1. Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Rakesh Kumar Maurya, and Amitava Datta, “Horizons in Internal Combustion Research”, Published in Advances in Internal Combustion Engine Research, Chapter 1, pp. 3-6, (Editors: Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Amitava Datta, and Rakesh Kumar Maurya), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7574-2)
2. Akhilendra Pratap Singh and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Low-Temperature Combustion: An Advanced Technology for Internal Combustion Engines”, Published in Advances in Internal Combustion Engine Research, Chapter 2, pp. 9-41, (Editors: Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Amitava Datta, and Rakesh Kumar Maurya), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018). (ISBN # 978-981-10-7574-2)
3. Sadaraboina Moses Vidya Sagar and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Hydrogen-Enriched Compressed Natural Gas: An Alternate Fuel for IC Engines”, Published in Advances in Internal Combustion Engine Research, Chapter 6, pp. 111-134, (Editors: Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Amitava Datta, and Rakesh Kumar Maurya), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7574-2)
4. Tadveer Singh Hora, Akhilendra Pratap Singh and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Future Mobility Solutions of Indian Automotive Industry: BS-VI, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles”, Published in Advances in Internal Combustion Engine Research, Chapter 14, pp, 309-345, (Editors: Dhananjay Kumar Srivastava, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Amitava Datta, and Rakesh Kumar Maurya), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7574-2)
5. Nikhil Sharma, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Peter Eastwood, Tarun Gupta, and Akhilendra Pratap Singh, “Introduction to Air Pollution and Its Control”, Published in Air Pollution and Control, Chapter 1, pp. 3-7, (Editors: Nikhil Sharma, Avinash Kumar Agarwal. Eastwood, Tarun Gupta, and Akhilendra P. Singh), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7184-3)
6. Joonsik Hwang, Choongsik Bae, Chetankumar Patel, Tarun Gupta, and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Biodiesel Soot Characteristics”, Published in Air Pollution and Control, Chapter 3, pp. 45-55, (Editors: Nikhil Sharma, Avinash Kumar Agarwal. Eastwood, Tarun Gupta, and Akhilendra P. Singh),Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN 978-981-10-7184-3)
7. Pravesh Chandra Shukla, Tarun Gupta, and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Techniques to Control Emissions from a Diesel Engine”, Published in Air Pollution and Control, Chapter 4, pp. 57-72, (Editors: Nikhil Sharma, Avinash Kumar Agarwal. Eastwood, Tarun Gupta, and Akhilendra P. Singh), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7184-3)
8. Nikhil Sharma and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Gasoline Direct Injection Engines and Particulate Emissions”, Published in Air Pollution and Control, Chapter 6, pp. 87-105, (Editors: Nikhil Sharma, Avinash Kumar Agarwal. Eastwood, Tarun Gupta, and Akhilendra P. Singh), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7184-3)
9. Himanshu Tyagi, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Prodyut Ranjan Chakraborty, and Satvasheel Powar, “Introduction to Applications of Solar Energy”, Published in Applications of Solar Energy, Chapter 1, pp. 3-10, (Editors: Himanshu Tyagi, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Prodyut R. Chakraborty, and Satvasheel Powar),Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7205-5)
10. Saptarshi Basu, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Achintya Mukhopadhyay, and Chetankumar Patel, “Introduction to Application Paradigms of Droplets and Spray Transport”, Published in Applications Paradigms of Droplet and Spray Transport: Paradigms and Applications, Chapter 1, pp. 3-6, (Editors: Saptarshi Basu, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Achintya Mukhopadhyay, Chetankumar Patel), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7232-1)
11. Sunita J. Varjani, Avinash Kumar Agarwal*, Edgard Gnansounou, and Baskar Gurunathan, “Introduction to Environmental Protection and Management”, Published in Bioremediation: Applications for Environmental Protection and Management, Chapter 1, pp. 1-6, (Editors: Sunita J. Varjani, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Edgard Gnansounou, and Baskar Gurunathan), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7484-4)
12. Saptarshi Basu, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Achintya Mukhopadhyay, and Chetankumar Patel, “Introduction to Droplets and Sprays: Applications for Combustion and Propulsion”, Published in Droplets and Sprays, Chapter 1, pp. 3-6, (Editors: Saptarshi Basu, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Achintya Mukhopadhyay, Chetankumar Patel), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018),(ISBN # 978-981-10-7448-6)
13. Shantanu Bhattacharya, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Nripen Chanda, Ashok Pandey, Ashis Kumar Sen, Sanjay Kumar, and Poonam Sundriyal, “Introduction to Environmental, Chemical, and Medical Sensors”, Published in Environmental, Chemical and Medical Sensors, Chapter 1, pp. 3-6, (Editors: Shantanu Bhattacharya, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Nripen Chanda, Ashok Pandey Ashis Kumar Sen), Published by Springer, Singapore, (2018),(ISBN # 978-981-10-7750-0)
14. Akhilendra Pratap Singh, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal, Atul Dhar, and Mritunjay Kumar Shukla, “Introduction of Alternative Fuels”, Published in Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels, Chapter 1, pp. 3-6, (Editors: Akhilendra P. Singh, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Mritunjay Kumar Shukla), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7517-9)
15. Akhilendra Pratap Singh, Atul Dhar, and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, "Evolving Energy Scenario: Role and Scope for Alternative Fuels in Transport Sector." Published in Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels, Chapter 2, pp. 7-19, (Editors: Akhilendra P. Singh, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Mritunjay Kumar Shukla), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7517-9)
16. Anuj Pal and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, "Hydrogen for Internal Combustion Engines." Published in Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels, Chapter 4, pp. 39-54, (Editors: Akhilendra P. Singh, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Mritunjay Kumar Shukla), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN # 978-981-10-7517-9)
17. Tadveer Singh Hora and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, "Compressed Natural Gas and Hythane for On-road Passenger and Commercial Vehicles." Published in Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels, Chapter 6, pp. 79-106, (Editors: Akhilendra P. Singh, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Mritunjay Kumar Shukla), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN# 978-981-10-7517-9)
18. Dev Prakash Satsangi, Nachiketa Tiwari, and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, "Alcohols for Fueling Internal Combustion Engines." Published in Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels, Chapter 7, pp. 109-129, (Editors: Akhilendra P. Singh, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Mritunjay Kumar Shukla), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN# 978-981-10-7517-9)
19. Akhilendra Pratap Singh, and Avinash Kumar Agarwal, "Utilization of Alternative Fuels in Advanced Combustion Technologies." Published in Prospects of Alternative Transportation Fuels, Chapter 15, pp. 359-385, (Editors: Akhilendra P. Singh, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Mritunjay Kumar Shukla), Published by Springer, Singapore (2018), (ISBN# 978-981-10-7517-9)
20. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Santanu De, Ashok Pandey, Akhilendra Pratap Singh, “Introduction to Combustion for Power Generation and Transportation”, Combustion for Power Generation and Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 1, pp. 3-8, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3784-9)
21. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Akhilendra Pratap Singh, “Lasers and Optical Diagnostics for Next Generation IC Engine Development: Ushering New Era of Engine Development”, Combustion for Power Generation and Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 11, pp. 211-259, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3784-9)
22. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Atul Dhar, Anirudh Gautam, Ashok Pandey, “Introduction to the Locomotives and Rail Road Transportation”, Locomotives and Rail Road Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 1, pp. 3-8, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3787-0)
23. Joydeep Dutta, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Diesel Locomotives of Indian Railways: A Technical History”, Locomotives and Rail Road Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 2, pp. 9-23, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3787-0)
24. Anirudh Gautam, Ravindra Nath Misra, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, “Biodiesel as an Alternate Fuel for Diesel Traction on Indian Railways”, Locomotives and Rail Road Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 5, pp. 73-113, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3787-0)
25. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Nikhil Sharma, Akhilendra Pratap Singh, “Potential of DME and Methanol for Locomotive Traction in India: Opportunities, Technology Options and Challenges”, Locomotives and Rail Road Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 7, pp. 131-153, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3787-0)
26. Sunit K. Singh, Rohini Khobragade, Govindachetty Saravanan, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Ahmed S. AL-Fatesh, Nitin K. Labhasetwar, “Catalytic Control Options for Diesel Particulate Emissions Including that from Locomotive Engines”, Locomotives and Rail Road Transportation: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 9, pp. 171-194, Springer, New Delhi (2017), (ISBN # 978-981-10-3787-0)
27. Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Rashmi Avinash Agarwal, Tarun Gupta, Bhola Ram Gurjar, “Introduction to Biofuels”, Biofuels: Technology, Challenges and Prospects, Chapter 1, pp. 3-6, Springer, New Delhi (2017). DOI: 10-1007/978-981-10-3791-7 (ISBN # 978-981-10-3790-0)

National and International Conferences:

• International Conference on Machines and Mechanisms, Anupam Saxena, Shikha Prasad, Neeraj Sinha, Dec. 16-19, 2015
• International Conference on Carbon Nanotechnology: Potential and Challenges, Kamal K Kar, Dec. 15-17, 2010
• International Conference on Simulated Evolution & Artificial Evolution, Kalyanmoy Deb, Dec. 01-04, 2010
• CAD,CAE & FEA, J. Ram Kumar, Feb. 18 to March 18,2013
• 17th International Heat Pipe Conference, Sameer Khandekar, October 12-18, 2013
• FMFP 2014, P K Panigrahi, 12-14 Deccember, 2014

Workshops:

• Pravartana 2009: Nonlinearity & Geometry in Mechanics, Ishan Sharma, Feb. –Apr. 2009
• Workshop on Micro-Manufacturing, J Ramkumar, Mar. 22-26, 2010
• Workshop on "Noise & Vibrations", Nachiketa Tiwari, Sept. 20-24, 2010
• Workshop on Futuristic Health Monitory, S. Bhattacharya, Nov. 29-30, 2010
• Workshop on "Noise & Vibrations", Nachiketa Tiwari, Jan. 17-21,2011
• "India's Road Map For Nano-Finishing Technologies", V. K. Jain, June 15, 2013
• "Combustion Diagnostics (Conventional and Advanced Methods Including Optical Tools)", A.K. Agarwal, July 18-19, 2013
• "USID Gurukul", S. Bhattacharya, Raman Saxena, J. Ramkumar, December 15-20, 2014

The department is involved in several other activities that include holding regular seminars, short-term courses, workshops and conferences.

Apart from that, the faculties also actively participate in the scholarly activities such as development of online courses (NPTEL, MOOC, etc.) and by publishing of books and monographs. We maintain a dynamic and creative environment that fosters continuous academic growth.