Prof. Narasimhan works in the broad area of metal forming. His approach is based on developing experimentally validated process models for the various metal forming processes. He not only focusses on fundamental research in metal forming, but also works on translating the research output to industrial applications. Specifically, he works in Sheet Metal Forming, hydroforming, hot stamping and other bulk forming processes like Ring Rolling and Flow Forming. His work also emphasizes on the evolution of microstructure during forming and its correlation to the properties of the formed components. He has developed a validated novel failure criterion for predicting splitting failures during forming. He has been involved in working with the industry for implementing two critical technology ­ The Tailor Welded Blank (TWB) forming and Tube Hydroforming. He has designed, fabricated and installed the first ever laboratory scale Ring Rolling facility in the Indian academia. The facility can be used for optimising the ring rolling process parameters for wide range of advanced materials. He works extensively with steel, aluminium, automotive, defence and space organisations.