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Dr. Gitesh Kumar

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, PPIMT, Hisar

ORCID iD 0000-0003-3988-6227

About

Dr. Gitesh Kumar is a dedicated academician and researcher with 7.5 years of teaching experience and 6 years of research expertise in Mechanical Engineering. Awarded a Ph.D. in Tribology (2024) from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJUS&T), Hisar, his doctoral work focused on developing environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) using ionic liquids and nanoparticles, achieving significant advancements in sustainable tribology.
He has published 14 research papers in reputed SCIE/ESCI/Scopus-indexed journals, demonstrating contributions in nanolubricants, rheology, and environmentally friendly lubricants. Proficient with advanced instruments such as Rheometer, Tribometer, and Four-Ball Tester, he has successfully executed funded research projects (DST-PURSE, New Delhi).
Dr. Kumar began his academic journey with a B.Tech. (2009) and M.Tech. in Integrated Product Design & Manufacturing (2011), both from GJUS&T, Hisar, and later earned his Ph.D. in 2024. He has served as an Assistant Professor (2011–2017) at PPIMT, Hisar, a Junior Research Fellow (2017–2020) at GJUS&T under a DST-funded project, and is currently a Temporary Teacher (2024–present) at GJUS&T, teaching Fluid Mechanics, Theory of Machines, and Tribology.
His research expertise includes environmentally acceptable lubricants, nanoparticles, ionic liquids, additive manufacturing, and AI applications in tribology. With a strong balance of teaching, mentoring, and research, he aspires to contribute to innovative academic programs and sustainable mechanical engineering solutions.

Employment

  • Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Teacher
    2024 - Present
  • Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Junior Research Fellow
    2017 - 2019
  • PPIMT, Hisar Assistant Professor
    2011 - 2017

Education

  • Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Ph.D
    2020 - 2024

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (14)