Dr. Gaurav Saraf
Designation: Assistant Professor
Biography:
Dr. Gaurav specialises in advanced and sustainable machining. His Ph.D. research focuses on design and fabrication of novel micro-textured tools to improve the machinability of difficult-to-cut and additively manufactured alloys under eco-friendly conditions. He is strongly motivated to contribute to manufacturing-related research, aiming to develop industry-relevant solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability in modern machining practices. As an assistant professor he aims to promote project-based and experiential learning, while supporting student development and sports activities.
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
- M.Tech. Industrial Design, National Institute of Technology Rourkela
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University
- Assistant Professor, Adani University (April’25 to Present)
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Micro-machining
- Non-conventional Machining
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Saraf Gaurav, et al. “Experimental and numerical investigation on heat dissipation capability of micro-pillar textured cutting tools.” Scientific Reports 15.1 (2025): 12282. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-96124-1
- Saraf Gaurav, Sharib Imam, and Chandrakant K. Nirala. “Machinability analysis of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V using micro-pillar textured tool under various cutting fluid strategies.” Wear (2024): 205514. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2024.205514
- Saraf Gaurav, and Chandrakant K. Nirala. “Experimental investigation of micro-pillar textured WC inserts during turning of Ti6Al4V under various cutting fluid strategies.” Journal of Manufacturing Processes 113 (2024): 61-75. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.01.065
- Saraf Gaurav, Ninad Hari Sutrave, and Chandrakant K. Nirala. “Sustainable approach for machining of Ti6Al4V using micro-pillar textured turning tool insert.” Sustainable Materials and Technologies 40 (2024): e00929. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e00929
- Saraf Gaurav, and Chandrakant K. Nirala. “Novel texture pattern on WC inserts fabricated using Reverse-μEDM for enhanced cutting of Ti6Al4V.” Manufacturing Letters 36 (2023): 72-75. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2023.04.001
