Professional Overview
Dr. Ajay Singh Verma is a highly distinguished academician, industrial researcher, and active social reformer specializing in Production, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering. Backed by an exceptional research portfolio—including granted patents, extensive SCI/Scopus indexing, and structural laboratory modernization—he has served as an Assistant Professor across premium state-government and deemed universities. Alongside his core technical expertise, Dr. Verma is widely recognized for his extensive contributions to track-and-field athletics, university administration, and high-impact human rights and civil advocacy.
Academic Background & Qualifications
- Ph.D. (Production & Industrial Engineering) (2018) – Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh.
- Honors: Received an official Certificate of Appreciation for his doctoral research work.
- Thesis Title: “Development and mechanical Characterization of Al/Bauxite Residue particulate metal matrix Composite”.
- M.E. (Production/Manufacturing Engineering) (2012) – Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh (Graduated with a high CGPA of 8.33).
- B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) (2008) – Swami Devi Dyal Institution of Engineering and Technology (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University, KUK) (First Class, 67.24%).
- National Examinations: Qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with an exceptional All India Rank (AIR) of 475.
Teaching & Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) – I.K.G. Punjab Technical University, Hoshiarpur Campus.
- Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc Basis) – Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST), Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana.
- Assistant Professor – Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh.
- Assistant Professor – Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Industrial Work Experience
- Maintenance-cum-Project Engineer – Confidence Petroleum India Ltd., Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam (Managed manufacturing setups for CNG & LPG Cylinders under the UTL group).
- Maintenance-cum-Project Engineer – Jay Fe Cylinders Ltd. (Minda Group), Bawal, Rewari (Managed infrastructure engineering under the UTL group).
- Maintenance Engineer – Vardman Industries Ltd., Rajpura, Patiala (Supervised processing operations for CGL, CCL, CTL, and Corrugation Lines).
Patents & Research Publications
Dr. Verma commands over 300 Google Scholar citations (h-index: 8, i10-index: 8) and an active ResearchGate interest score of 166.2:
- Granted Patent: Al/Bauxite residue Particulate Metal Matrix Composite using Machine Learning Approach (Patent Number: 2021102722; Granted: May 21, 2021).
- Patent Under Examination: Automatic smart trolley for mall and airport (Application Number: 360057001).
- SCI-Indexed Publications: Wrote top-tier research tracks in high-impact journals, including Sadhana (Springer), Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, and Waste Management & Research.
- Scopus-Indexed Research: Authored comprehensive reviews on Industry 4.0 applications, Smart Materials for Electric Vehicles (EVs), and advanced Stir Casting processes in Materials Today: Proceedings.
Institutional Infrastructure & Administration
- Laboratory Modernization: Conceptualized and implemented complete technological upgrades for university manufacturing hubs, including the Casting Lab (vacuum-type bottom-pouring stir cast furnace), Welding Lab (ultrasonic setups), Metrology Lab (inverted metallurgical microscopes and surface roughness testers), and Sand Testing Lab.
- Accreditation Leadership: Served as an active core member driving the Departmental NBA Accreditation reviews (2013, 2016, 2018) and university-wide NAAC Accreditation processes (2019).
Social Service, Civil Advocacy & Human Rights
Dr. Verma matches his scholarly accomplishments with deep, ground-level civic interventions:
- Child Adoption: Compassionately adopted a 3-year-old girl child following the tragic demise of her father, Martyr Satish Ajad, in Kaithal, Haryana (2020).
- Human Rights Litigation: Officially registered and litigated major human rights violation cases before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, including the severe Mainpuri burning incident (Case No. 11345/24/51/2020).
- Constitutional Rights Representation: Represented critical legal feedback on backward class criteria, structural reservations, and equal student seat-sharing options before the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) and the Haryana Backward Class Commission.
- Environmental & Local Craft Schemes: Pioneered cultural campaigns like “Mission Mati Deep” by distributing thousands of free earthen lamps in Hisar to promote indigenous arts and organized the Pratibha Samman Samaroh to award over 800 high-performing students.
Athletic & Extracurricular Laurels
- Track & Field: Won multiple 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place podium finishes across competitive 5000-meter and 10,000-meter university races.
- Team Sports: Four-time North Zone Volleyball Tournament participant; captained and secured top honors in Inter-Departmental and Inter-University Cricket and Volleyball meets.
- Performing Arts & Yoga: Achieved the “Best Actor Award” in dramatic plays at the Technical Zonal Youth Festival and claimed the 2nd prize in the 16th Haryana State Yoga Championship.
