Dr Ramesh Kataria is an assistant professor in the Mathematics Department at M. G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, with wide teaching and research experience. A gold medalist in MSc (Mathematics) from the Gujarat University, he played a key role in curriculum development and academic administration, actively participated in conferences and faculty development programs. Previously, he served as a senior assistant professor and director (i/c) at Som-Lalit institute of computer application. His research focuses on ferrofluid lubrication, tribology, and porous media flow, with 10+ publications in reputed journals. He is also the joint treasurer of the Gujarat Ganit Mandal (GGM).

• Three porous layered ferrofluid squeeze film with a convex pad stator under slip and squeeze velocity effects, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol 29 (11).

• Jenkins ferrofluid flow lubrication of a squeeze film between a sphere and a flat porous plate based on porosity and slip velocity. Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol 29 (7).
• Combined effect of circumferential roughness and squeeze velocity on ferrofluid squeeze film with rotating sphere and rough plate. Proc IMechE Part C: J Mechanical Engineering Science 2022, Vol. 0(0) 1–12.
• Study of Double Porous Layered Slider Bearing with Various Designed Stator under the Effects of Slip and Squeeze Velocity Using Magnetic Fluid Lubricant, American Journal of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, 8(2), 43-51 (2020).
• Ferrofluid lubricated porous squeeze-film bearing with the modified condition of pressure continuity at the film-porous interface, Tribology Online, 14(3), 123-130 (2019).
• Characteristics of Double-porous Layered Slider Bearing with Parabolic Pad Stator using Ferrofluid Lubricant, International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 11(2), 1054 – 1060 (2020). 

• Some porous squeeze film-bearings using ferrofluid lubricant: A review with contributions, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 230(9), 1157-1171(2016).
• On the squeeze film characteristics between a sphere and a flat porous plate using ferrofluid, Applied Mathematical Modelling, 40(3), 2473-2484(2016).
• Mathematical analysis of newly designed two porous layers slider bearing with a convex pad upper surface considering slip and squeeze velocity using ferrofluid lubricant, International Journal of Mathematical Modelling & Computations (IJM2C), 4(02), 93-101(2014).
• Analysis of a double layered porous slider bearing with hyperbolic stator lubricated with ferrofluid, International Journal of Innovation in Engineering Research & Management, ugc approved no. 48708, volume 09-01, February 2022. Presentation of Research Papers / Participation

• A 4-Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Program for  “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”  from 22 January – 20 February, 2024.
• Presented a research paper in International Conference on Mathematical sciences at Ganpat University, Kherva, Gujarat, India during 23-24 December, 2017.
• Participated in Short Term Course (STP) on Topic & Tools for Doing Mathematics organized by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 24th to 26th September 2016.
• Participated in Short Term Course (STP), Fundamentals of Engineering Tribology Application, IIT, Delhi, 7th Dec to 11th December 2015.
• Presented a Research paper in International Tribology Conference at Tokyo University of science, Tokyo- Japan, September 2015.
• Attended Faculty Development Program (FDP) by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Dept of Education, Government of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India from 26th, April 2015 to 3rd May 2015.   
• Attended the Instructional Workshop On Scientific Computing Using MATLAB by Dept of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India from 7th to 11th January 2015.   
• Participated in Workshop on Research Presentation using LATEX   at Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India, 26th, July 2014.
• Presented a Research paper in National conference On Applied Mathematics at Parul Institute of Engineering & Technology, Limda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India during 27th – 28th June 2014.
• Participated in International conference on Advances in Tribology & Engineering systems at Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India during 15-17 October 2013.  
• Participated and Secure 1st position in Quiz Competition in the one-day state level work-shop on Ramanujan Mathematics Awareness Program organized by Dept of the Mathematics, The M.S. University of the Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India on 3rd March 2013.     
• Presented a research paper in National conference on Recent Developments in Mathematics and Statistics at Tuljaram Chaturchad college, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra, India during 14-16 February 2013.  
• Participated in the Short-term Program on Numerical Methods for fluid dynamics organized by Dept of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India during 18-20 December 2012.  
• Participated in National conference on Advances in Mathematical Sciences at Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalay, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India during 7-8 December 2012.  
• Participated in State Level Seminar on Statistical Computing with Ms Excel, Open office Calc and SPSS at GLS Institute of Computer Technology, Ahmedabad, October, 2009. 
• Participated in Orientation Program, Academic Staff College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 12th April 2005 to 9th May 2005.

Responsibility held at Gujarat University

• Coordinator, Central Assessment Centre (BCA & BBA) Gujarat University,    

• Chairperson, BCA University practical examinination.

IGNOU:

Worked as Assistant Coordinator and an Academic Counselor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU's Study Centre 0944).

Academic achievements:

• First Rank at M. Sc (Mathematics) Gold Medalist, exam held April 2000, by the Gujarat University.
• First among the Xavierties at T.Y.B. Sc, exam held April 1998, by Gujarat University.
• Third Rank in Mathematics (M. Sc) year 2001, at Minaxi-Lalit Science awards organized by Gujarat Science Academy (GSA).