machining of titanium alloys, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 18 (1-2), 18-35, 2016
  28. SS Sidhu, A Batish, S Kumar, Analysis of residual stresses in particulate reinforced aluminium matrix composite after EDM, Materials Science and Technology 31 (15), 1850-1859, 2015
  29. RK Duvedi, A Batish, S Bedi, S Mann, Scallop height of 5-axis machining of large triangles with a flat end mill, Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 12 (6), 710-716, 2015
  30. RK Duvedi, S Bedi, A Batish, S Mann, Numeric implementation of drop and tilt method of 5-axis tool positioning for machining of triangulated surfaces, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 78 (9-12), 1677-1690, 2015
  31. G Bhatt, A Batish, A Bhattacharya, Experimental investigation of magnetic field assisted powder mixed electric discharge machining, Particulate Science and Technology, 33 (3), 246-256, 2015
  32. A Batish, A Bhattacharya, N Kumar, Powder mixed dielectric: an approach for improved process performance in EDM, Particulate Science and Technology 33 (2), 150-158, 2015
  33. S Kumar, A Batish, R Singh, TP Singh, A mathematical model to predict material removal rate during electric discharge machining of cryogenically treated titanium alloys, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 229 (2), 214-228, 2015
  34. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, G Bhatt, Material transfer mechanism during magnetic field–assisted electric discharge machining of AISI D2, D3 and H13 die steel, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of  Engineering Manufacture, 229 (1), 62-74, 2015
  35. S Kumar, A Batish, R Singh, TP Singh, A hybrid Taguchi-artificial neural network approach to predict surface roughness during electric discharge machining of titanium alloys, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 28 (7), 2831-2844, 2014
  36. RK Duvedi, S Bedi, A Batish, S Mann, A multipoint method for 5-axis machining of triangulated surface models, Computer-Aided Design 52, 17-26, 2014
  37. A Gupta, SV Ramagopal, A Batish, A Bhattacharya, Surface roughness and profile error in precision diamond turning of C18000, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 29 (5), 606-613, 2014
  38. A Batish, A Bhattacharya, M Kaur, MS Cheema, Hard turning: Parametric optimization using genetic algorithm for rough/finish machining and study of surface morphology, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 28 (5), 1629-1640, 2014
  39. RP Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Determining safe limits for significant task parameters during manual lifting, Workplace Health & Safety 62 (4), 150-160, 2014
  40. SS Sidhu, A Batish, S Kumar, Study of surface properties in particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) using powder-mixed electrical discharge machining (EDM), Materials and Manufacturing Processes 29 (1), 46-52, 2014
  41. RP Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, A Bhattacharya, An experimental study to evaluate the effect of ambient temperature during manual lifting and design of optimal task parameters, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries 24 (1), 54-70, 2014
  42. SS Sidhu, A Batish, S Kumar, Neural network–based modeling to predict residual stresses during electric discharge machining of Al/SiC metal matrix composites, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (11), 1679-1692, 2013
  43. SS Sidhu, A Batish, S Kumar, Fabrication and electrical discharge machining of metal–matrix composites: A review, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 32 (17), 1310-1320, 2013
  44. SS Sidhu, A Batish, S Kumar, EDM of metal matrix composite for parameter design using lexicographic goal programming, Materials and manufacturing processes, 28 (4), 495-500, 2013
  45. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, Effect of process variables on microhardness, grain size and strain during machining of various die steels with powder-mixed electric-discharge machining using dummy treated experimental design, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (7), 1192-1204, 2012
  46. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, G Singh, VK Singla, Optimal parameter settings for rough and finish machining of die steels in powder-mixed EDM, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 61 (5-8), 537-548, 2012
  47. A Batish, A Bhattacharya, VK Singla, G Singh, Study of material transfer mechanism in die steels using powder mixed electric discharge machining, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 27 (4), 449-456, 2012
  48. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Electric discharge machining of titanium and its alloys: a review, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 11 (1), 84-111, 2012
  49. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, G Singh, Optimization of powder mixed electric discharge machining using dummy treated experimental design with analytic hierarchy process, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (1), 103-116, 2012
  50. P Kumar, A Batish, A Bhattacharya, RK Duvedi, Effect of process parameters on microhardness and microstructure of heat affected zone in submerged arc welding, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (5), 711-721, 2011
  51. A Batish, A Bhattacharya, B Singh, Multi‐response optimization and empirical modeling of cardiopulmonary responses during manual lifting tasks, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 21 (1), 29-43, 2011
  52. K Patel, A Batish, A Bhattacharya, Optimization of surface roughness in an end-milling operation using nested experimental design, Production Engineering, 3 (4-5), 361, 2009
  53. A Bhattacharya, S Das, P Majumder, A Batish, Estimating the effect of cutting parameters on surface finish and power consumption during high speed machining of AISI 1045 steel using Taguchi design and ANOVA, Production Engineering, 3 (1), 31-40, 2009
  54. A Batish, TP Singh, MHAC—an assessment tool for analysing manual material handling tasks, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics 14 (2), 223-235, 2008

Other Journals and Conferences

  1. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, 3D printed tensile and flexural prototypes of thermoplastic matrix reinforced with multi-materials: A statistical analysis, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.175, 2021
  2. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, On investigation of dimensional deviation for hybrid composite matrix of PLA, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 99–107, 2021
  3. R Sharma, R Singh, A Batish, On multi response optimization and process capability analysis for surface properties of 3D printed functional prototypes of PVC reinforced with PP and HAp ,Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020
  4. S Kumar, R Singh, TP Singh, A Batish, On flexural and pull out properties of 3D printed PLA based hybrid composite matrix, Materials Research Express ,7 (1), 015330, 2020
  5. VK Bansal, M Kumar, PP Bansal, A Batish, Utilization of Industrial Byproducts in Concrete Applications by Adopting Grey Taguchi Method for Optimization, International Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering, 12 (12), 1165-1176, 2018
  6. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Multi-objective parametric optimization using the Grey-Taguchi approach for powder mixed electric discharge machining of grade-II titanium alloy with cryogenically treated, NISCAIR-CSIR, India, 2017
  7. I Srivastava, A Batish, Performance Evaluation of PVD and CVD Coated Inserts during End Milling with DRY and MQL Condition, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 867, 165-170, 2017
  8. G Dhuria, R Singh, A Batish, Predictive modeling of surface roughness in ultrasonic machining of cryogenic treated Ti-6Al-4V, Engineering Computations, 2016
  9. S Kumar, R Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Study the surface characteristics of cryogenically treated tool-electrodes in powder mixed electric discharge machining process, Materials Science Forum, 808, 19-33, 2015
  10. H Singh, A Bhattacharya, A Batish, Finite element modeling and analysis of powder mixed electric discharge machining process for temperature distribution and volume removal considering multiple craters, International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 5 (3), 1450009, 2014
  11. SS Sidhu, A Batish, S Kumar, ED Machining of particulate reinforced MMC’s, International Journal of Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering, 8 (3), 509-515, 2014
  12. BS Sangha, TP Singh, A Batish, Industry Support Institutions Fostering Innovations Culture Among SME's of Punjab, India: a Strategic Perspective, Asian Journal of Technology Management, 6 (1), 57542, 2013
  13. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, Predictor equations for estimating crater dimensions in PMEDM process using FEM simulation and experimental validation, Materials Science Forum 751, 45-60, 2013
  14. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, N Kumar, Surface characterization and material migration during surface modification of die steels with silicon, graphite and tungsten powder in EDM process, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 27 (1), 133-140, 2013
  15. SS Sidhu, S Kumar, A Batish, Electric Discharge Machining of 10 vol% Al2O3/Al Metal Matrix Composite-An Experimental Study, Materials Science Forum 751, 9-19, 2013
  16. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, K Singh, FE simulation and experimental validation of powder mixed EDM process for estimating the temperature distribution and volume removed in single crater, International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 3 (2), 1250006, 2012
  17. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, P Kumar, Experimental investigation for multi-response optimization of bead geometry in submerged arc welding using grey analysis, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C 93 (2), 123-132, 2012
  18. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, M Singh, Experimental studies to validate simulated results for nozzle effectiveness using multi-response optimisation during cylindrical grinding process, International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, 3 (3-4), 165-189, 2012
  19. A Batish, A Bhattacharya, Mechanism of material deposition from powder, electrode and dielectric for surface modification of H11 and H13 die steels in EDM process, Materials science forum, 701, 61-75, 2012
  20. A Bhattacharya, A Batish, G Singh, Surface modification of high carbon high chromium, EN31 and hot die steel using powder mixed EDM process, Materials science forum, 701, 43-59, 2012
  21. S Bedi, AS Jawanda, A Batish, Hands-on Training and International Experience in Engineering Education, Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) , 2011
  22. RP Singh, A Batish, TP Singh, Analyzing S/N ratio optimization of physiological stress of Indian male workers in summer & winter during manual lifting tasks, Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2011: Proceedings of the international conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2011, Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire, 12-14 April 2011, 270, 2011
  23. GK Dhuria, R Singh, A Batish, Ultrasonic machining of titanium and its alloys: a state of art review and future prospective, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 10 (4), 326-355, 2011
  24. JM Kim, J Seo, A Batish, A Bhattacharya, Effect of parameters in resistance micro-welding of stainless steel cross wire using fractional factorial experimental design, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 6 (3), 290-303, 2011
  25. A Batish, A Bhattacharya, P Maddamsetty, Fractional factorial analysis of lifting and carrying tasks on postural score to investigate the effect of contributing parameters and their interactions, International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 6 (3), 301-320
  26. J SB, A Batish, B37 İmplementation of JIT methodology through axiomatic design approach (Advanced machining technology), Proceedings of International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st century: LEM21 2009.5, 705-709, 2009
  27. SB Jadeja, SS Khandare, A Batish, D Patel, Integrating lean manufacturing and six sigma by means of axiomatic design principles, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 48654, 449-455, 2008
  28. A Batish, TP Singh, Ergonomic assessment of an engine bearing manufacturing workplace for productivity improvement, Proc 34th Int Conf Comp. In: Ind Engin, San Francisco, USA, 2004.

Sponsored Projects

S.

No.

Title

Project cost (Rs Lac)

Funding Agency

My Role

  1.  

Ornamental Wood Working System using 3-D modeling and computerized tool path

97.5

Ministry of Textiles

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Analysis of Asymmetrical Manual Lifting Tasks to determine maximum recommended weight limit by Indian Male workers

22.5

SERC - DST

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Experimentation for improvement in surface  properties of die and tool steels by EDM process

23.0

SERC - DST

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Special Assistance Project (SAP-DRS) in Mechanical Engineering

 

44.5

UGC

Co- Principal Investigator

  1.  

Manufacturing Engineering - Entrepreneurship Development

8.00

AICTE

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Ergonomic Analysis of Manual Lifting Tasks for calculating the maximum recommended weight limit

8.00

RPS Scheme - AICTE

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Drive Chain Weight Reduction

11.08

Rockman Industries

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Metallurgical behavior of high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel during Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) with different flux compositions, weld parameters with pre and post thermal treatment

14.65

DRDO

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Optimization and Modeling of process parameters for improvement in material characteristics in abrasive blasting process using fuzzy logic methodology

9.77

AICTE

Co- Principal Investigator

  1.  

Experimental investigation of EDM machined surface of Al-SiC and Al-SiC-B4C metal matrix composites

10.90

UGC

Principal Investigator

  1.  

Multi response optimization of process parameters for the improved part accuracy in FDP process

9.75

AICTE

Co- Principal Investigator

  1.  

Food Security and Food Waste Market Research

43.00

Intel Inc. USA

Principal Investigator

 

Consultancy Projects

S.

No.

Title

Funding Agency

  1.  

Study of Paint Shop

Polypalstics, Yamunanager

  1.  

Productivity Studies at Polypalstics, Yamunanager

Polypalstics, Yamunanager

  1.  

Ergonomic Studies of Bournvita Line

Cadbury Baddi

  1.  

Six Sigma Deployment at for Single Window and Housing Finance operations

SBOP, Patiala

  1.  

Manpower Productivity studies for officers

Cadbury, Gwalior

  1.  

ISO 9000 implementation

Milkfood, Patiala

  1.  

Time and Motion Studies

Cadbury, Gwalior

  1.  

ISO 9001 implementation

R R Electronics

 

Research Guidance

  • Number of PhD Supervised: 08
  • PhD Dissertations Ongoing: 04
  • ME Dissertations: 36
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