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Dr. Sankha Deb, Ph.D. (University of Montreal, Canada)
Assistant Professor,
FMS and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur - 721302, INDIA
Phone: +91-3222-282912 (Office), +91-3222-281599 (Lab)
Email: sankha.deb@mech.iitkgp.ernet.in , sankha.deb@gmail.com
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Announcement for Prospective Students: I am looking for M.Tech and PhD students to guide in the areas of CAD/CAM, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing. To learn more about the activities of our research group, please click here.

Education | Professional Experience | Research Interests | Laboratory Facilities available to our Research Group | Teaching | Publications and Presentations | Current Sponsored Projects | Students' Guidance | Professional Activities | Awards and Honours | Short Bio | Research Group

Education
• B.E. (Hons.) degree (National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India, 1996)
• M.Tech degree (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, 1999), M.Tech. Thesis: Development and Performance Evaluation of Brazed Monolayer Cubic Boron Nitride Grinding Wheels
• Ph.D. degree (University of Montreal, Canada, 2005), Ph.D. Thesis: Intelligent Computer-Aided Process Planning for Rotationally Symmetrical Parts Using Neural Network and Expert System

Professional Experience
• Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India (Dec 2008 to present)
• Visiting Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, University of Montreal, Canada (June 2008 & June 2009)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India (Feb 2006 to Dec 2008)
• Assistant Professor, Center for Soft Computing Research, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, India (Aug 2005 to Jan 2006)
• Research Assistant, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, University of Montreal, Canada (1999 to 2005)
• Mechanical Engineer, Voltas Limited, Calcutta, India (1996 - 1997)

Research Interests
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Cellular Manufacturing, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Production Planning and Control, etc.)
• Computer-Aided Process Planning (Automatic Feature Recognition, Machining Setup and Fixture Planning, Tool Path Planning, Assembly Sequence Planning, Planning for Layered Manufacturing, etc.)
• Robotics (Multi-finger Robot Grippers, Climbing Robots, Self-reconfigurable Robots)
• Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AI and Soft Computing based Modeling of Manufacturing Systems)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing techniques in Manufacturing.

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Laboratory Facilities available to our Research Group
Laboratory facilities available to our Research Group include a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS), a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) System, and various equipments such as slant bed CNC Lathe with 8 station programmable turret, two CNC milling machines with Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), a 5-axis articulated Robot, a 6-axis articulated Robot, a pneumatically actuated loading/unloading arm, Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), and Automated Storage / Retrieval System (AS/RS), Machine Vision System for Automated Inspection, as well as various software packages for CAD modeling, CNC Simulation software for Lathe and Milling Machine, CAD/CAM based Part Programming, Simulation and Control Software of Robot manipulators, Simulation and Control softwares of FMS and CIM, etc. These state-of-the-art facilities will provide excellent opportunities to the students and researchers for hands-on training and research on FMS and CIM, including operation, control and programming of various computer controlled machines, system modeling, simulation and performance analysis of the FMS/CIM as well as issues relating to computer-aided process planning, computer-aided production planning, scheduling and control, etc.

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Teaching

Postgraduate Courses
• Product Development and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (ME60304), PG course at IIT Kharagpur, Spring 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and to be taught in Spring 2016. Course Homepage

• Manufacturing Automation (ME60129), PG course at IIT Kharagpur, taught in Autumn 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
• Mechatronics (ME60426), PG course at IIT Kharagpur, Spring 2014 and 2015.
• CAD for Manufacturing (ME60305), PG course at IIT Kharagpur, Fall 2010, 2011.
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (ME 514), PG course taught at IIT Guwahati, Spring 2008.
• Robotics and Robot Applications (ME 640), PG course taught at IIT Guwahati, Fall 2006, 2007 and 2008.
• Mechatronics and Manufacturing Automation (ME 514), PG course taught at IIT Guwahati, Fall 2007 and 2008.

Undergraduate Courses
• Machine Tools and Machining Laboratory (ME33007), UG Course at IIT Kharagpur, Spring 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and to be taught in Spring 2016.
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (MF 40603), UG course at IIT Kharagpur, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 2015.
• Non-Traditional Manufacturing and CIM Lab (MF49601), UG course at IIT Kharagpur, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
• Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (ME19701), UG Course at IIT Kharagpur, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
• Nondestructive Evaluation and Imaging (MF40404), UG Course at IIT Kharagpur, Spring 2009.
• Manufacturing Technology II (ME 306), UG course taught at IIT Guwahati, Spring 2007 and 2008.
• Machine Drawing (ME 211), UG course taught at IIT Guwahati, Fall 2006.

Publications and Presentations

Book
Deb, S. R. and Deb, Sankha "Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2010 (ISBN-13: 978-0-07-007791-1)

Chapter in Book
Deb, Sankha and Dixit, U.S., “Intelligent Machining: computational methods and optimization”, Machining: Fundamentals and recent advances, Davim, J. Paulo (Editor), Springer Publishers, 2008.

Journals and Conference Proceedings

• Mishra, A. and Deb, Sankha,"An intelligent methodology for assembly tools selection and assembly sequence optimisation", In CADCAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Springer Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, eds. D. K. Mandal and C. S. Syan, pp. 323-333, 2016, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-2740-3_31 [link]
• Sainul, I. A., Deb, Sankha and Deb, A. K.,"A three finger tendon driven robotic hand design and its kinematics model", In CADCAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Springer Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, eds. D. K. Mandal and C. S. Syan, pp. 313-321, 2016, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-2740-3_30 [link]
• Das, A. and Deb, Sankha, "Recognition of force closed point grasp for 2D object", In CADCAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Springer Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, eds. D. K. Mandal and C. S. Syan, pp. 357-365, 2016, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-2740-3_34 [link]
• G.V.S.K. and Deb, Sankha, "A methodology for assembly sequence optimization by hybrid cuckoo-search genetic algorithm, under review.
• Das, A. and Deb, Sankha, "A Neural Network Based Methodology for Inverse Kinematics of a Multi Finger Robotic Hand for Gripping" (under review).
• Singh, S. K. and Deb, Sankha,"A Knowledge Based Approach for Automatic Process Plan Generation for Machining", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, vol. 15(1), 2014.
• Singh, S. and Deb, Sankha,"An Intelligent Methodology for Optimizing Machining Operation Sequence by Ant System Algorithm", International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 16(4), pp. 451-471, 2014.
• Burnwal, S. and Deb, Sankha,"Scheduling Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System using a Cuckoo Search based Approach", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2013, vol 64(5-8), pp. 951-959, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-012-4061-z
• Singh, S. K. and Deb, Sankha,"A Knowledge Based Approach for Automatic Process Plan Generation for Machining", Proceedings of the International Conference of Agile Manufacturing (ICAM 2012) IIT BHU, Varanasi, India, December 2012.
• Chawla, P. R. and Deb, Sankha,"A Computer-Aided Inspection Methodology for Mechanical Parts based on Machine Vision", Proceedings of the 4th International & 25th AIMTDR Conference, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, December 2012.
• Das, R., Dixit, U. S., and Deb, Sankha, "An Experimental Study on a Constrained Multi-Hole Extrusion Process", Journal of Machining and Forming Technologies, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2012, vol. 4 (1/2).
• Kumar, C. and Deb, Sankha,"Generation of Optimal Sequence of Machining Operations in Set-up Planning by Genetic Algorithms", Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 2012, vol 11(1), pp. 67-80, DOI: 10.1142/S0219686712500059
• Das, R., Dixit, U. S., and Deb, Sankha, "Effect of extrusion ratio, die land length and lubrication on hardness and surface roughness in multi-hole extrusion", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2012, vol. 4 (1/2).
• Hazarika, M., Dixit, U. S. and Deb, Sankha,"A method for fine tuning the membership grades assigned by experts: an application to burr height estimation in drilling", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2012, vol. 4 (1/2).
• Deb, Sankha,"An Intelligent System for Computer-Aided Process Planning by the application of a knowledge-based system and a genetic algorithm", Proceedings of National Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications (NCPCC-2012) , Kolkata, India, March 2012
• Das, R., Dixit, U. S., and Deb, Sankha, "An Experimental Study on the Effect of Lubrication, Die Land Length and Vibration in Multi-Hole Extrusion Process", International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering, 2011.
• Das, D. and Deb, Sankha,"Optimization of Machining Operation Sequence by using a Particle Swarm Optimization based Reinforced Learning Algorithm", under review.
• Prasoon, R. and Deb, Sankha,"A Sexual Genetic Algorithm based Approach for Assembly Sequence Optimization", under review.
• Deb, Sankha, Parra-Castillo, J. R. and Ghosh, K., "An Integrated and Intelligent Computer-Aided Process Planning Methodology for Machined Rotationally Symmetrical Parts", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 2011, vol. 13(1), pp. 1-26 .
• Hazarika, M., Deb, Sankha, Dixit, U. S. and Davim, J.P., "A Fuzzy Set Based Setup Planning System with Ability for Online Learning", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2011, vol. 225(2), pp. 247-263, DOI: 10.1243/09544054JEM1867 .
• Ritwik, K. and Deb, Sankha,"A Genetic Algorithm based Approach for Optimization of Scheduling in Job Shop Environment", Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems (JAMS), 2011, vol. 10(2), pp. 223-240, DOI: 10.1142/S0219686711002235
• Burnwal, S. and Deb, Sankha,"Application of Cuckoo Search algorithm to manufacturing scheduling problems", Proceedings of International Conference on Computational Methods in Manufacturing (ICCMM2011), Guwahati, India, December 2011.
• Das, R., Dixit, U. S., and Deb, Sankha, "An experimental study on the effect of lubrication, die land length and vibration in multi-hole extrusion process", Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Production and Industrial Enginering (CPIE-2010), Jalandhar, India, December 2010.
• Hazarika, M., Dixit, U. S. and Deb, Sankha,"A method for fine tuning the membership grades assigned by experts: an application to burr height estimation in drilling",Proceedings of the 3rd International & 24th AIMTDR Conference, Visakhapatnam, India, December 2010.
• Das, A. and Deb, Sankha,"Grasping Strategies for a Dexterous Multi-finger Robot Gripper", Proceedings of the 3rd International & 24th AIMTDR Conference, Visakhapatnam,, India, December 2010.
• Kumar, C. and Deb, Sankha,"Generation of Optimal Sequence of Machining Operations in Set-up Planning by Genetic Algorithms", Proceedings of the 3rd International & 24th AIMTDR Conference, Visakhapatnam,, India, December 2010.
• Das, R., Dixit, U. S., and Deb, Sankha, "Effect of die land length and lubrication on the mechanical properties of the extruded products in a multi-hole extrusion process: an experimental study", International Journal of Manufacturing Technology & Industrial Engineering, 2010, vol. 1(2), pp. 175-179.
• Hazarika, M., Dixit, U. S., and Deb, Sankha, "A Setup Planning Methodology for Prismatic Parts Considering Fixturing Aspects", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2010, vol. 51(9-12), pp. 1099-1109, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-010-2667-6 .
• Hazarika, M., Dixit, U. S. and Deb, Sankha, "Effect of Datum Surface Roughness on Parallelism and Perpendicularity Tolerances in Milling of Prismatic Parts", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2010 Vol. 224(9), pp. 1377-1388, DOI: 10.1243/09544054JEM1708 .
• Deb, Sankha “Issues and Strategies in Robotic Welding”, Proceedings of the National Welding Seminar 2009 - 10, Kolkata, India, December 2009
• Sinha, M. K., Deb, Sankha and Dixit, U. S., "Theoretical and experimental investigations on multi-hole extrusion process", Materials & Design, 2009, Vol. 30(7), pp. 2386-2392
• Sinha, M. K., Deb, Sankha and Dixit, U. S., "Design of a multi-hole extrusion process", Materials & Design, 2009, Vol. 30(2), pp. 330-334.
• Hazarika, M., Deb, Sankha and Biswal, D., "An Expert System based Computer-Aided Process Planning Methodology for setup planning of machined prismatic parts", Proceedings of the 2nd International & 23rd AIMTDR Conference, Chennai, India, December 2008.
• Rohit, V and Deb, Sankha, "A hybrid algorithm for conflict free routing of automated guided vehicles", Proceedings of the 2nd International & 23rd AIMTDR Conference, Chennai, India, December 2008.
• Rohit, V. and Deb, Sankha, Artificial Immune Systems for the Capacitated Lotsizing Problem in Production Planning", Proceedings of the International Conference on Operations Research for Growing Nation, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, December 2008.
• Khetan, A. K., Deb, Sankha, "Neural network application in machining: A review", Proceedings of INAE-DAE International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT 2008) for Young Engineers, IIT Madras, Chennai, India, February 2008.
• Deb, Sankha and Ghosh, K., "A Computer-Aided Process Planning System for Automatic Machining Set-Up Generation Based on Expert System", Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Engineering - 2007 (ICAME - 2007), Manipal, Karnataka, India, October 2007.
• Deb, Sankha and Ghosh, K., "An Automatic Process Planning System for Generation of Machining Operations using Neural Networks", Proceedings of 23rd ISPE International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics & Factories of the Future, Bogota, Colombia, August 2007. (ISBN 978-958-978-597-3)
• Deb, Sankha and Ghosh, K., "An Expert System based Methodology for Automating the Set-up Planning in Computer-Aided Process Planning for Rotationally Symmetrical Parts", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 2007, Vol. 10(2), pp.81-93.
• Garg, S., Chakraborty, D., Deb, S., and Pal, S.K. "A neuro-memetic model for the prediction of drill flank wear" Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Technology Management, Mumbai, India, January 2007.
• Deb, Sankha, Ghosh, K. and Paul, S., “A Neural Network based Methodology for Selection of Machining Operations in Computer-Aided Process Planning for Rotationally Symmetrical Parts”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2006, Vol. 17, pp. 573-585.
• Deb, Sankha and Ghosh, K, "Applications of Artificial Neural Network and Expert System for Intelligent Computer-Aided Process Planning of Rotationally Symmetrical Machined Components", Proceedings of All India Seminar on Recent Advances in Manufacturing Technologies, NIT Rourkela, India, October 2005.
• Deb, Sankha and Ghosh, K., “Artificial Intelligence Based Inference Techniques for Automated Process Planning for Machined Parts”, Proceedings of 2002 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (DETC/CIE), Montreal, Canada, September 2002. (ISBN 0-7918-3603-7)
• Deb, Sankha, Ghosh, K. and Deb, S.R. “Machining Process Planning for Rotational Components by Using a Neural Network Approach”, Proceedings of 29th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Montreal, Canada, November 2001.
• Devireddy, C.R., Ghosh, K. and Deb, Sankha “Use of Artificial Neural Networks for Process Planning of Cylindrical Machined Components”, Proceedings of 17th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Durban, South Africa, July 2001. (ISBN: 1-86840-432-3)

Invited presentations/lectures
• Deb, Sankha, "Computer-Aided Process Planning", Invited Lecture delivered at the AICTE sponsored QIP Short Term Course on Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems, Department of Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, February 2010.
• Deb, Sankha , “Intelligent Set-Up Planning for Machining Prismatic Components” Invited lecture delivered at the Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montréal, Canada, June 2009.
• Deb, Sankha, "Computer-Aided Manufacturing of Scultured Surfaces of Aerospace Components", Lecture for AICTE Sponsored QIP Short Term Course on Aerospace Propulsion for Beginners, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, December 2008.
• Deb, Sankha, "An Intelligent Computer-Aided Process Planning Methodology for Cylindrical Components", 3rd National Frontiers of Engineering (NatFOE) Symposium, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India, October 2008.
• Deb, Sankha, “Intelligent and Integrated Computer-Aided Process Planning” Invited lecture delivered at the Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montréal, Canada, June 2008.
• Deb, Sankha, "Materials and manufacturing practices of industrial gas turbine components", Invited Lecture delivered at the QIP Short Term Course on Industrial Applications on Turbomachines, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, November 2007.
• Deb, Sankha, "Intelligent Computer-Aided Process Planning", Keynote speech delivered at the International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Engineering - 2007 (ICAME - 2007), Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal, Karnataka, India, October 2007.
• Deb, Sankha, "Sensor Applications in Robotics", Invited Lecture delivered at the QIP Short Term Course on Sensors: From Fabrication to Application, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, June 2007.
• Deb, Sankha and Dixit, U.S., "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applicaions in Manufacturing", Invited lecture delivered at the AICTE sponsored Short Term Course on Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India, March 2007.
• Deb, Sankha, "Computer-Aided Process Planning", Invited Lecture delivered at the AICTE sponsored QIP Short Term Course on Rapid Product Development, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, December 2006.

Technical Report
• Ghosh, K. and Deb, Sankha, "The Process Planning Function and its Use at Pratt & Whitney", Technical Report submitted to Pratt & Whitney, Montreal, Canada, May 2003.

Current Sponsored Projects:

Project Title: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sankha Deb
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. C. S. Kumar
Value: INR 9.15 million
Sponsor: Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.
Homepage: http://www.cimlab.iitkgp.ernet.in/

Project Title: Plant on a chip
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suman Chakraborty
Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Ajay M. Sidpara, Dr. Arup Kr. Das, Dr. Chirag Deepak Kalelkar, Dr. Sankha Deb and Dr. Vikranth Racherla
Value: INR 25 million
Sponsor: One-time Competitive Seed Grant for Research Infrastructure in an area of Emerging Thrust (SGDRI) of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.

Project Title: Robotics for advanced manufacturing applications
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sankha Deb
Co-Principal Investigators: nil
Value: INR 4.85 million
Sponsor: Centre for Excellence in Robotics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.
Homepage: http://cfer.herokuapp.com/manufacturing.php

Students' Guidance

Ph.D. Thesis (6 ongoing)
• Abhijit Das (July 2009 - ) - Development of grasping strategies for dexterous multi-finger robot hands (at IIT Kharagpur)
• Atul Mishra (December 2012 - ) - Thesis: Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning (at IIT Kharagpur)
• Sainul Islam Ansary (July 2014 - ) - Thesis: Development of a sensor integrated multi-finger robot gripper (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Alok Kanti Deb of Electrical Engg. Dept.)
• Ganesh M (December 2014 - ) - Thesis: Micromanufacturing (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. A. M. Sidpara of Mechanical Engg. Dept.)
• A Sravan Kumar (July 2015 - ) - Thesis: Micromachining (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Soumitra Paul of Mechanical Engg. Dept.)
• Sudipta Bhuyan (December 2016 - ) - Thesis: Robot Vision (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.)

Ph.D. Thesis (1 completed)
• Manjuri Hazarika (July 2007 - June 2010) - Thesis: A fuzzy set based setup planning expert system considering fixturing aspects for machining of prismatic parts (at IIT Guwahati - co-supervised (unofficially) with Prof. U. S. Dixit)

M.Tech Thesis (4 ongoing)
• Ashish Jain (June 2015 -) - Design of Multi-finger robot gripper for material handling applications in manufacturing
• Rao Sriram Reddy (June 2015 -) - Web based Computer-Aided Process Planning
• Shaswat Agarwaal (June 2015 -) - Machine vision guided Robotic Assembly
• Suvvada Syam Sindhu (June 2015 -) - Eye Movement Control Based Electric Wheel Chair

M.Tech Thesis (28 completed)
• Asish Deep (June 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Analysis of sensor integrated Multi-finger robot grippers for manipulation of parts of different geometries in material handling applications in manufacturing
• Goutham.V.R.C (June 2014 - May 2015) - Planning and Implementation of Intelligent sensor-guided robotic assembly in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) environment
• Arup Ratan Das (June 2014 - May 2015) - Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning using Knowledge Based System and Soft Computing
• Jitul Saikia (June 2014 - May 2015) - Machining of micro-moulds using EDM for micromanufacturing applications (jointly with Dr. Ajay Sidpara)
• G.V. S. K. Karthik (June 2013 - May 2014) - Assembly Sequence Planning Optimization using Soft Computing techniques
• Saurabh Kaulavkar (June 2013 - May 2014) - Machining Operation Sequence Optimization using Soft Computing techniques
• Munesh Meena (June 2013 - May 2014) - Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System
• Rahul Singh Munda (June 2013 - May 2014) - Computer-Aided Process Planning for machined components using Knowledge Based System
• Rishabh Sharma (June 2013 - May 2014) - Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning using Knowledge Based System
• Y.Phani Kumar (June 2012 - May 2013) - Disassembly sequence planning optimization using genetic algorithm based approach
• V.Ravi Kiran Yanamandra (June 2012 - May 2013) - A Methodology for Computer-Aided Disassembly Analysis
• Sanjib Soren (June 2012 - May 2013) - Modeling, analysis and optimization of a flexible manufacturing system
• Agradeep Das (June 2012 - May 2013) - Automatic generation of feasible assembly sequences and optimization by a genetic algorithm based approach
• Palkush Rai Chawla (May 2011 - May 2012)- Thesis: Inspection of Mechanical Components using Machine Vision
• Shirish Subramanian (May 2011 - May 2012)- Thesis: A Novel Genetic Algorithm Based Approach to Computerized Assembly Planning
• M. Anantha Raja (May 2010 - May 2012)- Intelligent Process Planning for Layered Manufacturing
• Shashikant Burnwal (May 2010 - May 2011) Thesis: Scheduling Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System by using a Cuckoo Search (CS) based approach
• Vipul Jain (May 2010 - May 2011)- Knowledge based decision support system for selection of Layered Manufacturing Process
• N. Kanthikar (May 2010 - May 2011)- Thesis: Modeling and Analysis of a Three Finger Robot Gripper
• Chandan Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- An Intelligent Methodology for Set-up Planning Optimization in Prismatic Parts Using Genetic Algorithm
• Abhishek Basu (May 2009 - May 2010)- An intelligent approach for part machine grouping using neural networks
• Abhishek Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- A Methodology for Computer-Aided Mechanical Assembly Process Planning
• Kumar Ritwik (May 2009 - May 2010)- Optimization of Scheduling in Job Shop Manufacturing Environment: A Genetic Algorithm based Approach
• Sachin Prakash (May 2009 - May 2010)- Development of a fuzzy-set based Computer-Aided Process Planning methodology for machining prismatic parts
• Amit Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- Design Optimization of two-finger robotic gripper (co-supervising with Prof. D. K. Pratihar)
• Pankaj K. Singh (May 2009 - May 2010)- Novel Actuation Mechanism for Movement of Legs / Flapping of Wings for Miniaturized Robots (co-supervising with Dr. V. Racherla)
• Manoj Kumar Sinha (May 2007 - June 2008)- Modelling and Experimental Investigation of Multi-hole Extrusion Process (at IIT Guwahati - jointly guided with Prof. U. S. Dixit)
• M. Ramamurthy Naik (May 2006 - June 2007)- Prediction of Surface Roughness and Cutting Forces in Micro-end-milling Operations (at IIT Guwahati - jointly guided with Prof. U. S. Dixit)

B.Tech. Thesis (ongoing)
• Chandreyee Bhaumik (July 2015 - ) - Scheduling optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System using Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) technique
• Jitendra Marndi and Ravi Yadav (July 2015 - ) - Computer-Aided Feature Extraction and Process Planning for Machined Parts

B.Tech (29 completed)
• Ayush Chhaparia (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Development of a Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot
• Surya De (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design of a robot gripper for handling randomly shaped objects
• Prabudhya Roy Chowdhury (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design of a Tendon Driven Multifinger Gripper Mechanism
• Ashish Jain (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Analysis of Multi-finger robot gripper for material handling applications in manufacturing
• Thavva Avinash (July 2014 - May 2015) - A Soft Computing Based Approach for Optimization of Sequence of Machining Operations
• Vivek Ranjan Das (July 2014 - May 2015) - Scheduling Optimization of a Flexible manufacturing System
• Pamarthi Babu Viswa Vardhan (July 2014 - May 2015) - Computer-Aided Process Planning For Assembly of Mechanical Components in A CIM Environment
• Kaushik Mandula (July 2013 - May 2014) - Automated cutting tool sequence optimization for milling 2.5D pockets using multiple tools
• Rudresh Chandra Suman (July 2013 - May 2014) - Automated Selection of Optimal Set of Cutting Tools for 2.5D Pocket milling
• Siva Praneeth V. (July 2012 - May 2013) - Design of robotic gripper and strategy for gripper selection
• Nishant Saurabh (July 2012 - May 2013) - Computer-Aided Process Planning optimization
• Deepak Verma (July 2012 - May 2013) - Automatic Feature extraction for CAD/CAM Integration
• Tanmay Tanuj (July 2011 - May 2012) - An approach to extract machining features from a CAD model for automating process planning
• Himanshu Patidar (July 2011 - May 2012) - Design and Conceptualization of a Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot
• Nikhil Kaushik (July 2010 - May 2011)- Multi-Agent Based Approach to Automate Setup Planning in a Computer Aided Process Planning System
• Palkush Rai Chawla (July 2010 - May 2011)- Design and Conceptualization of a Modular Self Reconfigurable Robot
• Peeyush Agarwal (July 2010 - May 2011)- Optimization of Laminated Object Manufacturing Process using Genetic Algorithm (jointly guided with Prof. A. Roy Choudhury)
• Ankur Edkie (July 2009 - May 2010) - Prototype Design and Development of a Pipe Climbing Robot
• Devashish Das (July 2009 - May 2010) - Particle swarm based reinforced learning approach for operation sequencing in process planning
• Devashish Verma (July 2009 - May 2010) - A Genetic Algorithm Based Approach for Part Machine grouping
• Karthik K. (July 2009 - May 2010) - An approach to manufacturing feature extraction from CAD files for process planning
• Ruchir Prasoon (July 2009 - May 2010) - A prior knowledge based Sexual Genetic Algorithm for assembly sequence optimization
• Shashikant Burnwal (July 2009 - May 2010) - Development of Multi-finger Robot Hand
• Shree Kant Das (July 2009 - May 2010) - A methodology for web based manufacturing for automatic process plan generation
• Vaibhav Maheshwari (July 2009 - May 2010) - Conflict free routes for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems: An approach towards developing a time efficient algorithm in job scheduling
• Kshitij Maheshwari and Sourabh Boruah (July 2007 - May 2008) - A Methodology for Generation of Sequences of Assembly Operations for Mechanical Parts (at IIT Guwahati)
• Rohit Mittal and Priyesh Sinha (July 2007 - May 2008) - Robot Path Planning Using Ant Colony Optimization Technique (at IIT Guwahati)
• Deepankar Garg, Jaspreet Singh and Sudhanshu Kumar (July 2006 - May 2007) - Multi - objective Job-shop Scheduling using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique (at IIT Guwahati)
• G.Sasi Sekhar and K.V.Manoj (July 2006 - May 2007) - Optimization of Set-up Plans in Computer-Aided Process Planning Systems for Machining Based on Ant Colony Optimization Technique (at IIT Guwahati)

Professional Activities

Journal Editorial Work
• Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technology

Memberships of Professional Socities
• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Short Term Course Organization
• Joint Course Coordinator, AICTE sponsored QIP Short Term Course on "Introduction to Micromanufacturing Technologies", Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, February 24-28, 2008

Technical Conference Organization
• Member, International Advisory Council, 28 th International Conference on CADCAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future to be held in India, 2016.
• Session Chair of a Technical Session on Rapid Response Manufacturing, 4th International & 25th AIMTDR Conference, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, 2012.
• Session Chair of two technical sessions, International Conference on Computational Methods in Manufacturing (ICCMM2011), IIT Guwahati, India, 2011.
• Member, Peer Review Committee, 2011 International Conference on Computer Science and Intelligent Systems, Coimbatore, India, 2011
• Member, Advisory Committee, National Conference on Recent Advances In Mechanical Engineering (RAIME ’08), Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India, 2008.
• Session Chair, Advances in Manufacturing, International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Engineering (ICAME 2007) Manipal, Karnataka, India, 2007.
• Member, International Advisory Council, International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Engineering (ICAME 2007), Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India, 2007.
• Member, Technical Sessions Committee, 2nd International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS- 06), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India, 2006.
• Member, Organizing Committee, First International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI'05), Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India, 2005.
• Session Chair, Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing, 29th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 2001.

Administrative Responsibilities at IIT Kharagpur
• Faculty Adviser of B.Tech 2011 Batch of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (since July 2011)
• Joint Undergraduate Examinations Co-ordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering (since November 2009)
• Joint B.Tech Projects Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering (July 2009 to July 2011)
• Member, Time-Table Committee, Manufacturing Sc. Section, Department of Mechanical Engineering (November 2009 to July 2011)
• Professor-in-Charge, Workshop, Department of Mechanical Engineering (July 2009 to December 2009)

Awards and Honours
• Visiting Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, University of Montreal, Canada (June 2009)
• Visiting Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, University of Montreal, Canada (June 2008)
• Member, Indian Delegation, nominated by UK Science and Innovation Network to participate in the joint UK-India workshop on distributed manufacturing , jointly organised by Royal Academy of Engineering and Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in London, UK from June 16 - 19, 2014
• Second best paper award at International Conference of Agile Manufacturing (ICAM 2012) held in IIT BHU, Varanasi, India in December 2012
• Named as a member of the IBC Top 100 Engineers by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, 2011
• Biography listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World, 28th Edition, USA, 2011
• Reciepient, Ph.D. Research Scholarship (1999-2005) from Department of Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique, Université de Montréal, Canada.
• Recipient, Merit Scholarship (1992-96) to pursue undergraduate study from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India.
• Recipient, National Prize from Government of India for marks obtained in Higher Secondary Exam, 1992.