Newsletter_2025

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Message from HoD’s Desk

it is a matter of great pleasure and I would like to share few of my thoughts. The Department is flourishing and achieving new heights by listing two staff members in World's Top 2% Scientist for 2025 by Stanford University. The department has started new course of B.Tech. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence w.e.f. 2025. Our staff members actively involved in research and development activities. Our faculty members have published their research work in various reputed journals with good impact factors and carrying out research in diverse fields of Mechanical and Production Engineering. Students of The Department are also bringing laurel to the institute by participating in various curricular and extra-curricular activities from time-to-time at national and international levels. The Department is supporting students in all domains for their overall personality development and organizing different events through societies and clubs managed by department. The Department is trying to bridge the gap between Industry-Institute by adding curriculum of Industry Standards. We look forward to progress in the area of producing world class Mechanical Engineers who are responsible citizens. I personally and on the behalf of the department congratulate the Newsletter team for their appreciable efforts in compiling and publishing the important outcomes of the Department.


Dr. Harmeet Singh
HOD, Mechanical and Production Engineering Department

Department at Glimpse

🏆 Outstanding Department Award

Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering received the Outstanding Department Award on the occasion of the 69th Foundation Day of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana on 8 April 2025.

The award was presented by the GNDEC Alumni President in the presence of the Principal, GNDEC Ludhiana, recognizing the department’s excellence in academics, research, and overall contributions.


FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

Ph.D. Awarded

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Ranjan, N., Farwaha, H.S. (2026). Developments in Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Biomedical Scaffolds/Implants for Orthopaedic Applications: A Review. Biomedical Materials & Devices, 4, 273–286. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44174-025-00292-7

  2. Satwant Singh, Raman Kumar, Harmeet Singh (2025). Impact of wiper inserts on machining performance: A comprehensive review. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3360(1):020006. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0305759

  3. Pal, J., Gupta, D., Singh, T.P. (2025). Influence of Cr7C3 Reinforcement on Dry Sliding Wear of Stainless Steel-Based Composites Developed Using Microwave Energy. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-12181-7

  4. Brar, G.S., Kumar, A., Shaik, K., Singh, P. (2025). Parametric Investigation of Friction Crush Welding of Two Dissimilar Metals – Aluminium 6061 T-6 and Low Carbon Steel AISI 1016. Proceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2025-155582

  5. Vipin Khurana, Dharmpal Deepak, Harnam Singh Farwaha, Prem Singh, Sulakshna Dwivedi, Nishant Ranjan (2025). Performance evaluation of earth air tube heat exchanger during winter season for Ludhiana climate. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2807(1):030007. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0270759

  6. Singh, B., Singh, J., Farwaha, H.S., Singh, P., Nishant R. (2025). Implementation of Maynard Operation Sequence Technique in an Engine Manufacturing Industry: A Case Study. Journal of the Institution of Engineers India Series C, 106, 1551–1559. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-025-01243-3

  7. Deepak, D., Farwaha, H.S., Alqahtani, F.M., Dwivedi, S., Singh R.P., Singh, P., Nishant R., Kumar A. (2025). Enhancement in production efficiency using DMAIC methodology of six sigma. Scientific Reports, 15, 45109. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-32861-7

  8. Deepak, D., Brar, G.S., Dwivedi, S., Farwaha, H.S., Nishant R., Alkhaleel B.A. (2025). Optimizing concrete pump maintenance in the construction sector using enhanced MCDM techniques. Scientific Reports, 15, 13816. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98481-3

  9. Farwaha, H.S., Singh, S., Ranjan, N., Grewal J.S., Pandey S. (2025). MCDM methods for boom placer maintenance strategy design: a case study in a construction sector. Safety in Extreme Environments, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42797-024-00116-9

  10. Sukhinderpal Singh, Harnam Singh Farwaha, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Slurry erosion performance of WC-Co and Cr3C2-NiCr coatings on hydro turbine steel. Oxford Open Materials Science, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfmat/itaf008

  11. Singh, G., Brar, G.S., Singh, R. (2025). On successive recycling of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene–melamine formaldehyde composite for sensing applications. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 38(9), 3400–3413. https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057251314438

  12. Hang Yu, Ruitong Liu, Raman Kumar, et al. (2026). Urban Color in Public Design: A Review of Spatial Aesthetics and Behavioral Impact. Frontiers in Psychology, 17:1692740. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1692740

  13. Basavaraju Bennehalli, Suresh Poyil Subramanyam, Sakshi Shantharam Kamath, Raman Kumar, et al. (2026). Development of High-Performance Areca Sheath Fibre Preform-Reinforced Epoxy Composites. Journal of Composite Materials.

  14. Fenglan Chen, Bella Akhmedovna Bulgarova, Raman Kumar (2025). Prioritizing Generative Artificial Intelligence Co-Writing Tools in Newsrooms. Mathematics, 13(23):3791. https://doi.org/10.3390/math13233791

  15. Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Ambe Harrison, Idriss Dagal, Raman Kumar, Zhe Liu (2026). Fractional Calculus-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithm for Solving Optimization Problems. Evolutionary Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12065-025-01114-x

  16. Swapandeep Kaur, Raman Kumar, Kanwardeep Singh (2025). Sustainable Component-Level Prioritization for Solar Technologies. Energies, 18, 5410. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18205410

  17. Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Ambe Harrison, Pradeep Jangir, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Policy-driven expansion of renewable energy in Cameroon. Energy Strategy Reviews, 62, 101912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2025.101912

  18. Kamalpreet Singh, Raman Kumar, Sehijpal Singh, et al. (2025). Non-Conventional Machining of Monel-400 Alloy: A Critical Review. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmech.2025.1639320

  19. Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Ambe Harrison, Idriss Dagal, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Digital Twins in Renewable Energy Systems: A Comprehensive Review. Energy Strategy Reviews, 61, 101814. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2025.101814

  20. Sita Rani, Raman Kumar, B. S. Panda, et al. (2025). Machine Learning-Powered Smart Healthcare Systems. Diagnostics, 15, 1914. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15151914

  21. Hanxuan Wang, Raman Kumar, Ashutosh Pattanaik, et al. (2025). Computational Methods and AI-Based Modeling of Magnesium Alloys. Frontiers in Materials. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2025.1645227

  22. Shubham Sharma, Sachin Kalsi, Jagjit Singh, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Impact of vibration on human body ergonomics. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1177/10519815251367226

  23. M. Shanmugavalli, K. Majella Jenvi Ignatia, Mary Jiny D, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). A Branching Bivariate Weibull Distribution Model for Evaluating Exosomes. Scientific Reports, 15, 24422. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07434-3

  24. Rupinder Kaur, Raman Kumar, Himanshu Aggarwal (2025). Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence in Machining Operations. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-025-10290-z

  25. Swapandeep Kaur, Raman Kumar, Kanwardeep Singh, Sehijpal Singh (2025). Systematic Review of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 137, 160-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.04.525

  26. Raman Kumar, Sarvesh Garg, Rupinder Kaur, et al. (2025). Machine Learning for Heart Disease Prediction. Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2025.1583459

  27. Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Ambe Harrison, Pradeep Jangir, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Sperm Swarm Optimization for Many Objective Power Flow Problems. Scientific Reports, 15, 17253. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99330-z

  28. Akshay Jain, Bhaskor Jyoti Bora, Rakesh Kumar, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Assessment of Nahar Biodiesel with TiO₂ Nanoparticles. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 71, 106125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2025.106125

  29. Kajal Mahawar, Punam Rattan, Ammar Jalamneh, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Artificial Bee and Ant Colony Optimization in Machine Learning. Scientific Reports, 15, 10172. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94642-6

  30. Balaji Y.S., Keerthiprasad K.S., ER Babu, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Mechanical and corrosion behaviour of Al7075 alloy reinforced with SiC and cenosphere particles. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology.

  31. Pulkit Kumar, Harpreet Kaur Channi, Raman Kumar, et al. (2025). Vehicle-to-Grid Integration in Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 25, 100864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100864

Book Published

Sr. No. Authors Book Title Year Publisher / ISBN No.
1 Kumar, R., Sindhwani, R., Kumar, R., Singh, P.L., & Davim, J.P. Technopreneurship and Sustainability: Innovation, Challenges, and Opportunities (1st ed.). 2025 CRC Press 9781003537335

Book Chapters Published

Sr. No. Authors Title Year Title of Book / Publisher / Page / ISBN
1 Kunwar Partap Singh, Balwinder Singh, Sukhpal Singh, Raman Kumar, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso Case Study, Future Trends, and Innovations in AIoT-Based Manufacturing Technologies 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Manufacturing, 1st Edition, Chapter 26, CRC Press
2 Abhishek Bhattacherjee, Ajay Kumar Badhan, Pushpendra Ratnam Verma, Raman Kumar, Rupinder Kaur, Sehijpal Singh, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso Advanced Manufacturing Techniques of Additive Manufacturing Processes: A State-of-the-Art Review and Future Applications 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Manufacturing, 1st Edition, Chapter 37, CRC Press
3 Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Ajay Kumar Badhan, Raman Kumar, Harpreet Kaur Channi, Rajender Kumar, Kulwinder Singh Mann Application of Machine Learning Beyond Manufacturing 2025 Chapter 6, Machine Learning for Advanced Manufacturing, 1st Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton, ISBN: 9781003503828
4 Harpreet Kaur Channi, Raman Kumar, Swapandeep Kaur, Sehijpal Singh, Abhishek Bhattacharjee, Rajender Kumar Real-Time Monitoring and Control Using Machine Learning in Industry 2025 Chapter 7, Machine Learning for Advanced Manufacturing, 1st Edition, CRC Press, Boca Raton, ISBN: 9781003503828
5 Rajender Kumar, Sushant, Rahul Sindhwani, Punj Lata Singh, Harish Kumar Banga, Raman Kumar Navigating Challenges for Tech-Based Enterprises Using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach 2025 In: Technopreneurship and Sustainability: Innovation, Challenges, and Opportunities, CRC Press

Conference attended

Sr. No. Name Name of the Conference Place Duration
1 Singh Satwant, Singh Harmeet, Kumar Raman Impact of Wiper Inserts on Machining Performance: A Comprehensive Review – 3rd International Conference and Exposition on Mechanical, Material and Manufacturing Technology CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad 24–26 October 2024
2 Swapandeep Kaur, Raman Kumar, Kanwardeep Singh Agriculture Waste and Bioenergy: A Content Analysis Review and Visualization – Fourth International Conference on Power, Control and Computing Technologies (ICPC2T-2025) National Institute of Technology Raipur 20–22 January 2025
3 Arspreet Kaur Performance of Front Axle Constant Velocity Joint Using Nano Coating AlCrN and TiAlN with Respect to Abrasive Wear – Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Material Engineering (AFTMME-2025) SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonipat 13–15 February 2025

Events Attended (FDPs/Conferences/STCs/SDTs/Workshops/Webinars etc.)

Sr. No. Name of Faculty Name of Event Date(s) Organizing Institute
1 Dr. Chatwant Singh Pandher Advances in Automation, Robotics and Control Engineering with AI-ML for Research 2–7 Feb 2026 Dept. of Automation & Robotics Engineering, Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni, Maharashtra
2 Dr. Chatwant Singh Pandher Advancement in Smart Manufacturing and Robotics: Enabling Industry 5.0 using AI 10–14 Nov 2025 Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SLIET Longowal, Punjab
3 Dr. Chatwant Singh Pandher Next-Gen Mechanical Systems: Leveraging AI/ML for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability 18–22 Aug 2025 Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune
4 Prof. Lakhveer Singh Khana, Dr. Gulvir Singh Integration of AI and Quantum Computing for Robotics 8–12 Dec 2025 IIITDM Kancheepuram
5 Dr. Prem Singh Clean Energy and Environment Sustainability 06–11 Jan 2025 Government Engineering College, Palamu
6 Dr. Prem Singh Energy and Electric Vehicles in India: Opportunities, Challenges and Future 27 Jan–01 Feb 2025 Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Chennai
7 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Smart Manufacturing Technologies aligned with Industry 4.0: Challenges and Opportunities 06–11 Jan 2025 Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh
8 Prof. Jasvir Singh, Dr. Jagdeep Singh, Dr. Gulraj Singh, Dr. Chatwant Singh Application of Digital Technology in Manufacturing Environment 03–14 Feb 2026 NIT Patna
9 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Research Ethics and Academic Publishing 09 Jan 2025 I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University with Balani Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Noida
10 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Research to Reality: Exploring Methodology and IPR 13–17 Jan 2025 Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune
11 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Drive Train: Building Expertise for the Next-Gen Automotive Classroom 27 Jan–01 Feb 2025 GITAM Deemed to be University, Bengaluru
12 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Innovations & Applications in Engineering Materials 03–07 Feb 2025 KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
13 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Advances in Engineering and Technology 10–14 Feb 2025 Vishwabharati Academy’s College of Engineering, Ahilyanagar
14 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha SWAYAM NPTEL Workshop 17 Apr 2025 Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana
15 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Bridging the Gap between Theoretical and Physical World in Mechanical Engineering 07–12 May 2025 Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur
16 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha AI Applications in VLSI Design 14–18 Jul 2025 GNDEC Ludhiana in collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh
17 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Process Advances and Characterization Techniques 22–26 Jul 2025 Jain College of Engineering and Research, Belagavi
18 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Master AI Application: From Classrooms to Boardrooms 18–23 Aug 2025 SD College, Hoshiarpur
19 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Healthcare 5.0: Integrating AI, Tiny ML & Robotics for Real-World Impact 08–13 Sep 2025 Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad
20 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Next-Gen Innovations in Advanced Materials: A Multisectoral Approach 09–11 Oct 2025 Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana
21 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha AI in Education 13–18 Oct 2025 Abdul Razzak Kalsekar Polytechnic
22 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Mechanical Engineering for Modern World (Next-Gen Mechanical Engineering Technologies) 03–08 Nov 2025 QIS College of Engineering & Technology, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
23 Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha Shaping the Future of Manufacturing with 3D Printing Techniques 01–06 Dec 2025 Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai
24 Dr. Raman Kumar Sustainability and Research in Modern Mechanical Engineering 02–06 Jun 2025 Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Andhra Pradesh
25 Prof. Gurmeet Kaur SWAYAM NPTEL Workshop 17 Apr 2025 IIT Kanpur at GNDEC Ludhiana
26 Prof. Arshpreet Kaur Advances in Manufacturing 17–21 Nov 2025 NITTTR Chandigarh
27 Prof. Arshpreet Kaur Green Manufacturing 24–28 Feb 2025 NITTTR Chandigarh

Inauguration of Skill Development Centre

In collaboration with Blue Star India, a skill development center was inaugurated in Mechanical and Production Engineering Department on 20 January 2026. Er. Akshat Sharma, Assistant Vice President, Blue Star Ltd., India was the chief guest for the inauguration ceremony. This is the first such center in North India. This facility will be utilized for training of the staff and students in the field of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Prof. Harmeet Singh (HOD MPE) and Dr. Sehijpal Singh (Principal, GNDEC) welcomed the participants. Prof. Lakhvir Singh Khana highlighted the objectives of the skill development center. Prof. Davinder Singh Bhogal proposed the vote of thanks.

Faculty FANUC Industrial Visit

Dr. Harmeet Singh, Dr. Harnam Singh Farwaha and Er. Lakhvir Singh Khana from the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering visited FANUC India Limited, Manesar on 19 February 2026 for exploring recent advancements in robotics and automation.

AICTE-VAANI SPONSORED WORKSHOP

Mech. and Prod. Engg. Deptt. and Applied Sciences Deptt. of GNDEC jointly organised a three-day AICTE-VAANI sponsored workshop titled “Next-Gen Innovations in Advanced Materials: A Multisectoral Approach” from October 9th to 11th, 2025. The event aimed to promote the use of Punjabi language in education while fostering collaboration between academia, research, and industry. Coordinated by Dr. Rajvir Kaur Sraw and co-coordinated by Dr. Lakhveer Singh Khana, the workshop featured expert lectures from renowned academicians and industry professionals. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Amarjit Singh Grewal, who captivated the audience by sharing his rich experience in materials science and reciting a thought-provoking poem on the transformative power of advanced materials, highlighting their role in shaping sustainable and innovative futures.


Inauguration Ceremony
Valedictory Session
Organizing Committee
## National IP Yartra - 2026

One day event on Intellectual Property (IP) was organized by the Mechanical and Production Engineering Department in collaboration with Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (India) on 6th February, 2026 at GNDEC, Ludhiana. The main aim of the event was to create awareness about IP protection challenges, strategizing and monetising IP, and various IP related schemes among students and staff.


Welcome of Chief Guest
Inauguration Ceremony
Participants during the Event
## SWAYAM-NPTEL Felicitation Workshop

Prof. Lakhveer Singh Khana, SPOC, SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter of GNDEC, was invited to the SPOC Felicitation Workshop organized by NPTEL, held on 12 July 2025 at the Main Auditorium, IIT Kanpur. During the workshop, he was awarded the title of ACTIVE SPOC in recognition of his contributions. The workshop was organized under the leadership of Prof. Satyaki Roy, National Coordinator, NPTEL and Head, Media Technology Center and Department of Design, IIT Kanpur; Ms. Bharathi Balaji, Head Operations, NPTEL IIT Madras; and Dr. Angana Sengupta, Senior Project Scientist, NPTEL, IIT Kanpur. During the event, Prof. Khana also discussed future joint ventures with NPTEL aimed at improving the quality of education. His efforts toward the translation of technical content into regional languages were highly appreciated by the NPTEL team.

## Student Achievements

Students of the Mechanical and Production Engineering Department participated in BAJA SAE INDIA and secured AIR 2 in the Cost Event, bringing pride to the institution. This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and teamwork demonstrated by the students throughout their BAJA journey. The team sincerely acknowledges the constant support, guidance, and encouragement provided by the faculty mentors and well-wishers. Their valuable inputs and unwavering belief in the team boosted the confidence of the students and motivated them to perform at their best. The team expresses its heartfelt gratitude for the mentorship and support that played a crucial role in achieving this remarkable accomplishment.