Partha Saha

Associate Professor

Ceramic Engineering

 (+91) 661 246 2211 , 3211

 sahap[at]nitrkl.ac.in

 Biosketch

69

Publications       

4

Sponsored Projects

0

Consultancy Projects

8

Doctoral Students

1

Continuing Education

3

PG Dissertation

 Personal Information

Prof. Partha Saha

Associate Professor

Ceramic Engineering

Joined in Jul 2014

 Room Number: CR-224

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

 Education Qualification

  1. Ph.D.
    Metallurgical and Materials Engg
    The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA
  2. M.Tech
    Ceramic Engg
    IT-BHU
  3. B.Tech
    Ceramic Engg
    College of Ceramic Technology, University of Calcutta

 Experience

Teaching Experience
  • Ceramic Processing, Metallurgical Processes, Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow,  NIT Rourkela,  11 Jul 2014 - Present
Post Doctoral Research Experience
  • Energy storage, degradable metallic implants,  University of Pittsburgh, USA,  01 Oct 2010 - 03 Jul 2014
Industrial Experience
  • Research Fellow,  Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata,  01 Nov 2005 - 20 Dec 2006
  • Senior QA Engineer,  Bell Ceramics Ltd. Bangalore, India,  02 Apr 2004 - 31 Oct 2005
Laboratory Development
  • Energy storage laboratory,  NIT Rourkela,  Arbin LBT multichannel battery tester, Autolab Potentiostat/Galvanostat
  • Melting & casting laboratory,  NIT Rourkela,  900C Squeeze casting machine, 1500C Induction melter, 1200C crucible furnace, 1200C controlled atmosphere tube furnace
  • Metallography laboratory,  NIT Rourkela,  Grinding-polishing unit, hot mounting press, optical microscope, UTM for nonferrous alloys, Muffled furnace, vacuum oven, drying oven, Precision sectioning saw
  • Battery fabrication laboratory,  NIT Rourkela,  Glove box (MBraun Inc.), Tape casting coater/doctor-blade film applicator, coin cell crimping unit, electrode cutter disc punching machine.

 Expertise Information

Research Group
Nano and Bio-ceramics
Areas of Interest
Light Metal, Ceramics, Batteries, Nanomaterials Synthesis

 Projects

Development of Phenolic Resin-derived Porous Carbon spheres modified super hydrophobic melamine sponge for toxic dye removal and oil spill remediation.

 Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)

 Principal Investigator

 36 months

 Running

Sponsored

Development of polypyrrole coated Mg alloys for degradable fracture fixation devices.

 Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)

 Co-Investigator

 36 months

 Running

Sponsored

Development of nano structured si-void-c yolk/shell architecture high performance Li-ion battery anode.

 DST

 Principal Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

Corrosion behavior of novel mg 4wt%-4wt%Zn-0.2wt% Ca-0.5wt%Zn alloys in NaCl and Na2SO4 aqueous solution developed by permanent mold gravity casting.

 SERB

 Principal Investigator

 36 months

 Completed

Sponsored

 Continuing Education

National Webinar on Lithium-ion Batteries and Beyond: A Perspective for Future Energy Storage Need

 Ceramic Engineering

 Coordinator

 23 Jun 2022 - 25 Jun 2022

Conference

 Publications

22

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Google Scholar i10-index

21

Scopus h-index

Total Publications: 69
A. Sahu, A. Kumar, L. Dashairya, P. Saha, S. K. Bhuyan, S. Sen, and S. C. Mishra, "Performance of wasteland biomass Calotropis gigantea derived activated carbon as Lithium-ion battery anode", Diamond and Related Materials, pp.110053, Elsevier, May 2023, 10.1016/j.diamond.2023.110053 Article
Y. Mahton, V. Jha, and P. Saha, "Effect of heat treatment on microstructure, mechanical, and corrosion properties of squeeze cast al 319.0 alloy", International Journal of Metalcasting, Springer, April 2023, 10.1007/s40962-023-01030-9 Article
L. Dashairya, V. Chaturvedi, A. Kumar, T. R. Mohanta, M. Shelke, and P. Saha, "A benign strategy toward mesoporous carbon coated Sb nanoparticles: A high-performance Li-ion/Na-ion batteries anode", Solid State Ionics, vol.396, no.116243, pp.1-13, Elsevier 2023, 10.1016/j.ssi.2023.116243 Article
P. Saha and L. Dashairya, "Recent progress in superhydrophobic macroporous sorbents for oil spill remediation", Functional Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry Characterization and Applications, ch.10, pp.151-186, CRC Press 2023, 10.1201/9781003242550 Inbook
Anu. Verma, H. Singh, Y. Mahton, P. Saha, C. S. Tiwary, and J. Bhattacharya, "Use of waste to wealth process derived sustainable silica-rich graphene analogues to provide enhanced corrosion resistance properties for coating on carbon steel, exposed to marine environments", Surface and Coatings Technology, vol.464, Elsevier 2023, 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2023.129420 Article

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M. A. Kamde, Y. Mahton, and P. Saha, "A stearic acid/polypyrrole-based superhydrophobic coating on squeeze-cast Mg-Sr-Y-Ca-Zn alloys for improved salt-water corrosion", Surface and Coatings Technology, vol.448, pp.128890, Elsevier, October 2022, 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2022.128890 Article
L. Dashairya, P. S. Kispotta, Y. Mahton, E. Kumari, A. Kumar, and P. Saha, "Zirconium diboride assisted superhydrophobic/superoleophilic surface modification of polyurethane sponge for continuous oil-water separation and emulsion purification", Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, vol.136, pp.104398, Elsevier, July 2022, 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104398 Article
L. Dashairya, D. Das, and P. Saha, "Elucidating the role of graphene and porous carbon coating on nanostructured Sb2S3 for superior lithium and sodium storage", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.883, no.11, pp.160906, Elsevier, November 2021, 10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.160906 Article
M. A. Kamde, Y. Mahton, J. Ohodnicki, M. Roy, P. Saha, and P. Kumta, "Corrigendum to “Effect of cerium-based conversion coating on corrosion behavior of squeeze cast Mg-4 wt% Y alloy in 0.1 M NaCl solution” [Surf. Coat. Technol. 421C (2021) 127451]", Surface and Coatings Technology, vol.424, pp.127683, Elsevier, October 2021, 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127683 Article
M. A. Kamde, Y. Mahton, J. Ohodnicki, M. Roy, and P. Saha, "Effect of cerium-based conversion coating on corrosion behavior of squeeze cast Mg-4 wt% Y alloy in 0.1 M NaCl solution", Surface and Coatings Technology, vol.421, no.9, pp.127451, Elsevier, September 2021, 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127451 Article
P. Saha, T. R. Mohanta, and A. Kumar, "SEI layer and impact on Si-anodes for Li-ion batteries", Silicon Anode Systems for Lithium-Ion Batteries, ch.6, vol.1, pp.183-263, Elsevier, September 2021, 10.1016/B978-0-12-819660-1.00001-3 Inbook
L. Dashairya, S. Sharma, A. Rathi, P. Saha, and S. Basu, "Solar-light-driven photocatalysis by Sb2S3/carbon based composites towards degradation of noxious organic pollutants", Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol.273, pp.125120, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2021.125120 Article
L. Dashairya, D. Das, S. Jena, A. Mitra, and P. Saha, "Controlled scalable synthesis of yolk-shell antimony with porous carbon anode for superior Na-ion storage", Nano Select, vol.2, no.2, pp.373-388, Wiley-VCH GmbH, November 2020, 10.1002/nano.202000171 Article
L. Dashairya, A. Mehta, P. Saha, and S. Basu, "Visible-light-induced enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine-B dye using BixSb2-xS3 solid-solution photocatalysts", Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, vol.561, pp.71-82, Elsevier, March 2020, 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.11.118 Article
L. Dashairya and P. Saha, "Antimony Sulphide Nanorods Decorated onto Reduced Graphene Oxide Based Anodes for Sodium-Ion Battery", Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.21, no.4, pp.1899-1904, Elsevier, January 2020, 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.01.247 Article
P. Saha, G. M, L. Dashairya, and M. A. Kamde, "A stearic acid/polypyrrole based superhydrophobic coating on a macroporous sponge for oil-spill remediation and improved salt-water corrosion of Mg alloys", in 82nd Indian Materials Conclave and 31st AGM of Materials Research Society of India, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata, India 2020 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya, D. Das, and P. Saha, "Binder-free electrophoretic deposition of Sb/rGO on Cu foil for superior electrochemical performance in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries", Electrochimica Acta, vol.358, pp.136948, Elsevier 2020, 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.136948 Article
L. Dashairya, D. Das, and P. Saha, "Electrophoretic deposition of antimony/reduced graphite oxide hybrid nanostructure: a stable anode for lithium-ion batteries", Materials Today Communications, vol.24, pp.101189, Elsevier 2020, 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101189 Article
L. Dashairya, G. M, and P. Saha, "Synergistic effect of Zr/Cl dual-ions mediated pyrrole polymerization and development of superhydrophobic melamine sponges for oil/water separation", Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, vol.599, pp.124877, Elsevier 2020, 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124877 Article
L. Dashairya, P. Saha, V. Chaturvedi, and M. Shelke, "A Benign Sol-Gel Route Towards Porous Carbon Coated Sb Nanoparticles: A High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries Anode", in 236th ECS Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 2019 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya, D. Das, S. B. Majumder, and P. Saha, "Exploring the Effect of Varying Reduced Graphene Oxide Content on the Stable Electrochemical Performance of Sb Nanoparticles Anode for Na-Ion Batteries", in 236th ECS Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, October 2019 Inproceedings
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
M. Pandiripalli, Y. Mahton, and P. Saha, "Effect of vanadium micro-alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al 354.0 alloy at room temperature", in Fourth International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living Theme: Technological Advancements of Polymer Composites, April 2019 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya, D. Das, S. B. Majumder, and P. Saha, "Exploring the effect of varying reduced graphene oxide content on the cycling stability of Sb nanoparticles for Lithium-ion batteries anode", in Fourth International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living Theme: Technological Advancements of Polymer Composites, April 2019 Inproceedings
Y. Mahton, M. A. Kamde, and P. Saha, "Methyltrichlorosilane based superhydrophobic coating on AA6061 alloy for improved salt-water corrosion", in Fourth International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living Theme: Technological Advancements of Polymer Composites, April 2019 Inproceedings
J. Wu, B. Lee, P. Saha, and P. Kumta, "A feasibility study of biodegradable magnesium-aluminum-zinc-calcium-manganese (AZXM) alloys for tracheal stent application", Journal of Biomaterials Applications, vol.33, no.8, pp.1080-1093, Sage, March 2019, 10.1177/0885328218824775 Article
L. Dashairya, A. Sahu, and P. Saha, "Stearic acid treated polypyrrole-encapsulated melamine formaldehyde superhydrophobic sponge for oil recovery", Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, vol.2, no.1, pp.70-82, Springer, March 2019, 10.1007/s42114-019-00084-w Article
L. Dashairya, M. Sharma, S. Basu, and P. Saha, "SnS2/RGO based nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of toxic industrial dyes under visible-light irradiation", Journal of Alloys and Compunds, vol.774, pp.625-636, Elsevier, February 2019, 10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.10.008 Article
L. Dashairya, P. Saha, V. Chaturvedi, and M. Shelke, "Polymer-derived porous carbon spheres coated Sb nanoparticles: a high performance anode for Li-ion batteries", in 2019 International Conference and 82nd Annual Session of Indian Ceramic Society, Jamshedpur, India, January 2019 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya, D. D. Barik, and P. Saha, "Methyltrichlorosilane functionalized silica nanoparticles-treated superhydrophobic cotton for oil–water separation", Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, vol.16, no.4, pp.1021-1032, Springer 2019, 10.1007/s11998-018-00177-z Article
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
L. Dashairya, M. Sharma, S. Basu, and P. Saha, "Antimony sulfide nanorods decorated onto reduced graphene oxide (Sb2S3/rGO) for photocatalytic dye degradation under visible light irradiation", in Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications AMEEA-2018, NIT, Rourkela, December 2018 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya, M. Sharma, S. Basu, and P. Saha, "Flower-like SnS2 for photocatalytic dye degradation under visible light", in International Conferecne on Nanotechnology: Ideas, Innovations, and Initiatives-2017, pp.232, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, December 2018 Inproceedings
M. A. Kamde, Y. Mahton, and P. Saha, "A ceria based conversion coating on squeeze cast Mg- 4wt. %Y alloy for improved corrosion resistance in 0.1 M NaCl solution", in Materials Science & Technology (MS&T 2018), Columbus OH, USA, October 2018 Inproceedings
G. M, L. Dashairya, and P. Saha, "A simple fabrication of stearic acid functionalizedpolypyrrole encapsulated melamine formaldehyde (SA/PPy/MF)superhydrophobic/superoleophilic macroporous sponge for oil-water separation", in Meeting: Materials Science & Technology 2018, October 2018 Inproceedings
Y. Mahton, M. A. Kamde, and P. Saha, "Microstructural evolution and corrosion assessment in saline water of 2xx.0 aluminum alloys developed by squeeze casting technique", in Meeting: Materials Science & Technology 2018, October 2018 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya and P. Saha, "Polymer-derived porous carbon spheres modified superhydrophobic melamine formaldehyde sponge (PCS@MF) for oil spill remediation", in Materials Science & Technology (MS&T 2018), Columbus OH, USA, October 2018 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya and P. Saha, "Antimony sulfide nanorods decorated onto reduced graphene oxide based anodes for sodium-ion battery", in Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier 2018 Inproceedings
L. Dashairya, M. Sharma, S. Basu, and P. Saha, "Enhanced dye degradation using hydrothermally synthesized nanostructured Sb2S3/rGO under visible light irradiation", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, vol.735, pp.234-245, Elsevier 2018, 10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.11.063 Article
P. Saha and L. Dashairya, "Reduced graphene oxide modified melamine formaldehyde (rGO@MF) superhydrophobic sponge for efficient oil–water separation", Journal of Porous Materials, pp.1-14, Springer Nature 2018, 10.1007/s10934-018-0560-0 Article
L. Dashairya, M. Rout, and P. Saha, "Reduced graphene oxide-coated cotton as an efficient absorbent in oil-water separation", Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, vol.1, no.1, pp.135-148, Springer Nature 2018, 10.1007/s42114-017-0019-9 Article
L. Dashairya and P. Saha, "Reduced graphene oxide decorated Sb nanoparticles: A high performance anode for sodium- ion batteries", in Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems”(Battery),Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Dec 2017, December 2017 Inproceedings
P. Saha, P. Jampani, M. Datta, D. Hong, B. Gattu, P. Patel, K. Kadakia, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "A rapid solid-state synthesis of electrochemically active chevrel phases (Mo6T8; T = S, Se) for rechargeable magnesium batteries", Nano Research, vol.10, no.12, pp.4415-4435, Springer 2017, 10.1007/s12274-017-1695-z Article
B. K. Barkey, S. S. Das, A. Meher, and P. Saha, "Preparation and microstructural characterization of niobium pentoxide doped barium strontium titanate glass and glass-ceramics", Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society, vol.76, no.1, pp.21-30, Taylor & Francis 2017, 10.1080/0371750X.2016.1233830 Article
.. M. Selvam, . K. Saminathan, . P. Siva, P. Saha, and . V. Rajendran, "Corrosion behavior of Mg/graphene composite in aqueous electrolyte", Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol.172, pp.129-136, Elsevier 2016, 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2016.01.051 Article
P. J. Hanumantha, P. Saha, M. K. Datta, D. Hong, C. U. Okoli, A. Manivannan, and P. N. Kumta, "Electrochemical Performance of Solid State Derived Chevrel Phase Mo6T8 (T = S, Se) Cathodes for Rechargeable Sodium and Magnesium-Ion Batteries", in 227th ECS Meeting, The Electrochemical Society, Chicago Illinois, USA. May 2015, The Electrochemical Society, May 2015 Inproceedings
P. Saha, M. Roy, M. K. Datta, B. Lee, and P. Kumta, "Effects of grain refinement on the biocorrosion and in vitro bioactivity of magnesium", Materials Science and Engineering: C, vol.57, pp.294-303, Elsevier 2015, 10.1016/j.msec.2015.07.033 Article
P. Saha, P. Jampani, M. Datta, D. Hong, C. Okoli, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "Electrochemical performance of chemically and solid state-derived chevrel phase Mo6T8 (T = S, Se) positive electrodes for sodium-ion batteries", Journal of Physical Chemistry C, vol.119, no.11, pp.5771-5782, ACS Publications 2015, 10.1021/jp509057w Article
P. Saha, P. Jampani, D. Hong, B. Gattu, J. Poston, A. Manivannan, M. K. Datta, and P. Kumta, "Synthesis and electrochemical study of Mg1.5MnO3: a defect spinel cathode for rechargeable magnesium battery", Materials Science and Engineering: B, vol.202, pp.8-14, Elsevier 2015, 10.1016/j.mseb.2015.08.008 Article
P. Saha, P. Jampani, M. K. Datta, C. Okoli, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "A convenient approach to Mo6S8 chevrel phase cathode for rechargeable magnesium battery", Journal of The Electrochemical Society, vol.161, no.4, pp.a593-a598, ECS 2014, 10.1149/2.061404jes Article
M. K. Datta, R. Kuruba, P. Jampani, S. J. Chung, P. Saha, R. Epur, . Karankadakia, P. Patel, B. Gattu, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "Electrochemical properties of a new nanocrystalline NaMn2O4 cathode for rechargeable sodium ion batteries", Materials Science and Engineering: B, vol.188, pp.1-7, Elsevier 2014, 10.1016/j.mseb.2014.05.007 Article
P. Kumta, R. Epur, M. Datta, P. Saha, B. Gattu, and R. Kuruba, "Engineering nanoscale materials and systems for high-capacity lithium ion anodes: Progress to date", in AABC 2014 - Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, LLIBTA Symposium Track A: Cell Materials and Chemistry and Track B: Battery 2014 Inproceedings
M. K. Datta, M. Ramanathan, P. Jampani, P. Saha, R. Epur, K. Kadakia, S. J. Chung, P. Patel, B. Gattu, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "High energy mechano-chemical milling: convenient approach to synthesis of LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 high voltage cathode for lithium ion batteries", Materials Science & Engineering: B, vol.190, pp.119-125, Elsevier 2014, 10.1016/j.mseb.2014.09.015 Article
P. N. Kumta, M. K. Datta, A. Manivannan, and P. Saha, "Rapid Solution Chemistry Approach for Synthesizing Mo6S8 Chevrel Phase Cathode for Rechargeable Magnesium Battery", in 225th ECS Meeting, The Electrochemical Society, Orlando, Florida, USA. May 2014, The Electrochemical Society 2014 Inproceedings
P. Saha, M. K. Datta, O. Velikokhatnyi, A. Manivannan, D. Alman, and P. Kumta, "Rechargeable magnesium battery: current status and key challenges for the future", Progress in Materials Science, vol.66, pp.1-86, Elsevier 2014, 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2014.04.001 Article
D. Lv, T. Xu, P. Saha, M. K. Datta, M. Gordin, A. Manivannan, P. Kumta, and D. Wang, "A scientific study of current collectors for Mg batteries in Mg(AlCl2EtBu)2/THF electrolyte", Journal of The Electrochemical Society, vol.160, no.2, pp.a351-a355, ECS 2013, 10.1149/2.085302jes Article
Da. T. Chou, D. Hong, P. Saha, J. Ferrero, B. Lee, Z. Tan, Z. Dong, and P. Kumta, "In vitro and in vivo corrosion, cytocompatibility and mechanical properties of biodegradable Mg–Y–Ca–Zr alloys as implant materials", Acta Biomaterialia, vol.9, no.10, pp.8518-8533, Elsevier 2013, 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.06.025 Article
D. Hong, P. Saha, Da. T. Chou, B. Lee, B. Collins, Z. Tan, Z. Dong, and P. Kumta, "In vitro degradation and cytotoxicity response of Mg–4% Zn–0.5% Zr (ZK40) alloy as a potential biodegradable material", Acta Biomaterialia, vol.9, no.10, pp.8534-8547, Elsevier 2013, 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.07.001 Article
M. K. Datta, R. Epur, P. Saha, K. Kadakia, S. K. Park, and P. Kumta, "Tin and graphite based nanocomposites: potential anode for sodium ion batteries", Journal of Power Sources, vol.225, pp.316-322, Elsevier 2013, 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2012.10.014 Article
P. Saha, M. Datta, D. Lu, G. Howlett, D. Wang, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "Magnesium Battery Concept for Stationary Power and Smart Electrical Grid", in 221st ECS Meeting, © 2012 The Electrochemical Society, The Electrochemical Society, May 2012 Inproceedings
P. Saha, M. K. Datta, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "Electrochemical behavior of nanocrystalline MgMnO3 cubic defect spinel cathode for rechargeable magnesium battery", in Honolulu PRiME 2012, © 2012 The Electrochemical Society, The Electrochemical Society 2012 Inproceedings
K. Kadakia, M. K. Datta, O. Velikokhatnyi, P. Jampani, S. K. Park, P. Saha, J. Poston, A. Manivannan, and P. Kumta, "Novel (Ir,Sn,Nb)O2 anode electrocatalysts with reduced noble metal content for PEM based water electrolysis", International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, vol.37, no.4, pp.3001-3013, Elsevier 2012, 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.11.055 Article
P. Saha and S. Viswanathan, "An Analysis of the Grain Refinement of Magnesium by Zirconium", in Magnesium Technology 2011 Edited by: Wim H. Sillekens, Sean R. Agnew, Neale R. Neelameggham, and Suveen N. Mathaudhu TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2011, pp.175-180, TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2011 2011, 10.1002/9781118062029.ch34 Inproceedings
S. Viswanathan, P. Saha, D. Foley, and K., "Developing an improved zirconium grain refiner for magnesium", in 115th Annual Metalcasting Congress, Schaumburg, IL, US, Apr 5-8, 2011, AFS Proceedings 2011 © American Foundry Society, Schaumburg, IL USA, pp.453-459, American Foundry Society, Schaumburg, IL USA 2011 Inproceedings
S. Viswanathan, P. Saha, D. Foley, and K. Hartwig, "Engineering a More Efficient Zirconium Grain Refiner For Magnesium", in Magnesium Technology 2011 Edited by: Wim H. Sillekens, Sean R. Agnew, Neale R. Neelameggham, and Suveen N. Mathaudhu TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2011, pp.559-564, magnesium technology 2011 2011, 10.1002/9781118062029.ch103 Inproceedings
P. Saha and S. Viswanathan, "Grain Refinement of Magnesium by Zirconium: Characterization and Analysis", in 115th, Metalcasting congress; Transactions of the American Foundry Society; April 5-8, 2011; 2011, vol.119, pp.469-480, American Foundry Society, Schaumburg, IL USA, AFS Proceedings 2011 © American Foundry Society, Schaumburg, IL USA 2011 Inproceedings
M. K. Datta, Da. T. Chou, D. Hong, P. Saha, S. J. Chung, B. Lee, A. Sirinterlikci, M. Ramanathan, A. Roy, and P. Kumta, "Structure and thermal stability of biodegradable Mg–Zn–Ca based amorphous alloys synthesized by mechanical alloying", Materials Science and Engineering: B, vol.176, no.20, pp.1637-1643, Elsevier 2011, 10.1016/j.mseb.2011.08.008 Article
P. Saha, K. Lolies, S. Viswanathan, R. Batson, and A. Gokhale, "A SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF THE GRAIN REFINEMENT OF MAGNESIUM BY ZIRCONIUM", in Magnesium Technology 2010 Edited by: Sean R. Agnew, Neale R. Neelameggham, Eric A Nyberg; and W Sillekens TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2010. PP.425-430,Feb 2010, pp.425-430, TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2010, magnesium technology 2010 2010, 10.13140/2.1.2039.7123 Inproceedings
P. Saha, "MICROSTRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MAGNESIUM-ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS", International Journal of Metalcasting, vol.2, no.4, pp.91-92, Elsevier 2008 Article

 Courses Taught

  • CR3105 : Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow {Theory}
  • CR312 : Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow {Theory}
  • CR320 : Metallurgical Processes {Theory}
  • CR3416 : Metallurgical Processes {Theory}
  • CR601 : Industrial Ceramic Processing {Theory}
  • CR6104 : Advanced Processing of Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR4202 : Finite Element Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR6172 : Advanced Ceramic Processing Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR671 : Whiteware Production and Practice Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR672 : Finite Element Analysis in Ceramics Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR673 : Industrial Ceramic Processing Laboratory {Practical}

 Research Scholars

Ph.D. Students [8]
Exploring Antimony-based Nanostructured Hybrids for Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries Anode and Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Dye Degradation

 Love Dashairya

Enrolled: Jul 2015

 Graduated : Aug 2021

 Supervisor

Understanding the effects of surface treatment and microstructural modification of squeeze cast Mg-Y-Zn-Zr based alloy to improve saltwater corrosion

 Meeta Ashok Kamde

Enrolled: Jul 2017

 Thesis Submitted : Nov 2023

 Supervisor

Alloy Development

 Yogendra Mahton

Enrolled: Jan 2017

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials. Ferroelectric Oxides for photocatalytic and photovoltaic applications

 Monika Singh

Enrolled: Jul 2019

 Continuing

 Co-Supervisor

High Voltage electrode materials for Li-ion batteries

 Abhishek Kumar

Enrolled: Jul 2019

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Si/C anodes for Li-ion batteries

 Tandra Rani Mohanta

Enrolled: Jul 2019

 Continuing

 Supervisor

Development of Advanced Ceramics for Energy and Environment Related Application

 Ayushi

Enrolled: Aug 2021

 Continuing

 Co-Supervisor

Development of Phenolic Resin Derived Porous Carbon Spheres modified Superhydrophobic Melamine Sponge for Toxic Dye Removal and Oil-Spill Remediation

 Adyashakti Dash

Enrolled: Jul 2022

 Continuing

 Supervisor

 Dissertations

PG Dissertation
  • Mahesh Pandiripalli (217CR2376), "Effect of vanadium micro-alloying on the micro-structure and mechanical properties of Al 354.0 alloy at room temperature" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Vibhav Jha (218CR2078), "Effect of heat-treatment on mechanical and tribological properties of Al 319.0 alloy" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2019-20 Spring
  • Nagireddy Maneendra (220CR2246), "Novel polymeric binders for nanostructured Si anode for Li-ion batteries" - M.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
UG Dissertation
  • Bijay Kumar Barkey (111CR0092), "PREPARATION AND DIELCTRIC MEASUREMENTS OF NIOBIUM PENTAOXIDE DOPED BARIUM STRONTIUM TITANATE GLASS AND GLASS CERAMICS" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2014-15 Spring
  • Swonal Sitam Das (111CR0585), "PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF LANTHANUM OXIDE DOPED BARIUM STRONTIUM TITANATE PARAELECTRIC GLASS CERAMICS" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2014-15 Spring
  • Avinash Meher (111CR0101), "Preparation and Characterization of Lanthanum Oxide doped Barium Zirconate Titanate (BaZr0.1Ti0.9O3; BZT) Ferroelectric Glass Ceramics" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2015 Summer
  • Ashish Kumar Naik (112CR0553), "Preparation and Characterization of Na-Mn-O Layered Oxide Materials" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2015-16 Spring
  • Rupali Patro (112CR0125), "Synthesis of Antimony-Graphene Nano Sheets (Sb-GNS) Composites as Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion (Na-ion) Batteries" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2015-16 Spring
  • Sankalp Tandon (113CR0550), "Preparation and Characterization of Lithium Aluminium Titanium Phosphate (LATP) based Solid Electrolyte by Sol-Gel Method" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2016-17 Spring
  • Anurag Sahu (114CR0086), "Stearic acid modified polypyrrole grafted melamine formaldehyde (SA@FeCl3-PPy@MF) superhydrophobic sponge for oil remediation." - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Dibya Darshan Barik (114CR0084), "A simple fabrication of methyltrichlorosilane functionalized silica nanoparticle coated superhydrophobic/superoleophilic cotton for oil-water separation" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Anurag Sahu (114CR0086), "Stearic acid modified polypyrrole grafted melamine formaldehyde (SA@FeCl3-PPy/MF) superhydrophobic sponge for oil recovery." - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2018 Summer
  • Anup Chandra Kirtania (115CR0174), "Synthesis of Zirconium diboride by Oxide-Borohydride Solid-State Route" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Sweta Pattnayak (115CR0182), "PREPARATION OF CALCIUM SILICATE BASED OPAQUE GLAZE FOR CERAMIC FLOOR TILES" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Srija Mukhopadhyay (116CR0140), "Fabrication of Si/C Anode by Polymer Pyrolysis Route for Lithium Ion Batteries" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2019-20 Spring
  • Ekta Kumari (117CR0706), "Development of novel palmitic acid-functionalized catechol-formaldehyde encapsulated melamine and polyurethane superhydrophobic sponge for oil-water and emulsion separation" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • S Satyanarayan Patra (116CR0591), "Preparation and Characterization of Lithium Aluminium Titanium Phosphate (LATP) based Solid Electrolyte by various Methods" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Sachin Dehury (117CR0160), "Exploring carbon coated silicon nanorods as Lithium-ion batteries anode" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Ekta Kumari (117CR0706), "Development of novel palmitic acid-functionalized catechol-formaldehyde encapsulated melamine and polyurethane superhydrophobic sponge for oil-water and emulsion separation" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021 Summer
  • Abhijeet Mallick (117CR0708), "synthesis and characterization of a tri-axial body and fly-ash composite" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • M Lakshmi (118CR0131), "Effect of Zr addition on the evolution of microstructure, mechanical, and corrosion behavior of Mg-4Y-0.2Ca alloys" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Gaurav Pitamber (119CR0092), "Exploring carbon coated silicon nanotubes for high performance lithium-ion battery anodes" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Prateek Kumar (119CR0846), "Development of zircon-free ceramic glaze" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Sharad Gupta (119CR0497), "Development of Zircon frit ceramic tiles" - B.Tech.    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring
  • Deepak Kumar Meena (710CR1025), "Preparation and Characterization of (1 ?? x)MgO:xSrO:Al2O3 (x=0.3, 0.4, 0.5)by Co-precipitation method" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2015-16 Spring
  • Madhabendra Rout (712CR2133), "Reduced graphene oxide coated cotton (rGO@cotton) based efficient absorbent for oil-water separation" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2016-17 Spring
  • Gopinath M (713CR2139), "Stearic acid functionalized polypyrrole encapsulated melamine formaldehyde (SA/PPy/MF) superhydrophobic/superoleophilic macroporous sponge for oil-water separation" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2017-18 Spring
  • Gopinath M (713CR2139), "Synthesis of high surface area ZrO2 nanoparticles using soft template route: A comparative study" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2018 Summer
  • Rajyashree Lenka (714CR2136), "Novel alginate coating on biodegradable Mg -4wt. %Y - 4wt. %Zn -0.5 wt. %Zr alloy for improved in-vitro corrosion resistance" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2018-19 Spring
  • Preeti Sharon Kispotta (716CR2033), "SUPER-HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE MODIFICATION OF POLYURETHANE SPONGE BY ZIRCONIUM DIBORIDE FOR EFFICIENT OIL/WATER SEPARATION AND EMULSION PURIFICATION" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2020-21 Spring
  • Pratik Pramanik (717CR2043), "Synthesis of NiFeS2 on Ni-mesh as an efficient electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2021-22 Spring
  • Siddhartha Nanda (718CR2008), "Pristine and Al3+/Mg2+ co-doped Na3V2(PO4)3 cathodes for ultra-fast Na-ion batteries" - B.Tech. M.Tech Dual Degree    Supervisor     2022-23 Spring

 Awards and Honours

Awards and Honours
  • Best paper in the symposium Young Student & Scientist Form award at CORCON 2022,    2022
  • Second Place - Electron Microscopy – All Materials, International Metallographic Contest, sponsored by the International Metallographic Society and ASM international, 2022,    2022
  • Early Career Research Award by SERB-DST,    2016
  • Magnesium alloy micrograph selected for the cover of the 2010 winter issue of the International Journal of Metalcasting,    2010
  • Third Place - Transmission Electron Microscopy, International Metallographic Contest, sponsored by the International Metallographic Society and ASM international,    2008
  • Best poster award, AFS/FEF Student Technology Competition at CastExpo,    2008
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Indian Ceramic Society (Life member),    2022
  • Materials Research Society of India (Life member),    2021
  • Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society,    2013
  • The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS),    2011
  • The American Foundry Society (AFS),    2008
  • Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF),    2008