Department of Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering and Technology
Noida International University, Gautam Buddha Nagar, U.P.

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📧 Email: durga.prasad@niu.edu.in

Introduction

Dr. Durga Prasad is an accomplished researcher and academician in the domain of Robotics, AI, and Automation with 15+ years of teaching and research experience. He has specialized in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems and has contributed significantly through publications in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals, workshops, and NPTEL certifications. He has also served in key administrative roles and delivered expert talks in the field of advanced manufacturing and data-driven systems.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) – MMMUT Gorakhpur, 2020
  Thesis: Design and Development of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System
• M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – MMMEC, GBTU, 2011 (First Division)
  Specialization: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – IEC-CET, UPTU, 2006 (First Division)

Experience Summary

• Associate Professor, Noida International University (Aug 2024 – Present)
• Associate/Assistant Professor, MIET Meerut (2019 – 2023)
• Research-cum-Teaching Fellow, MMMUT (2014 – 2018)
• Assistant Professor, SITM Unnao (2009 – 2014)
• Lecturer, IET Sitapur (2008 – 2009)

Research Interests

• Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
• Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
• System Dynamics, Automation, Production Management

Publications

• Total SCI/Scopus Papers: 12+
• Notable Journals: IJPR (Taylor & Francis), Benchmarking (Emerald), SJST (PSU), MPE Review (Polish Academy), Materials Today: Proceedings, Springer Book Chapters

Certifications & NPTEL

• NPTEL Domain Scholar in Programming, AI, Robotics, ML, Deep Learning
• Topper Certifications in:
  • Robotics (IIT KGP)
  • AI (IITM), Deep Learning (IIT Ropar), Java (IITKGP)
  • Python for Data Science, MCDM using R, Internet of Things, Scientific Computing using Python

Conferences & Workshops

• Presented in ICEMIT, IDME, ICMPC, NCETMEE, FME, MRC, and various national/international venues
• Attended 25+ workshops/FDPs across IITs, IISc, NITTTR, AKTU

Books & Book Chapters

• Springer Chapter: Flexibility & Reconfigurability in Manufacturing Systems

Professional Memberships

• AMIE (IEI India)
• LMISTE
• IFERP (Professional Member)

Editorial & Reviewer Roles

• Reviewer: IEEE Access, Cogent Engineering, IET-CIM, IISE Transactions, etc.