Prof. Neelesh Kumar Jain is a distinguished academician, researcher, and innovator with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, gear technology, and additive manufacturing. He is a renowned expert in advanced machining processes, electrochemical honing, and sustainable manufacturing, with a remarkable track record in teaching, research, and industrial collaborations.
Currently, he serves as a Professor (Higher Academic Grade) at IIT Indore, where he has played a pivotal role in developing state-of-the-art research facilities, supervising Ph.D. scholars, and leading groundbreaking technological advancements. He has also served as a panelist, jury member, chief guest, and special guest at 35+ international and national events.
Significant Achievements
Prof. Jain has received numerous prestigious awards, including:
- Best Technology Award (2025) – IIT Indore
- Outstanding Researcher Award (2024) – Venus International Foundation
- Best International Researcher Award (2022) – ISSN
- Education Leadership Award (2021) – World Education Congress
- Surya Gaurav National Award (2021) – Suryadatta Group of Institutions
- BOYSCAST Fellowship (2008) – DST, Govt. of India
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2011) – Lions Club Unique, Indore
- Top 25 Most Downloaded Article (2014) – Elsevier ScienceDirect
He has been instrumental in securing major research grants, including a ₹280 lakh DST-FIST project for establishing a Center of Excellence in Gear Engineering at IIT Indore.
Notable Contributions
Prof. Jain has made significant contributions to manufacturing engineering and gear technology, including:
- Authored 8 books and 25 book chapters
- Published 142 refereed journal papers and 37 conference papers
- Granted 2 patents and filed 2 more
- Supervised 16 Ph.D. scholars (completed) and 3 ongoing
- Guided 29 M.Tech. theses and 15 B.Tech. projects
- Developed 10 innovative technologies and machines, including:
- 5-axis CNC Additive Manufacturing Machine for Metallic Materials
- Electrochemical Honing (ECH) Machine for Bevel Gears
- Sustainable Hobbing of Gears Using Green Lubricants
- Noise and Vibration Analyzer for Cylindrical and Conical Gears
Additionally, he has established multiple research labs and centers at IIT Indore, including:
- Center of Excellence in Gear Engineering
- Additive and Micromanufacturing Lab (AMAL)
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AMP) Lab
He has also contributed to curriculum development, having designed and taught 22 courses related to advanced manufacturing, metrology, and gear engineering.
Eligibility for Best Researcher Award
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to research, innovation, and academic leadership, Prof. Neelesh Kumar Jain is eligible to receive the "Best Researcher Award" in Scientific Laurels.