Rampal

About

Rampal is a doctoral researcher at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, India. His research expertise lies in polymer composites, microwave-assisted materials processing, microwave-induced plasma generation, and plasma-based machining and drilling technologies. He has designed and developed in-house CNC-controlled microwave-induced plasma drilling system, with a strong emphasis on microwave-matter interactions and process optimization.

His work includes the fabrication of sustainable natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, using microwave-assisted compression molding process. He has carried out extensive mechanical, thermal, and microstructural characterization using tensile, impact, hardness testing, DSC, and optical emission spectroscopy. His plasma diagnostics research focuses on investing the plasma composition and temperature.

During his Master’s dissertation, he gained hands-on experience in surface engineering and thermal spray coatings, including HVOF coating deposition, process parameter optimization, and characterization for enhanced surface performance. His broader research interests encompass sustainable composite materials, advanced manufacturing processes, plasma diagnostics, and surface modification. He actively contributes to peer-reviewed journals and interdisciplinary research in materials and manufacturing engineering.

Employment

• Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Institute Research Fellow
  2025 - Present

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Ph.D.
  2021 - 2025
• Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech
  2019 - 2021

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (19)

• Optimizing microwave joining parameters of kenaf-reinforced polypropylene composites
  Materials and Manufacturing Processes 2026 DOI: 10.1080/10426914.2026.2622026
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• Microwave-induced plasma drilling of kenaf-reinforced polypropylene composites: Effects of tool material on reusability and hole quality via optical emission spectroscopy
  Journal of Manufacturing Processes 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.10.034
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• Parametric Optimization in Microwave-Induced Plasma Drilling of Kenaf-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
  Springer Proceedings in Materials 2025 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-5281-5_27
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• Microwave Drilling of Sisal Epoxy Composite Plate Under Graphite Tool with Conical Tip
  Springer Proceedings in Materials 2025 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-5281-5_44
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• Microstructural, Wettability, and Cavitation Erosion Behavior of HVOF Sprayed VC+75%CuNi-Cr Coating on SS316 Steel
  2025 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-5856-5_10
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• Cavitation Erosion in Hydromachinery Components and Its Mitigation by Thermal Spray Coatings: A Review
  2025 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-5856-5_21
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• Advancements in Manufacturing of Composite Materials: A Comprehensive Review and Future Perspectives
  2025 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-5856-5_42
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• Optimization of microwave drilling parameters for pine needles and rice husk PLA composites
  Materials and Manufacturing Processes 2025 DOI: 10.1080/10426914.2024.2438387
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• Experimental Investigation and Artificial Neural Network Prediction of Heat-Affected Zone in Microwave-Induced Plasma Drilling of Kenaf/Polypropylene Composites
  Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s11665-024-10483-w
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• Experimental analysis and multi-criteria optimization of process parameters in microwave drilling of kenaf-reinforced polypropylene composites
  Journal of Engineering Research 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jer.2024.06.001
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