Organisation: National Institute of Advanced Studies
Position: Advanced Manufacturing Research Fellow
I’m a professional engineer with experience in process configuration, operation, and design, as well as tool, die, and mould development, assembly, integration, trials, and validation. My abilities include optimal use, reliable maintenance, refurbishing tools, and extending tool life by reusing, revamping, and rebuilding with revival logic. I’ve been committed for over 28 years to manufacturing sophisticated tools for precision parts that comply with national and international standards.
My extensive hands-on experience with ultra-precision technology and deep insights into processing and production capabilities give me a distinct advantage in making wonderful items. My previous projects have spanned from small, intricate (micro) multi-cavity moulds to large (mega) single-cavity moulds; niche-to-speciality moulds for unique and customized components; hot runner systems with both on- and off-site practice on proprietary tool engineering tasks for captive and customized manufacturers. Among the thousands of projects I’ve worked on, my active participation was in design review, ex-ante simulation & apriori analysis, design validation, and application engineering. These efforts also led to the commercial-scale set-up, commissioning, and operation, including evaluation and selection of cleanroom-grade equipment.
My core achievements specifically focus on enabling successful manufacturing from a tooling perspective, while I don’t claim to possess patents, but I do have over 50+ deep research publications that are widely referred to and cited by renowned researchers across the world.
Integrated Competency-Based Learning Model in Mold-Making Skill Development that Redefines Technical Education for the 21st Century
Presentation
Mold-making education is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving beyond its traditional technical confines into a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that integrates scientific rigor, sustainability, and competency-based learning. This paper presents a forward-thinking framework that redefines mold-making education for the 21st century, bridging structured experiential learning with real-world problem-solving. By embedding design validation, ex-ante simulation, and adaptive learning environments into curricula, learners are empowered to co-create knowledge and develop leadership skills within collaborative ecosystems.
The approach leverages modern educational technologies not as passive tools but as catalysts for critical thinking, inquiry, and adaptability—traits essential for future manufacturing leaders. With an outcome-driven assessment strategy aligned to industry benchmarks, this model ensures technical mastery while fostering ethical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Beyond skill development, this restructuring positions mold-making education as a transformative force within global learning trends, preparing future-ready professionals to lead in advanced manufacturing while addressing broader societal challenges.
Keywords: Competency-Based Learning, Experiential Education, Interdisciplinary Pedagogy, Sustainable Engineering Education, Industry-Academia Collaboration
Modelo Integrado de Aprendizaje Basado en Competencias para el Desarrollo de Habilidades en la Fabricación de Moldes que Redefine la Educación Técnica del Siglo XXI
La formación en fabricación de moldes está experimentando una profunda transformación, evolucionando más allá de sus confines técnicos tradicionales hacia un campo dinámico e interdisciplinario que integra el rigor científico, la sostenibilidad y el aprendizaje basado en competencias. Este documento presenta un marco innovador que redefine la formación en fabricación de moldes para el siglo XXI, conectando el aprendizaje experiencial estructurado con la resolución de problemas reales. Al integrar la validación del diseño, la simulación ex ante y los entornos de aprendizaje adaptativos en los planes de estudio, los estudiantes se empoderan para co-crear conocimiento y desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo dentro de ecosistemas colaborativos.
El enfoque aprovecha las tecnologías educativas modernas no como herramientas pasivas, sino como catalizadores del pensamiento crítico, la indagación y la adaptabilidad, cualidades esenciales para los futuros líderes de la industria manufacturera. Con una estrategia de evaluación orientada a resultados, alineada con los estándares de la industria, este modelo garantiza el dominio técnico a la vez que fomenta el razonamiento ético, la comunicación y la capacidad de resolución de problemas. Más allá del desarrollo de habilidades, esta reestructuración posiciona a la educación en fabricación de moldes como una fuerza transformadora dentro de las tendencias de aprendizaje global, preparando profesionales preparados para el futuro para liderar en la fabricación avanzada y al mismo tiempo abordar desafíos sociales más amplios.