Dr. Vaibhav Jaiswal

About

Dr. Vaibhav Jaiswal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharda University, India. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in 2025, where his doctoral research focused on the design and development of a user-configurable passive polycentric knee joint for transfemoral amputees. His research interests include prosthetic and rehabilitation devices, biomedical product design, gait characterization of human locomotion, CAD/FEA-based design validation, structural modelling and simulation, material behaviour, and AI/ML applications in biomechanics. He has experience in simulation-driven product development, ISO 10328-based lower-limb prosthetic testing, prototype fabrication, composite fabrication, medical image processing, and human-subject rehabilitation feedback. His work includes peer-reviewed journal publications, book chapters, conference presentations, technology-transfer activity, and a granted Indian patent on a passive polycentric knee joint with variable link length, knee rotator, and anterior-posterior translation mechanism. At Sharda University, he teaches UG/PG courses related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for engineering applications, Machine Design, Advanced Materials Engineering, CAD Modelling and 3D Printing, Fundamentals of Human Biomechanics, and Application of Python in Problem Solving. He is also actively involved in outcome-based education, accreditation documentation, student mentoring, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary project guidance.

Experience

• Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India, July 2024-present.
• Teaching UG/PG courses including AI and Machine Learning for Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Applications, Machine Design, Advanced Materials Engineering, CAD Modelling and 3D Printing, Fundamentals of Human Biomechanics, and Application of Python in Problem Solving.
• Delivering practical and application-oriented laboratory sessions on CAD/CAM, Additive Manufacturing, Human Biomechanics, and Machine Elements.
• Assistant Professor (Adhoc), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Aug 2016-Dec 2016.

Qualification

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, 2025. Thesis: Design and development of a user-configurable passive polycentric knee joint to nearly mimic the anatomical movement of transfemoral amputees during their activities of daily living.
• M. Tech in Machine Design from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2012-2014, CGPA 8.38/10)
• B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai (2008-2012, CGPA 8.45/10, First Class -Honours).

Award & Recognition

• MHRD Fellowship by Ministry of Education, Government of India: Ph D. and M.Tech
• NEWGEN IEDC Funding: Grant of Rs. 2.5 Lakhs for the assistive device project.
• GATE-2012: Secured 99.05 percentile among 0.11 million candidates appearing for the test (AIR 1067)

Research

Patent:

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, Subramani Kanagaraj, “Passive Polycentric Knee Joint with Variable Link Length, Knee Rotator and Anterior-posterior Translation Mechanism”. Indian Patent No. 490011, Official Journal of the Indian Patent Office, 27 December 2023. (Granted)
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, Dhirendra Kumar Verma, “Prosthetic Liner with Cushioning, Stability, and Fluid Management for Optimal Comfort and Fit”. Application No. 202511005300. (Published Online - April 2025)
• Md Sultan Mahmud Akash, Sajjad Ahmad, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Ajit Kumar, Saurabh Sagar, “A Passively Operated Multi-Axis Ankle Joint Assembly for Lower-Limb Prosthesis”. Application No. 202611016207. (Published Online - March 2026)
• Vibhuti Narayan, Manish Yadav, Ajit Kumar, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Saurabh Sagar, “Multifunctional Measurement and Circle Drawing Apparatus and Process Thereof”. Application No. 202611012512. (Published - 2026)

Transfer of Technology (MoU):

• Non-exclusive rights of the knee joint technology have been transferred to Ratnanidhi Charitable Trust, Mumbai, and the user trial is under process. Date of MoU: 26 August 2022.
• Non-exclusive rights of the knee joint technology for manufacturing and marketing have been transferred to 3D-OrthotechIndia Private Limited, Valsad, Gujrat, and work is under process.

Journal Publications:

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, Subramani Kanagaraj, “Structural testing of a passive polycentric knee joint with variable link length, knee rotator, and anterior-posterior translation mechanism designed and developed for patient-specific fitting”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 2024, Vol. 46, No. 254. DOI: 10.1007/s40430-024-04837-7.
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, Subramani Kanagaraj, “Comparative studies on the rehabilitation of transfemoral amputees based on pre and post-fixation of the patient-specific polycentric knee joint having knee rotation with improved functionalities”, Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 2025, 0(0):1-19. DOI: 10.1080/03091902.2025.2514563.
• Yahaya Musa Gusau, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Dhirendra Kumar Verma, Stephen Paye, Kamesh Bodduru, Shankara Narayanan, “Synthesis of Eggshell Membrane-Derived Carbon Dots for Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Composites”, Macromolecular Symposia, 415(1), 2026, e70209. DOI: 10.1002/masy.70209.
• R. Kalidasan, S. Senthilvelan, U.S. Dixit, J. Vaibhav, “Double tool turning: machining accuracy, cutting tool wear and chip-morphology”, International Journal of Precision Technology, 2016, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 142-158. DOI: 10.1504/IJPTECH.2016.078189.
• Yahaya Musa Gusau, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Dhirendra Kumar Verma, Aliyu Sale, “Carbon Black in Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review of Reinforcement Mechanisms, Multifunctional Applications, and Future Challenges”, Zastita Materijala. DOI: 10.62638/ZasMat1466.

International Conferences:

• Ajit Kumar, Dhirendra Kumar Verma, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Manbendra Pathak, “Dynamics Phenomena of an Impacting Droplet Integrated with Electrowetting Technique”, 6th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, 28 February-2 March 2025. (Accepted for publication)
• Ajit Kumar, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Saurabh Sagar, Manbendra Pathak, “Droplet Impact Dynamics on Hydrophobic Surfaces”, 1st International Conference on Thermofluids Engineering, Springer, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, 10-12 October 2025. (Accepted for publication)
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, R. Hridaysh and S. Kanagaraj, “ “Rehabilitation feedback of passive polycentric knee joint and its analysis ”, “Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine and Devices-2022”, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, December 15-18, 2022.
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, S. Kanagaraj, “Variable link knee prosthesis based on centrode approach along with enhanced functionality”, “3 rd International Conference on Clinical Spine and Orthopedic Biomechanics”, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, April 26-28, 2019.
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, J. Mahesh, P. Kishore, R. Hridaysh and S. kanagaraj, “Dynamic-mechanical ankle joint for trans-femoral and transtibial amputees to increase their stability and range of motion”, “North-East Research Conclave (NERC)-2022”, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, May 20-22, 2022.
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, S. Kanagaraj, “Design and Development of Passive Polycentric Knee Joint with Enhanced Functionalities” , “Research Conclave19” Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, March 14-17, 2019.
• Vaibhav Jaiswal, S. Kanagaraj, “Improvised version of IITG passive knee prosthesis having internal-external rotation, anterior-posterior movement and link length variation options”, “National Conference on Disability and Social Inclusion- The Role of Technology” , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, January 10-11, 2019.

Book Chapters

• Devarshi Kashyap, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Subramani Kanagaraj, “Biomaterials for Biomedical Devices and Implants”, in Advances in Sustainable Polymers, Springer Singapore, 2019, eBook ISBN 978-981-329-804-0. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9804-0.
• Mridusmita Bora, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Dhirendra Kumar Verma, Ose Ilboudo, “Innovation by Design Thinking in Healthcare Product Design”, in Innovations and Human Factors Challenges in Healthcare Product Design, ISBN: 9780443363825, Publication Date: 01 September 2026. (Accepted for publication)
• Dhirendra Kumar Verma, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Govind Vashishtha, Rohunsingh Soobarah, “Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Design Innovation”, in Innovations and Human Factors Challenges in Healthcare Product Design, ISBN: 9780443363825, Publication Date: 01 September 2026. (Accepted for publication)

Funded Projects

• Dynamic-mechanical ankle joint for trans-femoral and trans-tibia amputees to increase their stability while walking on an uneven surface. Role: Student Team Member; Host Institution: IIT Guwahati; Sanction Amount: Rs. 2.5 Lakhs; Status: Completed.

Certifications

• Full Stack Data Science BootCamp 2.0, iNeuron, Sept. 2022-May 2023: Python, Pandas, NumPy, machine learning algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning, data ingestion, EDA, feature engineering, model building, model evaluation.
• Mimics Innovation Suite (Materialise): Training on medical image processing, segmentation, and 3D model creation.

Area of Interest

• Biomedical devices and healthcare product design
• Prosthetic design and rehabilitation devices
• Gait characterization and human locomotion analysis
• Structural modelling, simulation, and CAD/FEA-based design validation
• AI/ML applications in biomechanics and mechanical engineering
• Material behaviour, composites, and additive manufacturing for biomedical products