Tanmay Tiwari

Tanmay Tiwari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Akron's College of Engineering and Polymer Science, joining in 2023 after completing his Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. He is actively affiliated with the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing (CPM), an industry-university cooperative research center focused on advancing manufacturing technologies.

Education

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, 2023
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization: Manufacturing Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, 2018

Research Interests

His core research spans precision machining, surface engineering and tribology, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing. Current projects emphasize smart manufacturing with Industry 4.0, sustainable finishing operations, and post-processing of additively manufactured parts, particularly for biomedical applications requiring functional surface properties.

Publication Trends

Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals dominant focus on hybrid electrodischarge processes (EDM/ECM) for surface modification of medical alloys like Ti6Al4V and CoCrMo. Key themes include tool wear modeling in ultrasonic machining, sustainable dielectric alternatives in dry-micro-EDM, and in-vitro validation of additively manufactured implants. Optimization algorithms and analytical modeling consistently drive process improvements across publications.

Scientific Awards

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided sources.

Advising and Grants

While affiliated with the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing (CPM), the text provides no details on secured grants or doctoral/master's advisees. His role appears research-focused within the CPM industry cooperative framework.

Labs and Teams

He operates within the Timken Foundation Center for Precision Manufacturing (CPM), leveraging its industry-academic partnerships for experimental work on sustainable precision manufacturing. The center serves as his primary research hub for developing novel surface engineering techniques and Industry 4.0 integration.