Department of Mechanical Engineering

School of Engineering and Technology (SET)
Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh
📧 Email: paulpraveen.a@niu.edu.in

Introduction

Dr. A. Paul Praveen is an accomplished academician and researcher specializing in Design Engineering, with expertise in vibration control, polymer composites, and advanced structural analysis. With over 9 years of teaching and research experience, he has published extensively in SCI/Scopus journals, holds a patent, and has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research. He has also contributed as an editor, reviewer, and project investigator in national and international initiatives.

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. (Design Engineering) – VIT, Vellore (2019), 85% – First Class
• M.Tech (Design Engineering) – Karunya University (2015), 83% – First Class with Distinction (Rank Holder)
• B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) – Sri Krishna College of Engineering, Anna University (2013), 71% – First Class

Experience Summary

• Associate Professor, Noida International University (Sep 2024 – Present)
• Associate Professor, Sharda University (Aug 2023 – Aug 2024)
• Associate Professor, GNIT (Jan 2023 – Aug 2023)
• Associate Professor, Malla Reddy Engineering College (Aug 2019 – Jan 2023)
• JRF/SRF/Research Assistant, VIT Vellore (2016 – 2019)

Research Areas

• Vibration Control and Analysis
• Polymer Composite & Hybrid Structures
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Publications

• SCI Journal Papers: 9 (e.g., Elsevier, SAGE, WILEY, Springer – IF up to 5.881)
• Conference Proceedings (Scopus): 10+
• Book Publications: 2
• Patent: 1 – "Automatic Book Placer AI Robot"

Awards & Recognition

• Best Teacher Award, MREC (2022)
• Global Eminent Teacher Award (2021)
• Faculty Excellence Award, VIJ Trust (2021)

Memberships & Roles

• Editorial Board Member – Journal of Automotive Mechanical and Aerospace Engg.
• Reviewer – IJAMM, IJMS, IJAMPT
• Senior Member – ISME | Member – IIPE, IAENG

Projects

• DST-SERB (Completed): Rs. 21.4 Lakhs
• UK-India Collaboration with Cranfield University (Ongoing)
• Proposed: DST-SERB (Rs. 28.76 Lakhs), AICTE-RPS (Rs. 27 Lakhs)

Technical Skills

• ANSYS, MATLAB, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, DEWESOFT

Workshops & FDPs Attended

• 28+ programs at IITs, IISc, VIT, CMTI, and others
• NPTEL Elite + Gold in "Introduction to Composites"