Dr. Sunil Thakur
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Noida International University, Greater Noida, India
Email: sunil.thakur@niu.edu.im
Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8Eab1OcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
🔹 Short Introduction
Dr. Sunil Thakur is a senior academic and researcher with over 14 years of experience in teaching and industry, currently serving as Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Noida International University. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Tech from the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, and specializes in polymer composites, tribology, nano-materials, and machining processes. His research has led to the publication of more than 35 papers in reputed SCI and Scopus journals, numerous conference presentations, and supervision of doctoral and postgraduate research. Dr. Thakur has also served as Dean and Head of Department in multiple institutions and continues to contribute to editorial boards and academic leadership roles.
🔹 Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering | NIT Hamirpur, HP | 2011–2014 |
| M.Tech (CAD/CAM) | NIT Hamirpur, HP | 2009–2011 |
| B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla | 2006–2009 |
| Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) | TMAES Polytechnic College, Karnataka | 1999–2002 |
🔹 Work Experience
| Designation | Institution | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Noida International University, Greater Noida | July 2024 – Present |
| Professor | Om Sterling Global University, Hisar | Mar 2022 – Apr 2024 |
| Professor | AP Goyal Shimla University, Shimla | Aug 2014 – Jan 2022 |
🔹 Areas of Interest
- Polymer Composites & Nano Composites
- Tribology & Wear
- Machining & CNC
- CAD/CAM
- Materials Characterization
🔹 Skills & Tools
- Software: SolidWorks, HyperMesh, AutoCAD
- Simulation/Design: RSM, Taguchi Design, ANN
- Programming/Tools: MS Office Suite, Internet Explorer
🔹 Administrative Roles
- Dean, School of Engineering & Technology, OSGU (2022)
- Dean Student Welfare, AP Goyal Shimla University (2019–2022)
- Head, Mechanical Engineering Dept., AP Goyal (2015–2019)
- Head, School of Engineering, AP Goyal Shimla University (2019)
- Member, Board of Studies (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)
- Editorial Board Member, AGUI-JET (since 2015)
- Academic Committee Member, Curriculum Developer, Timetable Planner
🔹 Research Supervision
- Ph.D. Scholars: 2 Completed, 7 Ongoing
- M.Tech Theses: 18 Supervised
- B.Tech Projects: Numerous Guided
🔹 Reviewer for Journals
- Polymer Composites (Wiley)
- Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences (IJEMS)
- Tribology International
- Silicon (Springer)
- Surface and Interface Analysis
- BP International (Peer Review Panel)
🔹 Conferences Organized
- International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering & Technology, OSGU, 2024
- International Conference on Innovation & Technology for Inclusive Growth, OSGU, 2023
- National Conference on Technology Integration, OSGU, 2022
- RARIET-2017, AP Goyal Shimla University
- Changing Trends & Future Challenges in Science & Tech, AP Goyal Shimla University, 2017
🔹 Research Publications (Select List, Total 40+)
SCI Journals:
- Effects of Cenosphere Particles on Vinylester Composites, Materials and Design, 2013 (Elsevier)
- Friction Characteristics using Taguchi Method, Journal of Composite Materials, 2013 (SAGE)
- Tribological Characteristics under Dry Conditions, IJMCE, 2012
- Taguchi Analysis of Wear Behavior, Advanced Materials Research, 2012
- Cenosphere-Reinforced E-Glass Fiber Vinylester Composites, Polymer Composites (Wiley), 2014
- Tribology in Lubricated Conditions, Journal of Tribology Transactions, (Taylor & Francis)
- Machinability of Titanium Alloys using CBN Tool, IJMMM, 2012
- Optimization of Machining Parameters, Trends in Mech Engg. & Tech, 2012
- Review on Abrasive Wear of Graphite, IJET, 2017
- CNT-TiC Hybrid Composite Tribo-Behavior, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020
Scopus & Peer-Reviewed Journals:
- Performance Analysis of Bamboo Fiber Concrete, ICICSO 2023
- Recycled Waste in Concrete, African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2024
- Hot Corrosion in MMC AA6061, European Chemical Bulletin, 2023
- Taguchi Study on Metal Matrix Composites, Gradiva Journal, 2023
- Concrete Quality and Materials Control, IJFANS, 2022
- Review on Optimization of EDM, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2019
Book Chapter:
- Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil, in From Waste to Wealth, Springer, 2023
🔹 Publications in International Conferences (Select List)
- CPIE-2013, Jalandhar – Wear Study of Vinylester Resin with Cenosphere
- ICAME-2011, Delhi – Machining of Titanium Alloys
- RARIET-2017, Shimla – Multiple papers on polymer composites, machining, and 3D printing
- OSGU 2024, Use of Recycled Aggregates in Concrete
- INCOME 2023, Tribological Analysis using Taguchi Method
- ICSTSF 2024, MDU – Taguchi SNR Optimization
🔹 FDPs & Short-Term Courses Attended
- QTETR 2024, Om Sterling Global University
- AI & ML in Smart Computing – Anand International College, Jaipur, 2024
- “The Education Factory” – NIT Jalandhar
- “Condition Monitoring of Plant & Machinery” – NIT Hamirpur
- “Advanced Manufacturing” – NIT Hamirpur
- “Indoor Air Quality of Buildings” – NIT Hamirpur
- “Future Technological Developments” – Career Point University, HP
