Lalit Kumar Yadav

Lalit Kumar Yadav holds B.Tech degree in Mechatronics Engineering from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, and M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (BHU) Varanasi. His academic background reflects a strong foundation in interdisciplinary engineering with a focused interest in advanced manufacturing technologies.

He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, where his research is centered on the application of Robotics in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). His work aims to improve automation, precision, and reliability in metal deposition processes. In parallel, his research also explores advanced cladding techniques to enhance surface properties such as wear resistance, corrosion protection, and material longevity.

He has authored several research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and has presented his work at various reputed national and international conferences. His research interests include Additive Manufacturing, Robotic Automation, Surface Engineering, Tribology, and Corrosion behavior of Superalloys and Intelligent Manufacturing systems.

Beyond his academic and research engagements, he maintains an active interest in Culinary Arts ,Music, and Sports, including volleyball, cricket, badminton, swimming, and travel.

2021-2025 : PhD -Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)

2019-2021: M.Tech -Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)

2014-2018 : B. Tech -Mechatronics Engineering

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun

June 2025 to present

Assistant Professor at NAMTECH, Gandhinagar Research Park

2019 – 2025

Teaching Assistant : RN Tripathi Mechatronics and Automation Lab at IIT (BHU), Varanasi

Yadav, L. K., Misra, J. P., & Tyagi, R. (2025). Microstructural, mechanical, and corrosion behaviour analysis of Monel 400 fabricated using CMT-WAAM. Materials Today Communications, 42, 111153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.111153.
Yadav, L. K., Kumar, A., Pratap, A., Tyagi, R., & Misra, J. P. (2025). Study on Cladding of Inconel 718 on Mild-Steel Substrate using CMT-WAAM. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 100554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2025.100554.
Yadav, L. K., Misra, J. P., Kumar, V., Saxena, K. K., & Buddhi, D. (2022). Additive manufacturing for metal-based bio-implant development: A bibliometric analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 09544089221132737. https:// doi.org/10.1177/09544089221132737.
Lalit Kumar Yadav, JP Misra, R Tyagi. “Solid-state Metal Additive Manufacturing Process”, Additive Manufacturing for Advance Applications: Technologies, Challenges and Case Studies, 2024/6/26,126, CRC Press.
Raj, A., Yadav, L. K., Misra, J. P., & Upadhyay, V. (2023). Empirical modeling of material removal rate during the WEDM of Inconel 690. NanoWorld J, 9(S1), S171-S175

Metal Cladding, Surface Engineering, Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Metal Joining Techniques, and Robotic Automation in Manufacturing , Tribology, and Corrosion.