Dr. Ranvijay Kumar is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Marwadi University Research Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Punjabi University, Patiala. His expertise includes additive manufacturing, smart materials, friction-based welding, polymer composites, and plastic waste management. He has co-authored 80+ SCI-indexed research papers, 50 book chapters, and presented at 20 conferences. A recipient of the prestigious CII MILCA Award (2020), his work is published in top journals. Recognized among Stanford University’s top 2% scientists (2022–2024), he has significantly contributed to additive manufacturing and advanced material research.