0000-0002-5078-7003 About
Dr. Ashish Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at JSPM Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering (RSCOE), Pune, India. He is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, research, academic administration, and outcome-based engineering education. His teaching interests include Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Metallurgy, Welding Technology, and Additive Manufacturing.
His primary research focuses on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), with emphasis on process optimization, thermal behavior, microstructural evolution, mechanical characterization, and predictive modeling of metallic components. His research also encompasses advanced manufacturing processes, friction stir welding, sustainable manufacturing, materials characterization, and the application of artificial intelligence and statistical optimization techniques in manufacturing engineering.
Dr. Kumar has published research articles in reputed international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and his work has received recognition through citations from researchers worldwide. He serves as a reviewer for international peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes to the dissemination of high-quality research in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering.
In addition to his research activities, he is involved in curriculum development, laboratory modernization, student mentoring, outcome-based education (OBE), and accreditation-related initiatives. He regularly guides undergraduate projects and promotes innovation, problem-solving, and industry-oriented learning among engineering students.
Research Interests
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Friction Stir Welding
Materials Science and Engineering
Welding Metallurgy
Microstructural Characterization
Mechanical Property Evaluation
Process Optimization (RSM, DOE)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Manufacturing
Sustainable Manufacturing
Surface Engineering and Materials Characterization
Keywords: Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, WAAM, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Friction Stir Welding, Materials Engineering, Welding Metallurgy, Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Process Optimization, Response Surface Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Manufacturing.
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Publications (12)
- Structural optimization of a truck brake pedal through material substitution and topology optimization Save
- Optimizing Heat Dissipation in Electronics: Assessing Nano‐Fluid Impact and Channel Design Variations Save
- Parametric synthesis and RSM-GA integrated optimization of multi-bead deposition in wire arc additive manufacturing of AISI 304L stainless steel Save
- Thermal and structural analysis of 304L stainless steel WAAM using finite element analysis Save
- Air-cooled and PCM-cooled battery thermal management systems of an electric vehicle: a technical review Save
- Parametric influence and efficiency assessment of water-cooled photovoltaic thermal PV/T absorber designs Save
- Fabrication and characterization of austenite-ferrite stainless steel bimetals by twin wire arc additive manufacturing Save
- Investigations on Deposition Geometry and Mechanical Properties of Wire Arc Additive Manufactured Inconel 625 Save
- Numerical and Experimental Investigations on Deposition of Stainless Steel in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Save
- Microstructure and Chemical Composition Analysis of Double Wire Arc Additive Manufactured Bimetallic Structure Save