Dr. Viren K. Parikh is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Program at the School Engineering and Technology, Navrachana University. He earned his Ph.D. from Navrachana University, specializing in Metal Matrix Composites, Friction Stir Welding, and Stir Casting. His expertise spans various aspects of material science and manufacturing, with a strong focus on the processing and characterization of aluminum-based composites. His research contributions include several notable publications in prestigious international journals, covering topics such as friction stir processing and the microstructural properties of metal matrix composites. In addition, he has worked as a Junior Research Fellow under a Department of Science and Technology (DST)-sponsored project. His technical proficiency includes software tools such as ANSYS, Creo Parametric and Fusion 360, which he applies in his research and teaching. He continues to be an active contributor to the academic community through his participation in national and international conferences, as well as his ongoing research into innovative manufacturing processes.Total Experience: 09 Years
Academic background/Qualification
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
M.Tech in CAD/CAM
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Teaching
Foundation Studio I
Foundation Studio II
Design Studio
Engineering Graphics
Strength of Materials
Fluid Mechanics
Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
Machine Design
Finite Element Analysis
Area of Expertise and Research
Primary Area: Design, Solid State Welding, Solid State Processing, Metal Matrix Composites, Stir Casting
Secondary Area: Solid State Welding of Dissimilar Metals
Publications
Parikh V. K.; Vivek Patel, D.P. Pandya, Joel Andersson (2023). Current status on manufacturing routes to produce metal matrix composites: State-of-the-art. Heliyon (Elsevier), Volume 9 (2), E13558. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13558
Parikh V. K.; Badgujar, A. D.; Qureshi M. N. (2022). Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Non-Ferrous Materials: A Review. International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation. DOI: 10.1504/IJMATEI.2023.10051776
Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar, A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2022). Effect of friction stir processing parameters on microstructure and microhardness of aluminium based metal matrix composites. MaterialToday: Proceedings. 62(14), 7455-7460. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.03.386.
Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar, A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2022).Investigation of microstructural and wear properties of stir cast and friction stir processed AA 2014-based metal matrix composites. Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2022.2136688
Parikh, V. K.; Badheka, V. J.; Badgujar, A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2021). Fabrication and processing of aluminium alloy metal matrix composites. Material and Manufacturing Processes. 36(14), 1604-1617. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2021.1914848
Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2019). Joining of metal matrix composites using friction stir welding: A review. Material and Manufacturing Processes, 34 (2), 123-146. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2018.1532094
Conferences/Seminars
Dipali Pandya, Viren Parikh, Amarish Badgujar (2023). Effect of sintering on characteristics of Al-SiC functionally graded materials manufactured using powder metallurgy route. Presented in Indo – European Conference on Advance Manufacturing and Material Processing (ICAdvMAP-2023) held during 06th February to 08th February 2023.
Parikh, V. K. (2022). Experimental investigation on the effect of number of passes on microstructure and microhardness of AA 6082 based surface composites processed using Friction Stir Processing. Presented in International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Science (ICFAMMT 2022) held during January 20-21, 2022 at Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2021). Effect of Friction Stir Processing Parameters on Microstructure and Microhardness of Aluminium based Metal Matrix Composites. Presented in International Conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (AFTMME 2021) held during December 9-11, 2021 at IIT Ropar, Punjab, India.
Chawla, S.; Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar, A. D. (2021). Comparative Study of Microstructure and Microhardness Evaluation of AA 2014 Reinforced with 5% SiC Particles. 1st International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME-2021). Presented on 22nd October, 2021.
Parikh Viren, Pandya, D. P.; (2018). A Review: Fabrication Techniques of Functionally Graded Materials under the Centrifugal Force. Presented in Proceedings of 4th International Conference ICIAME2018, 2-3 February 2018, India.
Parikh Viren; Ghetiya, N. D.; Patel, K. M. (2017). Thermal Modelling of Friction Stir Welding Process. Presented in National conference on Advance in Material and Product Design. SVNIT Surat
Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2017). Multi-Objective Optimization of FSW Process Parameter Using MOORA Method. International Conference on Production, Mechanical and Automobile Engineering (ICPMAE 2017) Organized by Technical research organization, Gujarat, March 2017 ISBN: 978-93-85225-88-8, 19-24.
Parikh, V. K.; Badgujar A. D.; Ghetiya, N. D. (2017). Development of Statistical Model for Predicting Hardness of Friction Stir Welded Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Technology, Science and Management IIMT, NOIDA, April 2017 ISBN: 978-93-86171-38-2.
Parikh Viren; Ghetiya, N. D.; Patel, K. M. (2017). Parametric Study and Surrogate Model Based Optimization of FSW Parameters. Presented in 1st International and 18th National Conference on Enabling Sustainable Development in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Warangal.
Parikh Viren; Ghetiya, N. D.; Patel, K. M. (2016). Multi-Objective Optimization of FSW Process Parameters Using PROMETHEE. Presented in National Conference on Design, Analysis and Optimization in Mechanical Engineering (DAOME) ISBN: 978-93-5258-831-2.
Training/Workshops
Short Term Training Program on “Battery Thermal Management Systems: Present and Future” organised by SVNIT Surat from 12th to 16th June 2023.
One week GIAN course on “Lightweight Materials for Automotive Applications: Fundamental, Recent Developments and Challenges in Manufacturing” organized by SVNIT Surat from 09th to 13th January 2023.
Five Days workshop on “Interpretation of Instrumental Methods (WIIM-2023)” organized by Satyabhama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) and CSIR – NML Madras Centre, Chennai from 02nd to 6th January 2023.
Five days webinar on “Composite Materials: Theory and Awareness” organized at Navrachana University, 22nd to 26th February 2021.
One Week Online Training Program On Statistical Data Analysis Using SPSS. 21st to 27th May 2021
Design of Experiments: An Engineering Perspective. 22nd to 24th April 2020
Basic course on solid modelling (CREO). 16th to 21st May 2016
Basic course on ANSYS MECHANICAL AND CFD. 19th to 28th February 2016.
