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0491 209 2013 (Office) | info@iitpkd.ac.in

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PALAKKAD
Kanjikode | Palakkad | Kerala - 678623

0491 209 2001 (Office) | info@iitpkd.ac.in

Dr. Nelson Muthu

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering

+91 491 209 1464

Research Area: "Fracture and Damage mechanics, Mechanics of Composite Materials, Meshfree Methods, Elasticity, Biomedical Device Innovation"

CurriculumVitae.pdf (343.04 KB)

Biosketch

Dr. Nelson Muthu is a product of three well-known universities: IIT Guwahati where he did his B.Tech in 2008, IIT Bombay and Monash University (IITB-Monash Research Academy) where he completed his PhD, in 2015, on studies on element-free Galerkin method for linear elastic fracture mechanics problems. Prior to PhD, he had corporate experience as an analyst in Global Analytics, Chennai from July'08-July'10, where he learnt predictive analytics. After his PhD, he worked in Biomedical Engineering and Technology incubation Centre (BETiC), IIT Bombay on medical device innovation from Dec'15 to May'17. Afterward, he worked in IIT Guwahati as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering from May'17 to Dec'23. His current research areas include fracture and damage mechanics, mechanics of composite materials, meshfree methods, elasticity, and bio-medical device innovation.

Research

Books

1.	Uday Shanker Dixit, Nelson Muthu, S.M. Kamal "Strength of Materials" 2^nd year Under Graduate level book as per AICTE curriculum, January 2023.

Publications

Journals:

1.	N. Muthu, S.K. Maiti, B.G. Falzon, I. Guiamatsia. "Computation of stress intensity factors in functionally graded materials using partition-of-unity meshfree method", The Aeronautical Journal, 116(1186):1253-1277; 2012.
2.	N. Muthu, S.K. Maiti, B.G. Falzon, I. Guiamatsia. "A Comparison of Stress Intensity Factors Obtained Through Crack Closure Integral and Other Approaches using Extended Element-Free Galerkin Method", Computational Mechanics, 52:587-605 2013.
3.	N. Muthu, B.G. Falzon, S.K. Maiti, S. Khoddam. "Modified Crack Closure Integral for Extraction of SIFs in Meshfree Methods", Finite Element in Analysis and Design, 78: 25-39; 2014.
4.	N. Muthu, S.K. Maiti, B.G. Falzon, Wenyi Yan. “Crack Propagation in Non-homogenous materials: Evaluation of Mixed-Mode SIFs, T-stress and Kinking angle using a variant of EFG Method”, Engineering analysis with Boundary Elements, 72: 11-26; 2016.
5.	N. Muthu, S.K. Maiti, B.G. Falzon, Wenyi Yan. `"Modelling interacting cracks through a level set using the element-free Galerkin method", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 134:203-215; 2017`.
6.	J. Ravi, S. Nidhan, N. Muthu, S.K. Maiti. “Analytical and Experimental studies on detection of longitudinal, L and T shaped cracks in Isotropic and Bi-material beams based on changes in natural frequency”, Mechanical System and signal processing, 101: 67-96; 2018.
7.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, N. Muthu "An element-free Galerkin method using vertically averaged multiphase flow model for carbon sequestration", Computers and Geotechnics, 105:195-210; 2018.
8.	J. Tharion, S. Kapil, N. Muthu, J. G. Tharion & S. Kanagaraj "Rapid Manufacturable Ventilator for Respiratory Emergencies of COVID‑19 Disease", Transactions of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, Jun 7:1-6; 2020.
9.	P. Dinesh, P. G. Ranjith, M. R. Behera, N. Muthu “Experimental and numerical (EFG method) studies on sedimentary rock under varied salinity conditions”, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 148:104909; 2021.
10.	P. Rakesh, A. More, M. Kumar, N. Muthu “Probabilistic failure prediction in a double composite cantilever beam with single and double source uncertainty”, Composite Structures, 279:114870; 2021.
11.	P. Dinesh, P. G. Ranjith, M. R. Behera, and M. Nelson “Mechanical properties of reservoir rock and caprock under varying brine saturation for application of geological carbon storage in deep saline aquifers” AIP Conference Proceedings, 2417: 020025; 2021.
12.	Sasibhushan Yengala, Nelson Muthu and Subramani Kanagaraj “A Versatile Standing cum Sitting Device for Rehabilitation and Standing Aid for Paraplegic Patients”, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2653:020015; 2022.
13.	P. J. Saikia and N. Muthu “Extrinsic cohesive zone modeling for interface crack growth: Numerical and Experimental studies”, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 108353; 2022.
14.	A. K. Kumar, N. Muthu, R. G. Narayanan, “Equivalent Orthotropic Properties of Periodic Honeycomb Structure: Strain-energy approach and homogenization”, International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 19:137-163; 2022.
15.	Manash Jyoti Baishya, Bikram Jyoti Sahariah, Nelson Muthu, Prasenjit Khanikar “Composite strut-plate lattice: A high-stiffness design of cellular metamaterial having excellent strength and energy absorption ability”, Materials Today Communications, 33: 104939; 2022
16.	P Vicky Kumar, Anil Kumar Birru, Nelson Muthu “Evaluation of Zr, Ni-Cr, and Au-Ag Applied Materials Using FEM on Prosthetic Crowns”, Malaysian Journal of Science, 42: 41-46; 2023.
17.	Lalit Kumar, Dhrutiman Dey, Biranchi Panda, Nelson Muthu “Experimental and numerical evaluation of multi-directional compressive and flexure behaviour of extrusion-based 3D printed concrete”, Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, 17:1643-1661; 2024.
18.	P. J. Saikia, N. Muthu “Extrinsic/intrinsic cohesive zone modelling and experiments on interface failure of multi-walled carbon nanotube reinforced adhesively bonded joints under mode II loading”, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 126:103967; 2023.
19.	L. Kumar, B. Panda, N. Muthu, “A simple potential energy formulation for 3D concrete printed structures considering the shear effects in the build direction”, Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 1-9; 2023.
20.	S. S. Kumar, N. Muthu, “Generalized displacement control technique for mode I/II fracture problems using cohesive zone model within a modified element-free Galerkin framework”, Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, 46:4119-4141; 2023.
21.	S. Sai Kumar, N. Muthu, “A thermodynamically consistent strain difference-based nonlocal damage mechanics approach for failure analysis of quasi-brittle materials”, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 131: 104351; 2024.
22.	A. Kumar, R.Ganesh Narayanan, N. Muthu, “Manufacture of honeycomb core sandwich structures by hybrid approaches: Analysis using lab scale experiments and numerical simulation”, Thin-Walled Structures, 198:111739; 2024.
23.	Manash Jyoti Baishya, Nelson Muthu, Prasenjit Khanikar,”In pursuit of a high-performance mechanical metamaterial: Simple-cubic-octahedral plate lattice”, `International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 272:109189; 2024.`
24.	P. J. Saikia, M. Kumar, A. Kumar, N. Muthu, “Experimental estimation and numerical validation of cohesive zone parameters in hydroxyl functionalized MWCNTs-reinforced CFRP under pure mode II loading”, Polymer Composites, 1-15; 2024.
25.	A. Kumar, N. Muthu, R. Ganesh Narayanan, “Prediction of peel strength of sandwich sheets made of aluminium alloys fabricated by friction stir spot welding based hybrid process using cohesive zone modeling and finite element simulations”, Engineering Failure Analysis, 162:108381; 2024.
26.	Eledathu Kuriachan Sachin, Nelson Muthu, Pankaj Tiwari, “Hybrid Recycling Methods for Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Review” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2024. doi:10.1177/07316844241258557
27.	P.J. Saikia, A. Kumar, M. Kumar, N. Muthu, Cohesive zone parameters to predict mixed-mode delamination in CFRP reinforced with hydroxyl functionalized MWCNTs: Experimental and numerical investigations, Engineering Failure Analysis, 164:108656; 2024.

Book Chapters:

1.	Brian G. Falzon, Nelson Muthu, "Micromechanical modelling of composite materials using the element-free Galerkin approach" Comprehensive Composite Materials II, 2016.
2.	A. Kumar, P. J. Saikia, M. Kumar, S. Bag, N. Muthu, R. G. Narayanan, “Fractographic Analysis of Friction Stir Welded Aluminium alloy” Advances in Processing of Lightweight Metal Alloys and Composites, Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials, 2022.

International Conferences:

1.	N. Muthu, B.G. Falzon, S.K. Maiti, S. Khoddam. "Modelling Crack Propagation in Particle-Reinforced Composites using the Element-Free Galerkin Method" in International Conference in Composite Materials, Montreal, 2013.
2.	Nelson M. Muthu, Surjya K. Maiti and Wenyi Yan. “Analysis of Cracks in Bimaterials/Composites with Variable Order Singularity using Meshless Method” in World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Barcelona, 2014.
3.	N.M. Muthu, B.G. Falzon, S.K. Maiti, W. Yan “Micromechanical modelling of non-homogenous materials using meshless methods” in International Conference in Composite Materials, Copenhagen, 2015.
4.	Jishnu Ravi, Nelson Muthu. “Detection of Longitudinal and L crack based on natural frequency data” in International conference on vibration problems, IIT Guwahati, 2015.
5.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, N. Muthu "Application of an efficient numerical model for CO2 sequestration in deep saline aquifers" in 4th International Conference in Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai, India, 2018.
6.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, N. Muthu "An Element-Free Galerkin (EFG) Meshfree Method Model for Carbon Sequestration" in the 3rd International Conference on Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer, Budapest, Hungary, 2018.
7.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, N. Muthu “Multiscale modelling of fracture in wet porous media” at the 1st International Symposium on In-situ Modification of Deposit Properties for Improving Mining 2018 (IMDPIM2018), Taiyuan, China, 2018.
8.	S. Sai Kumar, N. Muthu, “Modeling of Delamination Behaviour in Composite Beam Using a Novel Continuum Damage Theory” in International Conference and Exhibition on Reinforced Plastics, Mumbai, 2019.
9.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, N. Muthu, “Application of Element Free Galerkin (EFG) method for CO2 Storage and Caprock Integrity” in The UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (Online), 12^th May 2020, Organized by University of Sheffield.
10.	P.J. Saikia, N. Muthu, “Identification Of Cohesive Zone Parameters For A Bi-Material Interface Crack” in 1st Online International Conference on Recent Advances in Computational and Experimental Mechanics 2020 (ICRACEM 2020), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, 4^th–6^th, September 2020. (http://icracem.org/docs/E-Proceedings%20ICRACEM%202020.pdf)
11.	V. N. Naik, S. Sai Kumar, N. Muthu, “1D-Cohesive zone modelling of failure using eXtended element-free Galerkin method” in 1st Online International Conference on Recent Advances in Computational and Experimental Mechanics 2020 (ICRACEM 2020), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, 4^th–6^th, September 2020. (http://icracem.org/docs/E-Proceedings%20ICRACEM%202020.pdf)
12.	P. J. Saikia and N. Muthu. Equivalency between Cohesive zone model and linear elastic fracture mechanics for an Isotropic Crack, 65𝑡ℎ congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, December 9-11,2020. (https://istam.iitkgp.ac.in/resources/2020/proceedings/Full_paper/SM/94fullpaper.pdf)
13.	S. Sai Kumar and N. Muthu. Finite Element Implementation Of Elastic-Plastic Large Deformation Analysis For Small Strain Problems, 65𝑡ℎ congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, December 9-11,2020. (https://istam.iitkgp.ac.in/resources/2020/proceedings/Full_paper/SM/115fullpaper.pdf)
14.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, N. Muthu, “Mechanical properties of reservoir rock and caprock under varying brine saturation for application of geological carbon storage in deep saline aquifer” in International Conference on Advanced Materials Behaviour & Characterization, Organized by Mattest Research Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, during 24-26 April 2021.
15.	A. Kumar, N. Muthu, R. G. Narayanan “Equivalent In-plane Elastic Properties of Periodic Re-entrant Honeycombs – Strain-energy approach and FE modelling” International Conference on Experimental and Computational Methods in Manufacturing (ICECMM 2021), NERIST, 28-29, Aug 2021.
16.	Sasibhushan Yengala, Nelson Muthu and Subramani Kanagaraj “A Versatile Standing cum Sitting Device for Rehabilitation and Standing Aid for Paraplegic Patients” Virtual International Conference on Product Design, Development, and Deployment (PDCUBE - 2021), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 11-12 Sep 2021.
17.	P. Dinesh, M.R. Behera, P.G. Ranjith, W. A. M Wanniarachchi, N. Muthu, “Experimental validation of element-free Galerkin (EFG) model for SENB sedimentary rocks under varied salinity conditions” in 3rd International Conference in Geotechnical Engineering, Colombo, Sri Lanka, during 06-07 Dec 2021.
18.	S. Sai Kumar, N. Muthu, “Application of damage model based on nonlocal equivalent strain in the element-free Galerkin method” in 12th International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure (SIF2021), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 06-07 Dec 2021.
19.	Ankit Fule, N. Muthu, “Determination of the SIF in Generalized Finite Element Method using the Configurational Force approach” in 12th International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure (SIF2021), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 06-07 Dec 2021.
20.	G. Safiur Rahiman, N. Muthu, U.S. Dixit, Pavel A. Petrov “Determination of the flow stress of material based on a friction-independent test on a simple geometry” in All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2021), Departments of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Coimbatore, 09-11 Dec 2021.
21.	Manash Baishya, Bikram Sahariah, Nelson Muthu, Prasenjit Khanikar “High-stiffness metamaterial composite structure with plate reinforced strut-microlattice” TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Anaheim, California, USA, 27 Feb – 3 March 2022 (TMS 2022 151st Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings, 1551-1568).
22.	Manash Jyoti Baishya, Manish Dalakoti, Nelson Muthu, Prasenjit Khanikar “A Crashworthy Lightweight Lattice Structure having a Composite Strut-Plate Lattice Topology Optimized using the Design of Experiments Technique” The 13th International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics (IMPLAST 2022), August 21-26, 2022, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
23.	Manash Jyoti Baishya, Nelson Muthu, Prasenjit Khanikar “A Multi-Phase Strut-Plate Lattice Design having Enhance Strength, Stiffness and Energy Absorption Ability” 8th Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures (ACMFMS-2022), 11th -14th December, 2022, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, India.
24.	P. J. Saikia, S. Kakati, M. Kumar, N. Muthu “The effect of hydroxyl functionalized MWCNTs on the interlaminar fracture toughness of Basalt fiber reinforced epoxy composite” 4th Structural Integrity Conference and Exhibition (SICE), IIT Hyderabad, 14-16 December 2022, IIT Hyderabad, India.
25.	P J Saikia, M Kumar and N Muthu “Enhancing the mode I interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber-reinforced composite with hydroxyl functionalized MWCNTs; numerical and experimental study” 8th Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures (ACMFMS-2022), 11th -14th December, 2022, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, India.
26.	S.Raja, U.Melkani, R.Sarma, S. Kapil, N.Muthu “Effect of Fiber Holding Techniques in the Fabrication of Continuously Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites adopting Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing” AM 3D Aero 2023 India Conference, 13-14 December, December 2023, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.
27.	K Murthy Pabbu, N. Muthu, “Phase-field modelling of fracture in Arruda-Boyce and Van der Waal hyperelastic material models using mixed(U-P) formulation,” 9th International Conference on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), 20-22 December 2023, IIT Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India.
28.	K Murthy Pabbu, N. Muthu, “Exploring the one-dimensional analysis of damage behaviour in Hyperelastic Materials via Generalized Displacement Control (GDC) technique,” 9th International Conference on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), 20-22 December 2023, IIT Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India.
29.	Lalit Kumar, Dhrutiman Dey, Biranchi Panda, Nelson Muthu, “Influence of the nozzle geometry on mechanical properties of 3D-printed concrete – Experiment and Finite element study” International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAM 2024), 4-6th March 2024, NIT Warangal,Warangal, India.

National Conferences:

1.	M. Nelson, B.Varun, S.K. Dwivedy "Dynamics and control of two link robot for minimum trajectory error" in National Conference on robotics and industrial manufacturing process, BHEL Hyderabad, 2009.
2.	S. Narwal, P.S. Robi, N. Muthu, “Fluid Structure Modelling of Tri-Leaflet Aortic Valve” in 5^thResearch Conclave 2018, IIT Guwahati, 2018.
3.	S. Sai Kumar, Nelson Muthu, “Modelling and testing of fiber reinforced composites under impact” in 5^thResearch Conclave 2018, IIT Guwahati, 2018.
4.	Nelson Muthu, “Finite Element Analysis of Hyperelastic Material” in NAFED 2020, 09 Dec 2019, Organized by VSSC, ISRO, BARC Mumbai 2019.
5.	Nelson Muthu “Finite Element Analysis of Hyperelastic Materials” in NAFED 2020, Organized by VSSC, ISRO,11-12 Dec 2020.
6.	Nelson Muthu “Finite element modelling of hyper elastic rubber-like materials using popular constitutive models" in NAFED 2022, Organized by VSSC, ISRO,04-05 Feb 2022.
7.	P Vicky Kumar, Anil Kumar Birru, Nelson Muthu “Design and Development of Dental Crown using 3D Printing for patient compatibility”, Proceedings of National Conference cum Industry meet on Foundry 4.0 - Opportunities and Challenges, CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur, February 24-25, 2022.
8.	A. Kumar, R. Ganesh Narayanan, N. Muthu “Friction Stir Spot Welding of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structure” In: Joshi, S.N., Dixit, U.S., Mittal, R.K., Bag, S. (eds) Low Cost Manufacturing Technologies. NERC 2022. Springer, Singapore, 2023.
9.	S. Sai Kumar, O. Ashok, N. Muthu “Hyperelastic Analysis of Adventitial Layer Using Isotropic Gent Model” In: Pandey, L.M., Gupta, R., Thummer, R.P., Kar, R.K. (eds) Healthcare Research and Related Technologies. NERC 2022. Springer, Singapore, 2023.
10.	Sachin Kuriachan, Pankaj Tiwari, Nelson Muthu “Effect of Chemical Treatment on Decomposition Profiles of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites and Its Recycling” In: Deka, D., Majumder, S.K., Purkait, M.K. (eds) Sustainable Environment. NERC 2022. Springer, Singapore, 2023.

Patents

1.	Chetan Pakhare, Tapas Pandey, Nelson Muthu, B. Ravi, Alaric Aroojis "A bipolar magnetic connector for establishing electric contacts between two modules with orientation capabilities and collapsible connection pins" (DoA: 04/08/2017, App No: 201721027799).
2.	Tapas Pandey, Chetan Pakhare, Nelson Muthu, B. Ravi, Alaric Aroojis "A data logger which can interface several resistive transducer to the single port of analog to digital converter (ADC) which is the part of signal processing system such as microcontroller" (DoA: 04/08/2017, App No: 201721027804).
3.	Sanchit Jhunjhunwala, Sajan Kapil, Joseph Tharion, Nelson Muthu “A Portable Mechanical Ventilator for Respiratory Emergencies” (DoA: 20-10-2020, App No: 202031045726).
4.	Sasibhushan Yengala , Nikhil Kumar Singh , M. Muthupalaniappan , Nelson Muthu , Subramani Kanagaraj “A Modular Reciprocating Gait Orthosis For Rehabilitation And Walking Aid For Paraplegic patients” (DoA: 12-03-2021, App No: 202131010431).
5.	Yengala Sasibhushan, Nelson Muthu, Subramani Kanagaraj “A Versatile Standing Cum Sitting Device For Rehabilitation And Standing Aid For Paraplegic Patients” (DoA: 25-06-2021, App No.: 202131028647).

Teaching
Courses Taught at IIT Guwahati
1. CE 101 - Engineering Drawing (July-2017, July-2018, July 2019 - Tutor)
2. ME 212 - Solid Mechanics-I (July-2017, July-2018, July-2019, Sep-2020, Sep-2021)
3. ME 101 - Engineering Mechanics (Jan-2018–Tutor, Jan-2019, Jan-2020, March 2021)
4. ME 607 - Introduction to Composite Materials (Jan-2018)
5. ME 223 - Solid Mechanics – II (Jan-2022, 23)
6. ME 501 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (July-2022, July-2023)
7. ME 216 - Mechanical Engineering Lab-I: Strength of Materials lab (July-2021, 22, 23)
8. ME 326 - Mechanical Engineering Lab-IV: Tribology lab (Jan-2022, 23)
Courses Taught at IIT Palakkad
1. ME 3522 - Introduction to Finite Element Methods (Jan-2024)

Additional Information

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Workshops and Conferences Organized

TEQIP short term course on Mechanics of Composites for Engineering Applications from May 21^st-25^th, 2019 at IIT Guwahati.

Organized Healthcare Hackathon from 5^th – 7^th September, 2019 at IIT Guwahati.

TEQIP short term course on Fracture Mechanics and its applications to Laminated Composites from March 01^st-05^th, 2021 at IIT Guwahati.

One-day workshop on Post-Buckling of Composite Shells on 9^th May’24 at IIT Palakkad.

Awards and Talks

One-day lecture on meshfree methods applied to fracture mechanics held at Mechanical Engg. Dept., SPCE, Mumbai in year 2013.

Oskar winner of 3 minute talk presentation held at IIT Bombay in year 2014.

DST Travel Grant for attending an international conference in Barcelona, 2014.

Teaching Assistantship for UG and PG mechanical design courses by IIT-Bombay, 2011- 2014.

Best poster award for 12^th International Conference on Vibration problems (ICOVP -2016) held at IIT Guwahati.

Expert talk on Bio-medical Innovation at One day Induction Program for SSIP Coordinators of Universities/Institutes in Gujarat, 2017.

Talk on ‘Mechanical Engineering: Then and Now’ in Ishan Vikas Programme – 2017, IITGi.

An invited lecture on “Analytical and Experimental Studies on Detection of Longitudinal, L and Inverted T Cracks in Isotropic and Bi-material Beams Based on Changes in Natural Frequencies” in TEQIP short term course on “Vibration and Noise Analysis of Mechanical Systems” at IIT Guwahati in 2018.

An invited talk on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation” in QIP - Short Term Course On “Current Status and Requirements of Biomedical Devices” 25^th – 29^th March, IIT Guwahati, 2019.

Expert talk on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation” in TEQIP-III National workshop on Biomaterials: Design, Development and Biomedical applications, 11^th – 15^th September, NIT Manipur, 2019.

Expert talk on “MEDICAL DEVICES Regulations” in TEQIP-III National workshop on Biomaterials: Design, Development and Biomedical applications, 11^th – 15^th September, NIT Manipur, 2019.

An invited talk on “FE modelling of Composite Laminates” in TEQIP-III Short Term Course on Active/Passive Damping Composites for Structural Vibration Control, 6th – 10th January, IIT Guwahati, 2020.

Invited talk on “FEM in Fracture Mechanics” in TEQIP-III short-term course on “Finite Element Method - Variational Methods to Computer Applications" on 2^nd– 6^thNov 2020, IIT Guwahati, 2020.

Expert talk on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation” in TEQIP-III Virtual National workshop on Avenues of Engineering in Biomedical research in present era 10^th – 14^th November, NIT Manipur, 2020.

Online Lecture on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation”, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, 26^th Nov 2020.

Online Lecture on “Irwin's Plastic Zone Correction, Dugdale Model and R-Curve” in AICTE ATAL Faculty Development Programme on Damage Tolerance: A new Design Strategy from 05-09 July 2021, VJTI Mumbai.

Online Lecture on “Applications of Modern Manufacturing in Biomedical Engineering” in Five Day Online Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Karunya Deemed University from 03rd - 07^th Aug 2021.

Online Lecture on “Applications of Modern Manufacturing in Biomedical Engineering” in Two weeks National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Easwari Engineering College from 27^th Sep – 08^th Oct 2021.

Online Lectures on “Engineering Drawing and 3D printing” and “Biomedical Innovation” in one week AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Program on Issues and Challenges in Teaching Learning of Engineering Mechanics and Drawing, Nowgong Polytechnic, Nagaon from 21st – 28^th Dec 2021.

Talk on “Element-Free Galerkin method for Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics” in 8th Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures (ACMFMS-2022), 11th -14th December, 2022, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, India

Talk on “ Layered composites – Manufacturing, Testing and Computational modelling” in Indo-French Research Seminar on Innovation in Manufacturing and Machining of Advanced Aerospace materials, 02-03 March 2023, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.

1^st Runner-Up in Poster competition in AM 3D Aero 2023 India Conference, 13-14 December, December 2023, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.

Best Teacher Award

ME-101 (Engineering Mechanics) course: Jan-May 2019

ME-212 (Solid Mechanics-1) course, July – Nov 2019, 2021