Arnab Das – Manufacturing Technology – Best Researcher Award
Dr. Arnab Das distinguished academic and researcher in the field Manufacturing Technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Swami Vivekananda University in Barrackpore, Kolkata, having joined the institution on March 1, 2024. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, where he conducted his research under the guidance of Prof. Vivek Bajpai.
Educations📚📚📚
He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad in 2023, under the supervision of Prof. Vivek Bajpai, with a thesis titled “Development of high-speed micromachining center and its performance evaluation in micro and diamond turning.” He also holds an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Manufacturing Engineering from the same institution, completed in June 2018 under the guidance of Prof. Vivek Bajpai. His M.Tech thesis focused on the “Development of vibration-free machine structure for high-speed micro milling center,” and he graduated with first-class distinction, achieving a CGPA of 9.13. Prior to this, he earned a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Govt. College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore, West Bengal, in July 2016, where his project was titled “Refrigeration with the help of Peltier effect” and he graduated with a first-class CGPA of 8.95. He completed his 12th grade at Sree Ramkrishna Sikshalaya in Howrah, West Bengal, in June 2012 with a first division and a percentage of 87.2%, and his 10th grade at the same school in May 2010, also with a first division and a percentage of 84.75%.
Experience
He has extensive research experience in various aspects of mechanical engineering. His research endeavors include the development of dynamically stable high-speed micromachining centers capable of machining complex micro components from difficult-to-machine materials. Additionally, he has worked on introducing high-speed micro turning techniques to enhance the productivity of cylindrical micro components. Furthermore, his research focuses on reducing cutting forces in turning operations through the utilization of micro-structured cutting tools and Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). Moreover, he has contributed to the advancement of diamond turning technology by developing cost-effective methodologies employing ceramic bearing spindles to achieve nano-finished surfaces. In terms of teaching, he has served as an Assistant Professor at Swami Vivekananda University in Barrackpore, Kolkata, since March 2024, and previously held the same position at Camellia Institute of Technology in Madhyamgram from July 2023 to February 2024. He also gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant during his M.Tech. and Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, where he assisted in various subjects such as Manufacturing Process Lab, Theory of Metal Forming, Micromanufacturing, Advances in Machining, CNC Programming Lab, and Production Technology Lab.
Research Interests:
He is currently engaged in research spanning various areas of precision engineering and machining. His primary interests lie in micro turning, ultraprecision diamond turning, and high-speed micromachining, where he delves deep into the intricacies of metal cutting processes. Additionally, he focuses on understanding machine tool dynamics to optimize performance. Utilizing finite element modeling (FEM), he investigates the complex interactions within machining systems, aiming to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Beyond conventional methods, he explores unconventional machining techniques and embraces additive manufacturing, continually expanding his expertise and contributing to advancements in manufacturing technology.
- . Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, “Turning insert with lubricating passage along the normal plane for
minimization of friction, cutting force and tool wear”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes
(2023) vol 101, pp 141-155, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.05.066 (Impact factor:
5.684, SCI Indexed) - Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, “Machinability analysis of lead free brass in high speed micro turning
using minimum quantity lubrication”, CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
(2023) vol 41, pp 180-195, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2022.11.023 (Impact factor: 3.56,
SCI Indexed) - Arnab Das, Abisoor Rishi Sharan Mundu, Vivek Bajpai, “Enhancing tribological performance of
lead free brass in high speed micro turning via hybrid cryogenic cooling technique”, Tribology
International (2022) vol 179, 108090, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.108090
(Impact factor: 5.62, SCI Indexed) - Arnab Das, Shashank Shukla, Mohan Kumar, Chitransh Singh, Madan Lal Chandravanshi, Vivek
Bajpai, “Development of a vibration free machine structure for high-speed micro-milling center”,
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol 116, 2021, pp 3489-
3506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07533-1 (Impact factor: 3.563, SCI Indexed) - Chitransh Singh, Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, and Madan Lal Chandravanshi, “Effects of process
parameters on tool vibration and force transmissibility in high-speed micro-milling machine”,
Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (2023) vol 45: 343,
pp 1-14, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-023-04266-y (Impact factor: 2.361, SCI Indexed) - Arnab Das, Shri Narayan Agnihotri, Vivek Bajpai, “Compensation for Merchant’s Circle Diagram
to predict cutting force in orthogonal micro turning”, Journal of Micromanufacturing, (Special
issue on WCMNM 2021) vol 6(2), pp 101-111, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/25165984231171896
(SCOPUS Indexed) - Arnab Das, Abisoor Rishi Sharan Mundu, and Vivek Bajpai, “Prediction of friction angle and
cutting force considering sticking friction in machining process”, Sadhana, vol 48, 261, 2023.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-023-02312-y (Impact factor: 1.6, SCI Indexed) - Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, “A laser welding set up with dual focal lens for laser welding of
dissimilar materials”, Indian Patent, Application no 202331006063 A, The Patent Office Journal
No. 06/2023 Dated 10/02/2023, pp 9969. (Published)