Debasish Sarkar

Professor

Ceramic Engineering

 (+91) 661 246 2201 , 3207

 dsarkar[at]nitrkl.ac.in

 Biosketch

81

Publications       

8

Sponsored Projects

2

Consultancy Projects

10

Doctoral Students

0

Continuing Education

8

PG Dissertation

 Personal Information

Prof. Debasish Sarkar

Professor

Ceramic Engineering

Joined in Jul 1998

 Room Number: CR-116

 Department of Ceramic Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

 Education Qualification

  1. Ph.D.
    Nanostructured Zirconia toughened Alumina for Thermo-Mechanical Applications/Ceramic Engineering
    NIT Rourkela
  2. M.Tech
    Processing, R-Curve and Tribological Properties of Ductile Ceramics Ti3SiC2
    IIT Kanpur

 Experience

Teaching Experience
  • Ceramic Engineering,  NIT Rourkela,  01 Jul 1998 - 30 Jul 2022
Post Doctoral Research Experience
  • Nanoscale particles and Structural Ceramics,  Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science South Korea,  05 May 2007 - 30 Jun 2009
Laboratory Development
  • Laboratory for Ceramic Processing and Engineering,  CR-116, Department of Ceramic Engineering, NIT Rourkela,  Completed several research projects and developed facilities including, Nanoscale powder synthesis (wet and dry), Lyophilizer Refrigerated Centrifuge (267K), Planetary Micro Mill (WC, Al2O3, ZrO2 liner) Pulverisette-7 FRITSCH Germany, Warm Press (340oC, 25ton) Carver USA, Controlled Atmosphere Furnace (2200oC, Ar, N2, Vacuum), Nabertherm, Germany, High Temperature Furnaces (1800oC, 1650oC, 1100oC), Polishing Facilities for Discs and Truncated Sphere, other Ceramic Processing Facilities, Hardness Tester, Tundish Model, Computational Facilities, etc.

 Expertise Information

Research Group
Structural and Advanced Ceramics
Areas of Interest
Refractories, Porous Ceramics, Turnkey Projects - To develop Bioceramics and High Temperature Ceramics. Utility of Nanomaterials for structural and functional applications

 Projects

Lattice strain engineering in NR - upconverting core-shell.

 Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)

 Co-Investigator

 36 months

 Running

Sponsored

Mechanochemical milling and low temperature sintering of nanostructured MgAl2O4

 SERB

 Principal Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Profgramme support on translational research on biomaterials for orthopadic and dental applications

 DBT

 Principal Investigator

 60 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Development of Nano Carbon Containing Magnesia Carbon Refractories

 DST-TSG

 Co-Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Development of Low-Carbon Steel Plant Refractories with non-oxide Ceramic Additives

 DST&TRL KROSAKI REFRACTORIES LTD

 Principal Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Development of Polycrystalline Nd: YAG Transparent Ceramics for Solid State Laser

 BRNS

 Principal Investigator

 12 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Synthesis and characterization of Perovskite nano-powders and nano collids.

 DST

 Principal Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Utilisation of agriculture waste for the development of useful advanced ceramics.

 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FOREST,GOI

 Co-Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Upgradation and Standardization of Steel Making Refractories

 Maithan Ceramic Limited, Chirkunda

 Principal Investigator

 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025

 Running

Consultancy

Corrosion Kinetics and Atmospheric Influence on Thermo-Mechanical behavior of MgO-C (Graphene) Refractories

 Tata Steel, Jamshedpur

 Principal Investigator

 01 Apr 2017 - 01 Apr 2019

 Completed

Consultancy

 Continuing Education

No Continuing Educations Found....

 Publications

27

Google Scholar h-index

48

Google Scholar i10-index

25

Scopus h-index

Total Publications: 81
B. Barik, B. Maji, D. Sarkar, A. K. Mishra, and P. Dash, "Cellulose-based nanomaterials for textile applications", Bio-Based Nanomaterials Synthesis Protocols, Mechanisms and Applications Micro and Nano Technologies, ch.1, pp.1-19, Elsevier, February 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85148-0.00009-9 Inbook
Ku. P. Verma, S. Raut, D. Sarkar, P. Rajput, M. Singh, S. Chakravarty, R. Sharma, and S. Giri, "Tracing Local Disorder in Near-Infrared-Upconverting Crystals of Li+-Doped Gd2O3 through the Gd(III)-O Bond Distance", The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, vol.126, no.46, pp.19849–19857, ACS 2022, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.2c05087 Article
N. Nayak, A. B. Shaik, S. K. Tripathi, B. K. Biswal, M. Mishra, and D. Sarkar, "Non-cytotoxic and non-genotoxic wear debris of strontium oxide doped (Zirconia Toughened Alumina) (SrO-ZTA) implant for hip prosthesis", Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol.274, no.125187, December 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2021.125187 Article
P. Verma, D. Sarkar, P. Rajput, M. N. Singh, R. Sharma, and S. Giri, "Local Disorder Affecting NIR-Upconverting White Light Emission Manifests in Lattice Strain", The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, vol.125, no.38, pp.21211-21222, ACS 2021, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c06480 Article
S. Peddarasi and D. Sarkar, "Mechanochemical effect on synthesis and sintering behavior of MgAl2O4 spinel", Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol.262, pp.124275, Elsevier 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2021.124275 Article

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K. S. Chandra and D. Sarkar, "Oxidation resistance, residual strength, and microstructural evolution in Al2O3-MgO–C refractory composites with YAG nanopowder", Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.01.021 Article
P. Verma, D. Sarkar, P. Rajput, M. N. Singh, R. Sharma, and S. Giri, "Structural insights on Li+ doped P 6 [combining macron] crystals of upconverting NaYF 4: Yb 3+/M 3+(M 3+= Er 3+ or Tm 3+) through extensive synchrotron radiation-based X-ray probing", CrystEngComm, vol.23, no.48, pp.8631-8640, RSC 2021, 10.1039/D1CE01253C Article
M. Raju, S. Sen, D. Sarkar, and C. Jacob, "Synthesis of 3C-silicon carbide 1D structures by carbothermal reduction process", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.857, no.158243, pp.11, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.158243 Article
S. A. Basha, A. K. Agrawal, and D. Sarkar, "Tailor-made design, fabrication and validation of SrO doped nanostructured ZTA ceramic Femoral head–Acetabular socket liner assembly", Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, vol.114, no.104178, pp.10, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104178 Article
S. A. Basha, K. S. Chandra, and D. Sarkar, "Salient features of SrO doping in Al2O3 – 5 wt.% ZrO2 reaction sintered composite ceramics", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.829, pp.154559, Elsevier, July 2020, 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154559 Article
S. A. Basha and D. Sarkar, "Grain growth suppression of ZTA by multi-step sintering", Materials today: Proceedings, vol.26, no.2, pp.1226-1230, Elsevier, March 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.02.246 Article
S. A. Basha and D. Sarkar, "Competitive life time assessment of SrO-ZTA/SrO-ZTA and CoCrMo/UHMWPE hip prosthesis bearings, J of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology", J of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, vol.20, no.3, pp.2050009, World Scientific, January 2020, https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219519420500098 Article
S. A. Basha and D. Sarkar, "Critical load and wear regime of hydrothermal-aged SrO-doped ZTA composite", International Journal of Modern Physics B, vol.35, no.1, pp.2150016, World Scientific 2020, 10.1142/S0217979221500168 Article
S. Biswas and D. Sarkar, "Introduction to Refractories for Iron and Steel Making", Springer 2020 Book
K. S. Chandra and D. Sarkar, "Structural properties of Al2O3-MgO-C refractory composites improved with YAG nanoparticle hybridized expandable graphite", Elsevier, vol.803, pp.140502, Materials Science and Engineering: A 2020, 10.1016/j.msea.2020.140502 Article
D. Sarkar, "Ceramic Processing: Industrial Practices", CRC Press, New York USA, July 2019 Book
A. B. Shaik and D. Sarkar, "Dynamic Analysis and Life Estimation of the Artificial Hip Joint Prosthesis", Advanced Engineering Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques, ch.265, vol.949, pp.265-274, Springer, advances in intelligent systems and computing, July 2019, 10.1007/978-981-13-8196-6_25 Inbook
P. Saha and D. Sarkar, "Whiteware and glazes", Ceramic Processing Industrial Practices, ch.7, pp.31, CRC Press, June 2019, 10.1201/9781315145808-7 Inbook
S. A. Basha and D. Sarkar, "Finite Element Analysis and Theoretical Wear Behaviour for Total Hip Replacement", Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, ch.93, pp.93-103, Springer, lecture notes in mechanical engineering 2019, 10.1007/978-981-32-9931-3 Inbook
P. Saha and D. Sarkar, "Miniaturization of complex ceramics", Ceramic Processing Industrial Practices, ch.9, pp.284-319, CRC Press 2019, 10.1201/9781315145808-9 Inbook
P. Verma, D. Sarkar, P. Rajput, M. N. Singh, R. Sharma, and S. Giri, "Synchrotron-based X-Ray analysis: Relating Compressive Lattice Strain with the Photoluminescence Intensity of Li+ Doped ß-NaYF4:Yb3+/Ln3+ (Ln3+=Ho3+/Er3+/Tm3+) Upconversion Crystals", Crystal Growth & Design, vol.20, pp.468, ACS 2019, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.9b01426 Article
S. K. Swain and D. Sarkar, "Fabrication, bioactivity, in vitro cytotoxicity and cell viability of cryo-treated nanohydroxyapatite–gelatin–polyvinyl alcohol macroporous scaffold", Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, vol.2, no.3, Taylor and Francis Online, April 2018, 10.1016/j.jascer.2014.05.003 Article
S. Adhikari, Ak. Mishra, and D. Sarkar, "Ceramic based nanomaterials for multifunctional application", Smart Ceramics: Preparation, properties and applications, ch.3, pp.73-120, Taylor and francis 2018 Inbook
S. Adhikari, N., A., D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Functionally active nanomaterials for environmental remediation", 'Nanotechnology in Environmental Science, ch.9, vol.1,2, pp.293-314, Wiley-VCH 2018 Inbook
D. Sarkar, B. S. Reddy, and B. Basu, "Implementing statistical modelling approach towards development of ultrafine grained bioceramics: Case of ZrO2-toughened Al2O3", Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol.101, no.3, pp.1333-1343, Wiley online library 2018, 10.1111/jace.15255 Article
S. Adhikari, N., S. S. Priyadarsini, D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Investigation of nano Ag-decorated SiC particles for photoelectrocatalytic dye degradation and bacterial inactivation", Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, vol.357, pp.118-131, Elsevier 2018, 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.02.017 Article
K. S. Chandra, M. Monalisa, C. A. Chowdary, G. Ghosh, and D. Sarkar, "Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of SrO doped Al2O3 Ceramics", Materials Science and Engineering A, vol.739, pp.186-192, Elsevier 2018, 10.1016/j.msea.2018.10.038 Article
D. Sarkar, "Nanostructured Ceramics: Characterization and Analysis", Taylor and Francis 2018, 10.1201/9781315110790 Book
N. Bhaskar, D. Sarkar, and B. Basu, "Probing Cytocompatibility, Hemocompatibility, and Quantitative Inflammatory Response in Mus musculus toward Oxide Bioceramic Wear Particulates and a Comparison with CoCr", ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering, vol.4, no.9, pp.3194-3210, ACS Publications 2018, 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b00583 Article
S. Adhikari, K. S. Chandra, D. Sarkar, D., and G. Madras, "Understanding the morphological effects of WO3 photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants", Advanced Powder Technology, vol.29, no.7, pp.1591-1600, Elsevier 2018, 10.1016/j.apt.2018.03.024 Article
K. Ravi, D. Sarkar, and B. Basu, "ZrO2 toughened Al2O3 composites with better fracture and wear resistance properties", Journal of Biomaterials Applications, vol.32, no.9, SAGE Publications 2018, 10.1177/0885328217750820 Article
T. Satish and D. Sarkar, "Computer-aided design, finite element analysis and material-model optimisation of knee prosthesis", Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, vol.54, pp.429-438, Springer 2017, 10.1007/s41779-017-0169-9 Article
S. Adhikari, D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Hierarchical design of CuS architectures for visible light photocatalysis of 4-chlorophenol", ACS Omega, vol.2, no.7, pp.4009-4021, ACS Publications 2017, 10.1021/acsomega.7b00669 Article
S. Adhikari, S. Mandal, D. Sarkar, D., and G. Madras, "Kinetics and Mechanism of Dye Adosrption on WO3 nanoparticles", Applied Surface Science, vol.420, pp.472-482, Elsevier 2017, 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.05.191 Article
D. Sarkar, B. S. Reddy, S. Mandal, and B. Basu, "PATIENT SPECIFIC NEAR-NET SHAPED UNIAXIALLY PRESSED CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD AND ACETABULAR SOCKET, AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF", World Intellectual Property Organization, vol.a1, no.wo2017134614a1, pp.61 2017 Misc
K. S. Chandra, M. Monalisa, G. Ulahannan, D. Sarkar, and H., "Preparation of YAG Nanopowder by Different Routes and Evaluation of their Characteristics including Transparency after Sintering", Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society volume, vol.53, pp.751-760, Springer 2017, 10.1007/s41779-017-0088-9 Article
S. Adhikari, R. Swain, D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Wedge-like WO3 architectures for efficient electrochromism and photoelectrocatalytic activity towards water pollutants", Molecular Catalysis, vol.432, pp.76-87, Elsevier 2017, 10.1016/j.mcat.2017.02.009 Article
D. Sarkar, S. Mandal, B. S. Reddy, N. Bhaskar, D. Sundaresh, and B. Basu, "ZrO2-toughened Al2O3-based near-net shaped femoral head: Unique fabrication approach, 3D microstructure, burst strength", Materials Science and Engineering: C, vol.77, pp.1216-1227, Elsevier 2017, 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.123 Article
D. Sarkar, B. S. Reddy, S. Mandal, M. Ravisankar, and B. Basu, "Uniaxial compaction based manufacturing strategy and 3D microstructural evaluation of near-net shaped ZrO2-toughened Al2O3 acetabular socket", Advanced Engineering Materials, vol.18, no.9, pp.1634-1644, Wiley online library 2016, 10.1002/adem.201600147 Article
S. Adhikari, R. Gupta, A. Surin, T. S. Kumar, D. Sarkar, S. Chakraborty, and G. Madras, "Visible light assisted improved photocatalytic activity of combustion synthesized spongy-ZnO towards dye degradation and bacterial inactivation", RSC Advances, vol.6, pp.80086-80098, Royal Society of Chemistry 2016, 10.1039/C6RA10472J Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Dye Degradation", Materials Research Bulletin, vol.72, pp.220-228, Elsevier, December 2015, 10.1016/j.materresbull.2015.08.009 Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Preparation of Mixed Semiconductors for Methyl Orange Degradation", Journal of Nanomaterials, vol.2015, Hindawi, October 2015, 10.1155/2015/269019 Article
. S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Fabrication of porous hydroxyapatite scaffold via polyethylene glycol-polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel state", Materials Research Bulletin, vol.64, pp.257-261, Elsevier, April 2015, 10.1016/j.materresbull.2014.12.072 Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Confined Growth of WO3 for High-Performance Electrochromic Device", Key Engineering Materials, vol.659, pp.583-587, Trans Tech Publications 2015, 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.659.583 Article
S. Adhikari, D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Highly efficient WO3–ZnO mixed oxides for photocatalysis", RSC Advances, vol.5, pp.11895-11904, Royal Society of Chemistry 2015, 10.1039/C4RA13210F Article
S. Adhikari, A. Banerjee, K., D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Photocatalytic inactivation of E. Coli by ZnO–Ag nanoparticles under solar radiation", RSC Advances, vol.5, pp.51067-51077, Royal Society of Chemistry 2015, 10.1039/C5RA06406F Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Nanocuboid and Nanofiber WO3", Journal of The Electrochemical Society, vol.162, no.1, IOP Science, November 2014, 10.1149/2.0881501jes/meta Article
S. Adhikari, D. Sarkar, and G. Madras, "Synthesis and Photocatalytic performance of Quasi-fibrous ZnO", RSC Advances, vol.4, pp.55807-55814, Royal Society of Chemistry, October 2014, 10.1039/C4RA09376C Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "High Efficient Electrochromic WO3 Nanofibers", Electrochimica Acta, vol.138, pp.115-123, Elsevier, August 2014, 10.1016/j.electacta.2014.06.062 Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Hydrotermal synthesis and Electrochromism of WO3nanocuboids", RSC Advances, vol.4, pp.20145-20153, Royal Society of Chemistry, April 2014, 10.1039/C4RA00023D Article
S. Adhikari and D. Sarkar, "Synthesis and Characterization of WO3 Spherical Nanoparticles and Nanorods", Materials Research Bulletin, vol.49, pp.325-330, Elsevier, January 2014, 10.1016/j.materresbull.2013.08.028 Article
Sk. Swain and D. Sarkar, "Preparation of nanohydroxyapatite – gelatin porous scaffold and mechanical properties at cryogenic environment", Materials Letters, vol.92, no.1, pp.252-254, Elsevier, February 2013, 10.1016/j.matlet.2012.11.016 Article
B. Basu, S. K. Swain, and D. Sarkar, "Cryogenically cured Hydroxyapatite-gelatin nanobiocomposite for BSA Protein adsorption/release", RSC Advances, vol.3, pp.14622-14633, Royal Society of Chemistry 2013, 10.1039/C3RA42369G Article
S. K. Swain and D. Sarkar, "Study of BSA protein adsorption/release behavior of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles", Applied Surface Science, vol.286, pp.99-103, Elsevier 2013, 10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.09.027 Article
D. Sarkar, S. K. Swain, S. Adhikari, B. S. Reddy, and H. S. Maiti, "Synthesis, mechanical properties and bioactivity of nanostructured zirconia", Materials Science and Engineering: C, vol.33, no.6, pp.3413-3417, Elsevier 2013, 10.1016/j.msec.2013.04.036 Article
S. K. Swain, S. V. Dorozhkin, and D. Sarkar, "Synthesis and Dispersion of Hydroxyapatite Nanopowders", Materials Science and Engineering: C, vol.32, pp.1237-1240, Elsevier 2012, 10.1016/j.msec.2012.03.014 Article
Sk. Swain and D. Sarkar, "A Comparative Study: Hydroxyapatite Spherical Nano Powders and Elongated Nano Rods", Ceramics International, vol.37, no.7, pp.2927-2930, Elsevier, September 2011, 10.1016/j.ceramint.2011.03.077 Article
Sk. Swain, S. Bhattacharyya, and D. Sarkar, "Preparation of Porous Scaffold from Hydroxyapatite Powders", Materials Science and Engineering: C, vol.31, no.6, pp.1240-1244, Elsevier, August 2011, 10.1016/j.msec.2010.11.014 Article
D. Sarkar, "Synthesis and Properties of BaTiO3Nanopowders", Journal of the American Ceramic Society, vol.94, no.1, pp.106-110, Wiley online library, January 2011, 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2010.04049.x Article
R. Tadi, Yi. Kim, D. Sarkar, Cg. Kim, and Ks. Ryu, "Magnetic and electrical properties of bulk BaTiO3-MgFe2O4 composite", Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, vol.33, no.5, pp.564-568, Elsevier 2011, 10.1016/j.jmmm.2010.10.012 Article
Chu. M. Cheol, D. Sarkar, and Cho. S. Jai, "Method of Synthesizing Zirconia Nano Powders", Korean Patent, vol.10-1012106 2011 Misc
Chu. M. Cheol, D. Sarkar, and S. J. Cho, "Preparation method for titanium carbide powder and titanium carbide powder prepared thereby", Korean Patent, vol.10-1082040 2011 Misc
D. Sarkar, Min. C. Chu, S. J. Cho, and K., "Barium Titanate Nanoparticles and Method of Preparing the Same", Korean Patent, vol.10, no.0953187 2010 Misc
D. Sarkar, A. Padhiary, Sj. Cho, and Mc. Chu, "Oxidation-Induced Strength Behavior of Ti3SiC2", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol.209, no.2, pp.641-646, Elsevier 2009, 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2008.02.060 Article
D. Sarkar, M. Chu, Sj. Cho, Yi. Kim, and B. Basu, "Synthesis and Morphological Analysis of TiC Nanopowders", Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol.92, no.12, pp.2877-2882, Wiley online library 2009, 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2009.03316.x Article
D. Sarkar, M. Chu, and S. J. Cho, "Ceramic-Polymer Nanocomposite: Alternate choice of Bone", J Korean Ceramic Society, vol.45, no.6, pp.309-319, Springer 2008, hdl.handle.net/2080/700 Article
D. Sarkar, . S. Adak, and N. K. Mitra, "Preparation and Characterization of Al2O3-ZrO2 Nanocomposite, Part I: Powder Synthesis and Transformation Behavior During Fracture", Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, vol.38, no.1, pp.124-131, Elsevier 2008, 10.1016/j.compositesa.2006.01.005 Article
D. Mohapatra and D. Sarkar, "Effect of in situ spinel seeding on synthesis of MgO-rich MgAl2O4 composite", Journal of Materials Science volume, vol.42, pp.7286–7293, Springer 2007, 10.1007/s10853-007-1546-5 Article
D. Sarkar, . S. Adak, M. C. Chu, S. J. Cho, and N. K. Mitra, "Influence of ZrO2 content and grain size on the thermo-mechanical properties of Nano-ZTA", Ceramics International, vol.33, no.2, pp.255-261, Elsevier 2007, 10.1016/j.ceramint.2005.09.012 Article
D. Sarkar, B. Basu, Min. C. Chu, and S. J. Cho, "Is glass infiltration beneficial to improve Fretting wear Properties for Alumina?", Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol.90, no.2, pp.523-532, Wiley online library 2007, 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2006.01380.x Article
D. Sarkar, B. Basu, Min. Cheolchu, and S. Jaichoc, "R-Curve Behavior of Ti3SiC2", Ceramics International, vol.33, no.5, pp.789-793, Elsevier 2007, 10.1016/j.ceramint.2006.01.002 Article
D. Sarkar, D. Mohapatra, S. Ray, S. Bhattacharyya, S. Adak, and N. Mitra, "Synthesis and Characterization of Sol–Gel Derived ZrO2 Doped Al2O3 Nanopowder", Ceramics International, vol.33, no.7, pp.1275-1282, Elsevier 2007, 10.1016/j.ceramint.2006.05.002 Article
M., S., D. Sarkar, B. Basu, G., and H., "Oxidation-induced strengthening in ground SiC", Journal of Materials Science, vol.41, pp.4978–4980, Springer 2006, 10.1007/s10853-006-0139-z Article
D. Sarkar, B., and B. Basu, "Understanding the fretting wear of Ti3SiC2", Journal of the European Ceramic Society olume 26, Issue 13, 2006, Pages, vol.26, no.13, pp.2441-2452, Elsevier 2006, 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2005.05.006 Article
.. T. Venkateswaran, D. Sarkar, and .. B. Basu, "WC–ZrO2 composites: processing and unlubricated tribological properties", Wear, vol.260, no.1, pp.1-9, Elsevier 2006, doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2004.11.005 Article
B. Basu, T. Venkateswaran, and D. Sarkar, "Pressureless sintering and tribological properties of WC–ZrO2 composites", Journal of the European Ceramic Society, vol.25, no.9, pp.1603-1610, Elsevier 2005, 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2004.05.021 Article
D. Sarkar, B. Basu, S., M., S., and S., "Tribological Properties of Ti3SiC2", Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol.88, no.11, pp.3245-3248, Wiley online library 2005, 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00569.x Article
T. Venkateswaran, D. Sarkar, and B. Basu, "Tribological properties of WC-ZrO2Nanocomposites", Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol.88, no.3, pp.691-697, Wiley online library 2005, 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00129.x Article
D. Sarkar, B., S. J. Ahn, S. Kang, and B. Basu, "Fretting Wear Behavior of Ti(CN)-Based Advanced Cermets", Key Engineering Materials, vol.264-268, pp.1115-1118, Trans Tech Publications 2004, 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.264-268.1115 Article
J. Bera and D. Sarkar, "Formation of BaTiO3 from Barium Oxalate and TiO2", Journal of Electroceramics, vol.11, pp.131–137, Springer 2003, 10.1023/B:JECR.0000026366.17280.0d Article
D. Sarkar, Ahn. S, K. S, and B. Basu, "Fretting Wear of TiCN-Ni cermet: Influence of secondary carbide content", P/M Science and Technology Briefs, vol.5, no.3, pp.5-10, Elsevier 2003, hdl.handle.net/2080/409 Article

 Courses Taught

  • CR259 : Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CR346 : Nanoceramics   {Theory}
  • CR4102 : Tribology of Materials {Theory}
  • CR418 : Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CR426 : Tribology of Materials {Theory}
  • CR4401 : Industrial Applications of Refractories {Theory}
  • CR612 : Refractories for Metallurgical and Allied Processes {Theory}
  • CR614 : Advanced Structural Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR631 : Mechanical Behaviour of Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR632 : Tribology of Materials {Theory}
  • CR6401 : Oxide and Non-Oxide Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR641 : Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CR661 : Technical Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR272 : Drawing of Refractory Lining and Joints {Practical}
  • CR377 : Ceramic Equipment Design Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR471 : Advanced Ceramics Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR474 : Ceramic Powder Synthesis Project {Practical}
  • CR789 : Product Development Laboratory {Practical}

 Research Scholars

Ph.D. Students [5]
Nanostructured WO3 for Electrochromic and Photocatalytic Applications

 Sangeeta Adhikari

Enrolled: Jul 2011

 Graduated : Dec 2015

 Supervisor

Zirconia toughened Alumina based Femoral Head and Acetabular Socket: Process Optimization, Designing, Fabrication and Properties

 Bhimavarapu Sambi Reddy

Enrolled: Sep 2012

 Graduated : May 2016

 Supervisor

Design, Composition Optimization, Fabrication and Properties of Al2O3/ZrO2/SrO based Articulating Hip Prosthesis

 Akbar Basha Shaik

Enrolled: Jul 2015

 Graduated : Jun 2021

 Supervisor

Nano-Reinforced Al2O3-MgO-C Refractories

 Katakam Sarath Chandra

Enrolled: Jan 2017

 Thesis Submitted : Jul 2023

 Supervisor

Nanobiomaterials

 Shaswat Mishra

Enrolled: Jan 2023

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Executive Ph.D. Students [5]
Steel Making Refractory

 Goutam Ghosh

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Monolithic Refractories

 Subhas Chandra Maity

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Refractories

 Kushal Agarwal

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Refractories

 Rajeswar Pramanik

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Refractory

 Mahasin Hossain

 Continuing

 Supervisor

M.Tech by Research Students [3]
Development of low-carbon steel plant refractories with non oxide ceramic additives

 Mula Raju

 Graduated  (2014)

 Supervisor

Processing and Properties of Polycrystalline Nd: YAG Ceramics

 Katakam Sarath Chandra

 Graduated  (2016)

 Supervisor

SYNTHESI AND CHARACTERSATION OF NANO POWDERS

 Bharath Kumar Ganivada

 Thesis Submitted

 Supervisor

 Dissertations

PG Dissertation
  • Md Nahid (214CR2478), "Designing and Fabrication of Shoulder Joint Prototype" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2015-16 Spring
  • Ankush Kumar (215CR2301), "Al2O3 and MgO Rich Spinel and Influence of Cr2O3 for Refractory Application" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2016-17 Spring
  • Chava Venkata Appaiah Chowdary (216CR2132), "Sintering Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Alumina Doped Zirconia (3YSZ)" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Koppu Vivek (217CR2085), "MgAl2O4 – ZrO2 Particulate composite for Ballistic Application" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Jyoti Prakash Beura (218CR2302), "Design and Fabrication of 3 mol% Yttria-stabilized Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystalline based Hollow Endosseous Dental screw by Uni-axial Pressing" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2019-20 Spring
  • Mummidivarapu Umamaheswara Rao (219CR2449), "ELEMENTRY FEATURES OF SrO DOPING IN Al2O3" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Alok Suman (220CR2253), "Failure analysis of ladle slag zone MgO-C refractories from ambient to 1600°C" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Ankur Kumar (220CR2245), "Failure analysis of hot metal torpedo ladle Al2O3–SiC–C refractories" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
UG Dissertation
  • Angelica Surin (111CR0112), "Synthesis and Characterization of spongy-ZnO for Photocatalytic Application" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2014-15 Spring
  • Rajashree Swain (111CR0575), "Synthesis and Characterization of WO3 Nanowedge for Electrochromic Application." - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2014-15 Spring
  • Behera Sunil Kumar (112CR0596), "Synthesis and characterization of Alumina Silicon carbide micro composite" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2015-16 Spring
  • T Satish Kumar (112CR0115), "Designing and Fabrication of Zirconia toughened Alumina Femur Prosthesis for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2015-16 Spring
  • Arpita Priyadarshini (113CR0116), "PHASE FORMATION, SINTERING, AND MICROSTRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF Al2O3 – ZrO2 – SrO – Cr2O3 CERAMIC COMPOSITES" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2016-17 Spring
  • Balaga Aravind Bhaskar (113CR0547), "Fabrication of Decorated Red and Black Earthenware" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2017 Summer
  • Kudiramurthy Anirudh (114CR0584), "SYNTHESIS OF ZINC OXIDE BASED NANO-COMPOSITES" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Nirakar Sahu (114CR0354), "Fabrication of Glass Frit Bonded Porous Silicon Carbide" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Subhashree Sethi (114CR0355), "Synthesis, characterization and strengthening behavior of MgAl2O4 spinel coated expanded graphite for Al2O3-C refractory" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Pratyush Dash (115CR0169), "Synthesis and Characterization of Spinel phase via SHS synthesis technique" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Priya Priyadarshini (116CR0147), "Development and characterisation of fused alumina and clay based ceramic polishing stones" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2019-20 Spring
  • Ajatshatru Mishra (117CR0155), "Prediction of the life span of the slag zone refractory lining of the Blast Furnace ladle using Machine Learning" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Jha Anurag Anil (117CR0705), "Stresses, fluid flow and refractory failure in blast furnaces" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Raja Mohan Singh (117CR0709), "Spinel Refractory" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Jha Anurag Anil (117CR0705), "stresses, fluid flow and refractory failure in blast furnaces: A Review" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021 Summer
  • Abhijeet Mallick (117CR0708), "synthesis and characterization of a tri-axial body and fly-ash composite" - B.Tech.    Co-supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Ankita Banerjee (118CR0672), "Effect of CaO, MgO and CaO.MgO addition in Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (TZ – 3Y – E)" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Somdeb Ganguly (118CR0128), "Effect of CaO, MgO and CaO.MgO addition in Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (TZ – 3Y – E)" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Suraj Bhan Singh (118CR0138), "'Effect of CaO, MgO and CaO.MgO addition in Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (TZ – 3Y – E) '" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Md Rizwan (119CR0854), "Influence of Chromite and Spinel addition in MgO-C Refractory Bricks" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Md Rizwan (119CR0854), "Influence of Chromite and Spinel addition in MgO-C Refractory Bricks" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Sidhant Patra (119CR0852), "Influence of Chromite and Spinel addition in MgO-C Refractory Bricks" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Sidhant Patra (119CR0852), "Influence of Chromite and Spinel addition in MgO-C Refractory Bricks" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Sonim Sahoo (119CR0094), "Study of contact angles of Graphitic Carbon" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2023 Summer
  • Lovleen Kumar Bhalla (710CR1176), "Influence of Strontium Oxide on Mechanical Response of Zirconia Toughened Alumina" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2015 Summer
  • Barsa Baisali Panda (712CR2030), "Role of Nitrate Precursors and their Crystallinity on Phase, Morphology, and Densification of YAG Nanopowders" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2016-17 Spring
  • Sushree Sangita Priyadarsini (713CR2031), "RGO and BN reinforced low carbon MgO-C refractory for Steel Ladle application" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Manasi Murmu (714CR2029), "Mechanochemical Synthesis, Sintering Behavior and Mechanical Response of MgAl2O4 spinel" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Rohit Chaturvedi (715CR2146), "Fabrication and analysis of alumina-based porous ceramics in view of their application as metal filters and catalyst carriers" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2019-20 Spring
  • Ayan Dutta (717CR2037), "Shroud design by competitive fluid flow simulation" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring

 Awards and Honours

Awards and Honours
  • Guest Expert on Ceramic Processing and Engineering for High Power Lasers, Hilase, Czech Republic, Jan – Dec 2019.,    2019
  • Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal, 2016 for recent work on patient specific Orthopaedic implants.,    2016
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Life Membership of Indain Institute of Metals,    2018
  • Life Membership of Indian Ceramic Society,    2018
  • Life Membership of American Ceramic Society,    2017