Q1. What motivated you to become an educationist in the welding field, and what has been your overall vision for welding education?

I started my journey as an educationist in welding from my PhD research thesis. I did experimental as well as theoretical studies on Laser welding,

Plasma Welding, Friction welding, and TIG welding. Early in my work, I observed a large discrepancy between the skills that many trainees were

actually gaining and the capabilities that industries required. This disparity motivated me to concentrate on education to assist students

in developing both competence and confidence. Students, due to their limited exposure, are greatly uninterested in welding studies. Mentoring young

people through my classes at NIT Jamshedpur also gave me a lot of happiness.

I made sure that the curriculum takes into account the latest safety regulations, technology, and procedures utilized in manufacturing, automation,

construction, and fabrication. Used integrated learning techniques, such as digital tools, simulation, NDT awareness, and real-world projects, to

help students comprehend why they do things rather than just how. Gave them exposure to ISO, ASTM codes, documentation skills, and

certifications so they can compete on a worldwide scale via various seminars and workshops. I tried to shift students' perception by showcasing

welding as a high-skill, high-demand profession with pathways into inspection, design, quality control, and teaching. Have been an Executive

member of IIW Jamshedpur since 2021.

Have organised various workshops and seminars on the field of welding with IIW Jamshedpur (NWS 204, ALACT 2023).

Q2. Can you describe your teaching philosophy and how it influences your approach to welding education?

Students should be encouraged to think like problem solvers. Physics, metallurgy, and skill are all combined in welding. Students develop the

confidence to troubleshoot and adjust instead of "just striking an arc" when they comprehend the science underlying heat input, metal behavior,

and distortion control.

• To foster curiosity, I

• Describe the "why" of each strategy.

• Promote inquiry & experimentation.

• Incorporate microstructure examples and visual simulations.

• Encourage ongoing education with new technology, standards, and codes.

• This helps welders evolve with the industry instead of being limited to one process.

As an educationist, I do the following: A lesson plan that incorporates practice, theory, and demonstration, organizes labs and workshops that

mimic actual industrial environments.

Q3. Can you share a success story that illustrates the impact of your teaching on a student or a group of students?

• Good teaching in welding is not only about skill transfer—it’s about unlocking potential. I have motivated various students to take part in various

competitions related to welding. My students, Tushar Kumar and Aryan Kumar, won the best Poster presentation for the Idea in welding in Sustainovate

2025 will be held at NIT Jamshedpur. I have also guided the DAKSH team, consisting of various UG students, on welding for automobile welding.

• I have guided three PhD students in welding. One of the students is now a NIT Calicut faculty member. I have guided 6 Mtech students on welding.

Q4. What measures do you take to ensure that your curriculum is aligned with industry standards and meets the evolving needs of the

welding sector?

• Continuous alignment is crucial since welding is changing quickly due to new procedures, materials, codes, and automation technologies.

The following actions are part of my strategy: To mentor my students and arrange several industrial visits, I keep in close contact with

Tata Steel Jamshedpur and MSME Toolroom. To familiarize the students with both the fundamental welding procedures and the latest

developments in the industry, I arranged two workshops.

• Make sure that the program complies with accepted standards, such as recommended procedures and AWS (American Welding Society) guidelines,

ASME Section IX for ISO standards about safety and welding procedures, and Indian Standards (IS codes) that are relevant.

• This alignment guarantees that students receive training in internationally recognized protocols and documentation techniques, enabling them to

Find employment both domestically and abroad. Even if students aren't directly using the modern tools, I incorporate introductory modules, demos,

Or guest sessions to make them aware of them. This increases preparedness for the future. I also update my expertise regularly by:

» Participating in webinars, seminars, and workshops

» Developing relationships with other welding instructors and inspectors

» Examining the most recent case studies, updates, and welding journals

» During factory visits, witnessing welding difficulties in real time

» A current curriculum is guaranteed by a current teacher.

Q5. How many technical / research papers have you done?

I published 18 SCIE/ SCI journals and 7other journals, 20 conferences.

Q6. How do you stay updated on the latest advancements in welding technology, & how do you incorporate these into your teaching?

I update my expertise regularly by:

• Participating in webinars, seminars, and workshops

• Developing relationships with other welding instructors and inspectors

• Examining the most recent case studies, updates, and welding journals

• During factory visits, witnessing welding difficulties in real time

• I am running one project with Dr. Kanwer Arora, Tata Steel Jamshedpur,  as part of my PhD student thesis work.

• I am also working in various fields of welding.

• I am also trying to open an IIW student chapter here in Jamshedpur.

Q6. Five points to choose your current award category?

Constantly motivating students to upgrade their welding skills. Have organised various seminars, workshops, and conferences where students and

An academician, along with industrialists, gets a platform to share their ideas and exchange knowledge Have guided several students in welding

related projects Is working on various collaborative projects on welding. Have organised various industrial tours of B.Tech. and PG students to

Tata Steel and the MSME toolroom will familiarize the students with both the fundamental welding procedures and the latest developments in

the industry.