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Prof. Janakarajan Ramkumar

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering & Dept. of Design

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

Product Design • Manufacturing Innovation • Sustainable Manufacturing • Research Leadership
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Prof. J. Ramkumar

Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Design

IIT Kanpur Uttar Pradesh, India
20+ Years Excellence Senior Academic Advisor

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Prof. J. Ramkumar is an academician leading frontiers in precision micro/nano manufacturing, advanced laser processing, and sustainable design methodologies at IIT Kanpur. Throughout his career, he has continuously bridged the gap between rigorous scientific discovery and grassroot technology translation. His research laboratory nurtures high-impact developments aimed at supporting clean energy machinery, healthcare apparatus design, and cottage industry ergonomics.

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Micro-Machining Processes
Rapid Prototyping Systems
Laser-assisted Manufacturing
Grassroots Social Design
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Prof. Janakarajan Ramkumar

FNAE, FETE, FIE(I), CEng. (I), Chairman, Kanpur Centre, Institute of Engineers (India) | (HAG), DoIP, SC Agarwal Chair, Institute Ambassador IIC | Co-ord for PDP Lab IIT Kanpur

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IISc Bangalore Symposium

I look forward to sharing my thoughts on "Geometric Modelling and Manufacturing of Laparoscopic Training Simulators" at the Symposium on Geometric Modelling, Life-cycle Design, and Manufacturing organized in honor of Prof. B. Gurumoorthy at IISc Bengaluru.

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AETL May Cohort 2026

What these students built in 12 weeks signals what learning should look like. Explore the achievements, dynamic project highlights, and collaborative innovations synthesized during the hands-on session.

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Teleoperated Robotic Device for Dental Treatments

Robots in dental care? Yes, the future of healthcare is remote and AI-driven. Unveiling our research team's cooperative findings on teleoperation accuracy limits during dental restoration routines.

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Highlighting core operations established to bridge advanced high-precision testing systems with societal impact.

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Prof. Janakarajan Ramkumar is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in micro-nano manufacturing and novel product and process development. Since joining the institute in 2003, his research contributions span across over 300 publications and the guidance of numerous doctoral theses advancing manufacturing technologies, sustainable engineering, and healthcare innovations. His work has been recognized with honors including the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award, the National Design Award in Mechanical Engineering, and the Gopal Das Bhandari Memorial Distinguished Teacher Award.

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AETL Cohort 2026

An academic initiative run under the aegis of the Office of Outreach and Advancement (OOA) at IIT Kanpur. Designed for high-achieving students in grades 7 through 12, this intensive hybrid program transitions young minds from technology consumers into creators and architects. Under professional mentorship, participants spend two weeks diving into advanced AI/ML pathways, practical data-backed applications, and design thinking, culminating in a two-day residency on the IIT Kanpur campus where they present research portfolios to expert panels.

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Synthesizing multidisciplinary development parameters across state-of-the-art facilities on campus.

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ImLab (Imagineering Lab)

A world-class fabrication facility empowering scholars to construct tangible prototypes, fostering a collaborative design culture across different engineering branches.

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MedTech Innovation

Accelerating clean biomedical hardware synthesis. Linking micro-machined precision structures directly with ergonomic medical apparatus designs for national utility.

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RuTAG

Upgrading traditional equipment mechanisms. Empowering cottage weavers and regional scale clusters through customized physical design upgrades.

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