Vinay Saini

Experience

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  Sonalika

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Graduate Engineer Trainee
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  TURBO INDUSTRIES PVT LTD . (lud)

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Product Development Engineer

   Planned and coordinated work activities of scaffold manufacturing Reviewed the process schedules and production orders in the welding/sheet metal section Ensured quality production and manpower management

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  GATES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Graduate Research Assistant in Maintenance Department

  Mechanical Maintenance, Lubrication, Tribology, Ferrography, Oil Analysis, Inspections, Modifications, Improvements, Maintenance Planning, Project Planning, Project Execution.

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  Indian Institute of Petroleum

  Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Research Assistant Internship in Tribology Division

   Evaluated the wear life of commonly used bearing materials under dry rolling/sliding conditions with twin disc (Amsaler tribometer)  Simulated the wear behavior using modified Archard model by determine the wear rate of different bearings using MATLAB software

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  Chandigarh University

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Professor

   Taught undergrad and grad students various subjects (Advanced Engine Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Production planning and control) Guided grad student in master research projects Managed the functional activities of department Assessed and evaluated student activities and progress

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2022

  Topic: “Nano-particles of solid lubricants for tribo-performance enhancement of oils” Formulated Lubricating oils using different nanomaterials as additive Studied the physio chemical, properties of lubricants such as (density, kinematic viscosity, VI, flash point) Examined Tribological properties of developed lubricants such as anti-wear (AW), anti-friction (AF), extreme-pressure (EP) load carrying capacity of oils Studied additive interactions with the metallic tribo-interface and examined boundary tribo-films formed using different post-wear surface analysis techniques Examined the boundary lubrication mechanisms of Lithium grease addivated with different nano and micro particles As a Teaching Assistant: Supervised the lab of grad (master students) in Lubricants, Friction, and wear analysis, assisted them in tribological and post-surface characterization Show less

  • Early-Postdoctoral Researcher

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Research Fellow (SRF+JRF)

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2021
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  R &D Centre IOCL Faridabad

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2021

  Research Fellow

  Developed nano-oils using different nanomaterial and additive packageExploration of Nano additive tribological interaction

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  University of Calgary

  May 2022 - now

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  Tribologists (Expertise in Lubricant Oils & Greases! Additives! Boundary Films! Solid Lubricants! Macro- Nanoscale friction, Surface-Interface Analysis)

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  STLE - Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

  Sept 2023 - now

  2024 Technical Editor for TLT magazine

  Determine and shape TLT magazine's editorial agenda, focusing on relevant topics and trends within the lubricants industry.Identify key technical issues, advancements, and emerging areas of interest to guide content development.Contribute high-quality technical articles, reviews, and features to TLT magazine that enhance the body of knowledge in the lubrication industry.Review and edit submissions from industry experts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards. Show less