1. Organizing Secretary for the "International Workshop on Advances in Combustion Science and Technology" from December 31st, 2007, to January 2nd, 2008, at IIT Kanpur. (Co-organizer: Prof. Abhijit Kushari, AE)
2. Organizing Chairman, Finance for the "Energy Conclave" attended by more than 500 delegates, Eight days mega energy event from January 8th – 15th, 2010, at IIT Kanpur.
3. Organizing Secretary for the "International Workshop on Advances in Combustion Science and Technology" from January 10th to January 12th, 2010, at IIT Kanpur. (Co-organizer: Prof. Abhijit Kushari, AE)
4. Organizing Secretary for the 1st ISEES International Workshop on "Novel Combustion Concepts for Sustainable Energy Development" from 2nd January 2014 - 4th January 2014 at IIT Kanpur. (Co-organizer: Prof. Abhijit Kushari, AE)
5. Organizing Secretary for the 2nd ISEES International Workshop on "Sustainable Energy, Power, and Propulsion" January 5th -7th, 2015, at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. (Co-organizer: Prof. Achintya Mukhopadhyay, JU; Prof. Swarnendu Sen, JU, Prof. Abhijit Kushari, AE, IITK)
6. Organizing Secretary for the 3rd ISEES International Workshop on "Sustainable Energy, Environment & Safety with Railway Centric Theme,” December 21st -23rd, 2015 at Hotel Clarks Awadh, Lucknow, India. (Co-organizer: Sh. R N Misra, RDSO, Lucknow, Sh. Pradeep Gupta, RITES, Gurgaon)
7. Conference Chair for the 1st ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC-2017)," 26th-28th February 2017 at Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), Mohali, India. (General Chair: Prof. Ashok Pandey, CIAB, Mohali, Organizing Secretaries: Prof. Santanu De, Prof. Atul Dhar, Prof. D K Srivastava).
8. Conference Co-Chair for the 2nd ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC-2018)," 31st December 2017-3rd January 2018 at J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (General Chair: Prof. Pradip Dutta, Prof. Ashok Pandey; Conference Co-Chair: Prof. Saptarshi Basu; Organizing Secretaries: Dr Swetaprovo Chaudhuri, IISc Bangalore, Dr Santanu De, IIT Kanpur, Dr Atul Dhar, IIT Mandi, and Dr Venkata Mohan, IICT Hyderabad).
9. Conference Co-Chair for the 3rd ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (3rd SEEC)," 18th -21st December 2018 at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. (General Chair: Prof. Ashok Pandey; Conference Co-Chair: Prof. BR Gurjar and Prof. S L Soni).
10. Conference Co-Chair for the 4th ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (4th SEEC)," 27-29th November 2019, at National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, India. (General Chair: Prof. Ashok Pandey; Conference Co-Chair: Prof. P Padole, Organizing Secretary: Dr Nitin Labhsetwar, NEERI).
11. Conference Chair for the 5th ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (5th SEEC)," in Virtual Mode from 19-21st December 2020 via Zoom. (General Chair: Prof. Ashok Pandey; Conference Conveners: Dr Pravesh Chandra Shukla, IIT Bhilai, Dr Swatantra Pratap Sing, IIT Bombay, Dr Anil K Patel, CEES, Lucknow, Organising Secretary: Dr Akhilendra Pratap Singh, Sh. Dhananjay Kumar, Utkarsha Sonawane, IIT Kanpur)
12. Conference Chair for the 6th ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (6th SEEC)," in Hybrid Mode from 27-29th December 2021 at Hotel Ramada, Lucknow. (General Chair: Dr Ashok Pandey, IITR, Lucknow; Conveners: Dr Akhilendra Pratap Singh, IIT BHU, Varanasi, Dr Sunita Varjani, GPCB, Gandhinagar, Mr Dhananjay Kumar, IIT Kanpur, Ms Utkarsha Sonawane, IIT Kanpur)
13. Conference Chair for the 7th ISEES International Conference on "Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (7th SEEC)," from 16-18th December 2022 at IIT BHU, Varanasi. (General Chair: Dr Ashok Pandey, IITR, Lucknow, Conference Secretary: Dr Akhilendra Pratap Singh, IIT BHU, Varanasi).

MTech/ BT-MT Dual Degree (Completed)

1. Lokesh Kumar, "Performance Evaluation of a Vegetable Oil Fuelled Compression Ignition Engine,” IIT Kanpur, November 2002. (Presently: Senior Research Manager, IOCL R&D Centre, Faridabad)
2. Dharmendra Singh, “Performance of Metal Monolith Catalytic Converter on Kerosene Fuelled Spark Ignition Engine Genset, Using Secondary Air Injection,” IIT Kanpur, December 2002. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. B P Pundir)
3. Dhananjay Srivastava, “Experimental investigation of The Effect of Liner Surface Properties on Wear, Friction and Surface Morphology in Non-Firing Engine Simulator,” IIT Kanpur, December 2003. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. Jitendra Kumar) (Presently: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, W.B.)
4. Shrawan Kumar Singh, “Effect of EGR on Emissions, Lubricating Oil and Wear in Diesel Engine,” IIT Kanpur, July 2004. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. M Sharma) (Presently: Senior Project Professional at SCS Engineers, Gainesville, Florida, United States)
5. Mani Bijoy Varghese, “Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Oil Jet Cooling of Pistons,” IIT Kanpur, July 2004. (Presently: TCS)
6. Sumit Pramanik, “Development of Bioceramic Materials for Hip Joint Replacement,” IIT Kanpur, July 2004. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. K N Rai) (Presently: Research Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai)
7. KVL Bharti, “Characterization of Particulates Emissions from Diesel Engines,” IIT Kanpur, July 2004. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. M Sharma)
8. Deepak Agarwal, “Emissions and Performance of Straight Vegetable Oils (Jatropha and Neem) Fuelled Direct Injection Compression Ignition Engine,” IIT Kanpur, May 2005. (Presently: Director, Shanti Asiatic School, Jaipur)
9. Dipankar Dwivedi, “A comparative Study of Particulates & Emission Characterization from Diesel and Biodiesel Exhausts,” IIT Kanpur, August 2005. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. M Sharma) (Presently: Research Scientist, Earth, and Environmental Sciences Area, Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, Berkley, California, USA)
10. Sandeep Kumar Goyal, “Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Jet Impingement Cooling of Piston for Controlling the Non-Tail Pipe Emissions,” IIT Kanpur, January 2006. (Presently: TCS)
11. Rakesh Kumar Maurya, “Combustion and Emission Behavior of Ethanol Fuelled HCCI Engine: An Experimental Investigation,” IIT Kanpur, August 2006. (Presently: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Punjab)
12. Atul Dhar, “Development of Capacitance Based Micro-Sensors for Measurement of Lubricating Oil Film Thickness between Piston Ring-Liner Interface in an Engine Simulator,” IIT Kanpur, September 2006. (Presently: Associate Professor, School of Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh-175075)
13. Abhay Kumar Srivastava, “Comparative Analysis of Particulate Emission from Diesel Engine Using Diesel and Biodiesel Blends,” IIT Kanpur, September 2006. (Presently: Owner, JEE Coaching Institute, Kanpur)
14. Vikas Katiyar, “Experimental Investigations of Bio-Origin Emulsified Fuels: Performance and Emission Analysis in a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine,” IIT Kanpur, August 2006. (Presently: Assistant Professor, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur University, Kanpur)
15. Harish Kumar Gangwar, “Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics of Jatropha oil, Biodiesel, and Blends in an In-Direct Injection Compression Ignition Transportation Engine,” IIT Kanpur, July 2007. (Presently: DGM (Vehicle Engineering), Engineering Research Center, Tata Motors Ltd. Lucknow).
16. Rajveer Singh Rathore, “Development of Activated Carbon Fiber (ACF) for the Control of NOx and Particulate Matter,” IIT Kanpur, May 2008. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. Nishith Verma)
17. Shaswat Swami Jaiswal, “Numerical Simulation of Dilute Gas-Droplet Flow with Evaporation,” IIT Kanpur, June 2008. (Co-Supervisor: Prof. V Eswaran)
18. Rajesh Singh, “Experimental Investigation of Performance and Combustion of vegetable Oils and Blends as Fuel in a Single Cylinder DICI Engine,” IIT Kanpur, January 2009. (Presently: PhD student, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Kanpur)
19. Abhishek Kothari, “A Comparative Study of Particulate Matter Characterization for Biodiesel, Straight Vegetable Oil and Gasoline Fuelled Engine Exhaust,” IIT Kanpur, August 2009. (Presently: Manager, Engine Development Department, Engineering Research Division, MSIL)
20. M. Sarveshwar Reddy, “Effect of Straight Vegetable Oils, Biodiesel and Its Blends on Fuel Injection Equipment (FIE) Components,” IIT Kanpur, July 2009.
21. Akhilendra Pratap Singh, “Development of diesel HCCI engine: Experimental investigation of performance, emission and combustion characteristics,” IIT Kanpur, July 2010. (Presently: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi)
22. Vipul Chaudhary, “Experimental Spray Characterization of Biofuels in a Constant Volume Chamber,” IIT Kanpur, July 2010. (Presently: Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Vishavakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College), Vallabha Vidyanagar, Anand-388120 Gujarat).
23. Deepak Khurana, “Experimental Investigations of Oxidation Stability of Biofuels and Effect of Various Antioxidants on Stability, Engine Performance, and Emissions,” IIT Kanpur, July 2010. (Presently: PhD student, IIT Roorkee)
24. Jitendra N. Gangwar, “Comparative Chemical Characterization of Particulates Emitted from Diesel and Biodiesel Fuelled CRDI Engine,” IIT Kanpur, November 2010. (Presently: Assistant Professor, MNNIT Allahabad).
25. Himanshu Karare, “Performance, Emissions and Combustion Characteristics and Particulate Size Measurement in Gasohol Fuelled Medium Duty Spark Ignition Engine,” IIT Kanpur, August 2011.
26. Jithin Lukose, “Characterization of Particulate Matter Emitted from Diesel and Gasoline Fueled HCCI Engine,” IIT Kanpur, September 2011. (Presently: Lead Engineer- Virtual Design & Verification, Product Validation, and Verification, John Deere Technology Centre, Pune)
27. Paras Gupta, “Development of CRDI System for Genset Engine and Its Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics,” IIT Kanpur, July 2011. (Presently: Design R&D, Hero Moto Corp Ltd, Manesar)
28. Tanmay Kar, “Development of Direct Injection Technology for CNG Induction and Its Engine Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics,” IIT Kanpur, July 2011. (Presently: Postdoctoral Researcher, Engine and Energy Conversion Lab, Colorado State University, Colorado, USA)
29. Major Suraj Bhan Singh, “Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics of Butanol-Gasoline Blends in a Mid-Size Transportation Spark Ignition Engine,” IIT Kanpur, June 2012. (Presently: Colonel, Project Manager, CCE (Projects), Indian Army HQ, Delhi)
30. Gajendra Singh, “Biodiesel HCCI Engine Development and its Performance, Emission and Combustion Investigations,” IIT Kanpur, July 2012. (Presently: Post-doctoral Research Associate, The University of Sydney, Australia)
31. Prakhar Bothra, “Particulate and Emission Inventory for Different Vehicles,” IIT Kanpur, July 2012. (Presently: Tata Motors, Pune)
32. Anuj Agarwal, “Endoscopic Combustion Diagnostics of Biodiesel Fuelled Compression Ignition Engine,” IIT Kanpur, July 2012. (Presently: Bosch, Bangalore)
33. Kewal Dharamshi, “Laser Ignition of Hydrogen – Air Mixture in a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber,” June 2013. (Presently: Deputy Manager, Product Strategy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan)
34. Tadveer Singh Hora, “Development and Experimental Evaluation of Port Fuel Injected HCNG Engine” August 2014. (Presently: Calibration Engineer, AVL Powertrain Ltd., UK)
35. Anuj Pal, “Prototype Development and Experimental Evaluation of Laser Ignited Hydrogen Fueled Engine,” IIT Kanpur, September 2014. (Presently: PhD. Student, Energy and Automotive Research Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing USA)
36. Harsh Goyal, “Microscopic and Macroscopic Spray Characterization of Biodiesel in a Constant Volume Spray Chamber,” IIT Kanpur, October 2014. (Presently: Post-doctoral Fellow, Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia)
37. Suresh Jagannath Gadekar, “Tomographic PIV Investigations for In-Cylinder Flow Characterization in a Single Cylinder Optical Research Engine,” IIT Kanpur, August 2015. (Presently: IIM Calcutta)
38. Sadaraboina Moses Vidya Sagar, “Technical Feasibility Study of Varying Composition HCNG Fuelled SI Engine Using Dynamic Gaseous Mixing System,” IIT Kanpur, October 2015. (Presently: Senior Engineer, System Modeling team, Eaton Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Pune)
39. Yeshudas S Jiotode, “Endoscopic Combustion Investigations of Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel, Diesohol, Diesoline and Diesosene,” IIT Kanpur, November 2015. (Presently: Senior Manager, AI & Data Analytics Team, Tata Motors, Pune).
40. Krishna Kumar Yadav, “Microscopic Characterization of Diesel and Biodiesel Spray Using Phase Doppler Interferometry,” IIT Kanpur, May 2016. (Presently: Ramswaroop Memorial College, Lucknow)
41. Ayush Jain, “Fuel Injection Strategy Evaluation for Ultra-Low Emission Premixed Charge Compression Ignition Engine Development,” IIT Kanpur, June 2016. (Presently: Co-Founder, QuantaVid LLC, USA).
42. Nikhil Bajpai, “Fuel Injection Strategy and EGR Optimization for PCCI Engine,” IIT Kanpur, October 2016.
43. Krishn Chandra, “Combustion Visualization and Particulate Characterization of Waste Cooking Oil and Karanja Biodiesel Fuelled Engine,” IIT Kanpur, October 2016. (Presently: Ph.D. student, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli,” Aversa (CE) 81031, Italy)
44. Hemant Sharma, “Feasibility of Using Methanol-Diesel blends in an Unmodified Compression Ignition Genset Engine with Mechanical Fuel Injection Equipment,” IIT Kanpur, September 2017.
45. Tushar Agarwal, “Development of Port Fuel Injected Methanol (M85) Fuelled Two – Wheeler Prototype,” IIT Kanpur, June 2019. (Presently: Head - New Products and Innovation, Noccarc Robotics Pvt Ltd. Pune)
46. Prashumn, “Development and Experimental Evaluation of Diethyl Ether (DEE)-Diesel Blend Fueled Tractor Engine Prototype,” IIT Kanpur, July 2019. (Presently: Scientist/Engineer 'SC', Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, ISRO)
47. Vishnu Singh Solanki, “Development and Experimental Evaluation of Gasoline Compression Ignition (GCI) Prototype Engine,” IIT Kanpur, January 2020.
48. Sagar Shrivastava, “Development of Port Fuel Injected Methanol Fuelled Two – Wheeler Engine,” IIT Kanpur, June 2020 (Presently: Associate Engineer, Gas Performance & Controls, Large Power Systems Division, Caterpillar Inc., Pune).
49. Sulav Kafle, “Development and Experimental Evaluation of Methanol-Gasoline Blend (M15) Fuelled Medium Duty Spark Ignition Engine,” July 2020.
50. Dhananjay Kumar, “Simulation of High-Pressure Co-Axial Injection system for Methanol Adaptation in a Locomotive Engine,” February 2021. (Presently: PhD student, Engine Research Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur-208016, India).
51. Monojit Pal, “Development of Fuel Injection System for Di-Methyl Ether Applications in Compression Ignition Engines,” July 2021. (Presently: BYJUs, India).
52. Omkar Yadav, “ECU Calibration for Methanol Adaptation in Motorcycle Engine”. July 2021. (Presently: Management Trainee, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, MRV, Chennai, India).
53. Akash Rai, “Evolution of Dimethyl Ether as an Alternate Fuel for Diesel”, October 2021.
54. Harsimran Singh, “Combustion Control in Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine,” November 2021. (Presently: Project Associate, Engine Research Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur-208016, India).
55. Deepak Kumar, Comparative Total Cost of Ownership Analysis of Two- and Four-Wheeler Battery Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Powertrain Vehicles”, August 2022. (Presently: Business Analyst, Accenture, Bangalore). (Co-Supervisor: Dr. Amir F Abdul Manan, Saudi Aramco).
56. Aishi Ashirbad, “Laser Plasma Assisted Combustion of Gasoline Direct Injection Sprays in a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber”, August 2022 (Presently: Eaton, Pune)
57. Ayush Tripathi, "Dimethyl Ether Fueled Single Cylinder Compression Ignition Engine Prototype Development and Experimental Evaluation", November 2022 (Presently: TMTL, Alwar)
58. Shanti Mehra, “Development and Experimental Evaluation of Mechanical Fuel Injection System for Dimethyl Ether Induction for a Tractor Engine”, March 2023 (Presently; PhD Student, IIT Kanpur).
59. Rahul Kumar Singh, “Life Cycle Assessment of BEVs, HEVs, and ICEVs for India”, June 2023 (Presently; PhD Student, IIT Kanpur)
60. Shashank Shekhar, “Development of High Compression Ratio Compression Ignition Engine for Direct Injection of Methanol”, June 2023. (Presently: BorgWarner, Bangalore).

MTech/ M.S. (Ongoing)

1. Shashank, (July 2021 Onwards).
2. Lt. Cdr Tushar Jain, (July 2022 Onwards).
3. Pushpam Dayal, (July 2023 Onwards).
4. Parv Goel, (July 2022 Onwards).

Post-Doctoral Fellows

1. Dr Dhananjay Kumar Shrivastava Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 18th July 2013 to 30th December 2013.
2. Dr Atul Dhar Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 25th July 2013 to 15th November 2013.
3. Dr Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow from 1st March 2016 to 30th August 2017.
4. Dr Chetan Patel, Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 1st December 2016 to 21st July 2018.
5. Dr Nikhil Sharma Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 1st December 2017 to 31st July 2018.
6. Dr Dev Prakash Satsangi Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 7th May 2018 to 28th September 2018.
7. Dr Vikram Kumar, CSIR Pool Scientist, Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 7th April 2018 to July 31st 2022.
8. Dr Nirendra Mustafi, Professor at Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, worked as Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow from 15th November 2018 to 18th September 2019.
9. Dr Akhilendra Pratap Singh, Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 1st March 2017 to 7th December 2017 and from 1st January 2019 to 23rd December 2020.
10. Dr M Krishnamoorty Working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from 15th December 2020 onwards.
11. Dr Vasudev Chaudhari, Worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from September 2022 to June 2023.
12. Dr Srijit Biswas, Working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow (CSIR Pool Scientist) from 7th October 2022 onwards.
13. Dr Pradeep P, Working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow from March 2023 onwards.

UG Students

1. Raj Verma
2. Anchit Gupta
3. Parv Goel
4. Kunal Singh
5. Akash Birthal
6. Vishesh Kaul
7. Srijan

1. Highly Efficient, Low Emission Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine Prototype Development, (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta), Science & Engineering Research Board, Three Year (February 2020-January 2023), Rs. 59.2 Lakhs.
2. Ultra-Clean Emissions DME Fuelled Tractor Engine Prototype Development for Agricultural Applications, (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta), Science & Engineering Research Board, Two Year (January 2020-July 2022), Rs. 159.72 Lakhs.
3. Design & Retrofitment for Development Methanol Fuelled Large Bore Engine (EMD 710: 4500hp) For Locomotive Marine & Power Generation Application, (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Department Of Science And Technology, New Delhi, Two Year (Dec. 2017- Mar. 2020), Rs. 372.35 Lakhs.
4. Investigation of Combustion and Soot Process in a Compression Ignition Engine Fueled with Biodiesel, Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology, (India- South Korea), (PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Three Years (2015-2018), Rs 43.44 Lakhs.
5. Experimental Investigations of HCCI/ PCCI Combustion in a Single Cylinder Research Engine Using Biodiesel, (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Department Of Science And Technology, New Delhi, Three Years, 2013-16, Rs 157.48 Lakhs.
6. Experimental Investigations on Combustion Characteristics and Emission Reductions of a Laser Fired Hydrogen Engine (Co-PI: Dr Abhijit Kushari, IITK), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), New Delhi, Four Years 2012-2016, Rs. 115.44 Lakhs.
7. Development of A Common Rail Injection System for A Constant Speed Compression Ignition Engine (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, Two Years, 2012-15, Rs.14.68 Lakhs.
8. Laser Ignition of Natural Gas Fuelled Single Cylinder Engine, (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Two Years, 2012-14, Rs 38.00 Lakhs.
9. Experimental Investigations of Fuel Sprays of Biodiesel, Straight Vegetable Oils and Their Blends with Mineral Diesel for Optimizing Fuel Injection Equipment to Lower Engine Exhaust Emissions, Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science And Technology, (India- South Korea), (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Department of Science And Technology, New Delhi, Three Years (2011-2014), Rs 28.00 Lakhs.
10. Fuel Spray and Combustion Visualization Using Endoscope in Biodiesel Fuelled Direct Injection Engine for Optimal Fuel Injection Strategy and Emission Reduction (Co-PI: Dr Ashish Dutta, IITK), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Two Years Six months (2012-2014), Rs 53.05 Lakhs.
11. Physico-Chemical Characterization of Nano-Particle Emanating from Diesel Engines (Mineral Diesel and B20 Fuelled) and Their Control Using Diesel Oxidation Catalysts, (PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Two Years (2012-14), Rs 41.00 Lakhs.
12. Combustion, Material Compatibility and Engine Tribology Investigation in a Biodiesel Fuelled Turbo-charged Transportation Engine, (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Three Years (2010-2013), Rs. 64.86 Lakhs.
13. Development of Bi-Functional Solid Catalyst for Transesterification of Jatropha Oil and Effect of Jatropha Oil Biodiesel on the Lubricating Oil Performance and Life in a Medium-Duty Compression Ignition Transportation Engine, Shell India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Four Years, August 2007- November 2011, Rs. 59.00 Lakhs.
14. Comparative Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of Toxic Potential of Metals and PAH’s Present in Both Primary and Secondary Particulates Emitted from Combustion in Diesel Vs. Biodiesel Engines, (PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, IITK), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Three Years, November 2008- November 2011, Rs 89.81 Lakhs.
15. Effects of Biodiesel Oxidation Stability on the Engine Combustion and Emission Characteristics (Co-PI: Dr Tarun Gupta, CE), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Indo-South Africa Cooperation Project, Three Years project, October 2009- March 2012, Rs. 7.62 Lakhs.
16. Fundamental Investigations on Laser Ignition of Combustible Gas-Air Mixtures in a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber for Engine Applications, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, (2009-2011), Rs. 32.70 Lakhs.
17. Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, Government of India, 2005-2009, Rs. 10.50 Lakhs.
18. Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Piston Cooling by Oil Jet Impingement, (Co-PI: Prof. P S Ghoshdastidar, IITK), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, 2005-2008, Rs. 7.00 Lakhs.
19. Biodiesel: Process and Pilot Plant Development, (Co-PI: Dr Sanjeev Garg, IITK) Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Mumbai, 2003-08, Rs. 17.00 Lakhs.
20. Particulate Matter Emission and Lubricity Studies on Biodiesel Fuelled Transportation Engine, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, 2005 – 07, Rs. 25.00 Lakhs.
21. Scope and Limitations of Non-Edible Vegetable Oil as a Substitute Fuel for Diesel Engines-An Experimental Study, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, 2005-08, Rs. 56.15 Lakhs.
22. Development of Capacitance Based Micro-Sensor for Oil Film Thickness Measurements, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, 2004–2006, Rs. 16 Lakhs.
23. Exhaust Emission Reduction from Internal Combustion Engines, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, 2003- 2005, Rs. 8.00 Lakhs.
24. Production and Investigation of Biodiesel produced from different vegetable oils, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Government of India, 2002-2005, Rs. 6.60 Lakhs.
25. Alternative Fuels for IC Engines for Emission Reduction and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, 2002-2004, Rs. 15.00 Lakhs. (PI: Prof. B P Pundir)
26. Improvement of Energy Conversion Laboratory at IIT, Kanpur, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, 2004-2005, Rs. 4.00 Lakhs.
27. Improvement of Energy Conversion Laboratory at IIT, Kanpur, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India, 2003-2004, Rs. 6.50 Lakhs.

1. LCA & TCO Analysis of 4W ICEV, BEV & HEVs, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) (Under the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry), Government of Japan, (December 2022-February 2023).
2. Methanol as a Sustainability Solution in Railway Applications, Wabtec India Industrial Private Limited, Bangalore, (December 2022-March 2023).
3. Ultra-Clean Emission DME Fuelled Tractor Engine Prototype Development For Agricultural Applications, TAFE Ltd, Alwar, (August 2020-July 2022).
4. Lubrication Oil Quality Assessment on Royal Enfield Engine, Royal Enfield, (February-August 2015).
5. Interfacing Of ECU of EFI with Test Commander, Research Designs and Standards Organisations (RDSO), Lucknow, Indian Railways (May-September 2011).
6. Field Trial of Biodiesel (B100) Fuelled Scorpio CRDE Vehicle, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Nashik, (July 2006-March 2007).
7. Design Improvements in the furnace of Khandsari Industry for air pollution prevention and control, (Co-PI: Prof. Mukesh Sharma), Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) (July-September 2003).

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   Fellow of CI (Combustion Institute, USA), March 2022
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   Fellow of AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science), February 2020.
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   Fellow of WSSET (World Society for Sustainable Energy Technologies), UK, October 2020
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   Sir J C Bose National Fellow (Science and Engineering Research Board, GoI), August 2019
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   Fellow of RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry, UK) October 2018.
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   Fellow of NASI (National Academy of Sciences India), October 2018.
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   Fellow of INAE (Indian National Academy of Engineering), December 2015.
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   Fellow of ISEES (International Society of Energy, Environment, and Sustainability), December 2015
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   Fellow of ASME , (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), October 2013.
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    Fellow of SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers International, USA), October 2012.
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    Life Member, Solar Energy Society of India (SESI)
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    Life Member, Combustion Institute (India Section)
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    Member, Institution of Engineers (India)
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    Life Member, Tribology Society of India (TSI)
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    Life Member, International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (ISEES)
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    Member, International Association of Hydrogen Energy (IAHE)
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    Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

1. Associate Editor of ASME Open Journal of Engineering from March 2023 Onward. .( https://journaltool.asme.org/home/Mastheads.cfm?JournalID=38)
2. Associate Editor of ASME Journal of Energy Resource Technology from March 2023 Onward.
3. Editor of FUEL, an Elsevier Journal, since May 2019. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/fuel/about/editorial-board)
4. Series Editor of the Book Series Entitled “Energy Environment and Sustainability,” published by Springer, Singapore, since 2016. Series editor for 70 Springer books, 10 books are in the pipeline on various topics related to Energy, Environment, Sustainability, and Combustion.(https://www.springer.com/series/15901)
5. Associate Editor of SAE International Journal of Engines from March 2023 Onward.( https://www.sae.org/publications/collections/content/E-JOURNAL-03/)
6. Member of Editorial Board of International Journal of Engine Research, published by SAE International and IMechE, London, UK since April 2016.
7. Associate Editor of Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, since January 2016.
8. Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (ISSN: 2455-2259), Published by International Society of Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, Since July 2015.
9. Associate Editor of Journal of Energy Resource Technology, Transactions of ASME, since September 2013.
10. Review Editor of Frontier of Mechanical Engineering, since 2015 onwards.
11. Member of the editorial board of “International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology” (IJOGCT), Published by Inderscience Publishers, Switzerland since 2012-2015.
12. Associate Editor of International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing, Published by Inderscience Publishers, 2010-13.
13. Member of the editorial board of Journal of Automobile Engineering, Proceedings of IMechE, Part-D, Published by Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, UK (2003-21).
14. Member of the editorial board of the Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering, published by Bentham Science Publishers (2007-15).
15. Guest Editor for a Special Issue on Alternative Fuels, for the Journal of Automobile Engineering, Published by Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, UK, Published as Vol. 221, issue 8, August 2007.

1. Future Prospects of Green and Environmental-Friendly Fuels for UAV Applications, Keynote Speech in the 10th Conference on Propulsion Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles organized by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, on 16th February 2023.
2. Future Prospects of Internal Combustion Engines in a Green and Environment-Friendly Methanol Economy, Keynote Talk in the Indo-French workshop on Clean And Sustainable Energy Technologies, organized by CIMFR Dhanbad at CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, on 21-23rd February 2023.
3. Energy Transition to Methanol Economy for Transport Sector, Keynote Speech in Workshop Entitled "Change Management for the Energy Transition", organized by Indian Oil Corporation Limited on 26th November 2022.
4. "Future Prospects of Green and environmental Friendly Methanol Economy" Keynote Talk at 27th National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion (NCICEC 2022), organized by Automotive Research Centre (ARC) and the School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC), VIT Vellore in association with the Combustion Institute Indian Section (CIIS) on 7th November 2022.
5. Future of the Internal Combustion Engines and Existential Threat from Battery Electric Vehicles? Sixth Lecture Workshop (Online) on Trans-disciplinary Areas of Research and Teaching by Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardees, organized by Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, on January 28th, 2022.
6. Directions in Engine and Fuel Research at IIT Kanpur: Role of Lasers and Optics and Methanol Economy, Keynote Speech in 1st India Converge User’s Conference, organized by Convergent Science, the USA on 16th May 2019, at Hotel Holiday Inn, Hinjewadi, Pune.
7. Future Prospects of Internal Combustion Engines in a Green and Environment-Friendly Economy, Institute Lecture at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on 12th October 2018.
8. Future Prospects of Green and Environment-Friendly Methanol Economy, Keynote Speech in 3rd International Conference on Powertrain Technology on 11th October 2018, held at India Habitat Center, New Delhi, organized by ICAT Manesar.
9. Engine Exhaust Particulates: Characterization, Control Technologies, and Toxic Effects, Keynote speech on 6th April 2018 in “Pursuing Clean Air and Water for All: Environmental Science & Technology Symposium in India,” held at Shiv Nader University, Delhi.
10. Technology Roadmap for DME/ Methanol Fuelled Vehicles in Indian Mega-Cities, Keynote Speech in 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2018), from 4th - 6th January 2018, Organised by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
11. Technology Roadmap for DME/ Methanol Fuelled Vehicles in Indian Mega-Cities, Keynote Speech in 24th National and 2nd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2017), at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus from 27-30 December 2017.
12. Global Transportation Systems and Fuels: Past, Present and Future, Keynote Speech on 17th November 2017 NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur, West Bengal in a one-day seminar on "Advancements in Alternative Fuels.”
13. Indian Energy Scenario and Role of Engineers in Energy Sector, Keynote Speech on Engineer’s Day 15th September 2017, at Institution of Engineers, Udaipur Local Chapter, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
14. Technology Roadmap for DME/ Methanol Fuelled Vehicles in Indian Mega‐Cities, Keynote Speech at the Eleventh National Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (NatFOE11) on 30 June & 1 July 2017, organized by IIT Bombay.
15. Global Transportation Systems and Fuels: Past, Present, and Future, Keynote Speech on 16th January 2017, at Amity University, Gwalior.
16. DME/ Methanol Roadmap for Indian Automotive Sector, Keynote Speech 30th September 2016 in 2nd Conference on Powertrain Technology, 29th – 30th September 2016, ICAT, Manesar.
17. Engine Technology Roadmap for DME Fuelled Vehicles in Indian Mega-Cities, Keynote Speech in International Seminar on “Methanol Economy,” 6-7 September 2016, Sam Maneksha Center, New Delhi, organized by NITI Aayog.
18. Biofuels Production and Utilization Research in IITK: Path forward, Keynote Speech at IITs-Finnish Universities Joint Workshop on Bioenergy at IIT Delhi from May 23-24th, 2016.
19. Optical Diagnostics: Possibilities for Next Generation IC Engine Powertrain Development and Emission, Keynote Speech on 24th September 2015 in 1st Conference on Powertrain Technology, 23-24th September 2015, ICAT, Manesar.
20. Future Fuels for Transportation Sector, Keynote Speech on 8th August 2015 at Institution of Engineers, Rajasthan State Chapter, Jaipur.
21. Status and Way Forward for Hybrid Technologies in Indian Automotive Sector, Keynote Speech on 7th August 2015 at Mechanical Engineering Symposium at MNIT Jaipur.
22. Status and Way Forward for Hybrid Technologies in Indian Automotive Sector, Keynote Speech on 6th June 2015 at Ninth National Frontiers in Engineering Symposium (9th NatFOE-2015) held at IIT Jodhpur from 5-7 June 2015.
23. Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry for Flow Analysis in a Single Cylinder Optical Engine, Invited Seminar on March 1st, 2015 at Clean combustion Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia.
24. Technical Feasibility and Challenges in Sustainable Fuels in Indian Context, Keynote Speech in International Conference on Sustainable Fuels for IC engines in Emerging Nations, organized by TERI & Tata Motors from 2-3 February 2015 at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi.
25. Sustainable Energy and Transportation Technologies for 21st Century, Plenary Speech on the Occasion of National Education Day on 11th November 2014, at University Institute of Engineering and Technology, CSJM University Kanpur.
26. Engine Studies with Jatropha (SVO and Biodiesel) @ ERL, IIT Kanpur, Keynote Speech on October 13th, 2014 at “Jatropha Updates 2014” symposium, Organized by TERI and Kasetsart University, Bangkok in New Delhi.
27. Future Fuels for Transportation Sector, Keynote Speech on 27th July 2014 at Institution of Engineers, Kanpur Local Chapter, Kanpur.
28. Role of Engine Technologies and Alternative Fuels in Energy and Environmental Preservation, Keynote Speech on the Occasion of Energy Conservation Day, December 14th, 2013 at Institution of Engineers, Roorkee Local Centre, Roorkee.
29. Future Sustainable Transport Fuels, Plenary Speech in Student Festival Mecharnival-13, on 9th March 2013 at HBTI Kanpur.
30. Role of Engine Technologies and Alternative Fuels in Environmental Preservation, Plenary Talk on National Conference on Advancement in Automobile Engineering, on 16th February 2013 at Kautilya Engineering College, Jaipur.
31. Some Innovations in Engine Research Using Lasers, Keynote Speech at Indian Physics Association’s theme meeting entitled "Synergy in Physics and Industry,” from January 21-22nd, 2013 at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.
32. Some Innovations in Engine Research, Keynote Speech at Seventh National Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (7NatFOE) from 12-14th October 2012, organized at IIT Guwahati.
33. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine: Developmental Challenges and Way Ahead, Keynote Speech in 8th G-COE Symposium on “Eco-friendly Materials and Processes for Low-Carbon & Sustainable Society” at NEERI, Nagpur from December 15-16, 2011.
34. Laser Ignition: Challenges and Opportunities, Keynote Speech on 20th September 2011 in 2nd International Clean Vehicle Conference, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong Campus, Australia.
35. Engine Research at ERL IITK: Some Studies on Biodiesel, and Particulates, Invited Seminar at Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, USA on April 20th, 2011.
36. Biodiesel: Engine Performance: A Critical Analysis as a Future Fuel, Invited Seminar in Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur on 22nd February 2011.
37. Biofuels Research: Challenges and Opportunities, Keynote Speech in 5th International Conference on Innovations in Food and Bio-Process Technology, December 2010, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand.
38. Contribution of Engine Research Laboratory to Internal Combustion Engine Science and Technology: Journey from 2001-10, Keynote Speech at International Workshop on the Advances in Automotive Technology, from 10-11th November 2010 in Bengal Engineering and Science University Shibpur, Kolkata.
39. Role of Engine Technologies and Alternative Fuels in Environmental Preservation, Keynote Speech on 4th April 2010 at National Conference on “Advances in Management of Energy Efficiency and Clean Environment (AMEECE),” April 3-4, 2010, Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur.
40. Biofuels and HCCI Research at Engine Research Laboratory (ERL), IIT Kanpur: 2001-2008, Keynote Speech at 20th November 2008 at Mobility Engineering Conference Bangalore-2008 (MECB-2008), organized by IISc, Bangalore.
41. Future of Energy, Keynote Speech in REACH Symposium, IIT Kanpur, held at Hotel Taj Chandela, Khajuraho from 16-17th March 2008.
42. Research Activities @ Engine Research Laboratory, IIT Kanpur, Invited Speech at the Second Indo-US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, 27th February - 01st March 2008 at Beckman Center, Irvine, US.
43. UICT- Alkyl Amine Foundation Day Young Scientist Award Lecture, 4th August 2007, University Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
44. Energy Scenario for Transportation of Future: Advances in IC Engines and Alternate Fuels, Invited Seminar at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA on 4th April 2006.
45. Recent Advances in Internal Combustion Engine Technology, Invited Seminar on 9th May 2005 at EME School, Vadodara.
46. Engine Diagnostics, Invited Seminar at Department of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Vienna, 22nd June 2004.
47. Application of Various Optical Techniques for Engines, Invited Seminar at Photonics Institute, Technical University of Vienna, 17th June 2004.
48. Biodiesel Development, Characterization, and Utilization in a DI Compression
    Ignition Engine and Investigation of Effect of Fuel Chemistry on Oil Tribology, Invited Seminar on 10th June 2002 at Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Loughborough, UK.

Contributions to Science and Technology

• Technology Development and Technology Transfer to Industry: Developed an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system for ALCO-DLW locomotives, giving>4% fuel saving and >70% lower particulate emissions. Annual fuel savings for Indian Railways to be ~USD 100 M upon implementation.
• New Engine Technology Development: Hydrogen Engine, HCCI engine, Laser Ignited Engines, Methanol engine and vehicle prototypes, DME tractor prototype.
• Biofuels Research: Biodiesel, SVO, Methanol, DME, Hythane (HCNG), CNG, Ethanol, Butanol.
• Particulate/ Emission Control Research: Non-noble metal-based DOC development.
• Established State-of-the-Art Engine Research Laboratory at IITK: 2 Optical Research Engine for Tomographic PIV investigations, Phase Doppler Interferometry applied to Dense Sprays and in-cylinder engine conditions, Chassis Dynamometer for 2W Testing.
• Four papers in Progress in Energy and Combustion Science (Impact Factor: 28.938). One single-authored paper in PECS was published in 2007 (Scopus Citations > 2200+).

Fellowship/ Awards and Recognitions

• Fellow of CI (Combustion Institute, USA), March 2022
• Fellow of AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science), February 2020
• Fellow of WSSET (World Society for Sustainable Energy Technologies), UK, October 2020
• Sir J C Bose National Fellow (Science and Engineering Research Board, GoI), August 2019
• Fellow of RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry, UK) October 2018.
• Fellow of NASI (National Academy of Sciences India), October 2018.
• Fellow of INAE (Indian National Academy of Engineering), December 2015.
• Fellow of ISEES (International Society of Energy, Environment, and Sustainability), December 2015.
• Fellow of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), October 2013.
• Fellow of SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers International, USA), October 2012.
• SBI Endowed Chair Professor @ IIT Kanpur (2022-25).
• CSIR’s Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize-2016 was awarded by the Prime Minister of India.
• Distinguished Alumnus Award-2022 from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
• Distinguished Alumnus Award-2021 from Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur.
• India Research Excellence - Clarivate Analytics Citation Award-2017.
• Rajib Goyal Prize-2017 by Kurukshetra University.
• Highly Cited Researcher-2018 from India by Clarivate Analytics. Among the top 10 HCR from India.
• Er. M P Baya National Award in Mechanical Engineering-2017.
• NASI-Reliance Industries Platinum Jubilee Award -2012 for Application Oriented Innovations in Physical Sciences.
• INAE Silver Jubilee Young Engineer Award-2012.
• Dr C. V. Raman Young Teachers Award-2011 for Excellence in Engineering Education.
• SAE Internationals’ Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award-2008.
• INSA Young Scientist Award-2007.
• UICT Alkyl Amine Young Scientist Award-2007.
• INAE Young Engineer Award-2005.
• AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers-2004.
• DST Young Scientist Award-2002.
• DST BOYSCAST Fellowship-2002.
• Editor of FUEL (2019 onwards).
• Associate Editor of ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Transactions of ASME (2013-19).
• Series Editor of the Book Series Entitled “Energy Environment and Sustainability,” published by Springer, Singapore (2016 onwards).
• Member of the editorial board of Journal of Automobile Engineering, Proceedings of IMechE (2003-2021).
• Member of Editorial Board of International Journal of Engine Research, SAE International and IMechE, London (2016 Onwards).
• Associate Editor of Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series C (2016 onwards).
• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (2015 onwards).
• Review Editor of Frontier of Mechanical Engineering (2015 onwards).
• Member of the editorial board of the “International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology” (2012-15).
• Associate Editor of International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing” (2007-15).
• Member of the editorial board of the Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering, published by Bentham Science Publishers (2007-15).
• SBI Endowed Chair Professor @ IIT Kanpur (2018-21).
• Poonam and Prabhu Goyal Endowed Chair Professor @ IIT Kanpur (2013-16).
• Devendra Shukla Research Fellowship @ IIT Kanpur.

Summary of Publications and Academic impact

Other Achievements:

• Six students are faculty in the IIT system (IIT Kharagpur, Ropar, Bhilai, IITBHU, and 2 in Mandi, respectively), few more are likely to join soon. 52 MTech students in R&D of Automotive Industries in India.
• Edited “Handbook of combustion” (3200 pages of combustion), the most updated reference in Combustion globally. Springer Book Series Editor on Energy, Environment, and Sustainability.
• Among top 10 Indian Authors in the ‘Energy’ domain (2009-14) from India, based on publication count in 2002-2014, from India (Source: National Science and Technology Management Information Systems (NSTMIS), DST, Govt of India).
• One single-authored paper among the top ten most highly cited papers (2200+ Scopus citations) published from India in the Engineering domain. NSTMIS, DST, Thomson Reuters Report-2015.
• In top 2% list of Scientists Prepared by Stanford University, 2021. First in Energy Domain out of 136 Indian Researchers in this list in 2019, 2020, 2021.
• Featured in DST Golden Jubillee Coffee Table Book “75 under 50 Scientists Shaping Today’s INDIA,” released by Vigyan Prasar, Government of India, on National Science Day, February 28th, 2022.