Dr. Manav Kumar

Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-MENG-UP-IND-2025-2155

Profile Summary

Dr. Manav Kumar is an Assistant Professor Grade I in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Patna, with prior degrees including an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering from NIT Warangal and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Chhattisgarh Institute of Technology. His academic and research career spans teaching, doctoral research, and departmental leadership roles. His research interests include autonomous vehicles (UAV & AUV), state estimation, adaptive and robust filtering techniques, heat transfer, and renewable energy. He has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising student projects, coordinating accreditation activities, and contributing significantly to high-impact research publications in SCI/SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals.

Subject Matter Expertise

STEM – Engineering →
– Mechanical Engineering
– Aerospace Engineering
– Unmanned Aerial Systems
– Heat Transfer & Calorimetry

Data Science →
– Data Analysis
– Fuzzy Logic

Mentorship Offered

Consulting →
– Scientific and Technical Consulting

Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Systematic Literature Review

Writing →
– Technical Writing

Work Experience Summary

Dr. Manav Kumar has served in academic and research roles across reputed institutions in India. His experience includes teaching core mechanical engineering subjects, coordinating accreditation processes, mentoring students, leading academic departments, and conducting advanced doctoral research in adaptive nonlinear Kalman filtering for autonomous systems.
Institution Name: Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India
Job Title: Assistant Professor Grade I
Description: Teaching undergraduate courses, coordinating NAAC (Criteria-6) and NBA (Criteria-3), and student mentorship.
Duration: September 2023 – Present

Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Patna, India
Job Title: Ph.D. Research Scholar
Description: Doctoral research on robust and adaptive nonlinear Kalman filters and teaching assistantship.
Duration: July 2018 – June 2023

Institution Name: MIT Purnea, Bihar, India
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Description: UG teaching, departmental examination coordination, project coordination, and Head of Department responsibilities.
Duration: November 2014 – October 2017

Educational Summary

Dr. Kumar has completed his doctoral, postgraduate, and undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering from nationally recognized technical institutions, achieving first-division results throughout his academic career.
Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Patna
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field/Description: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 2018 – 2023

Institution Name: National Institute of Technology Warangal
Degree Title: Master of Technology (M.Tech)
Field/Description: Thermal Engineering
Duration: 2012 – 2014

Institution Name: Chhattisgarh Institute of Technology, Rajnandgaon (CSVTU Bhilai)
Degree Title: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Field/Description: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 2008 – 2012

Research Projects & Publications

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Project Title: Ph.D. Thesis – Robust and Adaptive Nonlinear Kalman Filters for Target Tracking Problems
Duration: August 2018 – June 2023
Description:
• Developed robust and adaptive nonlinear filtering techniques for target tracking applications.
• Analysed adaptive approaches for Kalman family filters including EKF, UKF, and CKF for nonlinear systems.
• Proposed a robust unscented Kalman filter using adaptive thresholds for fault identification in aerial target tracking.
• Investigated the performance of proposed filters for both aerial and underwater target tracking applications.
• Implemented Mamdani and Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy inference systems for adaptive UKF in underwater tracking scenarios.
• Performed comparative analysis between standard filters and adaptive variants to enhance target estimation accuracy.

Project Title: M.Tech Dissertation – Performance Evaluation of Evaporator Coil under Dry and Wet Conditions
Duration: June 2013 – May 2014
Description:
• Conducted detailed analytical studies on evaporator coil performance under dry and wet operating conditions.
• Analysed different fin configurations such as plain and wavy fins for performance comparison.
• Developed MATLAB-based computational code to solve analytical heat transfer equations.
• Evaluated the impact of various cooling fluid and air parameters on evaporator coil efficiency.
• Fabricated an experimental test rig to validate analytical results through experimentation.

Project Title: B.E. Project (Major) – Power Generation by Wind Cube
Duration: December 2011 – May 2012
Description:
• Performed theoretical analysis of power generation using wind energy principles.
• Designed a compact wind cube system suitable for small household energy applications.
• Developed a prototype wind cube model and successfully generated electrical power.

Project Title: B.E. Project (Minor) – Theoretical Study of Stewart Platform
Duration: June 2011 – November 2011
Description:
• Studied the design, construction, and working principles of the Stewart platform.
• Analysed the kinematics of parallel manipulator systems.
• Explored applications in flight simulation, robotic cranes, and precision positioning systems.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS



Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: Sensor Systems for Autonomous Vehicles: Functionality and Reliability Challenges in Adverse Environmental Conditions
Journal: Measurement
Publication Date: 7 October 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2025.119215

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: Advancements and Prospects of Fuzzy-Based Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filters for Nonlinear Systems: A Review
Journal: Applied Soft Computing
Publication Date: 16 May 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2025.113297

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: A Robust Adaptive Approach to Unscented Kalman Filtering for Improved 2D Passive Target Tracking System for Complex Environments
Journal: Physical Communication
Publication Date: 14 May 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phycom.2025.102711

Authors: Kumar, M.; Kumar, Kiran K.; Mondal, S.; et al.
Title: Performance Evaluation of Evaporator Coil of a Domestic Refrigerator under Frosting Conditions
Journal: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
Publication Date: December 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctae232

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: A Fuzzy-Based Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for State Estimation of Three-Dimensional Target Tracking
Journal: International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems
Publication Date: August 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12555-022-0441-9

Authors: Kumar, M.; Kumar, Kiran K.; and Mondal, S.
Title: Performance Analysis of Heat Exchanger for Cooling Applications under Dry and Wet Conditions
Journal: Heat Transfer Research
Publication Date: 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1615/HeatTransRes.2023046670

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: Recent Developments on Target Tracking Problems: A Review
Journal: Ocean Engineering
Publication Date: 15 September 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109558

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: Adaptive Filters for Two-Dimensional Target Tracking
Journal: International Journal of Space Science and Engineering
Publication Details: Vol. 6 (4), 2023, pp. 350–371 (Scopus)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSPACESE.2023.10055647

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: State Estimation of Radar Tracking System using a Robust Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter
Journal: Aerospace Systems
Publication Details: Vol. 6 (2), June 2023, pp. 375–381 (Scopus)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42401-023-00216-7

Authors: Kumar, M.; Kumar, D.; and Mondal, S.
Title: Design and Static Analysis of Sandwiched Leaf Spring with Hyper-elastic Material
Journal: NanoWorld Journal
Publication Details: Vol. 9 (S1), 2023, pp. 550–555 (Scopus)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17756/nwj.2023-s1-106

Authors: Kumar, M.; Kumar, S.; and Mondal, S.
Title: Design and Fatigue Analysis of Connecting Rod Using Composite Materials
Journal: NanoWorld Journal
Publication Details: Vol. 9 (S1), 2023, pp. 610–614 (Scopus)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17756/nwj.2023-s1-118

Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: Adaptive Extended Kalman Filter for Two-Dimensional Target Tracking using Range and Bearing Angle Measurement
Journal: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
Publication Details: Vol. 28 (12), 2022, pp. 2041–2058 (Scopus)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24297/j.cims.2022.12.131

Authors: Kumar, M.; Bisaria, D.; Sharma, A.; and Singh, L.
Title: Comparative Static and Dynamic Analysis of Spur Gears Using Conventional and Advanced Materials in ANSYS
Journal: International Journal of Scientific Development and Research
Publication Details: Vol. 10 (9), 10 September 2025, pp. a318–a325

Authors: Kumar, M.; Kumar, S.; Mondal, S.; and Rattan, N.
Title: A Real-Time Trajectory Planning of Redundant Serial Manipulator Moving Along Constrained Path
Journal: Industrial Engineering Journal
Publication Details: Vol. 54 (1), January 2025, pp. 200–207

Authors: Ahmad, S. N.; Priyadarshi, N.; Bhoi, A. K.; Kumar, M.; and Sharma, A.
Title: Exergy Analysis of Double Tube Heat Exchanger for Parallel Flow Arrangement
Journal: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Publication Details: Vol. 377 (1), June 2018, Article No. 012112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/377/1/012112

Authors: Ahmad, S. N.; Priyadarshi, N.; Kumar, M.; Priyam, S.; and Rahman, O.
Title: Experimental Investigation on Ground Source Heat Pump System
Journal: Interdisciplinary Environmental Review
Publication Details: Vol. 18 (1), 2017, pp. 55–66
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IER.2017.084194

BOOK PUBLICATONS



1. Authors: Kumar, M.; Rattan, N.; and Purohit, A.
Title: Sensor Reliability and Safety in Autonomous Vehicles: Addressing Climatic Extremes for Industry 5.0
Book: IoT, Robotics, and CPS Powered Industry 5.0
Editors: Payal Bansal and Ashwani Kumar
Publisher & Status: August 2025 (Accepted)

2. Authors: Rattan, N. and Kumar, M.
Title: Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing: Future Promising Technology in Smart Manufacturing
Publisher: Apple Academic Press, CRC Press
Status: Communicated

3. Authors: Rattan, N. and Kumar, M.
Title: Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM): A Novel Approach for Machining of Advanced Non-conducting Materials
Book: Emerging Trends in Manufacturing Technologies
Status: Communicated

4. Authors: Rattan, N. and Kumar, M.
Title: Smart Manufacturing Systems
Publisher: GEH Press
Publication Year: 2023
ISBN: 9798989862306

5. Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: Fuzzy Logic Based PID Controller Design for Car Suspension System with Magneto-Rheological Damper
Book: Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of PRIME 2021
Editors: A. Maurya, A. K. Srivastava, P. K. Jha, and S. M. Pandey
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Publication Date: June 8, 2023

6. Authors: Kumar, M.; Kumar, K. K.; and Mondal, S.
Title: Experimental Investigation of Evaporator Coil Performance with Ethylene Glycol
Book: Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of PRIME 2021
Editors: A. Maurya, A. K. Srivastava, P. K. Jha, and S. M. Pandey
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Publication Date: June 8, 2023

Academic Events Attended

1. Authors: Utkarsh; Kumar, M.; and Singh, L.
Title: Enhancing Solar Energy Harvesting through Biomimetic Sunflower-Inspired Solar Trees with Sun-Tracking Mechanisms
Conference: 3rd Biennial International Symposium on Fluids and Thermal Engineering (FLUTE 2025)
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date: August 2025

2. Authors: Kumar, M. and Mondal, S.
Title: An Adaptive Cubature Kalman Filtering Process for Two-Dimensional Target Tracking
Conference: 2nd IEEE International Conference on Emerging Frontiers in Electrical and Electronic Technologies (ICEFEET 2022)
Location: Patna, India
Date: June 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEFEET51821.2022.9848343

3. Authors: Kumar, M.; Prasad, A.; and Mondal, S.
Title: PID Controller Design for Active Suspension System with MR Damper
Conference: International Conference on Advances in Systems, Control and Computing (AISCC 2020)
Location: MNIT Jaipur, India
Date: February 2020

1. Participated in One Week Comprehensive Workshop on “Innovations & Applications in Engineering Materials”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, KIET Group of Institutions
In collaboration with: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Duration: 03rd – 07th February 2025

2. Participated in AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on “Future Trends in Novel Materials”
Organized by: SRM Institute of Management and Technology
Duration: 09th – 14th December 2024

3. Participated in Online Workshop “AI/ML Based Controllers Design and their Applications in Real-Time Platform (AMCDARP-2024)”
Organized by: Department of Electrical Engineering
Duration: 28th September – 02nd October 2024

4. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends in Civil and Mechanical Engineering”
Organized by: Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 09th – 14th September 2024

5. Organized One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Additive Manufacturing: Potential Applications and Challenges”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Duration: 13th – 17th May 2024

6. Participated in One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Energizing Sustainability through Renewable Energy Systems (ESRES)”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management & Gramothan, Jaipur, India
Duration: 18th – 22nd March 2024

7. Participated in NPTEL–AICTE Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching and Learning in Engineering (TALE)”
Session: January – February 2024

8. Participated in Webinar on “Understanding of Hydrogen Fuel Cell System”
Offered by: ISIE India (Industry-oriented skill-based education program)

9. Participated in One Week Online Short-Term Course (E-STC) on “Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Operations: Applications and Practices (AIMOAP-23)”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra
Duration: 15th – 19th December 2023

10. Participated in One-Week International Faculty Development Programme on “Modelling and Simulation of Renewable Energy Systems”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, SKIT, Jaipur, India
Duration: 25th – 29th April 2023

11. Participated in SERB (Karyashala), DST, Government of India sponsored “High-End Workshop on Stochastic Modeling Technique”
Organized at: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Duration: 20th – 24th February 2023

12. Participated in One-Day National Workshop on “Proactive Approach to Life Skills”
Organized at: National Institute of Technology Patna, India
Date: 17th November 2022

13. Participated in One-Day Online National Workshop titled “Role of CFD in Manufacturing Processes”
Organized by: Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Date: 18th September 2021

14. Participated in Two-Weeks Online Faculty Development Programme on “Digital Tools for Writing, Authoring and Reviewing Manuscripts”
Jointly organized by: Electronics & ICT Academies – IIT Guwahati, NIT Patna, MNIT Jaipur, IIT Kanpur, IIITDM Jabalpur & IIT Roorkee
Duration: 12th – 23rd July 2021

15. Participated in One-Week International Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends in Control System Engineering (ReTreCSE)”
Organized by: Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Patna under Electronics and ICT Academy, NIT Patna, India
Duration: 31st May – 06th June 2021

16. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Robotics & Control (RoboCon-2020)”
Organized by: Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, NIT Silchar, India
Under: TEQIP-III
Duration: 15th – 19th July 2020

17. Participated in One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends in Control System Engineering”
Organized by: Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Patna under Electronics and ICT Academy, NIT Patna, India
Duration: 22nd – 28th June 2020

18. Participated in One-Week Faculty Development Programme on “AI & Data Analytics with MATLAB”
Organized by: Department of ECE, NIT Patna under Electronics and ICT Academy, NIT Patna, India
Duration: 08th – 15th June 2020

19. Participated in Five-Days Faculty Development Programme / Short-Term Course on “Technology Advancement & Skill Enhancement”
Organized by: Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun under TEQIP-III
Duration: 05th – 09th August 2019

20. Participated in Five-Days Faculty Development Programme / Short-Term Course on “Modern Research Trends and Skill Development”
Organized by: Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun under TEQIP-III
Duration: 15th – 19th January 2019

21. Participated in Five-Days Short-Term Course on “Renewable Energy and Applications – 2018 (REA 2018)”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Patna, India
Duration: 19th – 23rd December 2018

22. Participated as Scientific Committee Member in One-Day International Workshop on “MATLAB/Simulink and its Engineering Applications”
Organized at: MIT Purnea, Bihar, India
Date: 15th July 2017

23. Participated as Scientific Committee Member in One-Day National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Renewable Energy Technology”
Organized at: MIT Purnea, Bihar, India
Date: 04th June 2016

24. Coordinated Workshop on “Robotics”
Conducted by: RoboSejugous & Saarang IIT Madras
Organized at: MIT Purnea, Bihar, India
Date: 20th – 21st December 2014

25. Participated in Three-Days National Workshop on “Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics: Methods and Applications”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Warangal, India
Duration: 17th – 19th October 2013

26. Participated in Five-Days National Workshop on “Scientific Computing with MATLAB”
Organized by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Warangal, India
Duration: 22nd – 26th September 2013

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