I am a researcher, educator, innovator, and product designer working in the areas of engineering design, creativity, sustainability, manufacturing, and technology innovation. I am currently a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Ropar and Co-Principal Director of AWaDH, a Technology Innovation Hub supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

My research focuses on product design and development, design creativity, sustainable design and manufacturing, biomimicry, engineering aesthetics, Industry 4.0, sustainability assessment, and agricultural technologies. My broader aim is to transform engineering ideas into practical, sustainable, and socially relevant solutions.

A significant part of my work involves translating research into patents, technologies, prototypes, and technology transfers. I have contributed to innovations in areas including agricultural machinery, sustainable products, medical devices, design-support systems, and smart farming. I am particularly interested in solving real-world problems through a combination of design thinking, engineering, creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

My work has received several recognitions, including the Notable Alumni Award from the Indian Institute of Science, an Outstanding Researcher Award in Mechanical Engineering, fellowships, professional honors, and national-level recognitions. I am also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Chartered Engineer.

Before joining IIT Ropar, I worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at NIST, USA, and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at IISc Bangalore, after completing my Ph.D. and M.Des. from IISc.

Alongside research, I am passionate about teaching, mentoring, and developing young researchers and innovators. I believe engineering education should encourage students to go beyond learning existing knowledge and develop the ability to question, create, experiment, and solve meaningful problems.