SATADRU KASHYAP

Assistant Professor and Departmental Placement Coordinator

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Tezpur University, P.O.: - Napaam,

PIN - 784028, Assam, India.

Tele: +91-3712-275867(O),

E-mail: satadru@tezu.ernet.in

Current Organization:

·         Assistant Professor (09/2012 – present), Mechanical Engineering Department, Tezpur University.

·         Faculty Placement Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tezpur University.

·         Research Interests: Manufacturing, Materials Science, Polymeric Composites, Ceramics

·         Subjects Taught: Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Systems Engineering, Composite Materials, Tribology, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Graphics, Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation, Advanced Workshop Practice.

Educational Qualification:

·           Master of Science (Materials Engineering) University of Alberta, Canada

·           Bachelor of Engineering National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NIT), Surathkal

Graduate Research and Teaching:

a)        Research Assistant (2008 – 2010), Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Canada.

Advisor: Dr. John A. Nychka

b)        Teaching Assistant (09/2009-12/2009), Materials Science Laboratory, Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Course: Introduction to Materials Science

-            Demonstrated laboratory experiments to multiple sections of undergraduate students.

-            Teaching experimental concepts, calculations and grading assignments.

c)        Mentor (09/2009-04/2010), Dean’s Research Award Undergraduate Student Program, Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Industrial Career Highlights:

4 years hands on experience on Inspection, Maintenance and Corrosion Control in 20 MMTPA Oil refinery encompassing corrosion monitoring, material selection, inspection of process plants and their static equipment (columns, vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, piping, cooling towers, desalination plant packages, storage tanks and spheres), fabrication and welding (piping, vessels and tankages), equipment in-service and shutdown inspection and Non Destructive Testing (Testing) of materials. Handled and coordinated QA/QC & Inspection related activities of static equipment and piping and was actively involved in inspection/maintenance related activities in the construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, operation and shutdown phase of 20 MMTPA Essar Oil Refinery (specifically in Crude distillation unit, Vacuum distillation unit, Vis breaker unit, Merichem units and Utilities area).

Work Experience:

Sponsored Projects:

• DST-SERB sponsored Start-Up Research Grant for Young Scientists (2013-2016) – 24.3 lakhs.

List of Publications

Journal Publications:

• Satadru Kashyap, Dilip Datta, “Process parameter optimization in plastic injection molding” International Journal of Plastics Technology, 19(1) (2015) 1-18. (Springer)

• SanghamitraDas, Hrishikesh Pathak, Rakesh Doley, Satadru Kashyap, “ Cutting process optimisation and modelling in dry turning of AISI H13 tool steel with brazed carbide tip” International Journal of Precision Technology, 6(1) (2015) 42-60. (Inderscience)

• Hrishikesh Pathak, SanghamitraDas, Rakesh Doley, Satadru Kashyap, “Optimization of cutting parameters for AISI H13 Tool steel by Taguchi method and Artificial Neural Network” International Journal of Materials Forming and Machining Processes, 2(2) (2015) 47-65.

• Satadru Kashyap, "Fracture behaviour of bioactive glass ceramic: an effort to increase its mechanical properties" International Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2(2) (2013) 34-40.

• Satadru Kashyap, “Formation of Inter-linked voids in Bioactive glass 45S5 upon crystallization” Materials Science Research India, 10(1) (2013) 29-36.

• Satadru Kashyap, Kyle Griep, John A. Nychka, “Crystallization kinetics, Mineralization and Crack Propagation in Partially Crystallized Bioactive glass 45S5” Materials Science and Engineering: C, 31 (2011) 762-769. (Elsevier)

• John A. Nychka, Sherri L.R. Mazur, Satadru Kashyap, Ding Li, and Fuqian Yang, “Dissolution of Bioactive Glasses: Effects of crystallinity coupled with stress” JOM 61(9) (2009) 45-51. (Springer)

Conference Presentations/Proceedings (* presenting author):

• Satadru Kashyap*, Dilip Datta, "Reusing industrial lime sludge waste as a filler in polymeric composites ", 5th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2016), 12-13 March, 2016, Hyderabad (India).

• Anubhav Joshi*, Deepak Chhetri, Rahul Singh, Satadru Kashyap, "Bicycle powered mobile battery charger", 30th National Convention of Production Engineers (Sustainable Manufacturing), 18-19 July, 2015, NIT Agartala (India), p. 22.

• Satadru Kashyap*, "Comparative Studies on the Crystallization Kinetics of Bioactive Glass 45S5 at Different Heating Rates." Aspects of Mechanical Engineering Technology for Industry (AMETI),NERIST Arunachal Pradesh (India), 6-8 December, 2014, p. 46-54

• Satadru Kashyap*, “Manufacturing crystalline bioactive glass 45S5 to formulate its crystallization kinetics” Manufacturing: Vision for future, IIT Guwahati (India), 12-13 October, 2013, p. 311-320.

• Satadru Kashyap*, “Fracture behaviour of Bioactive Glass Ceramic: An effort to increase its Mechanical Properties” International Conference in Advances in Science and Technology, Lonavala, Pune (India), 15-17 May, 2013, p.44.

• John A. Nychka* and Satadru Kashyap, “Can mechanical properties of Bioactive Glass- Ceramics be improved without sacrificing their bioactivity?” TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Diego, CA (USA), Feb 27-March 3, 2011.

•  Satadru Kashyap*, Hamidreza Pirayesh*, John Nychka, Ding Li, Fuqian Yang, “Factors affecting the Dissolution of resorbable Bioactive Glasses,” TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Seattle, WA (USA), Feb 14-18, 2010.

Poster Presentations (* presenting author):

• Satadru Kashyap, John A. Nychka, “Partially Devitrified Bioactive Glass” Ceramographic Competition (Optical Microscopy) held by The American Ceramic Society, MS&T, Houston, Texas, Oct 17-21, 2010

• Satadru Kashyap *, John A. Nychka, “Bioglass ceramics: Effect of crystallinity on fracture toughness and dissolution rate,” TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Seattle, WA (USA), Feb 14-18, 2010.

Seminars/Workshops attended:

• 2 week ISTE workshop on “Environmental Studies” held (under National Mission on Education through ICT) conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay from 2-12 June, 2015.

• 2 week Faculty Development Programme on “Current Approaches in Teaching and Research in Science and Technology” organized by the School of Engineering, Tezpur University from 15-27 December, 2014.

• 1 week Short term course on “Introduction to Numerical, Computational and Experimental Mechanics” organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, Assam Engineering College, Guwahati, 9-13 December, 2014.

• 2 week ISTE workshop on “Fluid Mechanics” held (under National Mission on Education through ICT) conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, 20-30 May, 2014.

• 2 week ISTE workshop on “Engineering Mechanics” held (under National Mission on Education through ICT) conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 26 November – 6 December, 2013.

• 1 week Short term course on “Application of lasers in manufacturing” held at IIT Guwahati, 24-28 June, 2013.

• 1 week Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advances in Tribology and Materials for Tribological Applications” held at North Eastern Regional Institute of Technology (NERIST), Arunachal Pradesh, 10- 14 April, 2013.

• 5^th seminar on Hydrocarbon Industry Growth: Prospects and Challenges in North East conducted by Indian Oil (Guwahati Refinery) and Petrotech at Guwahati, Assam, 21-22 January, 2013.

•  2 day ISTE workshop on Akash for Education (under National Mission on Education through ICT) conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on 10th and 11th November, 2012.

List of Professional recognition, Awards received:

• Start Up Research Grant for Young Scientists – DST- SERB (Govt. Of India).

• Best paper Award - Mathematical Modelling and Bioengineering Section, “Fracture behaviour of Bioactive Glass Ceramic: An effort to increase its Mechanical Properties” International Conference in Advances in Science and Technology, Lonavala, Pune (India)

• 2nd Prize, Ceramographic Competition, Optical Microscopy Category held by ACERS at MS&T, Houston, Texas, U.S.A, Oct 17-21, 2010.

• Mary Louise Imrie Graduate Student Award by Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta.

• Postgraduate Scholarship covering tuition fees and living expenses in order to pursue Master’s degree, University of Alberta, Canada.

• Teaching Assistantship, University of Alberta, Canada for teaching undergraduate first year engineering students an introductory course on Materials Engineering.

• ASNT Level II Certified Inspector in Non destructive testing techniques -Liquid Penetrant Testing, Radiographic Interpretation and Ultrasonic Testing.

•  Received letters of appreciation and financial incentives for timely completing all the Inspection activities and installation of Corrosion Control programs during construction and commissioning of the 1st phase of 10.5 MMTPA Essar Oil Refinery project (2007) and 18 MMTPA Essar Oil Refinery Expansion project (2012).

• Successfully participated in 5th Seminar on “Hydrocarbon Industry Growth: Prospects and Challenges in North East India” orgainized by IOCL – Guwahati Refinery and Petrotech on 21st and 22nd January, 2013.

 Extra Curricular Activities:

• Schizophrenia Society of Alberta: Volunteer at the Open Minds Walk & Run Event (2009).

• General Secretary: Indian Students Association, University of Alberta Chapter (2009-2010) .

• BAPS Charities: Volunteer at Walkathon 09 for Sick kids Foundation (2009).

• Campus Chaos University of Alberta’ 09: Volunteered at the University of Alberta (2009)

• Rotaract Club: Regular blood donor and conducted blood donation camps for District Hospital, Udupi Karnataka. Received certificate of appreciation from District Hospital (2002-2003).