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An academic professional with a passion for R&D and Innovation with 10+ Year of strong expertise in Manufacturing Process Optimization and Data Analytics, Data Science and Manufacturing.  

• Experienced in preparing a roadmap for new R&D projects and in-time execution by Teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional groups
• I have been involved in the end-to-end design, development and implementation of data analytics-based process optimization tool for Manufacturing Industry.
• I am well versed in problem-solving, analytical skills, understanding other people perspectives and coming up with creative solutions. I am a quick learner with good skepticism muscles, passion to grasp new ideas, concepts and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Competence in Leadership skills - Managed data scientist and implementation engineer team
• Education administrator – Proposed courses, directed and coordinated admissions and academic activities
• Deep Expertise in Foundry Tooling and Methoding, Moulding and Core Making, Process Optimization
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Establishing Technology for Higher Yield of Critical Castings- CFFP, Haridwar                 
PI / NIAMT Ranchi with CSIR- CMERI (Sponsored - BHEL Haridwar, Cost: 130 Lakh)                                [Oct 2023 - Feb 2025]

• Technology for yield improvement of casting by MEF extension of Riser
• Review the existing methoding and submission of new methoding along with simulation study for 45 ton casting
• Provide knowhow for methoding calculation along with key features or parameters to be considered for simulation
• Running of BHEL simulation software using new methoding files submitted

Development of IIoT Enabled Vertical Centrifugal Casting Set-up
Project Coordinator, NIAMT (NIAMT and Marwadi University, Cost: 4.37 Lakh)                           [Jan 2023 – Dec 2024]

• Jointly developing an IIoT enabled vertical centrifugal casting setup with Metaverse Model

 
PGCSM: Post Graduate Certification Programme in Smart Manufacturing                        
PI and Coordinator / NIFFT Ranchi (Sponsored - Tata Steel and MPM, Cost: 10 Lakh)                                   [Sep 2020-Nov 2021]

• Proposed a project scheme for online Post Graduate Certificate Course
• Designed the PG course in Smart manufacturing and drafted the content for 7 different subjects.
• Coordinated and arranged subject experts from Industry, Research Institutes and Academics as Course Faculty.
• Course Website and LMS platforms designed and followed the development
• Involved in the finalizing and guiding 8 live projects for 28 students (as part of PG certificate program)

SANDMAN: Machin Learning / Data Analytics driven Process Optimization                     
Research Scientist (Problem formulation & optimization Modelling) / MPM Infosoft, Chennai                    [Nov 2016-present]

• Machine Learning Model predicting optimal range of tuning Parameters, identifies most influencing input based on their influence on output,
• Prescriptive modelling to Optimise Consumption in Metal Casting Industry.
• Self-learning Multivariate Model Building and Update to predict defects
• Optimized measurement frequency for manufacturing industries
• Design and Development of Generalized Meta-Model for Casting Industry

 
Rapid Casting of Small thin-wall Near-Net Parts using Chemically Bonded Molds
PhD Project/ MHRD / Prof. B. Ravi, IIT Bombay                                                                                                            [July 2012-Nov 2016]

• Explored a 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering enabled Rapid Casting root for manufacturing of small parts
  • 3D Modelling, 3D printing, Casting design and Simulation, Direct Casting, 3D Inspection, Prototyping
• Optimization model to predict molding parameter for achieving desired mold properties
  • Bayesian Inference, Multi-objective Optimization, Weighted Optimization, LPP, Model Validation
• Investigated the effect of process parameters to explore the castability of thin-wall chemically bonded sand casting.
  • DOE, Minitab, Main effect and Interaction plots, Benchmarking, Micro-machining,
• Investigate geometrical differences between design and cast parts arising due to the effect of varying geometry.
  • Experimentation, 3D Scanning, GOM Inspect, ALICA

SMART Foundry 2020 (Role: Volunteer)
Sponsored Projects / DST / Prof. B. Ravi, IIT Bombay                                                                                              [July 2015-June 2017]

• Involved in preparing a roadmap for the project and assisted in writing and finalizing the project proposal.
• Mainly responsible for design and setting up the initial casting experimental and inspectional facility.
• Represented the proposed smart foundry at various National and International platforms.

Network Enabled Online Casting Simulation System (E-Foundry) (Role: Volunteer)
Sponsored Projects / NKN/ Prof. B. Ravi, IIT Bombay                                                                                                 [July 2012-Nov 2014]

• Mainly responsible for setting up the experimental casting facility in the lab
• 3D printing enabled metal casting facility including tabletop induction furnace and data acquisition system
• Involved in preparing course materials, tutorials, case studies, quizzes and resources for E-Foundry workshops
• Involved in conducting E-Foundry Webinars & Training Programme

Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite Powder from Egg Shell and its Coating by PLD Process on SS 316L Varying Laser Energy
M Tech project / MHRD / Dr. Satya Prakash; Dr. R.D. Agarwal, IIT Roorkee                                                      [June 2010-July2011]

• Hydroxyapatite (HA) coating is done on SS 316 L by Pulse Laser Deposition (PLD) technique by varying laser energy.
• HA and HA coating are characterized using XRD, TG-DTA, FTIR, SEM, AFM and EDAX analysis.

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Journal Publication

1. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi, Effect of Molding Parameters on Chemically Bonded Sand Mold Properties, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2016, 22, April, 127-133, Elsevier.  (IF – 5.68), Illinois, USA. (SCI)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2016.03.007

2. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi, Effect of Binder Composition on the Shrinkage of Chemically Bonded Sand Cores, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2014, 30, 1465-1470, Taylor and Francis. (IF–4.783), Virginia , USA https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2014.994779  (SCI)
3. HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL And SUMEET KUMAR, Effect of Mo on Micro-structural and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast Ferritic Spheroidal Graphite Iron, in Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (TIIM), (IF – 1.40) 74, 2703–2711 (2021), Springer. India. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-021-02336-0  (SCI)
4. Himanshu Khandelwal, G. Singh, K Agrawal, S Prakash, HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, G. SINGH, K AGRAWAL, S PRAKASH, Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Coating by PLD Technique on SS 316L by Varying Laser Energy, Applied Surface Science, Applied Surface Science, 2013, 265, 2013, 30-35, Elsevier. (IF – 7.392) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.10.072  (SCI)
5. Himanshu Khandelwal, Sujeet Gautham, B. Ravi, “Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation of Fluidity of AlSi12CuNiMg Alloy using Multi Spiral Channel with Varying Thickness”, International Journal of Metalcasting (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-024-01383-9) (SCI) (IF-2.6)
6. Renukananda, Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi, “Influence of Gating Geometry Variations on Flow Balancing of Horizontal Multi-Gate Systems in Casting”, International Journal of MetalCasting (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-024-01372-y (SCI) (IF-2.6)
7. Rajat Upadhyaya; Kamlesh Kumar Singh; Sujeet kumar Gautam; Rajeev Kumar; Himanshu Khandelwal; JD Sharma, “Investigation of the Quality of Flywheel SG Iron Sand Casting Using the Optimized Riser Dimensions: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation”, International Journal of Metalcasting 2024 (accepted)
8. Himanshu Khandelwal, S Prakash Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Powder by Eggshell, Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering (JMMCE), 8 March 2016, 4, 2, 119-126, Scientific Research. (Scopus) DOI:10.4236/jmmce.2016.42011 

https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=64433  

9. Mukkollu Sambasiva Rao1, Himanshu Khandelwal*, Mohit Kumar, Amitesh Kumar, Parametric Optimization for Producing Semi-Solid A383 Alloy using Cooling Slop Casting Process, Archives of Foundry Engineering (SCI), 2023, 23, 1, 43-52.  (SCI) (IF – 0.6)
10. Anand Kumar, Himanshu Khandelwal*, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Santosh Kumar Azad, Design Optimization of Steel Wheel Casting using Casting Simulation, Indian Foundry Journal, 2023, 69, 9, 25-31.
11. Nandita Gupta, Himanshu Khandelwal, Rahul kumar, Ashish Nayak, Effect of Casting Section Geometry on Stresses and Deformation by ProCAST, Indian Foundry Journal, 2023, 70.
12. Gupta, N., Khandelwal, H., Kumari, S., Thakur, Kanika., “A Study of Ceramic Core for Geometrically Complex Investment Casting”, International Journal of Current Research, 30 July 2023, 15, 7, 25451-25454. (SJIF-7.6) http://journalcra.com/article/study-ceramic-core-geometrically-complex-investment-casting

https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.44579.07.2023

13. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi, “Effect of Varying Part Geometry and Mold Constraints on Dimensional Deviations of Sand Cast Parts”, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM) 2024. (Minor revision submitted) (SCI) (IF – 2.1)
14. S Kumar Azad, K Mazloum, H Khandelwal, N Gupta, A Sata, “Optimization of the Process Parameters for Vertical Centrifugal Casting of A356 by Numerical Simulation”, Engineering Research Express, 4 April 2024. 6(2), 025403. (SCI) (IF – 1.5) https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2631-8695/ad36af DOI 10.1088/2631-8695/ad36af
15. Sujeet Kumar Gautam; Bipin Kumar Singh; Anshu Anand; Ritesh Kumar Singh; Sanjiv Kumar Tiwari; Himanshu Khandelwal, “Semi-Solid Metal Processing of Die-Cast Aluminium Alloy (ADC12 alloy) Fabrication, Microstructure and Properties: A Prolix Review”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. (Minor Revision submitted)
16. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi, 3d Printing Enabled Rapid Manufacture of Metal Parts at Low Cost, Indian Foundry Journal, 2016, 62, 1, 47-54.
17. Himanshu Khandelwal, B. Ravi, Tabletop Foundry for Training, Research and Small Enterprises, Indian Foundry Journal, 2014, 60, 2, 23-29.
18. Himanshu Khandelwal; Sujeet Kumar Gautam; Vivel S Ayar; Amitesh Kumar, Rajat Upadhyaya “Enhancing Structural and Mechanical Properties of A356/SiC Composite through Cu-Coating: Microstructural Insights and Performance Evaluation”, Silicon 2024. (under review)
19. VIVEK S AYAR; Himanshu Khandelwal; Sambit Kumar Parida; Maulik. J. Shah; Akash V. Vyas; Ravi P. Barot; Mayurkumar P. Sutaria, “Design and Development of IoT Enabled Modular Melting, Pouring, and, Stirring System for Casting of Non-Ferrous Alloys and sustainable Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs)" International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 2024 (accapted)
20. Rajat Upadhyaya; Kamlesh Kumar Singh; Sujeet kumar Gautam; Rajeev Kumar; Himanshu Khandelwal; JD Sharma, “Shrinkage porosity reduction in SG Iron using simulation experimentation validate with green sand casting”, International Journal of Metalcasting, 2024 (Under review)
21. Nabhan Yousef; Himanshu Khandelwal; Amit Sata; Rajat Upadhyaya, “Solidification Simulation Study on Multi Junction Casting Design”, Manufacturing Letters, 2024. (under review)

 
Book Chapter

22. Vidyarthee, G., Gupta, N., Khandelwal, H. (7 June 2021). A Study of Ceramic Core for Investment Casting. In: Pandey, C., Goyat, V., Goel, S. (eds) Advances in Materials and Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0673-1_31 (Scopus)

Print ISBN 978-981-16-0672-4;  Online ISBN 978-981-16-0673-1

23. Khandelwal, H., Chavan, S. (30 Aug 2023). Electric Mobility: Key Factors, Unresolved Issues and Significance for Foundry Industries. In: Dikshit, M.K., Soni, A., Davim, J.P. (eds) Advances in Manufacturing Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4208-2_22

Print ISBN 978-981-19-4207-5; Online ISBN 978-981-19-4208-2 (Scopus)
 
Conference Proceedings

1. HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, AMIT SATA, B. RAVI, Bayesian Inference Based Optimization of Process Parameters for Chemically Bonded Molding System”, proceedings of 73^rd World Foundry Congress, Krakow, Poland, 23-27 Sep, 2018, 73, 129-130.
2. DEEPAK CHOWDHARY, HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, Data Analytics: The Next Dimension in Molding Sand Control, 73^rd World Foundry Congress, Krakow, Poland, 23-27 Sep, 2018, 73, 603-604.
3. HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, RENUKA NANDA, B. RAVI, Multi-spiral Flow Benchmark for Small Thin-wall Castings Supported by Computer Simulation, proceeding of 72^nd World Foundry Congress, Nagoya, Japan, 21-25 May, 2016. 72, 337-338.
4. HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, B. RAVI, Compact Integrated Metal Casting System for Miniature Castings, in National Symposium on Miniature Manufacturing in 21^st Century, August 16‐18, 2013, 1, 1-8.
5. HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, B. RAVI, TABLETOP INTEGRATED MELTING, POURING AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES, proceeding of 62^nd INDIAN FOUNDRY CONGRESS, at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, India. February 7-9, 2014.
6. HIMANSHU KHANDELWAL, B. RAVI, 3D PRINTING ENABLED RAPID MANUFACTURE OF METAL PARTS AT LOW COST, proceeding of 63^rd INDIAN FOUNDRY CONGRESS, February 27 to March 1, 2015 in Greater Noida, U.P.  
7. Himanshu Khandelwal, Evolutionary Journey of Metal Casting Industry Towards Foundry 4.0, presentation publication in Souvenir of Smart-Tech 2020, Virtual Conference on Smart Manufacturing Technologies & Its Significance on Indian Industrial Landscape, pp. 248- 272, 2-3^rd Oct, 2020.
8. Himanshu Khandelwal, Amitesh Kumar, Art to Intelligence:  A roadmap for Foundry 4.0, in proceedings of National Conference and Industry Meet on Foundry 4.0 – Opportunities and Challenges, organized by CSIR CMERI and IIF Estern Region, at CMERI Durgapur, 2022. Feb 24-25. 
9. H. Khandelwal, S. K. Gautam, V. S. Ayar, R. Upadhaya, To investigate the effect of varying weight % Cu on the microstructure and mechanical properties of gray cast iron, accepted for publication in AIP Conference Proceedings 2024. (Scopus Indexed).
10. Anand Kumar, Himanshu Khandelwal*, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Santosh Kumar Azad, Design Optimization of Steel Wheel Casting using Casting Simulation, Indian Foundry Journal, 2023, 69, 9, 25-31, 71st Indian Foundry Congress held during February 8-10, 2023 at Greater Noida, UP.
11. Nandita Gupta, Himanshu Khandelwal, Rahul kumar, Ashish Nayak, Effect of Casting Section Geometry on Stresses and Deformation by ProCAST, Indian Foundry Journal, 2023, 70, 71st Indian Foundry Congress held during February 8-10, 2023 at Greater Noida, UP.
12. H Khandelwal, K Joshi, “Effect of Laser Energy on Surface Morphology of Hydroxyapatite Coated SS Alloy”, abstracted, 7thNational Symposium for Materials Research scholars (MR-15), IIT Bombay, May 20-22nd, 2015.

 
Invited Lecturs/Resource:

1. AI Enabed Metal Casting, in “Advances In Manufacturing” (AIA-2021), One Week, E-Faculty Development Program in Association with TEQIP-III, Organized by BIT Sindri Dhanbad, June 15^th to 19^th 2021.
2. One month executive course on Digital Manufacturing and Automation in Foundry commencing on 4th October 2023 at IIT Tirupati. Organised by Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Tribology Lab Department of Mechanical Engineering IIT Tirupati jointly with Indian Institute of Foundrymen (IIF-CET)
3.  “Expert talk” on IIoT enabled Metal Casting, during Two Weeks Online Professional Training in “Allied Tools and Techniques”, under Interdisciplinary Engineering Fields for Learning Sustainability”, organized by the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, School of Studies, Engineering and Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (C.G.), 05-16 June 2023.
4. Journey of Metal Casting Industry towards Foundry 4.0   a three-day Virtual Workshop on "Modern Foundry Practices in Industry", Organised by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, National, 2020-10-05, Invited Lecture
5. Metal Casting: Art to Analytics at Jamia Millia Islamia, (A Central university) National, 2021-03-05

 
Patent Filled:

1. Novel Urea Core for Investment Casting, Indian patent published (application no. 202131036607)

Inventor and applicant details:   1. Ganesh Vidyarthee, PhD Scholar, NIFFT, Hatia
2. Dr Nandita Gupta, Professor, NIFFT, Hatia
3. Dr Himanshu Khandelwal, Asst. Professor, NIFFT, Hatia
Docket No 26694 Date/Time 2021/08/12 21:06:00
 
Conference Presentation:

1. H Khandelwal and B. Ravi, “Tabletop Integrated Melting, Pouring and Data Acquisition System for Training and Research Purposes”, Abstracted, 1st Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Symposium (MEGRES 2014), IIT Bombay, Mumbai 2014, Dec 6-8.
2. H Khandelwal, K Joshi, “Effect of Laser Energy on Surface Morphology of Hydroxyapatite Coated SS Alloy”, abstracted, 7thNational Symposium for Materials Research scholars (MR-15), IIT Bombay, May 20-22nd, 2015.
3. K Joshi, H Khandelwal and Y Gaikhe, “Deposition of Nickel-molybdenum Alloy Coatings using Pulse Electro-Deposition”, Abstracted, 7thNational Symposium for Materials Research scholars (MR-15), IIT Bombay, May 20-22 2015.
4. S Gunjal and H Khandelwal, “Dimensional Difference from Designed to Cast Parts: Experimental and Simulation Studies”, Abstracted, 2nd Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Symposium (MEGRES 2015), IIT Bombay, March 21, 2015.
5. H Khandelwal, and S Mozammil, “Maharashtra & Mumbai Floods of 2005; Causes, Effects & Lessons for Future”, presented in IDEAZ, Hydrology during COGNIZANCE 2011, IIT Roorkee, March 11-13, 2011.
6. H Khandelwal, S Prakash, R D Agarwal, “Effect of Laser Energy on Pulse Laser Deposited Thin Film Hydroxyapatite Coating” Abstracted, CORSYM 2014, IIT Bombay, February 20-21, 2014 (best paper in coating category)
7. Ganesh Vidyarthi, N. Gupta and Himanshu Khandelwal, Current Situation and Recent Development in Investment Casting Process, presented at 2nd National Conference on Advancement in Materials Processing Technology (AMPT – 2020, 30th Oct – 01st Nov 2020) (Published only in book of abstract)           
8. Md Salim Ansari, Amitesh Kumar, Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Himanshu Khandelwal, Simulation Of Shrinkage Porosity Formation In Lead Alloy Casting Using Procast, presented at 2nd National Conference on Advancement in Materials Processing Technology (AMPT – 2020, 30th Oct – 01st Nov 2020) (Published only in book of abstract)
9. Ashish Kumar Nayak, Himanshu Khandelwal, Nandita Gupta, AI Enabled Smart Melting System, Professor