Er. Arun Bangotra Principal Govt. Polytechnic College Reasi awarded Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering by SMVDU

Er. Arun Kumar Bangotra, Principal Government Polytechnic College Reasi has been awarded the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra. He carried out his doctoral research on the work titled “Studies of Journal Bearings Performances using Surface Waviness and Macro-grooves with Lubricant Additives” under the supervision of Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU.

His research work explores innovative approaches to enhancing the performance of journal bearings using different bearing’s surface morphologies and nanoparticle-based lubricants, contributing to advancements in mechanical design and lubrication technology. The outcomes of his research have been published in highly reputed SCI-indexed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and included in book chapters published by reputed publishers, such as Springer and Taylor and Francis demonstrating the scientific merit and global relevance of his research contributions.

Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU, and other committee members congratulated Er. Arun Kumar Bangotra on his noteworthy academic achievement and wishes him continued success in his future academic and professional endeavors. Expressing his gratitude, Er. Bangotra, thanked the Honorable vice-chancellor SMVDU, his supervisor, Dr. Sanjay Sharma and School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVD University and department of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU for providing all necessary facilities and support during his research.