National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

ଜାତୀୟ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ରାଉରକେଲା

An Institute of National Importance

Faculty Profile

BIOGRAPHY

With 28 years of experience in the field, I have dedicated my career to teaching, applied research, technology development, and industry service, particularly focusing on engineering ceramics, bio-ceramics, and refractories. Throughout my career, I have made noteworthy contributions, including the publication of four significant books: "Nanostructured Ceramics: Characterization and Analysis" (CRC Press, USA), "Ceramic Processing: Industrial Practices" (CRC Press, USA), "Introduction to Refractories for Iron and Steelmaking" (Springer Nature, Switzerland), and "Fundamental Design of Steelmaking Refractories" (Wiley, USA). Additionally, I have authored five book chapters, over 75 research papers in refereed journals, and hold six patents (three Indian and three Korean). I have successfully supervised 12 Indian government and industry-sponsored projects worth $300,000 and guided 11 Ph.D. theses, with five students already awarded their degrees. My work has significantly contributed to advancing knowledge and technology in ceramics. I have received Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal, 2016 for recent work on patient specific Orthopaedic implants. I had opportunity to involve as Guest Expert on Ceramic Processing and Engineering for High Power Lasers, Hilase, Czech Republic.

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Structural and Advanced Ceramics
Areas of Interest
  • Nanoparticles, High Temperature Ceramics, Refractories, Porous Ceramics, Structural Ceramics

Debasish Sarkar Professor

Ceramic Engineering

dsarkar@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2201

81

PUBLICATIONS

8

SPONSORED PROJECTS

2

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

10

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

1

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Debasish Sarkar

Professor

Ceramic Engineering

Room Number: CR-116

Department of Ceramic Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

2007

Ph.D.
Nanostructured Zirconia toughened Alumina for Thermo-Mechanical Applications/Ceramic Engineering
NIT Rourkela

2004

M.Tech
Processing, R-Curve and Tribological Properties of Ductile Ceramics Ti3SiC2
IIT Kanpur

1996

B.Tech
Ceramic Engineering
University of Calcutta

Teaching Experience
  • Ceramic Engineering,  NIT Rourkela,   01 Jul 1998 - 30 Jul 2022
Post Doctoral Research Experience
  • Nanoscale particles and Structural Ceramics,  Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science South Korea,   05 May 2007 - 30 Jun 2009
Laboratory Development
  • Laboratory for Ceramic Processing and Engineering,  CR-116, Department of Ceramic Engineering, NIT Rourkela,   Completed several research projects and developed facilities including, Nanoscale powder synthesis (wet and dry), Lyophilizer Refrigerated Centrifuge (267K), Planetary Micro Mill (WC, Al2O3, ZrO2 liner) Pulverisette-7 FRITSCH Germany, Warm Press (340oC, 25ton) Carver USA, Controlled Atmosphere Furnace (2200oC, Ar, N2, Vacuum), Nabertherm, Germany, High Temperature Furnaces (1800oC, 1650oC, 1100oC), Polishing Facilities for Discs and Truncated Sphere, other Ceramic Processing Facilities, Hardness Tester, Tundish Model, Computational Facilities, etc.

Lattice strain engineering in NR - upconverting core-shell. Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Running   Sponsored
Mechanochemical milling and low temperature sintering of nanostructured MgAl2O4 SERB
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Profgramme support on translational research on biomaterials for orthopadic and dental applications DBT
  • Principal Investigator
  • 60
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of Nano Carbon Containing Magnesia Carbon Refractories DST-TSG
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of Low-Carbon Steel Plant Refractories with non-oxide Ceramic Additives DST&TRL KROSAKI REFRACTORIES LTD
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of Polycrystalline Nd: YAG Transparent Ceramics for Solid State Laser BRNS
  • Principal Investigator
  • 12
  • Completed   Sponsored
Synthesis and characterization of Perovskite nano-powders and nano collids. DST
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Utilisation of agriculture waste for the development of useful advanced ceramics. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FOREST,GOI
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Upgradation and Standardization of Steel Making Refractories Maithan Ceramic Limited, Chirkunda
  • Principal Investigator
  • 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025
  • Running   Consultancy
Corrosion Kinetics and Atmospheric Influence on Thermo-Mechanical behavior of MgO-C (Graphene) Refractories Tata Steel, Jamshedpur
  • Principal Investigator
  • 01 Apr 2017 - 01 Apr 2019
  • Completed   Consultancy

Total Publications: 81

D. Sarkar,"Nanostructured Ceramics: Characterization and Analysis", Taylor and Francis 2018, 10.1201/9781315110790       Book

D. Sarkar,"Ceramic Processing: Industrial Practices", CRC Press, New York USA, July 2019       Book

S. Biswas and D. Sarkar,"Introduction to Refractories for Iron and Steel Making", Springer 2020       Book

Identification and Control of Defects in Pre-Fired Industrial and Advanced Ceramics- Effect on Cost, Energy and Carbon Emission Ceramic Engineering (Short-term Course)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 20 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025
  • Brochure

  • CR259 : Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CR3107 : Ceramic Manufacturing {Theory}
  • CR346 : Nanoceramics   {Theory}
  • CR4102 : Tribology of Materials {Theory}
  • CR418 : Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CR426 : Tribology of Materials {Theory}
  • CR4401 : Industrial Applications of Refractories {Theory}
  • CR612 : Refractories for Metallurgical and Allied Processes {Theory}
  • CR614 : Advanced Structural Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR631 : Mechanical Behaviour of Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR632 : Tribology of Materials {Theory}
  • CR6401 : Oxide and Non-Oxide Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR641 : Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CR661 : Technical Ceramics {Theory}
  • CR2472 : Ceramic Fabrication Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR272 : Drawing of Refractory Lining and Joints {Practical}
  • CR377 : Ceramic Equipment Design Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR471 : Advanced Ceramics Laboratory {Practical}
  • CR474 : Ceramic Powder Synthesis Project {Practical}
  • CR789 : Product Development Laboratory {Practical}

Ph.D. Students [5]
Nano-Reinforced Al2O3-MgO-C Refractories
Katakam Sarath Chandra
Enrolled: Jan 2017
Graduated :  Apr 2024
Supervisor
Design, Composition Optimization, Fabrication and Properties of Al2O3/ZrO2/SrO based Articulating Hip Prosthesis
Akbar Basha Shaik
Enrolled: Jul 2015
Graduated :  Jun 2021
Supervisor
Zirconia toughened Alumina based Femoral Head and Acetabular Socket: Process Optimization, Designing, Fabrication and Properties
Bhimavarapu Sambi Reddy
Enrolled: Sep 2012
Graduated :  May 2016
Supervisor
Nanostructured WO3 for Electrochromic and Photocatalytic Applications
Sangeeta Adhikari
Enrolled: Jul 2011
Graduated :  Dec 2015
Supervisor
Nanobiomaterials
Shaswat Mishra
Enrolled: Jan 2023
Continuing
Supervisor
Executive Ph.D. Students [5]
Materials Science
Ravikumar Neelpau
Enrolled: Jul 2024
Continuing
Supervisor
Monolithic Refractories
Subhas Chandra Maity
Enrolled: Aug 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Refractories
Rajeswar Pramanik
Enrolled: Feb 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Refractory
Mahasin Hossain
Enrolled: Feb 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Steel Making Refractory
Goutam Ghosh
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Supervisor
M.Tech by Research Students [3]
Processing and Properties of Polycrystalline Nd: YAG Ceramics
Katakam Sarath Chandra
Graduated :  Apr 2017
Supervisor
Development of low-carbon steel plant refractories with non oxide ceramic additives
Mula Raju
Graduated :  Oct 2015
Supervisor
SYNTHESI AND CHARACTERSATION OF NANO POWDERS
Bharath Kumar Ganivada
Thesis Submitted
Supervisor

Awards And Honours
  • Guest Expert on Ceramic Processing and Engineering for High Power Lasers, Hilase, Czech Republic, Jan – Dec 2019.,   2019
  • Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal, 2016 for recent work on patient specific Orthopaedic implants.,   2016
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Life Membership of Indain Institute of Metals,   2018
  • Life Membership of Indian Ceramic Society,   2018
  • Life Membership of American Ceramic Society,   2017