Dr. Mohd Atif Wahid is an accomplished academic and researcher currently working in the School of Engineering and Technology at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies–Technical Campus (VIPS-TC), Delhi, India. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi, completed in 2018 and 2013, respectively. His M.Tech. was in Production and Industrial Engineering, and his doctoral work focused on Underwater Friction Stir Welding, a specialized area within advanced welding and material processing.

Dr. Wahid's research interests include friction stir welding, material characterization, advanced manufacturing techniques, and the optimization of design and process parameters. Over a career spanning more than 13 years, he has gained rich experience in industry, teaching, and research. He has served as a Basic Scientific Research Fellow in a UGC-funded project and continues to contribute actively to scientific research and development.

He has authored and presented over 60 research papers in SCI, Scopus, and UGC-indexed journals and conferences, and serves as a reviewer for several prestigious international journals such as International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Springer), Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures (Emerald), Journal of Engineering Manufacture (SAGE), Kovove Materialy – Metallic Materials, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences (NISCAIR)

Dr. Wahid has also reviewed international research projects and contributed to the academic community by organizing and participating in national/international conferences, workshops, webinars, and faculty development programs. He has attended various Quality Improvement Programs (QIP) and skill enhancement sessions. He has authored/edited several books and has a patent to his name.

Recognized among the top 3% of scientists globally in Engineering & Technology, specifically within Mechanical Engineering (as per the AD Scientific Index), Dr. Wahid maintains a strong academic presence and continues to influence the field of mechanical and materials engineering.