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ABOUT NIAMT (NIFFT)RANCHI

About“National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT), Ranchi (erstwhile National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) Ranchi) was established in 1966 by the Government of India with the assistance of UNESCO. In the year 2024, Government of India has conferred the status of Deemed to be University (under distinct category) to NIAMT, Ranchi.

NIAMT Ranchi, over the years, has evolved a industry centric four-tier academic framework constituted by Advanced Diploma, B. Tech, M. Tech and PhD programmes in the relevant fields of study. The present academic framework of NIAMT includes the multidisciplinary feature of Advanced Manufacturing Technology involving B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. The Doctoral program is focused on application of fundamental knowledge towards value addition in processes and products.
The faculty of the Institute are recruited with high eligibility standards, at par with INIs, and are exceptional in their areas of expertise. The consistent passion and effort of faculty members in education, research, and industry-specific training and skill development, over the years, has created the brand of the Institute in the niche domain of manufacturing Technology. The academic and administrative endeavours of the Institute is effectively supported by highly experienced officers and technical staff in conducting training and research at laboratories and workshop as well as conducting the activities at different administrative sections.

Keeping the emerging need for digital competence in the manufacturing sector in view, the Institute has established the Centre of Excellence in Industry 4.0, in collaboration with the Software Technology Park of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, GoI, to produce the vanguards in achieving self-reliance in digital manufacturing, as well as to promote incubation of start-ups and entrepreneurship in the domain of digital manufacturing. (e.g., big data, ML, AI, IoT, etc.)

In a parallel effort, the Institute has initiated the establishment of a meticulously designed Smart Manufacturing facility in collaboration with Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore Besides the opportunities in the emerging areas of manufacturing technology, the Institute finds plenty of untapped opportunities in small and microscale rural artisanship and organic resource-based livelihood practices popular in the State of Jharkhand. With an aim to include these segments in holistic economic prospect, the Institute has established the inclusive Technology Business Incubation centre (a section 8 company) to promote inclusive self-reliance.

In summary, NIAMT is committed to exert its all-out endeavour to adapt, develop and disseminate the technological, translational and transformational competence with an aim to emerge as a globally visible knowledge hub in Advanced Manufacturing technology Ranchi.

NIAMT Ranchi, over the years, has evolved a industry centric four-tier academic framework constituted by Advanced Diploma, B. Tech, M. Tech and PhD programmes in the relevant fields of study. The present academic framework of NIAMT includes the multidisciplinary feature of Advanced Manufacturing Technology involving B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.

NIAMT is a leading institute for teaching, training, research, consultancy, and information services in manufacturing and related elds. It aims to achieve excellence in technical education and disseminate state-of-the art knowledge and expertise in the field.” For more information please visit: www.niamt.ac.in

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About Dept. of The Foundry and Forge Technology

Department of Foundry Technology and Department of Forge Technology independently came into existence in 1966 at the time of inception of Institute. In 1966 both the departments jointly started offering Advanced Diploma Courses (ADC) to provide trained manpower in the primary metal processing industries.

In 1985, M. Tech program was introduced with the specialization of foundry and forge technology. To cater the industrial demand of graduate engineering with expertise in manufacturing domain, after the long legacy in foundry and forge technology, the academic merger of both the department happened in 2022, and started offering B. Tech. course in Production and Industrial Engineering with honours in Foundry and Forge Technology.

The department offers following course to provide technically qualified human resources to Foundry, Forge, allied metal shaping and manufacturing industries:

  1. Advanced Diploma Course (ADC) in Foundry Technology
  2. Advanced Diploma Course (ADC) in Forge Technology
  3. B. Tech in Production and Industrial Engineering (Honours in Foundry and Forge Technology)
  4. M. Tech in Foundry and Forge Technology
  5. PhD (Full time, Part time)
The department continues research in two broad domain Foundry Technology and Forge Technology. The Foundry and Forge Technology Department also provides technological support as consultancy, troubleshooting work, development of latest technology, outreach programme like refresher courses, unit-based programme in the premises of institute as well as at the sight of industry and research to Foundry, Forge and allied industries.

To be competent with the present situation of cutting-edge technology, the department has geared up noticeably and capable in establishing latest research areas in advanced manufacturing technology by implementing digitization, Internet of things, Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing in academic and research curriculum. The department is having competent and highly qualified faculty members



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Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Singh
[Professor]
Email : kksingh[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0651-2292027 (o); +91-9934107324 (M)
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Dr. Niranjan Kumar Singh
[Professor]
Email : nksingh[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0651-2292014 (0); +91-9431356823 (M)
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Dr. Rajkumar Ohdar [Professor]
Email : rkohdar[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0651-2292081 (O);+91-8986719859
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Dr. Nandita Gupta
[Professor]
Email : nanditagupta[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0651-2292013 (O), +91-9431108164 (M)
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Dr. Manoj Kumar [Professor]
Email : manojkumar[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0651-2292089; +91-9934369266
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Dr. Amitesh Kumar
[Professor]
Email : amiteshk[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : 0651-2292078, +91 - 9835529160

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Dr. Himanshu Khandelwal
[Assistant Professor]
Email : himanshuk[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 - 91674 81947

Dr. Ajit Kumar Pramanick
[Assistant Professor]
Email : akpramanick[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +919748134591

Dr. Vineet Chak
[Assistant Professor]
Email : vineetchak[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91-8298042604

Dr. Deepak Kumar
[Assistant Professor]
Email : kdeepak[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 - 87911 84999

Dr. Kulkarni Rahul Ramesh
[Assistant Professor]
Email : kulkarnir[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91-9819959472

Dr. Pavitra Singh
[Assistant Professor]
Email : pavitrasingh[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 9458582547
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Dr. E. Hemachandran
[Assistant Professor]
Email : hemachandran[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 9790820601
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Dr. Vivek Shamjibhai Ayar
[Assistant Professor]
Email : vsayar[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 8866771282

Dr. Sunny Singhania
[Assistant Professor]
Email : ssinghania[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 8604197076


Dr. Anas Ahmad Siddiqui
[Assistant Professor]

Email : asiddiqui[at]niamt[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone : +91 7706837415

Vision:
To provide competent personnel at different level in foundry, forge and other manufacturing industry To promote National and International collaborations and joint venture with industries and research laboratories in research and academic programs.


About The Institution of Engineers (India)

The Institution of Engineers (India) or IEI is the largest multidisciplinary professional body that encompasses 15 engineering disciplines and gives engineers a global platform for sharing professional interests. IEI has membership strength of above 0.8 million. Established in 1920, with its headquarters at 8 Gokhale Road, Kolkata-700020, IEI has served the engineering fraternity for close to a century. During this period of time, IEI has been inextricably linked with the history of modern-day engineering.
In 1935, IEI was incorporated by Royal Charter and remains the only professional body in India which has been accorded this honour. Today, its quest for professional excellence has given it a place of pride in almost every prestigious and relevant organization across the globe. It provides a vast array of technical, professional and supporting services to the Government, Industries, Academia and the Engineering fraternity, operating through its 125 Centres located across the country and 6 overseas chapters. Besides, IEI has bilateral agreements with about 31 international bodies and membership of another 8 international bodies of the developed nations across the globe.
IEI has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and besides conducting its own research, provides Grant-in-Aid to UG/PG/PhD students of Engineering institutes and Universities.
IEI holds the International Professional Engineers (IntPE) Register for India under the global International Professional Engineers Alliance (IntPEA). The institution also awards the Professional Engineers (PE) Certification.
IEI in collaboration with Springer regularly publishes peer-reviewed international journals in five series, namely, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E covering fifteen engineering disciplines.

About Jharkhand State Centre

The Ranchi Sub-Centre of The Institution of Engineers (India) was founded on 23rd July 1961 and over the years, the subcentre was upgraded to Local Centre on 5th August 1983 and elevated to State Centre on 30th March 2001 after the creation of Jharkhand State. This centre was always striven to increase its various activities so as to cater fully the needs of the engineering fraternity at Ranchi. This centre has been actively engaged in articulating various technical matters, and on the engineer's role in society and as managers. In addition to various technical activities, this centre has been actively associated in organizing cultural programmes by the wives of the members (EWA) to inculcate bond among members and their families. All Statutory Days such as Engineers day, World Water Day, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, World Environment Day, etc. are celebrated every year with family members.

From a little hut to a campus with a three storied building, two conference halls, each capable of seating 100 people, office, library, guest an auditorium for 300 people, 3 classroom for continuous education has been an impressive journey.This has been possible only due to the dedicated contributions of esteemed members, State Government, Public Sector Undertakings and Private Sector Organisations.

Jharkhand State Centre has been designated as 'A' category centre by The Institution of Engineers (India) with around 6000 corporate members and 7500 student members. This centre has been adjudged as 'Best Centre' for All Round Performance in the years 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 by The Institution of Engineers (India). Jharkhand State Centre has received All India Beat Technician Chapter Award for last four years in a row i.e. 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.

About Danieli Corus B.V.

Danieli Corus has firm roots in the IJmuiden steel plant, where ironmaking started in 1924 and operations quickly developed towards world benchmark for Blast Furnace Ironmaking and BOF Steelmaking.

In 1977, it was decided to initiate an engineering and contracting company, offering services to the global iron and steel industry. In 1999, 50% of the shares in the company were sold to the Italian equipment manufacturer Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche S.p.A, with the remaining 50% being transferred in 2015.

Throughout more than 30 years in the steel industry, Danieli Corus has worked with leading steel producers on all continents. We are committed to our clients' performance and embrace their targets as our own. Based on our leading technologies for Blast Furnace Ironmaking and BOF Steelmaking we bring steel producers around the world the highest operational as well as economic benefits at maximum sustainability.