ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of PARUL UNIVERSITY, India
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Guru is a passionate mechanical engineer dedicated to advancing knowledge in machine design and tribology. With a strong academic background and hands-on experience, he aims to inspire future engineers through teaching and innovative research. His commitment to excellence and community development is further reflected in his founding role at Silpakriti, an initiative supporting local artisans.
Publication Profile :
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🎓 Educational Background :
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Guru completed his PhD in Machine Design from IIT Kharagpur in 2023, achieving a CGPA of 8.76. He also holds an M-Tech in Machine Design from NIT Warangal (2016, 7.55 CGPA) and a B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering from BPUT Odisha (2013, 7.50 CGPA).
💼 Professional Experience :
Dr. Guru is currently an Assistant Professor at Parul University, Vadodara, since May 2024. He has extensive experience in teaching and mentoring students across various mechanical engineering subjects, including Tribology, Mechatronics, and Engineering Mechanics. His industrial internships in PRO-E and a power plant have enriched his practical knowledge in the field.
📚 Research Interests :
His research focuses on machine design, tribology, polymer science, and mechatronics. Notable achievements include developing empirical models for surface properties of polymers, creating polymer-based composites, and formulating innovative lubricants. He has published extensively in international journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the field of mechanical engineering.
📝 Publication Top Notes :
- Guru, S. R., Kumar, P., & Sarangi, M. (2022). Tribological Behaviour of Polymer-Based Composite Reinforced with Molybdenum Disulphide. In Machines, Mechanism and Robotics (pp. 503-511). Springer, Singapore.
- Guru, S. R., Panda, S., & Sarangi, M. (2018, September). Effects of Multicycle Microindentation on Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Materials. In Proceedings of Asia International Conference on Tribology 2018 (Vol. 2018, pp. 182-183). Malaysian Tribology Society.
- Ismail, S., & Guru, S. R. (2016). Tribological Performance of Silicon Oil Based CaCO3 Nanofluid. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living (Vol. 3, pp. 272). DOI: 10.3850/978-981-09-7519-7nbl16-rps-272.
- Guru, S. R., & Sarangi, M. (2023). Multicycle Indentation Based Fatigue and Creep Study of Polymers. Journal of Polymer Research, 30, 401. DOI: 10.1007/s10965-023-03774-8.
- Guru, S. R., & Sarangi, M. (2023). Advancements in Polymer Friction and Wear: A Scratch-Modeling Approach. Tribology Transactions, 1-14. DOI: 10.1080/10402004.2023.2281365.
- Guru, S. R., Panda, S., Kumar, P., & Sarangi, M. (2024). A Study on Tribological Performances of PEEK and PTFE Based Composites with MoS2 Reinforcements. Polymer Composites, 1-17. DOI: 10.1002/pc.28268.
- Guru, S. R., & Sarangi, M. (2024). A Phenomenological Model for Predicting Local Creep and Thermal Drift of Polymers from Micro-Indention Test Data. Journal of Polymer Research, 31, 251. DOI: 10.1007/s10965-024-04100-6.
- Guru, S. R., & Sarangi, M. (2024). Development of Empirical Models for Estimation Polymer Indentation Fatigue and Validation with Finite Element Simulation Models. Journal of Materials Research, 1-13. DOI: 10.1557/s43578-024-01399-1.
- Guru, S. R., Venugopal, C., & Sarangi, M. (2023). Effect of Polymer Additives on the Tribological Performance of Soybean Oil. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 75(5), 607-618. DOI: 10.1108/ILT-11-2022-0321.