Dr. Arun Kumar is an Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering with a research background in additive manufacturing, smart multi-functional materials, and advanced welding techniques. He brings industry experience from techno-managerial roles at L&T Constructions and has contributed actively to academic publishing and scientific writing. Dr. Kumar is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research in advanced manufacturing techniques, soft robotics and material design. He is passionate about student mentorship and fostering innovation in engineering education.
Experience
- Industrial Experience: 4+ years at L&T Constructions
- Research experience: 1 year at IIT Delhi
Qualification
- P. hD: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- M.Tech: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- B.Tech: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
Award & Recognition
- Early-Doc Fellowship, 2024- IIT Delhi
- Research Scholar Travel Award, 2023- IIT Delhi
- L&T Build India Scholarship, 2016-2018- L&T Constructions
Research
- He has 8 international journal publications, 2 international conference publications and a book chapter.
Certifications
- MIG/MAG Welding and its variants: Indian Welding Society
- Continuous Annealing and Processing Line: L&T- Engineering Design and Research Cell
- Primavera Introductory program: L&T Institute of Project Management
- Certification courses: Financial Management- I & II, Business Etiquette and Health, Safety and Environment.
Area of Interest
- Additive Manufacturing
- Smart multi-functional Materials
- Soft robotics
- Thermoplastic elastomer
- Welding
Book Chapter Published
Kumar, A., Singh, G., Singh, R. P., Pandey, P. M. (2020). Role of additive manufacturing in industry 4.0 for maintenance engineering. Applications and Challenges of Maintenance and Safety Engineering in Industry 4.0 (pp. 235-254). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3904-0.ch013