Dr. Manish Naagar
Associate Professor, Head, Department of Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering & Computing, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-ENGG-UK-IND-2026-2283
Profile Summary
Dr. Manish Naagar is an academician and researcher with over 13.5 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership across aerospace propulsion, nanomaterials, and clean energy systems. He currently serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, where he leads departmental development, curriculum design, and academic program growth.
His research integrates sustainable propulsion technologies, nanocatalyst synthesis, and environmental remediation, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and translational impact. Dr. Naagar has a strong publication record in high-impact journals covering propulsion systems, nanotechnology, materials science, and environmental engineering. His work has received national recognition, including selection in the IN-SPACe Pre-Incubation Entrepreneurship (PIE) Program and recognition in the MeitY–AUUP National Ideathon.
He has extensive teaching and mentoring experience in aerospace propulsion, thermodynamics, aerospace materials, fluid mechanics, and space sciences. His academic contributions include curriculum development, laboratory supervision, student mentorship, and coordination of undergraduate and postgraduate programs aligned with outcome-based education.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise
STEM
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Astronautics
STEM
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aerodynamics
STEM
Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
STEM
Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
STEM
Engineering
Engineering Thermodynamics / Thermophysical Engineering
STEM
Chemistry
Materials Science & Engineering
Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
STEM
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Science
Environmental Remediation
STEM
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Astronautics
STEM
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aerodynamics
STEM
Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
STEM
Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
STEM
Engineering
Engineering Thermodynamics / Thermophysical Engineering
STEM
Chemistry
Materials Science & Engineering
Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
STEM
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Science
Environmental Remediation
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered
Consulting
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research
Scientific and Technical Research
Research
Technology Scouting
Research
Feasibility Study
Consulting
Scientific and Technical Consulting
Research
Scientific and Technical Research
Research
Technology Scouting
Research
Feasibility Study
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Naagar has more than thirteen years of academic and research experience in aerospace engineering and related interdisciplinary fields. His career includes leadership roles in higher education institutions where he has contributed to curriculum design, program coordination, laboratory development, and research supervision. His experience spans aerospace propulsion systems, advanced materials, nanotechnology applications, and environmental engineering research.
Work Experience
Institution Name: Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU), Dehradun
Job Title: Associate Professor & Head, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Description: Leading the establishment and growth of the Aerospace Engineering Department, developing the B.Tech Aerospace Engineering curriculum, and delivering undergraduate courses while aligning academic programs with industry demands.
Duration: August 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Amity University Haryana, Gurugram
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Description: Delivered courses in aerospace propulsion, thermodynamics, and advanced materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; coordinated the B.Tech program; supervised laboratories including propulsion testing, wind tunnel experiments, and IC engine evaluations.
Duration: January 2014 – August 2025
Institution Name: DesignInnova Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Job Title: Assistant (Research & Development)
Description: Assisted research activities through documentation, coordination, and technical support.
Duration: August 2012 – December 2013
Institution Name: Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU), Dehradun
Job Title: Associate Professor & Head, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Description: Leading the establishment and growth of the Aerospace Engineering Department, developing the B.Tech Aerospace Engineering curriculum, and delivering undergraduate courses while aligning academic programs with industry demands.
Duration: August 2025 – Present
Institution Name: Amity University Haryana, Gurugram
Job Title: Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Description: Delivered courses in aerospace propulsion, thermodynamics, and advanced materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; coordinated the B.Tech program; supervised laboratories including propulsion testing, wind tunnel experiments, and IC engine evaluations.
Duration: January 2014 – August 2025
Institution Name: DesignInnova Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Job Title: Assistant (Research & Development)
Description: Assisted research activities through documentation, coordination, and technical support.
Duration: August 2012 – December 2013
Educational Summary
Dr. Naagar’s academic training is focused on aerospace engineering and space engineering, complemented by additional management education. His doctoral research further strengthened his interdisciplinary expertise across propulsion systems, nanomaterials, and energy-related technologies.
Education
Institution Name: Amity University Haryana, Gurugram
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Engineering
Field/Description: Engineering
Duration: 2024
Institution Name: Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Degree Title: M.E.
Field/Description: Space Engineering and Rocketry
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: The Aeronautical Society of India, New Delhi
Degree Title: B.E.
Field/Description: Aeronautical Engineering
Duration: 2009
Institution Name: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Human Resource Management (Pursuing)
Institution Name: Amity University Haryana, Gurugram
Degree Title: Ph.D. in Engineering
Field/Description: Engineering
Duration: 2024
Institution Name: Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Degree Title: M.E.
Field/Description: Space Engineering and Rocketry
Duration: 2012
Institution Name: The Aeronautical Society of India, New Delhi
Degree Title: B.E.
Field/Description: Aeronautical Engineering
Duration: 2009
Institution Name: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Degree Title: MBA
Field/Description: Human Resource Management (Pursuing)
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Naagar has completed professional development training related to higher education policy and institutional development, enhancing his administrative and academic leadership capabilities.
Certifications
Title: National Education Policy and Institutional Building
Issued By: SWAYAM
Issue Date: Not specified
Title: National Education Policy and Institutional Building
Issued By: SWAYAM
Issue Date: Not specified
Publication Summary
Dr. Naagar has authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles, review papers, book chapters, and conference publications focused on nanomaterials, aerospace propulsion systems, magnetic ferrite nanoparticles, environmental remediation technologies, and computational fluid dynamics applications. His work has accumulated significant academic impact with hundreds of citations and publications in high-impact international journals.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
1. Green combustion synthesis of Mg-substituted Zn–Cu ferrites with tuned dielectric–magnetic properties for high-frequency and electromagnetic applications.
Journal: J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron.
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-026-16742-x
2. Enhancing Thermal Runaway Resistance in 18650 Li-Ion Battery Packs for Space Applications via Aluminium Interstitials: A CFD Study.
Journal: Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation
Status: In Press (2026)
3. Passive Flow Control of Mach 4 Mixed-Compression Intake Using Chevron Grooves.
Journal: FME Transactions
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/fme2601053G
4. MgxCo1-xFe2O4 Magnetic Nanoadsorbents for Residual Triiodide Removal from Iodinated Water.
Journal: Ceramics International
Status: In Press (2025)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.12.412
5. Enhancing thermal conductivity in Fe3O4 and hybrid nanofluids: mechanisms and optimization strategies under magnetic fields.
Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-025-14917-y
6. Tuning the Ignition Sensitivity of KNO3-Based Pyrotechnic Igniter Using Divalent Doped Magnetic Ferrite as Nano Catalysts.
Journal: Engineering Reports
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70385
7. Transformative role of Pr3+ in ferrite nanomaterials: magnetic tuning and structural optimization.
Journal: Journal of Rare Earths
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2025.06.006
8. Tuning Microstructural Attributes of Spinel Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles through Annealing Temperature.
Journal: Current Materials Science
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/0126661454267476231214053431
9. Stable low energy dissipation and electromagnetic response characteristics of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles for UHF to C band applications.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-14742-x
10. Residual triiodide ion removal from iodinated water using magnetic CoFe2O4 nanoparticles.
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35643-2
11. Electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of conformal structures based on near-field scanning: A review.
Journal: Measurement
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115828
12. CFD based Parametric Investigations of Film Cooling Effectiveness.
Journal: Sādhanā
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-024-02492-1
13. Numerical Investigation on Supersonic Airflow Around Tangent Ogive Wedge.
Journal: Advances in Astronautical Science and Technology
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42423-024-00151-5
14. Temperature-dependent magnetic properties of magnesium ferrite nanoparticles.
Journal: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2024.171798
15. Correlating tailored saturation magnetization of normal-inverse spinels.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2023
16. Detection and Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water.
Journal: ChemBioEng Reviews
Year: 2022
17. Microstructural Analysis and Magnetic Attributes of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles.
Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Year: 2022
18. Advances in nanoparticles for contaminated water treatment.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2021
19. Ceramic materials in porous media burner applications.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2021
20. Nanoferrites heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production.
Journal: Environmental Chemistry Letters
Year: 2021
21. Magneto-dielectric behaviour of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2021
22. Lanthanum Doping effects on MnZnCd ferrites.
Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Year: 2021
23. Catalytic additives for potassium nitrate-sucrose propellant strands.
Journal: International Journal of Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion
Year: 2021
24. Magnetic Nanoferrites for Heavy Metal Removal from Water.
Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Year: 2020
25. Ignition delay time of shellac-based pyrotechnic igniters.
Journal: Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management
Year: 2020
26. Design, Fabrication and Testing of Smoke Wind Tunnel.
Journal: International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
Year: 2019
Book Chapters
1. Adsorption and Filtration of Organic Pollutants using Nanoferrites.
Book: Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications
Year: 2024
2. Nanoferrites in Biodiesel Production: Advancing Alternative Fuel Technologies.
Book: Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications
Year: 2024
3. Nanoferrite-Based Structural Materials for Aerospace Vehicle Radomes.
Book: Emerging Applications of Low Dimensional Magnets
Year: 2022
4. Nanowaste Disposal and Recycling.
Book: Nanomaterial Recycling
Year: 2022
Conference Proceedings
1. Influence of Annealing Temperature on Microstructural properties of Co0.5Mg0.5Fe2O4 Nanoferrites.
Conference: MAM 2023
2. Review of Sol-gel and Chemical Coprecipitation Methods for Magnetic Nanoferrites.
Conference: AMIET 2021
3. Zinc doping effects on nickel nanoferrites.
Conference: Actual Problems of Solid State Physics, 2021
4. Yafet-Kittel Angles in Polycrystalline Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles.
Conference: Actual Problems of Solid State Physics, 2021
Patent Applications Filed
1. Magnetic Cobalt Ferrite Nanoadsorbents for Residual Triiodide Ion Removal from Iodinated Water.
Year: 2024
2. Magnesium Ferrite (MgFe2O4) Nanoparticles and Preparation Method Thereof.
Year: 2024
Academic Events & Conference Organization
Event Coordinator
International Hackathon 2026
Institution: Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU)
Organizing Committee Member
3rd National Conference on Materials, Aerospace & Manufacturing (MAM-2023)
Institution: Amity University Haryana
Organizing Committee Member
Anveshan (North Zone) 2019–2020
Organized By: Association of Indian Universities
Hosted At: Amity University Haryana
Organizing Committee Member
1st National Virtual Conference AMIET-2020
Institution: Amity University Haryana
Organizing Committee Member
3rd International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Informatics (IC3I), 2019
Institution: Amity University Haryana
1. Green combustion synthesis of Mg-substituted Zn–Cu ferrites with tuned dielectric–magnetic properties for high-frequency and electromagnetic applications.
Journal: J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron.
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-026-16742-x
2. Enhancing Thermal Runaway Resistance in 18650 Li-Ion Battery Packs for Space Applications via Aluminium Interstitials: A CFD Study.
Journal: Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation
Status: In Press (2026)
3. Passive Flow Control of Mach 4 Mixed-Compression Intake Using Chevron Grooves.
Journal: FME Transactions
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/fme2601053G
4. MgxCo1-xFe2O4 Magnetic Nanoadsorbents for Residual Triiodide Removal from Iodinated Water.
Journal: Ceramics International
Status: In Press (2025)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.12.412
5. Enhancing thermal conductivity in Fe3O4 and hybrid nanofluids: mechanisms and optimization strategies under magnetic fields.
Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-025-14917-y
6. Tuning the Ignition Sensitivity of KNO3-Based Pyrotechnic Igniter Using Divalent Doped Magnetic Ferrite as Nano Catalysts.
Journal: Engineering Reports
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70385
7. Transformative role of Pr3+ in ferrite nanomaterials: magnetic tuning and structural optimization.
Journal: Journal of Rare Earths
Year: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2025.06.006
8. Tuning Microstructural Attributes of Spinel Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles through Annealing Temperature.
Journal: Current Materials Science
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/0126661454267476231214053431
9. Stable low energy dissipation and electromagnetic response characteristics of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles for UHF to C band applications.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-14742-x
10. Residual triiodide ion removal from iodinated water using magnetic CoFe2O4 nanoparticles.
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35643-2
11. Electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of conformal structures based on near-field scanning: A review.
Journal: Measurement
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115828
12. CFD based Parametric Investigations of Film Cooling Effectiveness.
Journal: Sādhanā
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-024-02492-1
13. Numerical Investigation on Supersonic Airflow Around Tangent Ogive Wedge.
Journal: Advances in Astronautical Science and Technology
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42423-024-00151-5
14. Temperature-dependent magnetic properties of magnesium ferrite nanoparticles.
Journal: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2024.171798
15. Correlating tailored saturation magnetization of normal-inverse spinels.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
Year: 2023
16. Detection and Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water.
Journal: ChemBioEng Reviews
Year: 2022
17. Microstructural Analysis and Magnetic Attributes of Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles.
Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Year: 2022
18. Advances in nanoparticles for contaminated water treatment.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2021
19. Ceramic materials in porous media burner applications.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2021
20. Nanoferrites heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production.
Journal: Environmental Chemistry Letters
Year: 2021
21. Magneto-dielectric behaviour of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2021
22. Lanthanum Doping effects on MnZnCd ferrites.
Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Year: 2021
23. Catalytic additives for potassium nitrate-sucrose propellant strands.
Journal: International Journal of Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion
Year: 2021
24. Magnetic Nanoferrites for Heavy Metal Removal from Water.
Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
Year: 2020
25. Ignition delay time of shellac-based pyrotechnic igniters.
Journal: Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management
Year: 2020
26. Design, Fabrication and Testing of Smoke Wind Tunnel.
Journal: International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
Year: 2019
Book Chapters
1. Adsorption and Filtration of Organic Pollutants using Nanoferrites.
Book: Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications
Year: 2024
2. Nanoferrites in Biodiesel Production: Advancing Alternative Fuel Technologies.
Book: Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications
Year: 2024
3. Nanoferrite-Based Structural Materials for Aerospace Vehicle Radomes.
Book: Emerging Applications of Low Dimensional Magnets
Year: 2022
4. Nanowaste Disposal and Recycling.
Book: Nanomaterial Recycling
Year: 2022
Conference Proceedings
1. Influence of Annealing Temperature on Microstructural properties of Co0.5Mg0.5Fe2O4 Nanoferrites.
Conference: MAM 2023
2. Review of Sol-gel and Chemical Coprecipitation Methods for Magnetic Nanoferrites.
Conference: AMIET 2021
3. Zinc doping effects on nickel nanoferrites.
Conference: Actual Problems of Solid State Physics, 2021
4. Yafet-Kittel Angles in Polycrystalline Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles.
Conference: Actual Problems of Solid State Physics, 2021
Patent Applications Filed
1. Magnetic Cobalt Ferrite Nanoadsorbents for Residual Triiodide Ion Removal from Iodinated Water.
Year: 2024
2. Magnesium Ferrite (MgFe2O4) Nanoparticles and Preparation Method Thereof.
Year: 2024
Academic Events & Conference Organization
Event Coordinator
International Hackathon 2026
Institution: Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University (DBUU)
Organizing Committee Member
3rd National Conference on Materials, Aerospace & Manufacturing (MAM-2023)
Institution: Amity University Haryana
Organizing Committee Member
Anveshan (North Zone) 2019–2020
Organized By: Association of Indian Universities
Hosted At: Amity University Haryana
Organizing Committee Member
1st National Virtual Conference AMIET-2020
Institution: Amity University Haryana
Organizing Committee Member
3rd International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Informatics (IC3I), 2019
Institution: Amity University Haryana