Department of Mechanical Engineering

Recent Research, Publications,Sponsored projects/Consultancy,and IPR

AREA OF RESEARCH

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  • Production and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Thermal and Fluid Engineering
  • Design Engineering
  • Machining Optimization using Machine Learning
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Rotodynamic and Vibration
  • Composite Materials
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation for MEMS/NEMS application

RECENT PUBLICATION

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  1. Das, S., Giri, A., & Samanta, S. (2024). Heat transfer enhancement in a thermosyphon using TiO2 nanofluid through natural convection. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects46(1), 4982-4999.
  2. Giri, A., & Singh, M. R. (2023). A Comparative Study on a Shrouded Fin Array With and Without Its Finite Dimension in the Flow Geometry. ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer145(8), 084502.
  3. Mazumder, N. S., Lingfa, P., & Giri, A. (2023). Two‐phase modeling of evaporation characteristics of ethanol droplet under force‐convection environment. Heat Transfer52(4), 3027-3057.
  4. Bhuyan, D., & Giri, A. (2021). Heat transfer and second law analysis of turbulent flow mixed convection condensation inside a vertical channel. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer165, 120658.
  5. Borah, J., Chandrasekaran, M. Application of Machine Learning-Based Approach to Predict and Optimize Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Polyether Ether Ketone Biopolymer Using Fused Deposition Modeling. J. of Materi Eng and Perform (SCIE). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-024-10629-w
  6. Borah, J., & Chandrasekaran, M. (2024e). Development of ANN model for predicting mechanical properties of 3d printed peek polymer using FDM and optimization of process parameters for better mechanical properties. Physica Scripta (SCIE). https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ad7f0f
  7. Borah, J., & Chandrasekaran, M. (2024d). Predictive modeling and optimization of Rockwell hardness of additively manufactured peek using RSM, ANFIS and RNN integrated with PSO. Physica Scripta. https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ad6514
  8. Borah, J., Chandrasekaran, M., & Selvarajan, L. (2023b). Taguchi-Based Experimental Investigation and Modeling of 3D-Printed PEEK Parts as Biomedical Implants using Fused Deposition Modeling for Improving Mechanical Strength and Surface Quality. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-09036-4
  9. Choudhury, B., Singh, V., Selvarajan, L., Goel, S., & Chandrasekaran, M. (2024). Synergic investigation of microstructure, precipitation, and micro-segregation on Inconel 825 weldments: A comparative study between GTAW and EBW. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 318, 129249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.129249
  10. Selvarajan, L., Venkataramanan, K., Choudhury, B., & Chandrasekaran, M. (2023). Evaluating of surface morphology on EDD machining parameters for Si 3 N 4 -TiN using TLBO-MRA. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 39(4), 465–479. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2023.2219307
  11. Choudhury, B., & Chandrasekaran, M. (2023). Electron beam welding investigation of Inconel 825 and optimize energy consumption using integrated Fuzzy Logic-Particle Swarm Optimization approach. International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, 25(4), 1377–1399. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40815-022-01431-8
  12. Das, S., Giri, A., & Samanta, S. (2020b). Heat transfer enhancement in a thermosyphon using TiO2 nanofluid through natural convection. Energy Sources Part a Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2020.1727998
  13. Sahu, S. K., Badgayan, N. D., Samanta, S., & Sreekanth, P. S. R. (2021). Evaluation of cell parameter variation on energy absorption characteristic of thermoplastic honeycomb sandwich structure. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 46 (12), 12487–12507. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05987-9
  14. Pandey, B., Mahto, S., & Jha, B. K. (2022). Analysis and optimization in hard turning of titanium grade-I using grey relational analysis. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 18(4), 2041–2053. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-00924-y
  15. Kumar, B., Yadav, V., Mahto, S., & Purohit, R. (2022). Inverse method to find the friction factor in metal forming process based on asperity-based deformation. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 18(4), 2031–2040. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-00914-0
  16. Sarkar, D., Teyi, N., Borah, P., & Chetia, P. (2024). Optimization of wear and friction behaviour of fish scale powder filled natural fibre/glass fibre hybrid epoxy composite in dry sliding condition. Engineering Research Express. https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ad7cc6
  17. Teyi, N., Singh, S., Prakash, C., & Gupta, L. R. (2023). Finite element modeling and analysis of signal based localization of fatigue crack in active magnetic bearing supported shafts. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 18(8), 6195–6204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-023-01542-y
  18. Samar Das, Santosh Kumar Tamang, Pankaj Kalita (2025) "An integrated ANFIS-TOPSIS approach for enhanced performance and emissions characteristics in syngas-diesel powered dual-fuel engine", International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.01.414 .
  19. Thangamani, G., Tamang, S.K., Badhai, J. et al. (2025) Elucidating the impact of laser shock peening on the biocompatibility and corrosion behaviour of wire arc additive manufactured SS316L bone staples. Appl. Phys. A 131, 126 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-025-08261-z 
  20. Geethapriyan Thangamani, Santosh Kumar Tamang, Md Saad Patel, Jinoop Arackal Narayanan, Jeevankumar Pallagani, Poly Rose, Pardeep Kumar Gianchandani,  Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, Palani Iyamperumal Anand (2025) Post‑processing treatment of Wire Arc Additive Manufactured NiTi shape memory alloy using laser shock peening process: a study on tensile behavior and fractography analysis. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-15058-0 
  21. Thangamani, G., Tamang, S.K., Rajput, S.S. et al. (2025) Experimental investigation of machining rate, geometrical accuracy and optimization of machining parameters in electrochemical micromachining of stainless steel 304. J Appl Electrochem (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-024-02254-1 
  22. Thangamani, Geethapriyan, Santosh Kumar Tamang, Md Saad Patel, Jinoop Arackal Narayanan, Muthuramalingam Thangaraj, Jufan Zhang, Pardeep Kumar Gianchandani, and Palani Iyamperumal Anand. 2025. "Studies on the Effect of Laser Shock Peening Intensity on the Mechanical Properties of Wire Arc Additive Manufactured SS316L" Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, Vol. 9, no. 1: 8. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9010008 
  23. Thangamani, G., Tamang, S.K., Badhai, J. et al. (2024). Post-processing of wire-arc additive manufactured stainless steel 316 l bone staples using laser shock peening: a mechanical and antibacterial study. Prog Addit Manuf (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-024-00922-4 
  24. Geethapriyan Thangamani1, Kailaash Pandiyan, Sayan Doloi, Ashwin Wagh, Krishnapal Tomar, Santosh Kumar Tamang and Palani Iyamperumal Anand (2024) “Investigation into the Fabrication of Stainless Steel 304L Thin-Wall Structures using a Laser Marking-Assisted Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Process” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-024-10163-9 
  25. P. Kashyap, Md S. Patel, C. Upadhyay, M. Sharma, S. Gahir, S.K. Tamang, M. Kathiresan, S. Gangopadhyay, R. Jain, R.J. Immanuel, (2024) “A Novel Sustainable AZ31 based Mg Matrix Composite Reinforced with Recycled IN718 Powder for Circular Materials Economy”, Materials letters, Vol. 377,137379, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.137379 
  26. Kumar, M., Tamang, S. K., Owhal, A., Roy, T., & Dabi, M. (2024). Nano droplet behaviour on vibrating surfaces: atomistic simulations for bio-NEMS/MEMS applications. Molecular Simulation, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927022.2024.2335281 
  27. Chandra Chandra, P., Mondal, A. K., Nirsanametla, Y., Kumar, A., & Chowdhury, S. (2024). Influence of tool traverse speed on mechanical properties and fracture morphology of friction stir welded pure copper butt joints. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2024.2411315
  28. Kapilan, N., K, A. K., Buradi, A., Bora, B. J., Nirsanametla, Y., Majdi, A., Alsubih, M., Islam, S., Khan, M. A., Khan, W. A., & Alqarni, S. A. (2024b). Enhancing soot emission control and performance in biodiesel-powered diesel engine through Al2O3 nanoparticle. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 19, 2638–2645. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctae179
  29. Chowdhury, S., Yadaiah, N., Prakash, C., Ramakrishna, S., Dixit, S., Gupta, L. R., & Buddhi, D. (2022). Laser powder bed fusion: a state-of-the-art review of the technology, materials, properties & defects, and numerical modelling. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 20, 2109–2172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.07.121
  30. Khan, M. S. M., Kumar, P., Ansari, I., & Sahoo, N. (2024). Experimental analysis of diesel engine characteristics powered with Al2O3 doped mesua ferrea linn vegetable oil-diesel blend. Fuel, 381, 133251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.133251

Sponsored projects/Consultancy
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No
Project titleFunding agencyDurationFund value (INR)PI
1Development of Radar Absorbent Materials (RAMs) using Carbon-Based and Bamboo-Charcoal CompositeNEC, Govt. of India2025-202719,85,000Santosh Kumar Tamang
2Development of 3D Dental Lab for NERMDoNER (NEC)2024-2026
(ongoing)
94,40,000Santosh Kumar Tamang
3Study and development of Epoxy-Based Bamboo Composites for shipping Containers using Indigenous Bamboo species of Arunachal Pradesh using Artificial Intelligence (Graph Neural Networks)AICTE2022-2025
(ongoing)
9,20,000Santosh Kumar Tamang
4Has the Quality of Living been enhanced due to the improvement in existing Public Transport Systems in smart cities? As a Collaborator of IIT BhillaiMoHUA2023-2024
(ongoing)
6,00,000Santosh Kumar Tamang
5Rejuvenation of Gekar Sinking WB, ItanagarMoHUA
(under Mission Amrit Sarovar Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan)
2022
(completed)
2,00,000Santosh Kumar Tamang
6Development of GPS Based Steering Assist System for Agricultural TractorAICTE2021-2024
(completed)
7,20,000Santosh Kumar Tamang
7Development of modern facilities using cryogenic and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) machining of hard materials AICTE2019-2022
(Completed)
17,63,000.00Prof. M. Chandrasekaran
IPR

Copyrights
Sl No.  Name of softwareCreators Reference Year 
1GPS BASED STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM FOR TRACTOR (TRACTSTEERGPSSantosh Kumar TamangSW-19895/20242025
Patents
Sl No.  
Name of product

Inventors /Designer
Reference Year 
1Solar Powered Agricultural Crop Seeder and Harvesting EquipmentSantosh Kumar Tamang408611-0012024
2𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞Santosh Kumar Tamang415966-0012024