Dr. Sudhir Kumar

Assistant Professor (Contractual-II)

Specialization

Additive Manufacturing, 3D & 4D Printing, Flexible Electronics, Polymer characterization

Email

sudhir.kumar@thapar.edu

Specialization

Additive Manufacturing, 3D & 4D Printing, Flexible Electronics, Polymer characterization

Email

sudhir.kumar@thapar.edu

Contact No.

+91-7888457989

 

Biography

Dr. Sudhir Kumar, an Assistant Professor (Research) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, is a dedicated researcher in Additive Manufacturing, 3D & 4D Printing, has expertise in feedstock filament development for 3D printing, polymer synthesis, material characterization, piezoeelcetric nano generator and flexible electronics application of advanced materials. His research focuses on enhancing the field of polymeric and ceramic composites and their characterization for Additive Manufactruing in structural, non-structural, biomedical and flexible electronics applications. Passionate about developing and characterizing efficient advanced materials using different optimization techniques. A strong background in academic research, complemented by industrial experience and publications in reputed international journals.

Academic Profile

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Additive Manufacturing) | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (July 2018 – Jun 2021)
    Thesis:
    FUSED DEPOSITION OF PLA MATRIX COMPOSITE FOR 4D APPLICATIONS. CGPA: 9/10
  • M.Tech in Production Engineering | GNDEC, IKGPTU (2014 - 2016)
    Thesis: Polymer Recycling and Characterization of HDPE and LDPE. Percentage: 83.5%
  • B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering | LCET, PTU (2010 - 2014)
    CGPA/Percentage: 81%

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Research), Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
    • November 2025 – Continued
  • Postdoc Researcher: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
    • Feb 2024-Nov 2025
  • Assistant Professor, DY Patil International University, Pune, India
    • June 2023 – Feb 2024
  • Assistant Professor, CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
  • March 2021-June2023

 

Research Interests

  • Additive Manufacturing,
  • 3D & 4D Printing,
  • New feedstock filament development for 3D printing
  • Polymer synthesis and ceramic nano composites
  • Material characterization
  • Piezoeelcetric nano generator (PENG) and flexible electronics application of advanced materials
  • Metal additive manufacturing

Technical Skills

  • Design and Optimization: Solidworks, AutoCad
  • Material characterization using SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, Dielectric testing
  • Numerical Tools & Software Skills: Origin, MATLAB, ANSYS, MiniTab
  • Intellectual Property: Patent landscape analysis, Market research and Technology consulting

 

Recent Publications (2024-2025)

S.No.

Article Name

DOI and Link

1

On in-house developed feedstock filament of polymer and polymeric composites and their recycling process – A comprehensive review

https://doi.org/10.1515/secm-2022-0238

 

Journal Name: Science and Engineering of Composite Materials

2

Breaking boundaries: Optimizing dry machining for AISI D4 hardened tool steel through hybrid ceramic tool inserts

 

 

 

https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089241265036

 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09544089241265036

 

Journal Name: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

3

Navigating the frontier: Additive Manufacturing’s role in synthesizing piezoelectric materials for flexible electronics

Journal Name: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

 

https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057241270729

4

Characterization and optimization for Mechanical and Wear Performance of Reinforced Nylon-12/Carbon Fibre Matrix

 

Journal Name: Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

 

 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/07316844241307079

 

5

On printability of BTO reinforced PVDF nano ink for smart and flexible sensors: rheological and concentration view point

Journal Name: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

6

Mechanical, Morphological, and Electrical Characteristics of Cu-Loaded Acrylic Paint on a Fused Deposition Modeling Printed Polylactic Acid Surface

 

Journal Name: Processes
 

Published: MDPI

 

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/13/4/1059/pdf

7

Evaluating The Effect of 2D Printing and Solvent Casting on The Crystallographic and Morphological Properties of PVDF/Barium Titanate Nanocomposites for Ultra-Thin Piezoelectric Films

Journal Name: Ceramics International
 

Status: Published

8

Synthesis and Characterization for Thermally Treated BaTiO3‐Embedded PVDF Thin Films for Mechanical, Morphological, Crystallographic, and Piezoelectric Properties

Journal Name: Polymer Composites
 

Status: Published

9

Investigating Bio-Inspired Chitosan Modification in 2D-Printed PVDF/BaTiO3-Reduced Graphene Oxide Matrices for Advanced Nanogenerators

 

Journal Name: Ceramics International
 

Status: Accepted

 

 

Other SCI articles (2018-2024)

 

S.No.

Title of Paper

Journal Name

 

 

 

1

Investigations of polylactic acid reinforced composite feedstock filaments for multimaterial  three-

dimensional     printing applications

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C

 

2

Multi material printing and characterization for mechanical and surface properties of functionally graded prototype

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C

3

On     investigation           of rheological, mechanical and morphological characteristics of            waste polymer-based feedstock filament for 3D printing applications

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

4

Investigations for magnetic properties of PLA-PVC- Fe3O4-wood dust blend for self-assembly applications

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

 

5

On mechanical characterization of 3-D printed PLA-PVC-wood dust-Fe3O4 composite

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

6

On flexural, pullout and fractured surface characterization for multi material 3D printed functionally graded prototype

Journal of Composite Materials

 

7

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Materials Exhibiting 4d Properties: A State of Art Review

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

8

 

On flexural and pull-out properties of 3D printed PLA based hybrid composite matrix

 

Materials Research Express

 

 

 

9

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

 

 

10

On   investigations                       of thermal conductivity, circumferential compressive strength and surface characterization of 3D printed hybrid blended magnetostrictive   PLA composite

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

11

Comparison of mechanical and morphological properties of 3D printed functional prototypes: multi and hybrid blended thermoplastic matrix.

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

12

Three-dimensional printing of dual thermoplastic materials with different layer combinations: Tensile, flexural, and fractured surface investigations

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

13

Multi material 3D printing of     PLA-PA6/TiO2 polymeric matrix: Flexural, wear and morphological properties

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)/

14

Fused filament fabrication: A comprehensive review

JTCM (Journal of thermoplastic composites)

 

 

15

An insight into ultrasonic vibration assisted conventional manufacturing processes: A comprehensive review

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

 

16

Multi-stage Primary and Secondary Recycled PLA Composite Matrix for 3D Printing Applications

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section A: Physical Sciences

 

 

17

On Laminated Object Manufactured FDM- Printed           ABS/TPU Multimaterial Specimens: An Insight into Mechanical and Morphological Characteristics

Journal: Polymers Volume-

 

 

 

18

Mechanical            and morphological characterizations                            of laminated object manufactured 3D printed biodegradable poly (lactic) acid with various physical configurations

Journals JMSE Volume 10 Issue 12 10.3390/jmse101219

54

 

 

 

 

19

On Comparison of Heat Treated and Non-Heat- Treated        LOM Manufactured Sample for Poly(lactic)acid: Mechanical and Morphological View Point

Journals Polymers Volume 14 Issue 23 10.3390/polym1423

5098

 

20

Wedm        Process Optimization for Machining Characteristics of AISI 52100 Grade Alloy Steel

Advances in materials science and engineering

 

 

21

On Statistical process control study for front door outer panel of a passenger vehicle through process improvement

INTERNATIONAL   JOURNAL ON INTERACTIVE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURIN G

 

 

 

 

22

Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition     modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol

Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology

 

 

 

 

23

An insight on optimization of FSP process parameters for the preparation of AA5083/(SiC-Gr) hybrid surface composites using the response surface methodology

Composites   and Advanced Materials         32,

26349833231186162

 

 

 

24

A Review of Recent Developments in Friction Stir Welding for Various Industrial Applications

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 12 (1), 71/

 

 

25

A Comprehensive Review of FDM Printing in Sensor Applications: Advancements and Future Perspectives

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.01.030

Journal of Manufacturing Processes/ 2024

26

Mechanical, morphological, and dimensional properties of heat-treated fused deposition modeling printed polymeric matrix of polyethylene terephthalate glycol

Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology-

27

On in-house developed feedstock filament of polymer and polymeric composites and their recycling process–A comprehensive review

https://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:101:1-2405251535111.922513142420

Science and Engineering of Composite Materials

28

Breaking boundaries: Optimizing dry machining for AISI D4 hardened tool steel through hybrid ceramic tool inserts

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09544089241265036

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

29

Navigating the frontier: Additive Manufacturing’s role in synthesizing piezoelectric materials for flexible electronics

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08927057241270729

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

30

Characterization and optimization for Mechanical and Wear Performance of Reinforced Nylon-12/Carbon Fibre Matrix

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/07316844241307079

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

31

On printability of barium titanate reinforced PVDF nano ink for smart and flexible sensors: Rheological and concentration view point

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08927057251318720

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

32

Mechanical, Morphological, and Electrical Characteristics of Cu-Loaded Acrylic Paint on a Fused Deposition Modeling Printed Polylactic Acid Surface

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/13/4/1059/pdf

Journal Name: Processes
 


 

33

Evaluating The Effect of 2D Printing and Solvent Casting on The Crystallographic and Morphological Properties of PVDF/Barium Titanate Nanocomposites for Ultra-Thin Piezoelectric Films

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.04.108

Journal Name: Ceramics International

 

34

A comprehensive review of FDM printing in sensor applications: Advancements and future perspectives

 

Journal Name: Journal of Manufacturing Processes

 

 

Course of Interest

    • Additive manufacturing
    • Manufacturing Practices
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Optimization techniques
    • Mechanics of Materials

 

Reviewer Activities

Journal of Manufacturing Processes

Polymer Bulletin

Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers

and Materials

Discover Materials

Scientific Reports

Journal of Polymers and the Environment

Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials

Progress in Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing

Journal of Thermoplastic composites materials

Journal of Material engineering and performance

 

Awards and Honours

University Gold MedalFor securing first position in M.E. at GNDEC, Ludhiana

 

Personal Webpage

Catch me at the https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sudhir-kumar-250944329/

 

Research Profile

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a3XYSmoAAAAJ&hl=en

 

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