Dr. Rahul Katna Email & Phone Number

New Delhi, Dl, In

New Delhi, Delhi, India

New Delhi, Delhi, India

1. Project outcome rated as Excellent by the Expert Committee and also highlighted as significant achievement in Annual report (2019-20) of DST, Govt of India2. Developed a training program for Capacity Building of industrial workers Research & Development and Publications • Raised grant of INR 5 Million (INR) for 2 year duration for a societal project.•Successfully supervised a cross functional team of 5 researchers and developed a biodegradable cutting fluid.•Established a fully functional laboratory for the research project activities•Developed strategies and protocols for optimized preparation of test formulations leading to 15% reduction in formulation time. Conducted 2000+ experimental trial •Held meetings with senior scientists for developing state-of-art technology for product development•Book-Fundamentals of Cutting Fluids; recommended in leading institutions including IIT Delhi.•Published 20+ papers in international journals like Springer, Taylor and Francis, IOP etc. Project Management and Monitoring •Saved project cost by 2 lakhs by managing timely completion of the project •Prepared monthly project report and designed course of activities on project implementation•Delegated duties to co-investigators and ensured timely procurement project supplies•Established research lab for experiments by restructuring and utilizing the existing space•Planned material requirement, technical specifications and equipment inspection •Liaised with multiple departments for timely equipment procurement and maintained stock. •Knowledge about tender document preparation, GFR procedures of Govt of India•Worked and advised committee members leading to grant of NBA accreditation of Diploma course•Responsible for Sponsored Research Activities compilation for the Annual report of DITE.Training and mentorship: •Trained and mentored graduate students and workshop technical staff on the methodology for product development and their capacity development.

China

As a member of the editorial board, I have been entrusted with :1. Reviewing manuscripts for the Journal 2. Publishing articles in the Journal 3. Searching international experts and recommending them for a thematic topic .4. Assisting in the editing and preparation of the annual reports from the editorial department.5. Writing editorial articles for the journal annually6. Expanding the journal outreach for the benefit of the scientific community

India

1. Examining the scope and quality of each submitted article and making prudent decision on article suitability for the journal for further publication 2. Assessing the risk of conflicts while handling the manuscripts and taking suitable course of action3. Identification of new topic for commissioning for the forthcoming journal issues4. Providing frequent content and editorial articles5. Approaching potential contributors and occasional peer review6. Identifying appropriate conferences for journal publications

New Delhi Area, India

• Prepared the draft and developed academic course syllabus curriculum content and lesson plan for new course on “IOT in Manufacturing” for WILP programme. This is the first course on Internet of Things for engineers having background in Mechanical Engineering.• Trained three batches comprising 110+ working professionals from various departments at Maruti Suzuki, Gurgaon

New Delhi Area, India

• Achieved 100% pass percentage with more than 80% students scoring first class Taught Material science (3rd semester) and Theory of machines (5th semester) to the diploma students at Pusa polytechnic. The lectures involved student participation in order to reap maximum benefits for the engineers. This method of teaching helped me to understand which areas the students are most prone to skip due to lack of interest and non - concomitance with real world applications. Conducted mock tests, prepared question papers and evaluated the answer sheets.

New Delhi Area, India

Delivered thought provoking lectures.Taught under graduate engineers two of the most important subjects of their curriculum viz Material Science and Metrology. The subjects requires extreme in-depth knowledge of the basic concepts and explaining the concept in a way so as to make them remember for a long time and also giving real world examples in order to realize the application of the concept. The lectures were not like conventional way of teaching but involved student participation in order to reap maximum benefits for the engineers. This method of teaching helped me to understand which areas the students are most prone to skip due to lack of interest and non - concomitance with real world applications. The result was a class of engineers well prepared in these subjects ready to tackle real world challenges.• Achieved 100% pass rate with 75% students scoring first class.

New Delhi Area, India

Taught under graduate engineers two of the most important subjects of their curriculum viz Advanced Strength of Materials and Preventive Maintenance. Prepared Question papers and evaluated the answer sheets

New Delhi Area, India

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF BIODEGRADABLE CUTTING FLUID

Gurgaon, India

Designing, Development and manufacturing of precision tooling, dies and welding fixtures for automotive components.STEEL SERVICE CENTRE :An opportunity to see live operation being carried on the press line for various blanking, slitting, cutting, profile blanking operations and also the Laser Cutting Facilities for profile cutting of sheet metal. WELDING JIGS AND FIXTURESDesigning, manufacturing and hands on practice on testing of welding and checking fixtures for an automotive component.

New Delhi Area, India

• Delivered presentations about product features and benefits to potential clients for business development. • Prepared quotations, technical bids, BOQ and technical submittals for rotating and static equipment for commercial HVAC projects including DMRC project. • Assisted Regional Manager for technical document preparations for ongoing commercial HVAC projects and following up with existing clients regularly for new projects.• Assisted Regional Manager for meetings with clients for price negotiation and closing the sale. Liaisoned with sales department and the operations department for timely delivery of products. • Coached and inspired trainee engineers on functionality of company products.• Organizing meetings with clients for price negotiation• Preparing comparative reports and excel spreadsheets for vital data related to the continuous operation of project for easy understanding, Program Management and Productivity Improvement

Greater Noida

• Completed a project titled QD Formats• New Product Launch, Process Flow Mapping, Process Standardization• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)• Engineering Documentation • Part procurement• Strategies for vendor development and vendor management• Machine part drawings creation, Design Specs• Lean Manufacturing techniques, 5S implementation, KAIZEN, Quality Assurance

Gurgaon, India

Had an opportunity to work with world class engineers at SIEMENS Ltd who were the masters of their fields. In the short span of my internship period I learned a lot about the corporate culture. The learning was very immense and unmatched as it was directly from the experts. I worked on a project assigned to me and my efforts put in to the report preparation were appreciated by my reporting manager. I also learnt about the various functioning of the Service department. In brief, I acquired immense knowledge on the working and functions of the service department.• Completed a project titled – Study of Siemens Turbines• Maintenance and overhauling of turbines• Preparing schedule estimates• Controlling project operational activities• Tool Procurement

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering, A+

Master’S Degree, Tool Engineering

Published research paper in Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Taylor and Francis publication (IF 4.7), an SCI indexed journal.

Bachelor Of Technology, Mechanical And Automation Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE International Associations of Engineers, IAENG

Aissce, Science, Cbse Board 80%

Activities and Societies: • Held the post of Prefect in 12th standard • Extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities • Active.