Faculty
Prof Rajiv Nandan Rai
Assistant Professor
rnrai08@gmail.com
+91-9205728904, +91-9003077581
I am an accomplished Engineer with over 23 years experience in the field of Aerospace Reliability, Quality and Maintenance Engineering, My key areas of expertise with an Industrial experience of 15 years in Indian Air Force, teaching experience of 04 years and research experience of 04 years include, but are not limited to the following:
- First and Second line Maintenance on two frontline fighters as Senior Engineer (SE) at three frontline fighter bases.
- Fourth line Maintenance (Repair, Indigenization, Manufacturing Overhaul and quality control) as Chief Engineer (CE) at Base Repair Depot (BRD).
- Research and Development (Development of Reliability models and methodologies for Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of field failure data and development of fleet specific Publications) as Chief project Engineer (CPE) at Central servicing and Development Organization (CSDO).
- Academic experience as Commanding officer (CO) of two technical type training schools (Tettra) and presently heading Mechanical Engineering Department at ManavRachna University, Faridabad, a NAAC "A" Accredited Institute.
- Ph.D. in Reliability, Maintenance and Industrial Engineering (CGPA 10.00) from IIT Delhi and M Tech in Reliability Engineering (CGPA 9.46) from IIT Kharagpur.
- Authored 23 Publications out of which 07 papers are in peer reviewed indexed international journals including IEEE Transactions and I Mech E. One paper is under review. Presently working on two books and four research papers.
- Published 06 papers on Aerospace Reliability and Maintenance Management in Indian Air Force and 10 papers in International and National Conferences.
- Conducted Classes on Industrial, Reliability, Maintenance and Quality Engineering at all Levels.
Communication Address
Subir Chowdhury School of Quality and Reliability
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
Pin. 721302
| Degree | Institute | Discipline/ Area |
| Ph. D | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, India | Industrial, Reliability and Maintenance Engineering |
| M. Tech. | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India, | Reliability Engineering |
| B .Sc (Engineering) | Bihar Institute of Technology (BIT) Sindri, Jharkhand, India | Mechanical Engineering |
| H.S. or Equivalent | Delhi Public School, R.K.Puram, New Delhi, India | Phy., Chem., Maths |
| Madhyamik/Matric or Equivalent | St. Xavier's School, - Sahibganj, Jharkhand, India | General |
| Role | Journal Name | During |
Publication
- Garima Sharma and Rajiv Nandan Rai. Reliability modeling and analysis of environmental control and life support systems of space stations: A literature survey. Acta Astronautica. 155:238-246,2018.
- Rajiv. N. Rai and G. Sharma. GOF Test for Generalized Renewal Process. International Journal of Reliability and Safety. 11(1-2): 116–131, 2017.
- Rajiv. N. Rai and N. Bolia. Throughput analysis of the Overhaul Line of a Repair Depot. International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 25(4):459-478, 2016.
- Rajiv. N. Rai and NomeshBolia. Modified FMEA model with Repair Effectiveness Factor using Generalized Renewal Process. SRESA Journal of Life Cycle Reliability and Safety Engineering. 4(3):36-46,2015.
- Monika Tanwar, Rajiv. N. Rai, and Nomesh Bolia. Imperfect Repair Modeling Using Kijima Type Generalized Renewal Process. Reliability Engineering and System Safety.124:24-31,2014.
- Rajiv NandanRai and Nomesh Bolia. Availability based Methodologies for Optimal Maintenance Policies in Military Aviation. International Journal of Performability Engineering. 10(6):641-648,2014.
- Rajiv. N. Rai and Nomesh Bolia. Optimal Decision Support for Air Power Potential. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 61(2): 310-322, 2014.
- Rajiv. N. Rai and Nomesh Bolia. Availability based Optimal Maintenance Policies for Repairable Systems in Military Aviation by identification of Dominant Failure Modes. I Mech E Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability. 228(1): 52-61, 2014.
- NomeshBolia and R. N. Rai. Reliability based Methodologies for Optimal Maintenance Policies in Military Aviation. International Journal of Performability Engineering. 9(3): 296-303, 2013.
CONFERENCES PAPERS
- Rajiv Nandan Rai and Garima Sharma. Human Reliability Analysis Technique Selection for Life Support Systems Maintenance of Orbital Space Stations using Fuzzy AHP and ANN. 9th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE-2018). Orlando, Florida, U.S.A, 22-26 July 2018.
- Garima Sharma and Rajiv Nandan Rai . A Modified FMEA Model with Repair Effectiveness Index (REI) using Fuzzy AHP for Life Support Systems of Space Stations. 9th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE-2018). Orlando, Florida, U.S.A, 22-26 July 2018.
- Rajiv NandanRai. Risk based Threshold on the Intensity Function of Repairable systems. International Conference on Quality, Productivity, Reliability, Optimization and Modeling, technically supported by IEEE, held at ManavRachna International University, Faridabad, 5-7 January 2017.
- Kumar Rajender; LambaNeeraj; Rai Rajiv Nandan; DodejaDev Kumar. Modeling and analyzing the factors for workforce capability using ISM approach, International Conference on Family Business & Entrepreneurship 2017 (ICFBE-2017), held at President University, Bali, Indonesia (03-05 May 2017).
- SujataNayak, Rajiv NandanRai, KapilNarwal, RuchiChoudhary. Finite element formulation of a structure with piezoelectric material. National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences,Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad
- SujataNayak, Rajiv NandanRai, RuchiChoudhary ,KapilNarwal. Performance evaluation of drying of medicinal plant by greenhouse dryer under Forced mode condition. National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences,Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad
- Rajiv NandanRai, SujataNayak,KapilNarwal. Reliability analysis using established methodologies in aviation industry. National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences,Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad
- Rajiv NandanRai, Gianendra Kumar, PrashantBharadwaj, J.P.Sharma, Garima Sharma. Reliability and maintainability analysis framework for industries. National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences,Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad
- Gianendra Kumar, Rajiv NandanRai. A review on effect of process parameters on submerged arc welding for joining Steel grades specimen. National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences,Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad.
- PrashantBhardwaj, RajivNandanRai, Nikhil Arora. Optimal availability analysis of drill- bit manufacturing system by using markov Approach. National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences,Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad.
- J.P.Sharma, Rajiv NandanRai. Evolution of different solid lubrication alloying element with their application. . National Conference on Emanations of Sustainable Technologies in Sciences, Engineering, Management and Education (ESTESME 2017), April 01, 2017Manav Rachna University, Faridabad.
Awards:
AOC-IN-C Commendation was awarded in the year 2009 for achieved highest production of indigenized items at 4 BRD in year 2008.
Gold Medal for securing first position in Mig-27 Maintenance Certification Course, Indian Air Force, June 2005 - this award was given for scoring Exceptional" Grade in MiG-27 Maintenance Certification Course and also Topping the entire course. The course was for six months duration.
Current Projects
- To Design and Develop Methodologies for quantitative analysis of field failure data of various aero engines in IAF.
- To Develop a methodology for determining a threshold for rendering aircraft and aero engine components as High Failure Rate Components (HFRC).
- To Design and Develop a model for reviewing Time Between Overhauls of Aero Engines.
- To Design and Develop a FMEA model for Base Repair Depots (BRDs).
- To Develop an Online Reliability Module for entire Indian Air Force.
Sponsored by IAF, duration - 06 months
Sponsored by IAF, duration - 06 months
Sponsored by IAF, duration - 04 months
Sponsored by IAF, duration - 14 months
Sponsored by IAF, duration - 08 months
| Name | Research Area |
| Garima Sharma | Aerospace Reliability and Maintenance Engineering |
| Prashant Kumar Sahu | Reliability Analysis, CBM, Maintenance Engineering etc |
Garima Sharma
Email : garimaaero@gmail.com
About me : Presently, pursuing Ph.D. in SCSQR, IIT Kharagpur as a full time research scholar. My desire is to build up an unparalleled research potential in my domain of research and develop academic acumen so that I can take up challenges of teaching and research in the best institutes of the world in near future. I would also endeavor to contribute to the aerospace industries from my research work significantly. I would like to be acknowledged by the research, academic and industrial fraternity as a unique contributor towards research in the field of aerospace reliability and will try to keep the flag of this school always flying high.
I completed my MS in Thermal Science and Energy Studies from Polytech, Nantes (France) in 2016 and M Tech in Computational Fluid Dynamics from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun in the same year.
I love travelling to new places and would like to explore historical places all over the world.
Research Interests: Aerospace Reliability and Maintenance Engineering
Publications:
I completed my MS in Thermal Science and Energy Studies from Polytech, Nantes (France) in 2016 and M Tech in Computational Fluid Dynamics from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun in the same year.
I love travelling to new places and would like to explore historical places all over the world.
Research Interests: Aerospace Reliability and Maintenance Engineering
Publications:
- “NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE EFFECT OF A FLOW THROUGH DUCT ON THE AERODYNAMIC HEATING AND DRAG OF A BLUNT BODY” in 17th Annual CFD Symposium, August 11-12, 2015, IISC ( INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE) , Bangalore.
- “CIRCUMFERENTIAL LUG FOR SUPER-CRITICAL BOILER ANALYTICAL DESIGN AND COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS USING ASME CODE” in International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology (IJRET) with paper id: 20150408221 in Volume: 04 Issue: 08, August- 2015
Prashant Kumar Sahu
Email : pk20189@gmail.com
About me : Presently, Pursuing PhD in Subir Chowdhury School of Quality and Reliability at IIT Kharagpur through regular program since july-2017. I completed my M.tech in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Maintenance Engineering and Tribology from IIT (ISM), Dhanbad and B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Sathyabama University, Chennai. I received my primary and secondary education from Cambrian Public School, Ranchi, Jharkhand. I believe in hard work and dedication towards my goal.
I am very fond of reading novels both fiction and non-fiction. I like to play cricket, chess and badminton.
Research Interests: Reliability Analysis, CBM, Maintenance Engineering etc
Advisor: Dr. Rajiv Nandan Rai
Publications:
Puspendra Pandey, Prashant Kumar Sahu ,Alok Ranjan and Nawesh Kumar ,” Reliability Modelling And Performance Analysis Of Dragline For Improving Productivity And Maintenance Planning” Accepted for publication in the second international conference on mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
I am very fond of reading novels both fiction and non-fiction. I like to play cricket, chess and badminton.
Research Interests: Reliability Analysis, CBM, Maintenance Engineering etc
Advisor: Dr. Rajiv Nandan Rai
Publications:
Puspendra Pandey, Prashant Kumar Sahu ,Alok Ranjan and Nawesh Kumar ,” Reliability Modelling And Performance Analysis Of Dragline For Improving Productivity And Maintenance Planning” Accepted for publication in the second international conference on mechanical and manufacturing engineering.