An Indian researcher with a Ph.D. in Industrial Tribology from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. Currently working as a contractual faculty at the University of Kashmir. Research focuses on green tribology, biolubricants, nano-additives, and surface engineering. Published multiple SCI/Scopus papers in journals including Journal of Tribology (ASME) and International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering. Experienced in teaching thermal engineering, manufacturing, and tribology courses.