Prof. Sunil Jha is a distinguished professor in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he has been a
faculty member since 2007. With a career spanning over two decades in both
academia and industry, Prof. Jha specializes in advanced manufacturing and
automation technologies, including cutting-edge areas such as advanced
machining and finishing processes, micro- and nanofinishing, and robotics.
Prof. Jha's academic journey began with a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur, which laid the
foundation for his research in manufacturing and mechatronics. Over the years,
he has progressed from Assistant Professor (2007-2013) to Associate Professor
(2013-2018), and now holds the position of Professor since 2018. Prior to his
academic career, he gained valuable industrial experience as a Senior Engineer
with Tata Motors, where he worked from 1998 to 2000.
Prof. Jha’s research interests include advanced and micro-nano finishing
techniques, the application of smart fluids like magnetorheological (MR) fluids,
and automation in manufacturing. His significant contributions to
magnetorheological finishing are reflected in his widely cited publications,
including studies on nano-finishing of materials like polycarbonate and silicon.
Notable works include his papers on MR polishing fluid and its applications in
high-precision finishing processes, published in prestigious journals such as the
International Journal of Precision Technology and Materials and Manufacturing
Processes.