Prof. Ajay Batish

Designation:

Professor, Dean Partnerships and Accreditation, and Deputy Director

Specialization:

Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance ISO 9000

Email:

abatish@thapar.edu

Education

PhD

Experience

August 1999 - to date: Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, India

June 1990 – August 1999: Quality Manager, Gabriel India Limited

Teaching Interests

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Industrial System Design

Research Interest:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Process Optimization
• Ergonomics

Publications

Journal International:

2016

• Duvedi, R.K.,Bedi, S.,Batish, A.,Mann , The Edge--Torus Tangency Problem in Multipoint Machining of Triangulated Surface Models, 2016, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 82(9), 1959-1972
• Sidhu, S.S., Batish, A., Kumar, S, Metal Matrix Composites for Thermal Management: A Review, 2016, Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences, 41(2), 132-157
• Ashu, Bhattacharya, A., Batish, A., Surface Finish and Dimensional Accuracy of FDM Parts after Cold Vapor Treatment, 2016, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 31(4), 522-529
• Kumar, S.,Batish, A.,Singh, R.,Singh, T.P., Machining Performance of Cryogenically Treated Ti-5Al-2.5Sn Titanium Alloy in Electric Discharge Machining: A Comparative Study, 2016, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science doi 0954406215628030
• Kumar, S.,Batish, A.,Singh, R.,Singh, T.P., Modeling the tool wear rate in powder mixed electro-discharge machining process using dimensional analysis of cryogenically treated electrodes, 2015, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering doi 0954408915593875

2015

• Bhatt, G., Batish, A., Bhattacharya, A., Material Transfer Mechanism during Magnetic Field Assisted Electric Discharge Machining of AISI D2, D3 and H13 Die Steel, 2015, J Engineering Manufacture, 229(1) 62–74
• Ashu, Bhattacharya, A., Batish, A., Failure investigation of fused deposition modelling parts fabricated at different raster angles under tensile and flexural loading, 2015, Proc IMechE Part B: J Engineering Manufacture, 1–9
• Sidhu, S.S., Batish, A., Kumar, S, Analysis of residual stresses in particulate reinforced aluminium matrix composite after EDM, 2015, Materials Science and Technology, 31(15), 1850-1859 Duvedi, R.K.,Bedi, S.,Batish, A.,Mann, S, Numeric implementation of drop and tilt method of 5-axis tool positioning for machining of triangulated surfaces, 2015, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 78(9) , Issue 9, 1677-1690
• Bhatt, G., Batish, A., Bhattacharya, A., Experimental Investigation of Magnetic field assisted EDM with Powders Mixed in Dielectric Medium, 2015, Particulate Science and Technology: An International Journal 33(3), 246-256
• Batish, A., Bhattacharya, A., Powder Mixed Dielectric: An Approach for Improved Process Performance in EDM, 2015, Particulate Science and Technology: An International Journal, 33(2), 150-158

2014

• Duvedi, R.K.,Bedi, S.,Batish, A.,Mann, S., A multipoint method for 5-axis machining of triangulated surface models, 2014, CAD Computer Aided Design, 52, 17–26
• Kumar, S.,Batish, A.,Singh, R.,Singh, T.P., A Mathematical Model to predict Material Removal Rate during Electric Discharge Machining of Cryogenically Treated Titanium Alloys, (2014), Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 229(2) 214–228
• Sidhu, S.S.,Batish, A.,Kumar, S, Study of surface properties in particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) using powder-mixed electrical discharge machining (EDM) , 2014, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29: 46–52
• Kumar, S.,Batish, A.,Singh, R.,Singh, T.P., A hybrid Taguchi-artificial neural network approach to predict surface roughness during electric discharge machining of titanium alloys , 2014, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 28, (7), 2831-2844.
• Singh, H.,Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A., Finite element modeling and analysis of powder mixed electric discharge machining process for temperature distribution and volume removal considering multiple craters , 2014, International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 05, (3), 1450009
• Gupta, A.,Ramagopal, S.V.,Batish, A.,Bhattacharya,, A Surface roughness and profile error in precision diamond turning of C18000 , 2014, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29, (5), 606-613
• Singh, R. P., Batish, A., Singh, T.P., An Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effect of Ambient Temperature during Manual Lifting and Design of Optimal Task Parameters, 2014, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries, 24(1), 56-70
• Batish, A.,Bhattacharya, A.,Kaur, M.,Cheema, M.S, Hard turning: Parametric optimization using genetic algorithm for rough/finish machining and study of surface morphology, 2014, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 28, (5),1629-1640
• Singh, R. P., Batish, A., Singh, T.P., Determination of safe limits of significant task parameters during manual lifting, 2014, Workplace Health & Safety, 62(4):150-60

2013

• Sidhu, S.S.,Batish, A.,Kumar, S., Neural network-based modeling to predict residual stresses during electric discharge machining of Al/SiC metal matrix composites, 2013, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture 227(11) 1679–1692
• Sidhu, S.S.,Batish, A.,Kumar, S., Fabrication and electrical discharge machining of metal-matrix composites: A review , 2013, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 32: 1310-1320
• Sidhu, S.S.,Batish, A.,Kumar, S., EDM of metal matrix composite for parameter design using lexicographic goal, 2013, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28, 495-500
• Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A.,Kumar, N., Surface characterization and material migration during surface modification of die steels with silicon, graphite and tungsten powder in EDM process, 2013, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 27 (1) 133-140
• Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A, Predictor equations for estimating crater dimensions in PMEDM process using fem simulation and experimental validation, 2013, Materials Science Forum, 751, 45-60 2012
• Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A.,Singh, M, Experimental studies to validate simulated results for nozzle effectiveness using multi-response optimisation during cylindrical grinding process , 2012, International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation 3 (3/4), 165 – 189
• Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A.,Singh, G.,Singla, V.K, Optimal parameter settings for rough and finish machining of die steels in powder mixed EDM, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 61, (5-8), 537-548
• Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A., Effect of process variables on microhardness, grain size and strain during machining of various die steels with powder-mixed electric-discharge machining using dummy treated experimental design , 2012, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226, (7). 1192-1204.
• Bhattacharya, A.,Batish, A.,Singh, K, FE simulation and experimental validation of powder mixed EDM process for estimating the temperature distribution and volume removed in single crater , 2012, International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, Volume: 3, (2)
• Batish, A.,Bhattacharya, A.,Singla, V.K.,Singh, G., Study of material transfer mechanism in die steels using powder mixed electric discharge machining, 2012, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 27, 449-456

2011

• Kumar, P., Batish, A., Bhattacharya, A., Duvedi, R.K., Effect of Process Parameters on Microhardness and Microstructure of Heat Affected Zone in Submerged Arc Welding, 2011, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture 225(5), 771-721
• Batish, A., Bhattacharya, A., Singh, B., Multi-Response optimization and Empirical Modeling of Cardiopulmonary Responses during Manual Lifting Tasks, 2011, Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 21(1), 29-43

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