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A Thirugnanam

Associate Professor

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

(+91) 661 246 2292 , 3292

thirugnanam.a[at]nitrkl.ac.in

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65

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13

Doctoral Students

2

Continuing Education

16

PG Dissertation

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Prof. A Thirugnanam

Associate Professor

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

Joined in Aug 2011

Room Number: BM-206

Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

Education Qualification

2010 Ph.D.
Nanostructured Biomaterials
Indian institute of Technology Madras
2005 M.E
Mechanical (Manufacturing) Engineering
Annamalai University
2003 B.E
Mechanical Engineering
Madras University

Experience

Teaching Experience

Biomechanics Biotransport, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, 01 Aug 2011 - 31 Jul 2021

Industrial Experience

Aerospace and Defense Forgings (Quality), Ms. Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune, India, 19 Oct 2009 - 31 Jul 2011

Laboratory Development

Applied Biomechanics Laboratory, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Gait laboratory with 3D Motion Analysis system and Force platform
Biomechanics and Biotransport Laboratory, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Teaching Laboratory for UG and PG students

Expertise Information

Research Group

Biomechanics and Biotransport Engineering

Areas of Interest

Biomechanics - Gait analysis design and development of orthotic device Gait profiling for differently abled persons , Biotransport - Cryo-spray for tumor ablation cryo surgery biofluid mechanics , Biomaterials - Nanostructured biomaterials Materials for hard and soft tissue replacements wound healing drug delivery

Projects

Development of biodegradable bioplastic films from mango seed starch.

Department Of Biotechnology

Principal Investigator

24 months

Running

Sponsored

Development of Drug - Eluting Titanium for Cardiovascular Maladies.

Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)

Principal Investigator

12 months

Running

Sponsored

Development of a force plate sensor cum kinematic sensor node for comprehensive gait profiling for early detection of locomotive syndrome.

DST

Principal Investigator

36 months

Running

Sponsored

Implantable Closed-loop Diabetes Management System.

DST

Co-Investigator

24 months

Completed

Sponsored

Microfluidics based interstitial-flow mimetics for lineage specific differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cell (RGYI)

DBT

Co-Investigator

36 months

Completed

Sponsored

Development of ultra fine grained titanium for media application

SERB

Principal Investigator

36 months

Completed

Sponsored

Continuing Education

Short Term Course on "GAIT ANALYSIS : AN EFFECTIVE TOOL TO MEASURE HUMAN MOTION"

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

Coordinator

04 Sep 2023 - 08 Sep 2023

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Short-term Course

Five Day Workshop on, "Human Movement Analysis using 3D Motion Capture System"

Biotechnology and Medical Engineering

Coordinator

30 Jan 2023 - 03 Feb 2023

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Total Publications: 65

D. Bhor, T. K, M. G. S, B. K. Mishra, D. Kalita, A. Thirugnanam, and M. K. Baig, "Responsive Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Management of Diabetic Foot Neuropathy", in 2023 IEEE 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), pp.1-6, IEEE, April 2023, 10.1109/I2CT57861.2023.10126247 Inproceedings

Y. Ramdhun, M. Mohanta, A. Thirugnanam, R. Gupta, and D. Verma, "Bromelain-loaded polyvinyl alcohol–activated charcoal-based film for wound dressing applications", Macromolecular Research, vol.31, pp.469–488, Springer, February 2023, 10.1007/s13233-023-00119-8 Article

M. Ghosh, U. S, A. M, and A. Thirugnanam, "Ultra-fine grained commercial pure titanium for load-bearing applications", Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.80,, no.2, pp.1534-1537, Elsevier, February 2023, 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.01.379. Article

N. Sharif, M. Mohanta, and A. Thirugnanam, "Eggshell Reinforced Yam Starch-Based Bioplastic for Packaging Applications", Journal of Packaging Technology and Research, Springer 2023, /10.1007/s41783-023-00152-z Article

M. Mohanta and A. Thirugnanam, "Evolution of commercially pure titanium/heparin/poly (ethylene glycol) substrate with improved biocompatibility for cardiovascular device applications", Materials Technology: Advanced Performance Materials, vol.37, no.14, pp.3100-3109, Taylor and Francis, September 2022 Article

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M. Mohanta and A. Thirugnanam, "Sequential immobilization of sirolimus and polyethylene glycol on ultrafine-grained commercial pure titanium for cardiovascular stent application", Journal of Materials Research, vol.37, pp.3559–3574, Springer, September 2022, 10.1557/s43578-022-00724-w Article

M. Mohanta and A. Thirugnanam, "Development of Multifunctional Commercial Pure Titanium-Polyethylene Glycol Drug-Eluting Substrates with Enhanced Optical and Antithrombotic Properties", Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology, June 2022, 10.1007/s13239-022-00637-z Article

A. Vijaywargiya, M. Bhiwapurkar, and A. Thirugnanam, "Ergonomics Evaluation of Manual Lifting Task on Biomechanical Stress in Symmetric Posture", International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, vol.12, no.3, June 2022, 10.3126/ijosh.v12i3.40903 Article

M. Mohanta and A. Thirugnanam, "Investigation of optical and biocompatible properties of polyethylene glycol-aspirin loaded commercial pure titanium for cardiovascular device applications", Journal of Polymer Engineering, May 2022, 10.1515/polyeng-2021-0377 Article

A. Vijaywargiya, M. Bhiwapurkar, and A. Thirugnanam, "Effect of lifting height and weight magnitude on biomechanical loading during manual lifting", Technology Enabled Ergonomic Design, ch.17, pp.185–195, Springer, March 2022, 10.1007/978-981-16-6982-8_17 Inbook

M. G. S, R. K. Avvari, M. K. Baig, and A. Thirugnanam, "Gait Analysis: An Effective Tool to Measure Human Performance", Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics, ch.4, pp.65-87, IGI Global, March 2022, 10.4018/978-1-7998-9078-2.ch004 Inbook

M. G. S, R. K. Avvari, M. K. Baig, and A. Thirugnanam, "Gait analysis: an effective tool to measure human performance", Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics, ch.4, pp.65-87, IGI Global, March 2022, 10.4018/978-1-7998-9078-2.ch004 Inbook

T. K, M. K. Baig, R. K. Avvari, and A. Thirugnanam, "Injury Prevention and Improving the Performance of Athletes", Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics, ch.7, pp.100-120, IGI Global, March 2022, 10.4018/978-1-7998-9078-2.ch007 Inbook

T. K, M. K. Baig, R. K. Avvari, and A. Thirugnanam, "Injury prevention and improving the performance of athletes", Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics, ch.7, pp.100-120, IGI Global, March 2022, 10.4018/978-1-7998-9078-2.ch007 Inbook

M. Ghosh and A. Thirugnanam, "Nanostructured Biomaterials for Load-Bearing Applications", Advanced Materials for Biomechanical Applications, ch.10, pp.16, CRC Press, March 2022, 10.1201/9781003286806-10 Inbook

Y. Ramdhun, P. Basu, R. K. Avvari, and A. Thirugnanam, "Biomechanics of an Avian Flight: Exploration of the Complex Interactions Between the Musculoskeletal, Sensory, and Neural Systems", Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics, ch.14, pp.223-243, IGI Global 2022, 10.4018/978-1-7998-9078-2.ch014 Inbook

T. K, N. U. Sankar, M. G. S, S. Jayanthu, R. K. Avvari, M. K. Baig, and A. Thirugnanam, "Human body vibration: evaluation, effects and prevention", in 20th International Conference Humanizing Work and Work Environment(HWWI), Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 November 2022, Patiala 2022 Inproceedings

M. Shanmathy, M. Mohanta, and A. Thirugnanam, "Development of Biodegradable Bioplastic films from Taro Starch Reinforced with Bentonite", Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, vol.2, no.1, pp.100173, Elsevier, December 2021, 10.1016/j.carpta.2021.100173 Article

L. Behera, M. Mohanta, and A. Thirugnanam, "Intensification of yam-starch based biodegradable bioplastic film with bentonite for food packaging application", Environmental Technology & Innovation, vol.25, no.58, pp.10218, Elsevier, December 2021, 10.1016/j.eti.2021.102180 Article

N. K, A. Zaffar, A. Thirugnanam, Y. Unpaprom, R. Ramaraj, G. P. Maniam, N. Govindan, and B. P, "Municipal wastewater as a potential resource for nutrient recovery as struvite", Urban Mining for Waste Management and Resource Recovery, ch.4, pp.29, CRC Press, November 2021, 10.1201/9781003201076-10 Inbook

S. R. Priyadarshini, S. Jayanthu, A. Thirugnanam, A. Sarkar, and H. S, "Need of studies on ocular surface health status and prevalence of dry eyes among miners - an appraisal", in Proceeding 21st Annual Geominetech International Symposium on New Equipment New Technology Management and Safety in Mines and Mineral Based Industries, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 23-24 Oct 2021, The Indian Mineral Industry Journals., 21, October 2021 Inproceedings

N. K, Y. Unpaprom, R. Ramaraj, G. P. Maniam, N. Govindan, A. Thirugnanam, and B. P, "Recent advances and future prospects of electrochemical processes for microalgae harvesting", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol.9, no.5, pp.105875, Elsevier, October 2021, 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105875 Article

M. Mohanta and A. Thirugnanam, "Drug release studies of titanium-based polyethylene glycol coating as a multifunctional substrate", Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.47, pp.5, Elsevier, May 2021, 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.04.242 Article

N. K, B. Dey, Y. Unpaprom, R. Ramaraj, G. P. Maniam, N. Govindan, A. Thirugnanam, and B. P, "Exploring the dynamics of microalgal diversity in high-rate algal ponds", The Future of Effluent Treatment Plants, ch.31, pp.615-660, Elsevier, May 2021, 10.1016/B978-0-12-822956-9.00031-3 Inbook

M. Ghosh and A. Thirugnanam, "Introduction to artificial intelligence", Artificial Intelligence for Information Management: A Healthcare Perspective. Studies in Big Data,, ch.2, vol.88, pp.23-44, Springer, May 2021, 10.1007/978-981-16-0415-7_2 Inbook

N. K, A. Thirugnanam, and B. P, "A comparative study of phosphorus recovery as struvite from cow and human urine", Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.47, no.1, pp.391-395, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.04.587 Article

N. K, B. Dey, Y. Unpaprom, R. Ramaraj, G. P. Maniam, N. Govindan, S., A. Thirugnanam, and B. P, "Engineering principles and process designs for phosphorus recovery as struvite: A comprehensive review", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol.9, no.5, pp.105579, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105579 Article

S. Jena, G. M. Sakhare, S. K. Panda, and A. Thirugnanam, "Implementation of Multiple Regression Technique for Detection of Gait Asymmetry Using Experimental Gait Data", Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40846-020-00533-8 Article

K. S. Y, M. S. S, A. Thirugnanam, and B. P, "Potential of keratin loaded activated carbon and aqueous extracts of Allium sativum for the development of antibacterial wound dressing", Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.47, no.1, pp.321-325, Elsevier 2021, 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.04.486 Article

S. Jena, G. M. Sakhare, A. Thirugnanam, and S. K. Panda, "Implementation of multiple regression technique for detection of gait asymmetry using experimental gait data", Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Springer, May 2020, 10.1007/s40846-020-00533-8 Article

S. Jena, A. Thirugnanam, and S. K. Panda, "Experimental and numerical investigation of a polypropylene orthotic device for assistance in level ground walking", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, vol.234, no.4, pp.356-369, SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England 2020, 10.1177/0954411919894091 Article

S. Jena, A. Thirugnanam, and S. K. Panda, "Experimental and numerical investigation of a polypropylene orthotic device for assistance in level ground walking", Proceedings of IMechE Part H: J Engineering in Medicine, vol.234, no.4, pp.356-369, SAGE, December 2019, 10.1177/0954411919894091 Article

E. Mishra, S. Jena, C. Bhoi, A. Thirugnanam, and S. K. Panda, "Effect of high heel gait on hip and knee-ankle-foot rollover characteristics while walking over inclined surfaces—a pilot study", The Foot, vol.40, pp.8-13, Elsevier, September 2019, 10.1016/j.foot.2019.03.004 Article

K. K. Ramajayam, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi, and A. Thirugnanam, "Adjuvant-perfluorocarbon based approach for improving the effectiveness of cryosurgery in gel phantoms", International Journal of Thermal Sciences, vol.132, pp.296–308, Elsevier, October 2018, 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2018.05.037 Article

C. Kumari, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi, and A. Thirugnanam, "Effect of adjuvant on cutaneous cryotherapy", Heat and Mass Transfer, pp.1-14, Springer, July 2018, 10.1007/s00231-018-2407-2 Article

K. K. Ramajayam, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi, and A. Thirugnanam, "A study on improving the outcome of cryosurgery using low thermal conductivity emulsions", Heat and Mass Transfer, pp.1-12, Springer, June 2018, 10.1007/s00231-018-2397-0 Article

C. Kumari, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi, and A. Thirugnanam, "An experimental and numerical study on nodular gel phantom during cryotherapy", Cryoletters, vol.39, no.2, pp.137-146, NCBI, March 2018 Article

K. K. Ramajayam, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi, and A. Thirugnanam, "A numerical study on optimising the cryosurgical process for effective tumour necrosis", Heat and Mass Transfer, vol.53, no.5, pp.1685-1697, Springer 2017, 10.1007/s00231-016-1928-9 Article

V. Vyas, T. Kaur, S. Kar, and A. Thirugnanam, "Biofunctionalization of commercially pure titanium with chitosan/hydroxyapatite biocomposite via silanization: evaluation of biological performances", Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, vol.31, no.16, pp.1768-1781, Taylor & Francis 2017, 10.1080/01694243.2016.1278070 Article

T. Kaur, S. Kulanthaivel, A. Thirugnanam, I. Banerjee, and K. Pramanik, "Biological and mechanical evaluation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-based composites reinforced with 1D, 2D and 3D carbon biomaterials for bone tissue regeneration", Biomedical Materials, vol.12, no.2, IOP Science 2017, 10.1088/1748-605X/aa5f76 Article

V. Vyas, T. Kaur, and A. Thirugnanam, "Chitosan composite three dimensional macrospheric scaffolds for bone tissue engineering", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, vol.104, pp.1946-1954, Elsevier 2017, 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.04.055 Article

T. Kaur, A. Thirugnanam, and K. Pramanik, "Effect of carboxylated graphene nanoplatelets on mechanical and in-vitro biological properties of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering", Materials Today Communications, vol.12, pp.34–42, Elsevier 2017, 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2017.06.004 Article

T. Kaur and A. Thirugnanam, "Effect of porous activated charcoal reinforcement on mechanical and in-vitro biological properties of polyvinyl alcohol composite scaffolds", Journal of Materials Science & Technology, vol.33, no.7, pp.734-43, Elsevier 2017, 10.1016/j.jmst.2016.06.020 Article

S. Jena, G. M. Sakhare, S. K. Panda, and A. Thirugnanam, "Evaluation and prediction of human gait parameters using univariate, multivariate and step-wise statistical methods", Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, vol.17, no.5, World Scientific 2017, 10.1142/S0219519417500762 Article

O. Majumder, A. S. Bankoti, T. Kaur, A. Thirugnanam, and A. K. Mondal, "The influence of silane and silane–PMMA coatings on the in vitro biodegradation behavior of AE42 magnesium alloy for cardiovascular stent applications", RSC Advances, vol.6, pp.107344-107354, Royal Society Chemistry, September 2016, 10.1039/C6RA23384H Article

S. Mohapatra, A., A. K. Mondal, and A. Thirugnanam, "Dry sliding wear and corrosion behaviour of al-based hybrid composites reinforced with micro-tip and micro/nano-Al2O3p", Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol.69, no.6, pp.1155-1167, Springer, August 2016, 10.1007/s12666-015-0669-7 Article

I. Dash, D. Sharmila, B. P, A. Thirugnanam, and R. Jayabalan, "Utilization of sea water based media for the production and characterization of cellulase by Fusarium subglutinans MTCC 11891", Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, vol.7, pp.187-192, Elsevier, July 2016, 10.1016/j.bcab.2016.06.006 Article

B. Champaty, S. K. Nayak, A. Thirugnanam, and K. Pal, "Development of an EOG based computer aided communication support system", in 2015 Annual IEEE India Conference (INDICON), pp.1-6, IEEE, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, March 2016, 10.1109/INDICON.2015.7443857 Inproceedings

K. K. Ramajayam, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi, and A. Thirugnanam, "A novel adjuvant-solution layer strategy for improving the efficacy of cryosurgery", Cryoletters, vol.37, no.5, pp.346-356, PubMed 2016 Article

S. Sankar, K. K. Ramajayam, and A. Thirugnanam, "A novel method to fabricate porous tricalcium phosphate composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications", Materials Technology, vol.31, no.10, pp.595-602, Taylor & Francis 2016, 10.1080/10667857.2016.1151194 Article

S. Kar, T. Kaur, and A. Thirugnanam, "Microwave-assisted synthesis of porous chitosan–modified montmorillonite–hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds", International journal of biological macromolecules, vol.82, pp.628-636, Elsevier 2016, 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.10.060 Article

B. R. Sunil, A. Thirugnanam, U. Chakkingal, and T., "Nano and ultra fine grained metallic biomaterials by severe plastic deformation techniques", Materials Technology, vol.31, no.13, pp.743-755, Taylor & Francis 2016, 10.1080/10667857.2016.1249133 Article

T. Kaur and A. Thirugnanam, "Tailoring in vitro biological and mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol reinforced with threshold carbon nanotube concentration for improved cellular response", RSC Advances, vol.6, no.46, pp.39982-39992, Royal Society of Chemistry 2016, 10.1039/c6ra08006e Article

T. Kaur, A. Thirugnanam, and K. Pramanik, "Tailoring the in vitro characteristics of poly (vinyl alcohol)-nanohydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering", Journal of Polymer Engineering, vol.36, no.8, De Gruyter 2016, 10.1515/polyeng-2015-0252 Article

R. Dey, P. Nanda, and A. Thirugnanam, "Bioactivity of chemically modified porous titanium", Materials Science Forum, vol.830-831, pp.518-521, Scientificnet 2015, 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.830-831.518 Article

S. Mallick, S. Sagiri, V. Singh, B. Behera, A. Thirugnanam, D. K. Pradhan, M. Bhattacharya, and K. Pal, "Genipin-crosslinked gelatin-based emulgels: an insight into the thermal, mechanical, and electrical studies", AAPS PharmSciTech, vol.16, no.6, pp.1254-1262, Springer 2015, 10.1208/s12249-014-0260-2 Article

B. Champaty, J. Joseph, K. Pal, and A. Thirugnanam, "Development of EOG based human machine interface control system for motorized wheelchair", in 2014 Annual International Conference on Emerging Research Areas: Magnetics, Machines and Drives (AICERA/iCMMD), pp.1-7, IEEE, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally,KERALA Kottayam, India, July 2014, 10.1109/AICERA.2014.6908256 Inproceedings

S. M. Khade, B. Behera, Sai. S. Sagiri, V. K. Singh, A. Thirugnanam, K. Pal, S. S. Ray, D. K. Pradhan, and M. K. Bhattacharya, "Gelatin–PEG based metronidazole-loaded vaginal delivery systems: preparation, characterization and in vitro antimicrobial efficiency", Iranian Polymer Journal, vol.23, no.3, pp.171-184, Springer, March 2014, 10.1007/s13726-013-0213-8 Article

A. Thirugnanam, T S. S. Kumar, and U. Chakkingal, "Processing and bioactivity evaluation of ultrafine-grained titanium", Biomatterials Science: Processing, properties and Applications III, ch.14, vol.242, pp.125-136, The American Ceramic Society 2013, 10.1002/9781118751015.ch14 Inbook

A. Thirugnanam, T S. S. Kumar, and U. Chakkingal, "Enhanced in vitro bioactivity and osteoblast response of nanocrystalline titanium processed through ball milling", Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs, , 2011, pp., vol.24(3), pp.140-154., SBAOI 2011 Article

A. Thirugnanam, V. C. N, U. Chakkingal, and T S. S. Kumar, "Novel titanium - hydroxyapatite biocomposites by mechanical milling", in Frontiers in Mechanochemistry and Mechanical Alloying, pp.59-62, 6th International Conference on Mechanochemistry and Mechanical Alloying, INCOME 2008; Jamshedpur; India; 1 December 2008 through 4 December 2008 2011, https://eprints.nmlindia.org/5014/ Inproceedings

A. Thirugnanam, T S. S. Kumar, and U. Chakkingal, "Tailoring the Bioacitivity of Commercially Pure Titanium by Grain Refinement using Groove Pressing", Materials Science and Engineering C, vol. 30(1), pp.203-208., Elsevier 2010, 10.1016/j.msec.2009.10.002 Article

A. Thirugnanam, T., and U. Chakkingal, "Bioactivity enhancement of Commercial Pure Titanium by Chemical treatments", Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs, vol.22, no.3, pp.198-206, SBAOI, January 2009 Article

A. Thirugnanam, K. Sukumaran, U T. S. Pillai, K. Raghukandan, and B. C. Pai, "Effect of Mg on the fracture characteristics of cast Al-7Si-Mg alloys", Materials Science and Engineering: A,, vol.445–446, pp.405–414, Elsevier, September 2006, 10.1016/j.msea.2006.09.063 Article

A. Thirugnanam, K. Sukumaran, .. K. Raghukandan, U. S. Pillai, and Bc. Pai, "Microstructural Aspects and Fracture Behavior of A356/357 Alloys", Trans. IIM, vol.58,, no. 5,, pp.777-787, Springer, October 2005 Article

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Courses Taught

BM232 : Biofluid Mechanics {Theory}
BM233 : Biomechanics {Theory}
BM2500 : Biomechanics {Theory}
BM3001 : Analytical Instrumentation and Techniques {Theory}
BM322 : Biomechanics {Theory}
BM331 : Bioheat and Mass Transfer {Theory}
BM332 : Biomechanics {Theory}
BM3500 : Biofluid Mechanics {Theory}
BM361 : Biochemical Engineering {Theory}
BM4001 : Statistics for Bioengineers {Theory}
BM403 : Biomedical Engineering {Theory}
BM428 : Nanotechnology in Biomedical Engineering {Theory}
BM431 : Fundamentals of Biomechanics {Theory}
BM434 : Sports Biomechanics {Theory}
BM6202 : Advanced Biomechanics {Theory}
BM625 : Nanobiotechnology {Theory}
BM632 : Computational Fluid Dynamics in Bioengineering {Theory}
BM634 : Advanced Biomechanics {Theory}
BM652 : Advanced Biochemical Engineering {Theory}
BM663 : Advanced Biochemical Engineering {Theory}
CH334 : Process Dynamics and Control {Theory}
BM2700 : Biomechanics Laboratory {Practical}
BM272 : Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory {Practical}
BM276 : Biomechanics Laboratory {Practical}
BM376 : Bioprocess Instrumentation Laboratory {Practical}
BM378 : Process Instrumentation Laboratory {Practical}
BM471 : Application of MATLAB in Bioengineering Laboratory {Practical}
BM483 : Computational Biomechanics Laboratory {Practical}
BM6272 : Biomechanics Laboratory {Practical}
BM673 : Advanced Biochemical Engg. Laboratory {Practical}
BM680 : Application of ANSYS in Bioengineering {Practical}

Research Scholars

Ph.D. Students [13]

An Approach to Improving Efficacy of Cryosurgery: Numerical and Experimental (using Gel Phantoms) Studies

Krishna Kumar Ramajayam

Enrolled: Jul 2011

Graduated : Aug 2017

Supervisor

Development of Carbon Reinforced Polymer Ceramic Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering

Tejinder Kaur

Enrolled: Oct 2012

Graduated : Sep 2017

Supervisor

Development of Electrooculogram based Multi-Assistive Device Control System for Neuromuscular Disabled

Biswajeet Champaty

Enrolled: Jul 2012

Graduated : Mar 2019

Co-Supervisor

Experimental and Numerical Study for Skin Tumor Ablation Using Cryotherapy

Chandrika Kumari

Enrolled: Oct 2012

Graduated : Aug 2019

Supervisor

Gait Analysis of the Lower Limbs: A Systematic Approach for Design and Analysis of an Orthotic.

Shreeshan Jena

Enrolled: Jan 2014

Graduated : Jan 2020

Supervisor

Design and FE Analysis of Novel Semi - Rigid Stabilization Device for Human Lumbar Spine

Pushpdant Jain

Enrolled: Jan 2015

Graduated : Mar 2020

Co-Supervisor

Development of Drug-Eluting Substrate for Coronary Artery Disease

Monalisha Mohanta

Enrolled: Jul 2018

Thesis Submitted : Jul 2023

Supervisor

Biomaterials

Moumita Ghosh

Enrolled: Jul 2019

Continuing

Supervisor

Electrochemical precipitation of struvite and microalgae cultivation from urine

Nageshwari K

Enrolled: Jan 2020

Continuing

Co-Supervisor

Biomechanics

Monisha Gowri S

Enrolled: Aug 2021

Continuing

Supervisor

Biomechanics

Tharani K

Enrolled: Aug 2021

Continuing

Supervisor

BIOMATERIALS

Supradeep Sahoo

Enrolled: Jul 2022

Continuing

Supervisor

BIOMATERIALS (DRUG DELIVERY)

Jayaprabhakaran M

Enrolled: Aug 2023

Continuing

Supervisor

Dissertations

PG Dissertation

Basil Mathai (213BM1010), "FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS TO QUANTIFY THE EFFECT OF SURGERY IN PROXIMAL FEMUR" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2014-15 Spring
Omkar Majumder (213BM1009), "Processing, characterization and in-vitro biodegradation of AE42 magnesium alloy coated with silane-PMMA for cardiovascular stent application" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2014-15 Spring
Sumanta Kar (213BM2026), "PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POROUS CHITOSAN-ORGANICALLY MODIFIED MONTMORILLONITE-HYDROXYAPATITE (CS-OM-HA) COMPOSITES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2014-15 Spring
Naveen Chandrol (214BM1456), "Biomechanical Analysis of Knee Implant with and without Bone Attachment Using Finite Element Method" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Veena Vyas (214BM1381), "Comparative Study of Carboxymethyl Tamarind Seed Powder Coated Chitosan/ Montmorillonite/ Hydroxyapatite Composite Macrosphere Scaffolds" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Gaurav Mohan Sakhare (215BM1003), "Determining Predictability of Human Gait Parameters" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2016-17 Spring
Rahul Sarkar (215BM1443), "Synthesis of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and microwave assisted TiO2-HAp composite coating on Commercially pure (CP)- Titanium for biomedical applications Rahul Sarkar" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2016-17 Spring
Namasivaya Naveen S (216BM1006), "Microwave assisted calcium phosphate coatings on carbon fiber reinforced polyether-etherketone composite scaffolds for implant applications" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2017-18 Spring
Vivek Soni (216BM1008), "Improving the corrosion resistance of AE42 magnesium alloys for cardiovascular stents" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2017-18 Spring
Sujit Kumar Singh (217BM1283), "Development of Polyvinyl Alcohol and Activated Charcoal Composite Film for Bone Tissue Engineering" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2018-19 Spring
Kamble Nahush Dhananjay (218BM1268), "Kinetic and Kinematic analysis of lower limb while using Shoe Stiffening Inserts" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2019-20 Spring
Dasari Shivakumar (219BM1420), "Novel method for assessment of dynamic Q-angle using 3D motion analysis system" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2020-21 Spring
Pala Pratyusha (219BM1322), "Finite element analysis of dental prosthesis under masticatory load and thermal stress" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2020-21 Spring
Priyadharshini T (220BM2008), "Development of bromelain loaded drug delivery systems for dermal dressings and oral forms" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2021-22 Spring
Mohana Priya S (221BM2166), "Extraction of starch from Colocasia esculenta (Taro) and studying its film-forming potential as an alternative to disposable plastics" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2022-23 Spring
Shriram Bhutt B (221BM2015), "Analyzing the potential of the activated charcoal-cocopeat substrate with growth regulator for the hydroponic system" - M.Tech. Supervisor 2022-23 Spring

UG Dissertation

Artatrana Tandi (111BM0013), "DEVELOPMENT OF POLY VINYL ALCOHOL-CELLULOSE COMPOSITES FOR WOUND DRESSING APPLICATIONS" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2014-15 Spring
Deepshikha Mahapatra (111BM0008), "BIOACTIVITY OF ROLLED TITANIUM" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2014-15 Spring
Subhashish Kumar Satpathy (111BM0546), "KINEMATIC AND KINETIC ANALYSIS OF SQUAT JUMP AND COUNTER-MOVEMENT JUMP" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2014-15 Spring
Aasutosh Purohit (112BM0541), "Design and fabrication of a simple inverted pendulum apparatus for different prosthetic feet" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Isha Satyam (112BM0537), "Analysis of Roll Over Patterns of Three Different Prosthetic Feet using a Simple Inverted Pendulum Apparatus" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Kartikeya Singh Jodha (112BM0008), "TAILORING OF THERMALLY ACTIVATED POLY (ETHYLENE GLYCOL) IN POLY (METHYL METHACRYLATE) POLYMER NETWORK FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATION" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Sulagna Sahu (112BM0012), "PVA-BENTONITE NANOCOMPOSITE HYDROGELS INCORPORATED WITH MARIGOLD EXTRACT FOR WOUND HEALING APPLICATION" - B.Tech. Co-supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Swapnil Rajeev (112BM0580), "Bioactivity of Recrystallized Titanium" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2015-16 Spring
Daina Kumar Sahu (113BM0499), "ANALYSIS OF THE GROUND REACTION FORCES FOR ASCENT ON A HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE STAIRCASE" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2016-17 Spring
Ekant Mishra (113BM0006), "High heeled gait analysis on an adjustable inclined walkway" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2016-17 Spring
Naeema Manika (113BM0573), "Biological evaluation of AZ91 magnesium alloy processed by different casting routes" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2016-17 Spring
Nischit Mishra (113BM0007), "Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nano-fluid and Nano-Gels for Cryosurgery" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2017 Summer
Archana Rath (114BM0593), "Biofunctionalization of commercially pure titanium with chitosan and L-carnitine via silanization" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2017-18 Spring
Megha Satpathy (114BM0044), "The influence of metformin-eluting silane- PMMA coatings on the in-vitro biodegradation behavior of AE42 magnesium alloy for stent applications" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2017-18 Spring
Vibhuti Kumar (114BM0621), "Comparison of Human Gait Parameters for Shoes and Insoles of Varying Stiffness" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2018 Summer
Harish S (115BM0071), "KERATIN REINFORCED CHITOSAN HYDROGELS FOR SKIN TISSUE ENGINEERING" - B.Tech. Co-supervisor 2018-19 Spring
N V Pradipika (115BM0662), "Biofunctionalization of PEEK with natural gums for bone tissue engineering" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2018-19 Spring
Partha Pritish Dhal (115BM0066), "STUDY OF BALANCING STRATEGY FOR ARM BALANCE IN YOGA" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2018-19 Spring
Reeya Chaurasia (115BM0001), "Poly ether ether ketone Reinforced Chitosan macro-beads with improved Mechanical properties for Bone Tissue Engineering." - B.Tech. Supervisor 2018-19 Spring
Mohammed Hasim (116BM0006), "Study of vertical and counter movement jump height of athletes and non-athletes" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2019-20 Spring
Rakesh Kumar Pradhan (116BM0014), "Development of poly(vinyl alcohol)- alginate-activated charcoal and Calendula officinalis hybrid hydrogels for wound dressing application" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2019-20 Spring
Dakarapu Rishi (117BM0018), "GAIT ANALYSIS WHILE SMARTPHONE DUAL-TASKING" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2020-21 Spring
Praisy (117BM0005), "Design of a socially assistive system: IOT based solution healthcare monitoring system" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2020-21 Spring
Rajesh Kumar Jena (116BT0033), "Study the digestion of carbohydrates(black gram) using a peristaltic pump and the effect of pH during the digestion" - B.Tech. Co-supervisor 2021 Summer
Mohammed Niyas K K (118BM0004), "Heel pad analysis of different weight classes during plantar flexion" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2021-22 Spring
Paromita Sarker (118BM0009), "Development of biodegradable face sheet mask using taro starch with anti-aging properties" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2021-22 Spring
Riya Titus (118BM0645), "Design and development of a force sensitive resistor based insole for plantar pressure measurement" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2021-22 Spring
Enakshi Chattopadhyay (119BM0420), "Exploring Leucine Analogs as Antidepressants" - B.Tech. Co-supervisor 2022-23 Spring
Gaurika Jangid (119BM0421), "Effect of high heels on spine" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2022-23 Spring
Nadendla Udaya Sankar (119BM0424), "Design and development of sensor module for vibration exposure measurement" - B.Tech. Supervisor 2022-23 Spring

Awards and Honours

Ms. Pradipika Vasudevan and A. Thirugnanam has been awarded with MRS-S Funding Support award at the "International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, 2017" held in Singapore, 2017
Ms. Chandrika Kumari, A. Kumar, S. K. Sarangi and A. Thirugnanam have been awarded the Prof. P. K. Sarma Best Paper Award at the 23rd National and 1st International ISHMT-ASTFE INDIAN SOCIETY FOR HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER conference (IHMTC 2015) Organized by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre , Indian Space Reserch Organization (ISRO), Trivandrum Between 17th to 20th December 2015., 2015
Kiran Vajanthri and A. Thirugnanam NIT Rourkela, has won the Best Poster Presentation Award (First) during the XVIV National Confrence of the Society, January 11-13, 2014 at College of Biomedical Engineering and Applied Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal., 2014
Elsevier Biomaterials Student Travel Award, 2008 at the International Conference on Medical Materials, Devices & Regenerative Medicine and Workshop, 23-25th November, 2008. Kathmandhu, Nepal., 2008

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IIM Kolkata - Life Member [58377], 2021
BRSI - Life Member [LM 2465], 2021
BMESI - Life member [LM 1311], 2020
SBA0I - Life member [LM434], 2008

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