SMVDU VC releases book by faculty members of Mechanical Engineering

SMVDU VC and others releasing book on nano material.
SMVDU VC and others releasing book on nano material.

Excelsior Correspondent

KATRA, Dec 30: Professor Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, today released a book titled “Nano Materials for Sustainable Tribology,” published by CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, United Kingdom.
The book, jointly edited by Dr Ankush Raina (Assistant Professor, SMVDU), Dr Mir Irfan Ul Haq (Assistant Professor, SMVDU), Dr Patricia Iglesias Victoria (Associate Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, USA), Dr Sudhanraj Jeganmohan (Assistant Professor, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary), and Prof Ankush Anand (Professor, SMVDU), delves into the intricate realm of nano materials and their pivotal role in fostering sustainable tribology.
It explores innovative solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication challenges across various industrial sectors.
The book launch event commenced with a comprehensive overview of its contents, covering a spectrum of nano materials and their diverse applications in ensuring sustainable tribology. The editors, while interacting with the dignitaries present, emphasized the significance of this pioneering publication in advancing scientific knowledge and promoting sustainable practices within tribology.
Highlighting the university’s commitment to cutting-edge research, the Vice-Chancellor commended the scholarly contributions encapsulated in the book.
Prof Balbir Singh, Dean Academic Affairs, and Prof Eswaramoorthy, Head School of Mechanical Engineering, provided insightful perspectives on the book’s relevance in contemporary scientific discourse during their speeches at the event.
The event was graced by Registrar SMVDU, Ajay Kumar Sharma; K N Rai, Technical Advisor, SMV Shrine Board, Katra and Vishavjeet Singh, Deputy CEO, Shrine Board, Katra. Prof Suparn, Director, DQA, SMVDU, and Joginder Sharma, PRO, SMVDU, were also present during the function.”