ROHIT SINGH LATHER
Teaching & Research
Gurugram ,Haryana
Summary
Leading B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Program at The NorthCap University, Gurugram, where expertise in Pedagogy, Engineering and Management are utilized. Associate Professor with over 11 years of teaching and research experience in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Energy Studies. Consultant to industry assignments. Accomplished international collaborations. Visited international universities in Europe and US.
Vast experience and proven ability in academics and administration, industry collaborations, lab development, Learning Management Systems and content development
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head, Mechanical Engineering
The NorthCap University
Gurugram, Haryana
12.2019 - Current
- Developed strategies for improving department functioning and efficiency.
- Increase department visibility
- Involved in NAAC, NIRF, QS Star Rating accreditations
- Faculty and technical staff upskilling.
- Setup Electric Vehicle lab for educating and upskilling students
- Metrology lab setup
- Delivered talks in webinars, workshops & STTPs.
- Helped faculty develop improvement plans to motivate team members to higher levels of performance, skill and efficiency
- Oversaw group of 5 faculty and 6 technical staff, supervising performance, correcting problems and boosting efficiency to optimize team operations and dynamics
Operations Consultant
Beijing Wave Spectrum Science & Technology
Gurugram, Haryana
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Lab Setup in Collaboration with cost of USD 60,000
- Supervised client meetings to disseminate proper information and encourage participants to share ideas.
- Developed program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for evaluating and measuring effectiveness of operations.
- Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Associate Professor
The NorthCap University
Gurugram, Haryana
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Taught over 5 courses at gradate and post graduate level.
- Supervised 7 M.Tech. Thesis and 20+ B.Tech.
- Lab In-charge: IC Engines Lab, Automobile Lab and Energy Conversion Lab.
- Module Coordinator Thermal & Automobile Engineering.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
- Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock interviews, providing relevant job opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.
Assistant Professor
The NorthCap University
Gurugram, Haryana
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Taught 2 courses at undergraduate level.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, New Delhi
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Developed Multi-Cylinder engine test rig for CNG, HCNG and Hydrogen.
- Developed Port Gas Injection technology for CNG, HCNG and Hydrogen.
- Prepared project reports and presentations.
- Conducted engine performance and emission testing on engine dyno.
- President, Student Chapter- International Association for Hydrogen Energy, 2014.
- Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
Education
Ph.D. - Energy Studies
Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi
New Delhi 01.2009 - 11.2014
M.Tech. - Automotive Engineering, Alternative Fuels
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, TN 06.2006 - 07.2008
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering, Design
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra, HR 07.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Strategic decision-making
Team collaboration and leadership
Research program planning
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Data analysis
Training and mentoring
Team Building
Quantitative analysis
Data collection and organization
Energy management and control systems
Flexible & Adaptable
Plastic mass-manufacturing techniques
Mechanical engineering
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Affiliations
Combustion Institute (Indian Section): Lifetime member LMC-1237
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) NIS, India: Professional Member (No. 717031176)
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Head, Mechanical Engineering
The NorthCap University
12.2019 - Current
Operations Consultant
Beijing Wave Spectrum Science & Technology
09.2016 - 09.2021
Associate Professor
The NorthCap University
07.2014 - 12.2019
Assistant Professor
The NorthCap University
01.2014 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Energy Studies
Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi
01.2009 - 11.2014
Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
01.2009 - 12.2013
M.Tech. - Automotive Engineering, Alternative Fuels
Vellore Institute of Technology
06.2006 - 07.2008
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering, Design
Kurukshetra University
07.2001 - 06.2005