PROFILE

Dr. Arun Kumar received his schooling in High School, Baisa, Bihar and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birsa Institute of Technology, Dhanbad in 2011. Subsequently he obtained the degree of Master of Technology, Mechanical Engineering in 2013 from NIT Patna. He joined Ph.D programme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Thermal and Fluid Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi in 2013 and accomplished it in 2018. Moreover, Dr. Arun Kumar is very much interested in teaching transcendental course such as Indian philosophy. He has organised International workshop on “Science and spiritual quest” at Indrashil University and got huge recognition by the University. Dr. Arun Kumar is an expert on solar thermal and submitted couple of project on the same area of research.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Securing 1st position in the research category at the Ph.D level for presenting my research in the form of poster titled Design of latent heat storage system in the Institute Day during February 25-26,2017.
• Securing 2nd position in the research category at the Ph.D level for presenting my research in the form of poster titled Design and experimentation of line concentrating helical coil solar cavity receiver for steam generation in the Institute Day during February 16- 18,2018.
• Reviewer of journal “Journal of Thermal Engineering”
• Reviewer of conference International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Application.
• Chief Convener of 5-Day International workshop on Science and Spiritual Quest held on May 1-5, 2023.

PUBLICATIONS

Selected Publications
• Arun Kumar, Ashish Shukla Kedar Pathak, “Ferromagnetism in LaMnO3-LaFeO3- LaCoO3 Mixed Spin Perovskite Oxide Solid Solution”, Ceramics International, 49 (8), (2023), 12680-12686.
• Arun Kumar and S.K. Shukla (2019), Experimental and numerical analysis of a helical coil solar cavity receiver: thermal oil as the heat transfer fluid, International JournalofGreenEnergy,16:9,716-732,doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2019.1619566.
• Arun Kumar, S.K. Shukla &Abhishek Kumar (2018): Heat loss analysis: An approach toward the revival of parabolic dish type solar cooker, International Journal of Green Energy, DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2018.1423978, ISSN: 1543-5075 (Print)1543-5083.
• Arun Kumar and S.K.Shukla (2018), “Thermal Performance Analysis of Helical Coil Solar Cavity Receiver Based Parabolic Trough Concentrator” Thermal science - a scientific journal,doi.org/10.2298/TSCI170830104K.
• Arun Kumar and S.K.Shukla, Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of a Parabolic Trough Concentrator for the Improvement of collection Efficiency, International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering &Management (IJIREM), ISSN: 2350-0557, Volume-3, Issue-5,September-2016.

TEACHING

• Engineering Mechanics
• Strength of Material
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Machine Design-I
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Advance Heat Transfer
• Machine Design-II
• Transcendental Energy Engineering
• Philosophy

PROFILE

Dr. Jatin is a versatile professional with 15+ years of rich experience having expertise in academia, administration, and entrepreneurship. As an accomplished academician, he excels in teaching, conducting impactful research, and developing comprehensive curricula. Dr. Jatin's commitment to academic excellence is evident through his numerous publications in reputable journals and active participation in prestigious conferences. He has successfully secured grants and fostered collaborative relationships with peers, resulting in innovative academic projects. With a passion for education, Dr. Jatin has mentored and guided students, and he has also provided valuable supervision to numerous thesis projects. His area of research is in the realm of administration, he is a natural leader with exceptional strategic planning skills. He has effectively managed diverse projects, showcasing his strong project management abilities. His expertise in budgeting and financial management has ensured the successful execution of initiatives while optimizing resources. Dr. Jatin's adeptness in team management has resulted in cohesive and high-performing teams, and his skills in policy development and decision-making have contributed to the development of efficient processes. He is highly skilled in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operations and fostering positive organizational development. Dr. Jatin's commitment to continuous improvement has led to the implementation of successful process improvement initiatives.

His entrepreneurial spirit shines in his ability to thrive in business development and start-up environments. He has a proven track record in product development, utilizing market research and analysis to identify lucrative opportunities. His expertise in sales and marketing has allowed him to successfully penetrate target markets and drive business growth. With a keen eye for financial planning, he has effectively raised funds and managed budgets to maximize profitability. His strong operations and supply chain management skills have enabled efficient operations and streamlined logistics. His innovative thinking, coupled with his strong risk management abilities, has allowed him to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape.

Dr. Jatin's diverse experiences as an academician, administrator, and industrialist/entrepreneur make him a valuable asset, bringing a unique blend of expertise to any organization or endeavor he engages in.

RESEARCH

Area of Research
• Area of research is, non-convectional machining process, Composite materials, nano materials, Additive manufacturing, fiber laser based materials processing, optimization, micromanufacturing, micromachining process, characterization.

• ORCID: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0003-4795-703X

TEACHING

• Engineering Graphics
• Elements of Mechanical Engineering
• Workshop
• Material Science and Metallurgy
• Machine design and engineering drafting
• Manufacturing Process-1
• Mechanical Measurement & Metrology
• Manufacturing Processes – II
• Machine Design-I
• Computer Aided Design
• Industrial Engineering
• Operation Research
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Product Design and Value Engineering
• Quality and Reliability Engineering
• Production Technology
• Machine Design II
• Automobile Engineering