0000-0003-1620-9573 About
Dr. Pawan Kumar Rakesh is a distinguished academic, researcher, and administrator serving as Assistant Professor (Grade-I) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand, India. With more than thirteen years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has made significant contributions to the fields of polymer matrix composites, green composites, additive manufacturing, prosthetic and rehabilitation devices, joining technologies, and finite element analysis.
Dr. Rakesh obtained his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in 2012, following his M.Tech. from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar and B.Tech. from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology. Since joining NIT Uttarakhand in 2013, he has actively contributed to academic excellence through teaching, research, and institutional development.
His research portfolio includes numerous high-impact journal publications, several internationally published books, book chapters, and multiple granted patents related to sustainable composites, biodegradable materials, and prosthetic technologies. He has successfully led and coordinated sponsored research projects funded by agencies such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Ministry of Education, focusing on innovative biomedical and engineering applications.
In addition to his research achievements, Dr. Rakesh has held several important leadership positions, including Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs, Associate Dean of Research and Consultancy, Associate Dean of Faculty Welfare, Associate Dean of Planning and Development, Coordinator of the Design Innovation Centre, and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has supervised multiple doctoral and postgraduate research scholars and has organized numerous international conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs.
Recognized for his excellence in teaching, research, and academic leadership, Dr. Rakesh received the Best Faculty Award in 2023. Through his interdisciplinary research and academic leadership, he continues to advance sustainable engineering solutions, innovative materials, and biomedical technologies that address contemporary societal and industrial challenges.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UTTARAKHAND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR2013 - Present
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Publications (102)
- Computational and experimental approach to designing a biomimetic PLA prosthetic foot for transtibial amputees Save
- Multiscale Characterization of Jute/Flax Biocomposites: Enhancing Stiffness and Durability for Load‐Bearing Rehabilitation Devices Save
- Experimental and statistical investigation of drilling forces and energy consumption in kenaf fiber-reinforced epoxy composites Save
- Multiphysics simulation of thermal and electric field effects in h-BN/HDPE nanocomposites Save
- Comparative multi-response optimization of mechanical properties in jute/flax-epoxy composites processed by hand layup and VARTM Save
- Optimization of mechanical properties of sandwich composite using an artificial neural network with genetic algorithm Save
- Additive Manufacturing for Biomedical Implants and Prosthetics Save
- Bio-Composites Based on Jute and Flax Fibres: Fabrication and Characterisation for Use in Rehabilitation Devices Save
- Development of Biocomposites-Based Prosthesis Foot Using Additive Manufacturing Processes Save
- Insights of Additive Manufacturing Technology for Biomedical Applications Save