Rahul Kumar
sandip university nashik maharashtraa, IIT Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
0000-0003-2904-8799
About
Dr. Rahul Kumar is a Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering researcher specializing in solid-state joining and advanced manufacturing, with a primary focus on friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir processing (FSP). He earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, where his research addressed material flow behavior, microstructural evolution, and mechanical performance of lightweight alloys.
His work integrates experimental process design with microstructural characterization to establish robust process–structure–property relationships. He has hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and mechanical testing for performance evaluation of welded joints. His research has contributed to peer-reviewed international publications, particularly in the domain of aluminum alloys and process optimization in solid-state joining.
Dr. Kumar’s research interests include friction stir welding/processing, welding metallurgy, thermo-mechanical processing, microstructure engineering, and defect analysis in metallic systems. He is particularly interested in extending his work toward emerging areas such as dissimilar material joining, hybrid manufacturing processes, and data-driven/process modeling approaches in welding.
In addition to research, he has academic experience teaching core subjects such as Materials Science, Mechanical Metallurgy, Manufacturing Processes, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer, with an emphasis on integrating computational and experimental insights into engineering education.
He is actively seeking postdoctoral research opportunities in Europe and South Korea, with a focus on collaborative, high-impact research in advanced materials processing, joining technologies, and sustainable manufacturing.
Employment
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sandip university nashik maharashtraa Assistant Professor2023 - Present
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IIT Bombay Postdoctoral fellow2019 - 2021
Education
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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee M.Tech2011 - 2013
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (12)
- Experimental measurement of strain distribution in the nugget zone during friction stir welding using an identical-material tracer Save
- Artificial Intelligence in Turning Operations: A Review of Experimental and Analytical Methods for Cutting Forces, Vibrations, and Surface Roughness Optimisation Save
- A critical review of material flow investigation in friction stir welding using novel techniques Save
- Friction Stir Channeling Tool Design for Better Material Flow and Channel Strength Save
- Improvement in Corrosion Performance of ECAPed AZ80/91 Mg Alloys Using SS316 HVOF Coating Save
- Microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of friction stir processed AA2014 alloy Save
- Three-dimensional material flow during friction stir welding of AA5083 Save
- Experimental and computational analyses of material flow characteristics in friction stir welding Save
- Microstructure and texture evolution during multi-pass friction stir processed AA5083 Save
- Material flow visualization and determination of strain rate during friction stir welding Save