Arvind Singh
Also known as: R.A. Singh
MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT), Wenzhou University, Indian Institute of Science, University of Mysore, Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT)
0000-0002-9881-8956
About
Tribologist specializing in multi-scale tribology and surface engineering. R&D experience in solving tribological issues related to aerospace/space, wind turbines, MEMS, superabrasives, and automotive applications. Career spans leading universities, national research laboratories, and corporate R&D centres across India, China, Singapore, and South Korea. Current research focuses on high-temperature vacuum solid lubrication and advanced magnesium materials.
Research Interests
Multi-scale tribology, surface engineering and surface interaction phenomena — adhesion, friction, wear, lubrication, interfacial mechanics. Surface and bulk modification technologies. Bridging fundamental physics with practical engineering solutions for real-time applications.
Research Themes
A. Fundamental Tribology & Wear Mechanisms
• Developed strain rate–temperature wear maps for Ti-6Al-4V; established role of power dissipation and microstructural evolution in wear transitions
B. Applied & Industrial Tribology
• Aerospace coatings, superabrasives (GE): high-temperature tribological systems
• Wind turbine tribology (Vestas, ERI@N): bearings, coatings, failure analysis
• MEMS (NUS, KIST): nano-patterning, nano-lubrication, adhesion and friction control
C. Advanced Materials & Extreme Environments
• High-temperature tribology of Mg alloys and composites
• Fe–CaF₂ self-lubricating composites for high-temperature vacuum/space applications
• Additive manufacturing of high-entropy alloys and superalloys
Employment
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MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) Professor of Eminence2022 - Present
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Wenzhou University Professor & Foreign Expert2019 - 2022
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Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) Professor2017 - 2018
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Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT) Professor2014 - 2017
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Energy Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University Senior Research Engineer2013 - 2014
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Vestas Technology R&D Lead Engineer2011 - 2012
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National University of Singapore Research Fellow2009 - 2011
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Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST) Visiting Scientist2004 - 2009
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John F. Welch Technology Centre (JFWTC) , GE Global Research Materials Scientist2002 - 2004
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Indian Institute of Science Project Assistant1992 - 1993
Education
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Indian Institute of Science Ph.D1998 - 2003
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Indian Institute of Science M.Sc (Engg)1993 - 1997
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University of Mysore M.Sc Physics1990 - 1992
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University of Mysore B.Sc Electronics1987 - 1990
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (150)
- Efficient additive manufacturing of 2209 duplex stainless steel using multi-stranded wire plasma arc: Numerical simulation, microstructure and mechanical properties Save
- Simulation of residual stress and micro-plastic deformation induced by laser shock imprinting on TC4 titanium alloy aero-engine blade Save
- Fabrication of high-strength dual FCC phase Co-Cr-Fe-Ni-Cu-Mo high entropy alloy by plasma arc additive manufacturing using a combined cable wire Save
- Research on plasma arc additive manufacturing of Inconel 625 Ni–Cu functionally graded materials Save
- Patterning SS304 Surface at Microscale to Reduce Wettability and Corrosion in Saline Water Save
- Nanostructured Coatings: Review on Processing Techniques, Corrosion Behaviour and Tribological Performance Save
- Polymeric Nanostructures for Prospective Tribological Application in Miniaturized Devices: A Review Save
- Effect of Deposition Strategies on the Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Wire Arc Additive Manufactured Al-5Si Alloys Save
- Effect of magnetic Field on the microstructure and mechanical properties of inconel 625 superalloy fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing Save
- Factors determining solid solution phase formation and stability in CoCrFeNiX<inf>0.4</inf> (X=Al, Nb, Ta) high entropy alloys fabricated by powder plasma arc additive manufacturing Save