Dr. Rupesh Kumar

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune (June 2026 – Present).
• Assistant Professor, Department of Automation and Robotics, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune (January 2025 – June 2026).
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in SERB sponsored project, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi (July 2021 – September 2022).
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in SERB sponsored project, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT (BHU), Varanasi (July 2019 – July 2021).
• Appointed as Subject Chairman, community engagement activity/field project by Savitribai Phule Pune University for AY 2025-2026.
• Appointed as Paper Setter and Examiner for undergraduate course of Materials and Machine Elements by Savitribai Phule Pune University for AY 2025-2026.
• Appointed for the Central Assessment Program (CAP) by the Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Awards and Honor

• Recipient of SRF, JRF, and Institute Assistantship for doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.
• Recipient of Institute Assistantship during M.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.
• Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in Mechanical Engineering in 2017 and 2018.

Specialization

• Dr. Rupesh Kumar specializes in the design and development of advanced metallic biomaterials for load-bearing biomedical implants. His research encompasses titanium and high-entropy alloys, powder metallurgy, spark plasma sintering, tribology, tribocorrosion, corrosion engineering, surface modification, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials characterization. His work integrates materials science, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering to develop high-performance materials for orthopaedic, dental, and defence applications.

Workshop / Conference Organized

• Organized an ISTE-approved National Level Faculty Development Programme on Emerging Trends in 3D Printing and Its Biomedical Applications.

Publications

• Jha P., Gautam R.K., Tripathi V.M., Kumar R., Gupta G., Ali S. Synergistic effect of SiC and MoS₂ on the tribological performance of Al-based composites. Tribology International, 2026.
• Kumar R., Raj A., Pathote D., Gautam R.K. Mechanical and Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Porous Ti-10Zr-xNb Alloys Processed via Powder Metallurgy for Biomedical Implants. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 2026.
• Mishra R.K., Singh R., Avinashi S.K., Kumar R., Gautam C.R., et al. Synthesis of ZrO₂-doped BaO–TiO₂–SiO₂ glass ceramics with enhanced mechanical, tribological and dielectric properties. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2026.
• Kumar R., Gautam R.K. Tribocorrosion Behavior of Heat-Treated SS316L, cpTi and Ti-6Al-4V for Biomedical Implants. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025.
• Rajak B., Kumar R., Rao U.S., Gautam R.K., et al. Study of Dry Sliding Wear and Corrosion of Al–7.5%TiB₂ Functionally Graded Composites. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 2025.
• Gupta A., Kumari S., Avinashi S.K., Mishra R.K., Kumar R., et al. Influence of TiO₂ as a filler into PMMA–ZrO₂ composites for denture fabrication. Ceramics International, 2025.
• Avinashi S.K., Mishra R.K., Kumar S., Kumar R., et al. A novel HAp–TiC–Ag nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical and biological properties. New Journal of Chemistry, 2025.
• Singh S.K., Kumar R., Singh P., Gautam R.K., et al. Effect of bioactive glass addition on the tribological and antibacterial response of zirconia-based biocomposites. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2025.
• Kumar R., Gautam R.K. Investigation of sliding wear, electrochemical corrosion and biocompatibility of Ti–Nb alloys for biomedical applications. Materials Today Communications, 2024.
• Kumar R., Sharma A., Pandey A.K., Gautam R.K. Vacuum sealing-assisted processing of titanium–zirconium alloys for biomedical applications. Journal of Materials Science, 2024.
• Kumar R., Gautam R.K. Development of Ti-10Nb alloy by powder metallurgy processing route for dental application. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 2024.
• Kumar R., Gautam R.K. Tribological investigation of sunflower and soybean oil with metal oxide nano additives. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024.
• Singh M., Yadav R., Kumar R., Dodla S., Gautam R.K. Development and characterization of hybrid polymer composite materials reinforced with glass/carbon fibres. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 2024.
• Kumari S., Mishra R.K., Parveen S., Avinashi S.K., Hussain A., Kumar R., et al. Fabrication, structural and enhanced mechanical behaviour of MgO-substituted PMMA composites for dental applications. Scientific Reports, 2024.
• Pandey A.K., Kumar A., Kumar R., Gautam R.K., Behera C.K. Tribological performance of SS316L, commercially pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V in different solutions for biomedical applications. Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023.

Book Chapters

• Pathote D., Kumar R., Ranjan A., Datta S. Laser-Assisted Strategies for Wound Healing and Tissue Engineering Scaffolds. In: Biomedical Applications of Laser-Processed Coatings, edited by Irina Negut and Carmen Ristoscu. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2027.
• Pathote D., Kumar R., Ranjan A., Datta S. Laser-Coated Orthopedic and Dental Implants: Advances in Surface Engineering for Bioactivity and Longevity. In: Biomedical Applications of Laser-Processed Coatings, edited by Irina Negut and Carmen Ristoscu. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2027.

Patents

• Indian Patent (Published): IoT Enabled Smart Farming (Application No. 202521086230 A, 2025)

Conferences

• Presented a research paper titled “Comparative Tribo-Corrosion Resistance of SS316L, cpTi, and Ti-6Al-4V for Biomedical Implant Applications” at IndiaTrib 2024 – 12th International Conference on Tribology for Sustainable Growth, held from 19–21 December 2024 at Fairfield by Marriott, Kolkata, India.
• Presented a research paper titled “Tribological Behaviour of Ti-xNb Alloys Developed by Powder Metallurgy in Dry and Simulated Body Fluid Conditions for Dental Implant Applications” at TriboIndia 2023 – 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development through Tribology, Environment and Society, held from 5–7 October 2023 at NIT Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
• Presented a research paper titled “Antifriction and Antiwear Behaviour of Ti-xZr Alloy under Simulated Body Fluid for Biomedical Applications” at IndiaTrib 2022 – 11th International Conference on Industrial Tribology: Tribology for Energy, Environment and Society, held from 12–14 December 2022 in New Delhi, India.

Professional Development Courses

• Completed the 2025 edition of the “Contact Mechanics & Elements of Tribology” course conducted by Centre des Matériaux, Mines Paris–PSL, CNRS, France.
• Attended the 25th Education Course on “Biogreases and Bio-Lubricants” jointly organized by NLGI-India and IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
• Participated in the 16th Summer School in Tribology organized by the Tribology Society of India at CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.
• Completed the MATLAB Software Training Programme organized at IIT (BHU), Varanasi.

Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) / Short-Term Courses

• Completed the Short-Term Training Programme on Surface Characterization and Treatments in Tribology organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
• Completed the Short-Term Training Programme on Introduction to Nanotribology, Biotribology and Space Tribology organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
• Completed the Short-Term Training Programme on Recent Advances in Tribology and Surface Engineering organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam.
• Completed the Virtual International Short-Term Course on “Tribology & Sustainability” organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur.

Workshops

• Participated in the SPARC Workshop on “Materials Tribology” organized by IIT (BHU) in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.
• Attended the workshop on Advanced Materials for Defence Applications organized by the Centre for Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University.
• Participated in the workshop on Powders for Additive Manufacturing under the DRDO DIA–Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
• Attended the SERB-sponsored National Workshop on Wear, Corrosion and Biocompatibility of Ta-coated 316L Stainless Steel for Orthopaedic Applications organized by IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
• Participated in the SERB-sponsored National Workshop on Development of Ti Alloy-Based Composites by Mechanical Alloying and Stir Casting Route for Dental Applications organized by IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
• Attended the SERB-sponsored Research Facility Training Programme on titanium alloy-based composites organized by IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
• Participated in the workshop on How to Publish in Academic Journals and Succeed with Your Publication organized by Taylor & Francis.
• Participated in the workshop on LaTeX for Beginners jointly organized by the IEEE IAS Student Chapter.

Webinars

• Participated in the webinar on Manufacturing Wonders of Biomaterials organized by the Centre for Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University.
• Attended MATLAB Expo 2024 organized by MathWorks.
• Participated in the International Webinar on Development of Advanced Materials and Their Characterization organized by Amity University Madhya Pradesh.
• Attended the webinar on Indigenous Knowledge System for Sustainable Rural Development organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar.

Professional Membership

• Tribology Society of India (TSI) (Membership No. SM# S-6153)

Review/Editorial Experiences

• Reviewer of reputed journals including Scientific Reports, MRS Communications, and Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion.