Research

Ph.D.

Study of Fracture Behaviour of Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets. [Experimental and Finite Element Analysis]. Guide: Prof. Ravi Prakash. Experimental work was carried out in Applied Mechanics Department at I.I.T. Delhi under the guidance of Prof. A. N. Kumar. Partial sponsorship by Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO, Jamshedpur).

Research Areas

Characterization of Biomaterials (for Healthcare and Space applications)
Fracture Mechanics (Engineering Materials)
Bio-Mechanics, Bio-Materials and BioTribology (Orthopedic Implants)

Research Projects

Completed [With Govt Funding Agencies and Industry Sponsorship]:

1. Fracture Behaviour of Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets used for Automotive Applications | PI

Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) | April-2000 to Mar-2003 | [Material Sponsorship]

2. Experimental Wear Analysis of an Artificial Hip Implant Materials using Advanced Tribometer Customized for Bio- Tribological Studies (June-2012 to June-2015) | PI [INR 56.00 Lakhs]

Co-Funded by: Aditya Birla Sci & Technology Center (ABSTC), Mumbai [Rs. 10.00 Lakhs], DUCOM Instruments Banglore [In-kind Grant (Ball & Disc Tribometer Machine) Cost: Rs. 25.00 Lakhs MoU-I for 5 Years], Department of Sci & Technology (DST), Delhi [Rs. 21.00 Lakhs] | Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad [Medical Input by Dr. J A Pachore, Head Surgical Unit] | MoU is signed with the industry

3. Experimental Investigation of Friction and Wear Mechanism for Hip Prosthesis Material using Multi-Station Orbital Tribometer:

Sponsored by DUCOM Instruments Banglore | June-2011 to Dec-2013 | [[In-kind Grant (Pin on Disc Tribometer Machine) Cost: Rs. 15.00 Lakhs] MoU-II for 5 Years.

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4. Realization of Biomimetic Dental Implants in Digital Dentistry (Bioactive Biocomposite Development)
Biotechnology Industrial Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Seed Funds | Mar-2021 to Mar-2022 [INR 2.00 Lakhs]

Ongoing

1. Indigenous Development of Value Implants in Dentistry

Dec-2021 to Dec-2023 | Startup India Seed Funds (SIFS), Govt. of India | [INR 8.00 Lakhs]

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2. Realization of Biomimetic Dental Implants in Digital Dentistry (3D Scanning & Modelling)

Jun-2021 to June-2023 | EIR Category of TIDE 2.0 Scheme of DST, Govt, of India Pilani Incubation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS)] | [INR 4.00 Lakhs]

3. Evaluation of Mechanical Performance of the 3-D Printed PEEK Polymer used in Space Applications | PI

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Banglore | Nov-2019 to Nov-2023) | [INR 36.29 Lakhs]

4. Artificial intelligence assisted surgical procedure for customized patient-specific dental implants using cloud-based automated workflow" under SMART Bio-CPS program of BITS BioCyTiH Foundation. | Co-PI | BioCyTiH | Jun-2023 to Dec-2024 | INR 8.00 L.

Exploring on:

High Strength Pipes for Natural Gas.

Consultancy Projects (Completed)

Knowledge Consultancy: 3 Days Handson Training industrial & academic professionals from L&T, Surat] Advanced Finite Element Analysis | Arranged by American Soc.of Mech Engineering (ASME), US | 1800$| 11-12-13-June-2010
Knowledge Consultancy: 3 Days Handson Training industrial & academic professionals from industries (Gujrath & Maharashtra)] Computer Aided Design | American Soc.of Mech Engineering (ASME), US | 1800$| 5-6-7-Aug-2011
Knowledge Consultancy: 5 Days Handson Training industrial & academic professionals from L&T, other industries] Computer Aided Analysis & Design | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology | 3000$ | 25-26-27-28-29-Dec-2011.
Knowledge Consultancy: 3 Days Handson Training industrial & academic professionals at Salem, Chennai | CAD/CAM | Knowledge Institute of Technology | 2000$ | 24-25-26-June-2013.

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