Devendra Vashist

About

Dr. Devendra Vashist, currently working as University Proctor and Professor Mechanical Engineering Department, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS) Faridabad. Dr Vashist has a teaching experience of more than 26 years and has published more than 85 papers in National / International conferences and journals with 3 books in the area of Automobile Engineering. He has completed his B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering from N.I.T. Jalandhar, M.Tech in Energy Studies from I.I.T Delhi and PhD from Jamia Millia Islamia. His areas of interest lie in Electric Mobility and Systems, Automotive Technologies, Thermal Engineering, Internal Combustion Engines and Alternative Fuels. He was a key person in establishment of Automotive Training and Research Centre developed in association with HONDA and Electric One Mobility Pvt Limited at MRIIRS. Presently he is working in the area of EV Dynamics and Electric vehicle retrofit Systems. Dr. Vashist is recipient of Society of automobile Engineers (SAE) Guru award 2016 for his contribution towards SAE activities and Kannan Award 2024 for Skill upgradation of Young Engineer provided by SAEINDIA Foundation. Presently he is member of Stubble / Biomass Sector Specific Committees under Sudh Vayu Sampark (SuVas), under Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), New Delhi. He has worked as guide and mentors to students who has participated and achieved positions with their innovative projects at national and international level. Presently he is member of The Institutions of Engineers (India), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) India, chairman of Proctorial Board and Proctor of the University.

Employment

• Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Professor
  2012 - 2025

Education

• Jamia Millia Islamia Ph.D
  2007 - 2011
• Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology B.Tech
  1994 - 1998

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (4)

• Financial Impact on Indian Automotive Industry for Transition from IC Engine Based to EV Based Technology
  2023 DOI: 10.1109/ITEC-India59098.2023.10471440
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• The Importance of Methanol–Gasoline Blend in Spark Ignition Engine—A Review
  2019 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-6577-5_21
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• Statistical analysis of diesel engine performance for castor and jatropha biodiesel-blended fuel
  International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering 2014 DOI: 10.15282/ijame.9.2013.30.0181
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• Energetic and economic feasibility associated with the production, processing and conversion of jatropha oil to a substitute diesel fuel in India
  International Review of Mechanical Engineering 2009
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