Pramod Kumar

My name is Pramod Kumar. I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh, India. I have a keen interest in teaching, research, and technological innovation. My areas of professional interest include Robotics, Mechatronics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mechanical Design, and Automation. I enjoy developing teaching materials, designing new academic programmes, and improving laboratory facilities to provide students with practical learning experiences. I am also interested in integrating modern technologies into mechanical engineering education to prepare students for future industrial challenges. I believe that education should combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Apart from my professional responsibilities, I take an active interest in my child's education and overall development. I value discipline, continuous learning, hard work, and personal growth. My goal is to contribute meaningfully to education, research, and technological advancement while helping students become competent, innovative, and responsible professionals who can make a positive contribution to society.

International/National Journals

• 1. Atul Kumar Sharma, Pramod Kumar, A. Singh, D. M. Joglekar and M. M. Joglekar, “Electromechanical instability of dielectric elastomer actuators with active and inactive electric regions,” ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, vol. 86, no. 6, p. 061008, 2019.
• 2. Pramod Kumar, Nitesh Arora, and M. M. Joglekar, “A modulated voltage waveform for enhancing the travel range of dielectric elastomer actuators.” ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics 85.11 (2018): 111009.
• 3. Danish Saifi and Pramod Kumar, “Modelling of active suspension system for quarter car (PID control, MATLAB).” AJEAST, Journal of Applied Science and Technology, vol. 5, no. 10, 2455-2143, P155-160
• 4. Pramod Kumar, “Dependence of Shear Modulus and Limiting Parameter on Pre-Stretch and Active-Region Size”, International Journal of Applied Mechanics (Under Review), 2026
• 5. Pramod Kumar, Yash Agrawal, and M.M. Joglekar, “Experimental Study and Parameter Extraction of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators,” ISSS International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and systems, July 5-7, 2017, IISc, Bengaluru, India.
• 6. Pramod Kumar, Kartik Kashyap, Atul Kumar Shar, “Experimental Study and Parameter Extraction of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators,” ISSS International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems,I July 5-7, 2017, I, Bengaluru, India.
• 7. Shikkha Sood, and Pramod Kumar, “Static analysis of pick and place Robotic arm based on ANSYS,” (FLAME - 2022),
• 8. Shikkha Sood, and Pramod Kumar, “Modelling and Simulation of 3R Robotic Arm,” (COEP). Pune,
• 9. Danish Saifi, and Pramod Kumar, “Robust Control Design of an Active Suspension System for Quarter Car with Neural Network and Zeigler-Nicholas Tuning Method” (ICAPIE - 2022),
• 10. Spandan Shukla, Shravan Sharma, and Pramod Kumar, “Analysis of Steering using Davis Mechanism,” (ICAPIE - 2022),
• 11. Alok Niranjan, Priyanshu Choudhary, and Pramod Kumar, “Modelling and Simulation of a Bevel Gear,” (ICAPIE - 202

• Teaching And Learning in Engineering (TALE)- Feb- March 2019
• TALE 2: Course Design and Instruction of Engineering Course- July- Sept 2019
• Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice: Jan-Feb 2020
• One Week Faculty Development Program on ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING : THE RESEARCH SCOPES & FUTURE TRENDS Organized by Santhiram Engineering College, Nandyal (22.05.2020 to 28.05.2020).
• Indo-Muscat One-week Virtual Workshop On Research Writing skills-Workshop Series -01, from Date 26th May to 30th May, 2020, Organized by University Center of Research and Development(UCRD) Galgotias University, India
• Webinar Series on “Industrial Aspects of Thermal Engineering” in association with ISHRAE (Mumbai Chapter) from 13th June to 17th June 2020. Organized by LOKMANYA TILAK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Sector - 4, Vikas Nagar, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai – 400709.
• Professional Development Programme on INDUSTRY 4.0: SMART FACTORIES WITH LEAN MANUFACTURING held from 25th to 27th June 2020 organized by Sharda University.
• RBCDSAI's International Summit on Data Science and AI conducted from 18th-20th June 2020 organized by the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
• One Week FDP on "Modern Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 (MMI-2023)" organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Delhi, India, held during February 07th-12th, 2023.
• Short Term Course (Hybrid mode) on "Emerging Technologies in Thermo-Fluids and Energy Systems (ETTES-2023)" organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Delhi, India, held during April 11th-16th, 2023.

• My teaching philosophy focuses on creating a dynamic, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that develops technical competence, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. As Mechatronics and Robotics are interdisciplinary fields, I integrate mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, control systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics through a balanced combination of theory and practical applications.
• I align teaching strategies, learning activities, and assessments with clearly defined learning outcomes and competencies. I emphasize active and experiential learning through laboratory work, robotics projects, simulations, experiments, and real-world problem-solving. Collaborative learning through teamwork, discussions, peer feedback, and interdisciplinary projects strengthens communication and professional skills.
• Assessment goes beyond examinations through projects, presentations, portfolios, practical demonstrations, and technology-enabled evaluation with constructive feedback. I encourage curiosity, adaptability, self-reflection, and lifelong learning. By connecting education with emerging technologies and industry practices, I aim to prepare innovative, responsible, and industry-ready Mechatronics and Robotics professionals.

• Junior Research Fellow, [IIT Roorkee], [2014] - [2016]
• Senior Research Fellow, [IIT Roorkee], [2014] - [2020]
• Led research projects focused on the development of autonomous robotic systems.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement novel mechatronic solutions.
• Published research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.
• Secured external research funding through successful grant proposals.
• Patent approved:
• Dielectric elastomer based variable focal length reflector.” Indian Patent, No. 470274, Dated: 18/11/2023.
• CONVERTIBLE FURNITURE, Application No:202111015214, Application Date:31.03.2021, Publication Number:202111015214, Publication Date:03.02.2023
• AUTOMATED REEL CLEANING DEVICE, Application No.:202111015318, Application Date: 31.03.2021, Publication No.:202111015318, Publication Date:03.02.2023
• BROOM REPAIRING DEVICE, Application No.:202111015322, Application Date:31.03.2021, Publication No.:202111015322, Publication Date: 03.02.2023

• My research philosophy is rooted in knowledge creation, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical impact in Mechatronics and Robotics. I believe complex engineering challenges require collaboration across mechanical engineering, electronics, control systems, computer science, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
• I focus on research with practical relevance and real-world impact, particularly by addressing industry challenges and strengthening academia–industry collaboration. Experimental rigor is central to my approach, emphasizing well-designed experiments, systematic data collection, quantitative analysis, reproducibility, and evidence-based conclusions.
• I actively explore emerging technologies, advanced methodologies, intelligent systems, automation, and robotics to develop innovative solutions and contribute to technological advancement. I am equally committed to research supervision and mentoring, guiding students in problem identification, methodology, experimentation, analysis, publication, and professional development.
• Research integrity and ethical conduct are fundamental to my work. I uphold responsible research practices, respect intellectual property, comply with applicable regulations, and strive to ensure that my research contributes meaningfully to engineering, industry, and society.

• Project Coordinator: In my tenure 100 % research publications target has been achieved.
• Alumni Coordinator: I have conducted regular Alumni meet in the Department and I manage well defined data of almost all the alumni of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Galgotias University.
• ERP/Time Table Coordinator: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) interface of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to Galgotias University management and Time Table of the department comes under my responsibility which function smoothly.
• Divisional Chair- Machine Design Division
• Program Chair: B.Tech in Robotics and M.Tech
• Chair of Board of Examination ( BoE)- Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Member of Disciplinary team Galgotias University.
• ISIE India Event 2022 and 2023-management Team:

• Curriculum Development: Developing and updating course materials, designing labs and projects, and creating assessments are important aspects of being a mechatronics faculty member. I have the ability to design and implement a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with industry standards and prepares students for practical applications. I have developed the Curriculum for M.Tech in CAD, CAM & Robotics, which is running currently in Galgotias University.
• Lab Development: Responsible for the developing the Robotics Lab in the University for the Undergraduate and Post Graduate students having the facilities for research and development.