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Dr. Sunil Kahar

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Dr. Sunil Kahar

Chair, AMPP Gujarat chapter Assistant Professor,
Dept.of Metallurgical & Materials Engg, FTE,
The M S University of Baroda

Dr. Sunil Kahar brings over 21 years of experience in academics and R&D in the field of Corrosion Science and Technology at The M.S. University of Baroda. He is the sole author of the book titled “Corrosion Behaviour of Electroslag Strip Cladded Weld Overlay”, which reflects his extensive research expertise in weld overlay and corrosion behavior.

Awards and Recognitions

  • NACE International Gateway India Section (NIGIS) – Corrosion Awareness Award (2014)

    Category: Distinction in Corrosion Science & Technology in Research & Education

  • IIM-KK Award (2015) by the Indian Institute of Metals, Baroda Chapter

  • Best Paper Presentation Award, Corrosion Monitoring and Testing Session, International Conference on Corrosion and Expo CORCON - 2022

  • AMPP India Chapter – Corrosion Awareness Award (2023)

    Category: Excellence in Corrosion Science & Technology in Research & Education


Research Areas
His core research interests include:

  • Corrosion protection coatings

  • Surface engineering

  • Cladding technology

He has presented and published over 100 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. In addition, he has undertaken numerous testing and consultancy projects for industries, delivering over 121 technical reports focused on material selection for corrosion protection and metallurgical analysis.

Academic Guidance

  • Supervising 3 Ph.D. scholars

  • Guided 60+ postgraduate research projects in collaboration with various industries

Research Projects

  • Principal Investigator – DST PURSE Scheme (₹10 lakh)

    Project: “Studies on Corrosion Behaviour of Electroslag Strip Cladded Weld Overlays for Chemical Process Industries”

  • Co-Investigator – Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI), DST, Govt. of India (₹51.15570 lakh, 2024–2027)

    Project: “Archaeo-Metallurgical Investigations of Coins of Gujarat: Ancient to Medieval Period”

Administrative Roles & key positions at The M.S. University of Baroda, including:

  • Senate Member, MSU (Government of Gujarat Nominee)

  • Deputy Director, M.E. (Metallurgical & Materials) – Welding Technology Course (L&T Sponsored)

  • Deputy Director, Management Development Cell

  • Coordinator, Centre for Start-up, MSU

  • Nodal Officer, MSU for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2015

  • Nodal Officer, MSU for Skill Development and Employment Fair 2015