PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Post-Doctoral fellowship (France)
Biography
Vishal Santosh Sharma is an accomplished Senior On-Campus Lecturer and Doctoral Research Coordinator at EIT in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD degree from Kurukshetra University in India, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Paris Tech France, one of the renowned Grandes Écoles. Subsequently, he actively participated in various projects related to wind turbines and machining at NTNU Norway.
With an extensive experience of over 25 years in teaching and research, specializing in advanced manufacturing, Vishal has made significant contributions to his field. He has previously worked with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as NIT Jalandhar, India. Prior to his academic career, he spent three years working in the industry, and even while pursuing teaching and research, he maintained strong ties with the industrial sector, successfully completing multiple collaborative projects.
Vishal’s research primarily focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, resulting in the publication of 108 scientific articles. His work has garnered over 3,600 citations, establishing an impressive H-index of 34 on Scopus. His expertise has been acknowledged globally, as he was recognized among the top 2% researchers worldwide, according to a study conducted by Stanford University. Furthermore, Vishal has demonstrated his leadership abilities by organizing seven international conferences, editing special journal issues, and publishing three books in collaboration with Springer publishers.
As a sought-after supervisor, Vishal has successfully guided thirteen PhD and 28 Masters students in their research journeys, fostering their academic growth. He has also forged productive collaborations with international faculty members and industry partners, further enriching his contributions to the field. Additionally, Vishal has served as an Associate Editor for esteemed journals such as the Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Alexandria Engineering Journal, and International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, further highlighting his influential contributions in academia.
Fields of Research
Advanced Manufacturing
Condition Monitoring
Smart Algorithms
Research Interest
Advanced Manufacturing
Condition Monitoring
Smart Algorithms
4IR
Currently Teaching courses/programs
MME503: Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics
MME602: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Administrative Responsibilities
DEng Research Coordinator
Teaching Experience
Vishal has more than 25 years of teaching and research experience.
Weld root reinforcement is a critical geometric parameter governing stress concentration and structural performance in thin-walled stainless-steel piping systems designed to ASME B31.3. While current codes specify permissible dimensional limits, they do not explicitly quantify how incremental variations in root height influence stress distribution under realistic service loading conditions. This...Read More
Weld quality plays a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity and long-term performance of critical piping systems used across petrochemical, oil and gas, marine, and healthcare sectors. Although gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, and gas metal arc welding are widely applied in pipe fabrication, existing studies...Read More
This study presents a systematic optimization of GTAW welding parameters to achieve a pipe-to-pipe butt weld with a root height consistently below 2 mm when joining stainless-steel 316L material, employing the Taguchi design of experiments. To the authors’ knowledge, no similar studies have been conducted to explore the optimization of...Read More
In this insightful blog, we investigate the transformative field of additive manufacturing. The Engineering Institute of Technology’s (EIT) senior Mechanical Engineering on-campus lecturer and the Doctor of Engineering Research Coordinator, Dr. Vishal Sharma, provides a demonstration of 3D printing from its fundamental principles to its diverse applications across industries. With extensive experience...Read More
Nowadays, the COVID-19 pandemic spreads all over the world. Every community is helping in the pandemic situation. All communities, like material scientists, medical practitioners, engineers, and healthcare professionals, are collaborating with each other to fight against the pandemic situation. Therefore, manufacturing engineers also play a role in COVID-19. There are...Read More
In an era where the equipment manufacturing industry is swiftly transitioning towards intelligent systems, the demand for high-performance materials that can adapt and respond to environmental changes is escalating. Among these, Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) stand out due to their unique ability to return to their original shape...Read More
The machining of composite materials presents unique challenges due to their intricate material properties. Conventional mechanical machining often falls short in achieving the desired precision and surface integrity, leading to the exploration of alternative techniques such as Electric Discharge Machining (EDM). Our latest research delves into the sophisticated world of...Read More
