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RAUNIJA TSK

Also known as: THAKUR SKR, RTS KUMAR, Dr Sudesh

Institute of Training and Research, Ministry of Electronics and Information technology, Department of Holistic Education

ORCID iD 0000-0001-8287-5297
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Thakur Sudesh Kumar Raunija was born in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. He is popularly known as Dr Thakur SKR. In scientific world, he is cited and abbreviated as TSK RAUNIJA. Dr Thakur SKR was brought up at Gautam Budh Nagar and Faridabad. He did his Primary Schooling from Gautam Budh Nagar, and completed his Matriculation and Senior Secondary Schooling from Faridabad. He got his B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering), immediately after completion of his B.Tech., he joined Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation. Later, he received PhD. He was, initially, given the responsibility of developing Carbon and Ceramic products for satellites and launch vehicles. Within few years of his joining, he devised several novel materials, equipments, and rapid & cost effective processes for the manufacturing of C/C and C/SiC composites. His keen interest in propulsion systems brought him close to solid and nuclear propellants.

Dr Thakur SKR was given the responsibility to lead Carbon and Ceramic activities in Materials and Mechanical Entity of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, he led a strong team of six personnel to accomplish the demand of various carbon and ceramic materials of various projects of Indian Space Research Organisation. He worked on the development of short carbon fiber reinforced carbon, ceramic and metal composites, ablative systems, carbon fibers, carbon matrix precursors, propellants, activated carbons, metal-ceramic coatings, ceramic coatings, thermal protection systems, joining of dissimilar materials etc., for the stringent need of Indian Space Research Organisation. During his tenure at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, he developed 7 products (C/C Vanes, C/C Fasteners, C/C Bipolar Plate, C/SiC boundary layer splitter, C/SiC strut leading edge, Carbon Fabric, and M-C coatings) and led foundation of several other products for satellites and launch vehicles. Dr Thakur SKR also designed and developed two processing and characterization equipments (fiber milling equipment for fine chopping/milling of continuous fibers and permeability testing equipment for composite materials).

Dr Thakur SKR was promoted and transferred to newly acquired Semi-Conductor Laboratory of Department of Space to lead VLSI fabrication for Indian Space Programme. He was designated as Head, CMP Area. Since then, he is leading production of VLSI and MEMS based devices, R&D of new technologies and indigenization of materials & chemicals for semi-conductor application. Later, Dr Thakur SKR was designated as Dy. Head of newly carved VFD Quality Control Division in Semi-Conductor Laboratory.

He is guiding several PhD students in the area of materials, chemicals and VLSI & MEMS fabrication. He has 67 papers in international journals and conferences. Dr Thakur SKR has given numerous invited talks in IITs, NITs, Central Universities, Colleges and Schools. He has filed 14 patents wherein 5 patents are granted till 2022.

In his free time, Dr Thakur SKR writes poems, stories, novels, lyrics and articles. He also acts, directs and produces documentary movies on social issues. He does modeling for raising funds for social cause, teaches yoga to the society for healthy living, runs marathons for health awareness, and delivers lectures on variety of topics like stress management, time management, business management, relationship management, success, motivation, career guidance, national topics, societal topics and technical topics. Dr Thakur SKR has designed his own lecture series titled GetSetLive Series. Interacting with ignited minds is his best time pass.

Additionally, Dr Thakur SKR is advising various start-ups in the fields of organic farming, electric vehicles, aerospace, semi-conductor & electronics, batteries & fuel cells, digitalization and IT. Jaivikam, Greenleaf, Organo Bites Inc, Kisaan Cold Stores Pvt Ltd, HSP Cold Stores Pvt Ltd, Ignited Minds, Tredul Inc, Next Planet Inc, The Power Company, The Neurotech Company, The Fund Tank, Mitti Movers, Shaantijai Enterprise, Shaantijai Farm, etc., are some of the prominent start-ups whose advisor is Dr Thakur SKR. Dr Thakur SKR is also leading and advising socio-educational initiatives like Sarvhitkari Educational Society, Vidya Bharati, North Region, etc. He is the founder of Department of Holistic Education in Vidya Bharti to do research in niche areas of school education. Punjab Super 100 is one of the flagship programme of DHE. Presently, Dr Thakur is enjoying his profession and living his passion in SAS Nagar (Mohali).

Employment

  • Institute of Training and Research Founder-Director
    2023 - Present
  • Ministry of Electronics and Information technology Scientist/Engineer-SF and Head, VFD Quality Control Division
    2022 - Present
  • Department of Holistic Education Founder-Director
    2022 - Present
  • Indian Space Research Organisation Scientist/Engineer-SE and Dy. Head, VFD Quality Control Division
    2019 - 2022
  • Indian Space Research Organisation Scientist/Engineer-SE and Head, CMP Area
    2017 - 2019
  • Indian Space Research Organisation Scientist/Engineer-SE and Head, Coating Project & Carbon and Ceramic Laboratory
    2017 - 2017
  • Indian Space Research Organisation Scientist/Engineer-D and Head, Carbon and Ceramics Laboratory
    2012 - 2016

Education

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Publications (27)