Kirti Bhushan Mishra

Associate Professor & Senior Scientist in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Roorkee, IN.

About

Highly accomplished academic and research professional with over 20 years of experience in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, specializing in Combustion, Fire and Explosion Safety. Proven expertise in leading significant research initiatives, securing over $3 million in grants, and driving innovation resulting in 16 international and 5 national patents. Adept at teaching, student supervision, and technology transfer, with a strong publication record of 37 international journal articles and 53 conference papers.

Work

Indian Institute of Technology

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Associate and Assistant Professor

Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

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Summary

Led impactful research, teaching, and development initiatives in mechanical and industrial engineering at a premier Indian institution.

Highlights

Secured over 3 Million USD in research grants from diverse agencies in Germany and India, fueling critical advancements in combustion and fire safety research.

Mentored and supervised 9 researchers (1 Post-Doc, 4 PhD, 4 M.Tech), guiding their academic and professional development in advanced engineering topics.

Drove significant research output, contributing to 37 international journal publications and 53 international conference presentations, enhancing institutional visibility.

Developed and transferred technology, contributing to 16 international and 5 national patents, demonstrating innovation and commercial impact in the field.

Recognized with the Best Project Investigator award by DRDO (2024) and the Silver Award for Chapter Excellence by SFPES, USA (2022) for outstanding contributions.

Spearheaded R&D efforts in Combustion, Fire and Explosion Safety, Alternative Fuels, Emission Control, and CFD modeling, advancing critical areas of engineering.

BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

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Senior Scientist (Post-Doc)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Summary

Conducted advanced scientific research and development in materials science and testing, contributing to critical safety standards.

Highlights

Executed high-level post-doctoral research, contributing to scientific publications and advancements in materials research.

Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects, applying expertise in fluid mechanics and combustion safety to real-world material applications.

Developed and implemented experimental protocols for materials testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability of research outcomes.

Contributed to the institute's reputation through rigorous scientific inquiry and dissemination of research findings.

Fredrich Alexander University

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Scientific Co-Worker

Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

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Summary

Contributed to scientific research and academic projects, supporting experimental setup and data analysis in a university environment.

Highlights

Assisted in research activities, focusing on experimental design and data collection for scientific studies.

Collaborated with senior researchers on various projects, enhancing understanding of scientific methodologies.

Contributed to the preparation of research reports and presentations, supporting the dissemination of findings.

Developed foundational research skills in a rigorous academic setting, contributing to project success.

Madhav Institute of Technology and Science

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Lecturer

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Summary

Delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions in Mechanical Engineering, fostering student learning and development.

Highlights

Taught core mechanical engineering courses, instructing students on fundamental principles and applications.

Developed comprehensive course materials and assessments, ensuring thorough coverage of the curriculum.

Mentored students in academic and project work, guiding their understanding and practical skills development.

Contributed to the academic department through active participation in faculty meetings and curriculum development initiatives.

Education

University of Duisburg-Essen

Duisburg-Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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PhD (DR.-ING.) Combustion and Fire Safety

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Master of Technology Fluid Mechanics and Machines

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Awards

Best Project Investigator

Armament Research Board, DRDO, New Delhi

Recognized for outstanding leadership and contributions as a Project Investigator.

Silver Award for Chapter Excellence (India)

Society of Fire Protection Engineers, USA

Awarded for demonstrating excellence in leading the Indian chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Nominated Chapter Leader (India)

Society of Fire Protection Engineers, USA

Nominated for leadership within the Indian chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Best Research Poster in SEEC-2018

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Received recognition for presenting the best research poster at the SEEC-2018 conference.

Publications

Measurement of primary and secondary emission from combustion of liquid biofuels

Fuel

A study on the measurement of emissions from liquid biofuels, published in Fuel (2024) 133256.

Failure analysis of a separator under various thermal loading: A numerical study

Journal of Loss Prevention in Process Industries

A numerical study on the failure analysis of a separator under thermal loading, published in Journal of Loss Prevention in Process Industries, 91, 105399.

Experimental Investigation on the Variation in Solid Fuel Fire Whirl Properties with Imposed and Fuel Rotation

Fire Technology

An experimental investigation into solid fuel fire whirl properties, published in Fire Technology, 1-40.

Languages

English

Skills

Research and Development

Combustion, Fire and Explosion Safety, Alternative Fuels, Emission Control, CFD Modeling, Materials Research, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Scientific Inquiry.

Academic Leadership

Teaching, Student Supervision, Curriculum Development, Mentorship, Academic Administration.

Innovation & Technology Transfer

Patents, Product Development, Technology Commercialization, Process Optimization, Consultancy.

Grant Management

Research Grants, Funding Acquisition, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement.

Publication & Dissemination

International Journals, International Conferences, Scientific Writing, Citations, Research Poster Presentation.