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Key Notes
- Journal(s): 31
- Book Chapter(s): 1
- PhD: Current - 3 Awarded - 4
32
PUBLICATIONS7
DOCTORAL STUDENTS8
PROJECTSResearch Areas
Bioceramics
High-temperature ceramics
Mechanical property evaluation of metals
Microwave processing of materials
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 2012 |
| Master of Technology | IIEST Shibpur | 2007 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Kalyani Govt. Engineering College | 2005 |
COURSES HANDLED
| Course | L-T-P | Credit | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Behaviour of Materials(MM302) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Introduction to Nano Science and Technology(MM472) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Nanotechnology(MM5117) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Biomaterials(MM5261) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Light Metals and Alloys(MM5212) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal(s)
Low-cycle fatigue behaviour of Hastelloy C-276: Cyclic hardening, life prediction, and fracture mechanisms,
By Banoth Shivakumar and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping,
vol.219,
pp.105663,
2026
On Phase Stability and Strength Stability of Kinetically Heat-Treated Novel Sm-Doped Nickel-Based Superalloy,
By Giridhar Gudivada and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Springer Science+Business Media on behalf of ASM International,
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Effect of Samarium Addition on Phase, Microstructure, and Hardness of Cast Nickel-Based Superalloys,
By Giridhar Gudivada and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Springer Science+Business Media on behalf of ASM International,
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance,
vol.,
pp.,
2025
Recent developments in nickel-based superalloys for gas turbine applications: Review,
By Giridhar Gudivada, Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
Journal of Alloys and Compounds,
vol.963,
pp.171128,
2023
Tribology and in-vitro biological characterization of TiO2 addition on ceria stabilized zirconia-toughened alumina (CSZTA) composite,
By Obulapathi Eggidi and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Taylor & Francis,
Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies,
vol.11,
pp.385,
2023
Effect of two-step sintering on microstructure and mechanical properties of ceria-stabilized zirconia-toughened alumina-added titania (CSZTA–TiO2),
By Obulapathi Eggidi and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Wiley,
International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology,
vol.20,
pp.294,
2022
Development of mullite-alumina ceramic shells for precision investment casting of single-crystal high-pressure turbine blades,
By Y. Venkat, K.R. Choudary, D. Chatterjee, D.K. Das, A.K. Pandey, Sarabjit Singh,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.48,
pp.28199,
2022
Spark plasma sintering behavior and structural stability of 2D- WS2 nanosheets,
By Harish Kumar Adigilli, K. Murugan, P.V.V. Srinivas, D. Nazeer Basha, Anirudha Karati, A. K. Pandey, Joydip Joardar,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.48,
pp.25151,
2022
Effect of alloying elements on the dry sliding wear behavior of high chromium white cast iron and Ni-hard iron,
By A.N. Sudhakar, R. Markandeya, B. Srinivasa Rao, Ajoy Kumar Pandey and D. Kaushik,
Elsevier,
Materialstoday Proceedings,
vol.60,
pp.1303–1309,
2022
Effect of alloying elements on the microstructure and mechanical properties of high chromium white cast iron and Ni-Hard iron,
By Sudhakar A.N., Markandeya R, Srinivasa Rao B, Kumar Pandey Ajoy and Kaushik D,
Elsevier,
Materialstoday Proceedings,
vol.61,
pp.1006-1014,
2022
Effect of TiO2 addition on densification, microstructure, and mechanical properties of CSZTA,
By Obulapathi Eggidi, Shiva Bejugama and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
Journal of Alloys and Compounds,
vol.889,
pp.163199,
2022
In vitro cellular response and hydrothermal aging of two-step sintered Nb2O5 doped ceria stabilized zirconia ceramics,
By Shiva Bejugama, Shibu Chameettachal, Falguni Pati, and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.47,
pp.1594-1601,
2021
Alumina-zircon filler based ceramic shell moulds for directionally solidified cast shrouded low pressure turbine blades,
By Venkat, K. Ramaswamy Choudary, D K Das, A. K. Pandey and S Singh,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.47,
pp.27395,
2021
First report on in-situ Al-W-Cu grain boundary phase formation during spark plasma sintering of two-dimensional-WS2 reinforced Al-4Cu alloy composites,
By Harish KumarAdigilli, Yixuan Hu, Rajamallu Karre, P.V.V. Srinivas, K. Guruvidyathri, Anirudha Karati, V.S. Hariharan, P. Suresh Babu, Kolan Madhav Reddy, A.K. Pandey, Joydip Joardar,
Elsevier,
Journal of Alloys and Compounds,
vol.833,
pp.160792,
2021
Tribology and in-vitro biological characterization of samaria doped ceria stabilized zirconia ceramics,
By Shiva Bejugama, Shibu Chameettachal, Falguni Pati, Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.47,
pp.17580,
2021
Ceramic shell moulds for investment casting of low-pressure turbine rotor blisk,
By Y.Venkat, K.R.Choudary, D.K.Das, A.K.Pandey, Sarabjit Singh,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.47,
pp.5663,
2021
Ceramic shell moulds with zircon filler and colloidal silica binder for investment casting of shrouded low-pressure turbine blades,
By Y.Venkat, K.R.Choudary, D.K.Das, A.K.Pandey, Sarabjit Singh,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.46,
pp.26572-26580,
2020
Oxidation of 2D-WS2 nanosheets for generation of 2D-WS2/WO3 heterostructure and 2D and nanospherical WO3,
By Harish Kumar Adigilli, Balaji Padya, L. Venkatesh, V. S. K. Chakravadhanula, A. K. Pandey and Joydip Joardar,
Royal Society of Chemistry,
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,
vol.21,
pp.25139-25147,
2019
Kinetics of oxide scale growth on a (Ti, Mo)5Si3 based oxidation resistant Mo-Ti-Si alloy at 900-1300 °C,
By Sanjib Majumdar, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Ajoy Kumar Pandey, and G.V.S. Nageswara Rao;,
De Gruyter Brill,
High Temperature Materials and Processes,
vol.38,
pp.533–540,
2019
Two-step sintering of Sm2O3 doped ceria stabilized zirconia,
By Shiva Bejugama, Narendra Kumar Gadwal, Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.45,
pp.10348–10355,
2019
Effect of Nb2O5 on Sintering and Mechanical Properties of Ceria Stabilized Zirconia,
By Shiva Bejugama and Ajoy Kumar Pandey,
Elsevier,
Journal of Alloys and Compounds,
vol.765,
pp.1049-1054,
2018
Effect of fine alumina in improving refractoriness of ceramic shell moulds used for aeronautical grade Ni-base superalloy castings,
By Y. Venkata, Sarabjit Singha, D.K. Dasa, A.K. Pandey,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.44,
pp.12030-12035,
2018
Effect of hydrothermal treatment on tribological properties of alumina and zirconia based bioceramics,
By Ajoy Kumar Pandey and Koushik Biswas,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.42,
pp.2306-2316,
2016
Nanocolumnar Crystalline Vanadium Oxide-Molybdenum Oxide Antireflective Smart Thin Films with Superior Nanomechanical Properties,
By Arjun Dey, Manish Kumar Nayak, A. Carmel Mary Esther, Maurya Sandeep Pradeepkumar, Deeksha Porwal, A. K. Gupta, Parthasarathi Bera, Harish C. Barshilia, Anoop Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Ajoy Kumar Pandey, Kallol Khan, Manjima Bhattacharya, D. Raghavendra Kumar, N. Sridhara & Anand Kumar Sharma,
Nature Portfolio, Springer Nature,
Scientific Reports,
vol.,
pp.,
2016
In vitro ageing and wear behaviour of ceria stabilized zirconia toughened alumina (CSZ-TA) bio-ceramics,
By Ajoy Kumar Pandey, Usha Rani Jena and K. Biswas,
Elsevier,
Journal of Materials Chemistry & Physics,
vol.146,
pp.456-463,
2014
In vitro cytocompatibility, ageing and wear behaviour of ceria stabilized zirconia bioceramic,
By Ajoy Kumar Pandey and Koushik Biswas,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.40,
pp.15889-158895,
2014
Effect of agglomeration and calcination temperature on the mechanical properties of yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ),
By Ajoy Kumar Pandey and Koushik Biswas,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.40,
pp.14111-14117,
2014
In vitro evaluation of osteoconductivity and cellular response of zirconia and alumina based ceramics,
By Ajoy Kumar Pandey, Falguni Pati, Debika Mandal, Santanu Dhara and Koushik Biswas,
Elsevier,
Journal of materials science and engineering C,
vol.33,
pp.3923-3930,
2013
Influence of sintering parameters on densification and tribological properties of ceria stabilized zirconia bio-ceramics,
By Ajoy Kumar Pandey and K. Biswas,
Elsevier,
Ceramics International,
vol.37,
pp.257-264,
2011
Effect of dysprosia doping on structural and electrical property of stabilized zirconia for intermediate- temperature SOFCs,
By M. Pastor, S. Maiti, Ajoy Kumar Pandey, K. Biswas and I. Manna,
Elsevier,
Journal of Materials Chemistry & Physics,
vol.125,
pp.202-209,
2011
Morphological changes during annealing of electrodeposited Ni-Cr coating on steel and their effect on corrosion in 3% of NaCl solution,
By Manpreet Singh Marwah, Vajjala Srinivas, Ajoy Kumar Pandey, Shyam Ranjan Kumar, Koushik Biswas, and Joydeep Maity,
Springer Nature,
Journal of Iron and Steel Research International,
vol.18,
pp.72-78,
2011
Book Chapter(s)
2D-Nanolayered Tungsten and Molybdenum Disulfides: Structure, Properties, Synthesis, and Processing for Strategic Applications
By Harish Kumar Adigilli, A. K. Pandey, and Joydip Joardar in
Handbook of Advanced Ceramics and Composites Defense, Security, Aerospace and Energy Applications,
Springer,
Handbook,
2021
PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
Exploratory studies on effect of fatigue and hold time on crack growth behavior of GTM Ti-64 alloy
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: DRDO – GTRE
Project Cost (INR): 10200800
Date of Commencement: 01-07-2022
Duration: 47 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: DRDO – GTRE
Project Cost (INR): 10200800
Date of Commencement: 01-07-2022
Duration: 47 Months
Status: Ongoing
Creep-Fatigue Crack Growth (CFCG) studies on Alloy 617 Forge Material
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: DAE-BRNS
Project Cost (INR): 3333600
Date of Commencement: 10-05-2023
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: DAE-BRNS
Project Cost (INR): 3333600
Date of Commencement: 10-05-2023
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Ongoing
Oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) iron based alloys for Advanced Utra Super Critical (AUSC) Technology
Role:
Joint-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: DST – ARCI
Project Cost (INR): 9675920
Date of Commencement: 24-08-2018 Date of Completion: 26-09-2024
Duration: 73 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: DST – ARCI
Project Cost (INR): 9675920
Date of Commencement: 24-08-2018 Date of Completion: 26-09-2024
Duration: 73 Months
Status: Completed
Wear Life Enhancement Study of Coal Pulverizer Grinding Media
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: BHEL Hyderabad
Project Cost (INR): 350000
Date of Commencement: 15-02-2020 Date of Completion: 12-11-2021
Duration: 21 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: BHEL Hyderabad
Project Cost (INR): 350000
Date of Commencement: 15-02-2020 Date of Completion: 12-11-2021
Duration: 21 Months
Status: Completed
Development of Alumina-Zirconia-Titania Based Ceramic Composite for Biomedical Applications
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: SERB
Project Cost (INR): 3790000
Date of Commencement: 15-02-2017 Date of Completion: 14-11-2020
Duration: 45 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: SERB
Project Cost (INR): 3790000
Date of Commencement: 15-02-2017 Date of Completion: 14-11-2020
Duration: 45 Months
Status: Completed
Evaluation of creep-fatigue crack growth (CFCG) for Alloy 625 Cast material
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: IGCAR-AUSC
Project Cost (INR): 49056000
Date of Commencement: 24-08-2018 Date of Completion: 31-07-2020
Duration: 23 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: IGCAR-AUSC
Project Cost (INR): 49056000
Date of Commencement: 24-08-2018 Date of Completion: 31-07-2020
Duration: 23 Months
Status: Completed
Evaluation of Creep – Fatigue Crack Growth (CFCG) for Alloy 617 forging material
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: IGCAR-AUSC
Project Cost (INR): 48100000
Date of Commencement: 08-10-2018 Date of Completion: 07-01-2020
Duration: 15 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: IGCAR-AUSC
Project Cost (INR): 48100000
Date of Commencement: 08-10-2018 Date of Completion: 07-01-2020
Duration: 15 Months
Status: Completed
In Situ hydrogen damage evaluation of boiler water wall tubes using NDT
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: NTPC-NETRA
Project Cost (INR): 1059000
Date of Commencement: 01-06-2016 Date of Completion: 31-05-2017
Duration: 11 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: NTPC-NETRA
Project Cost (INR): 1059000
Date of Commencement: 01-06-2016 Date of Completion: 31-05-2017
Duration: 11 Months
Status: Completed
RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
Current PhD Students
Mr. Banoth shivakumar
Area of Research:
Creep-Fatigue Interaction of Materials
Mr. Giridhar Gudivada
Area of Research:
Superalloys
Mr. Navagana Jaya Surya
Area of Research:
Aerogel
Previous PhD Students
E. Obulapathi
(2022)
Area of Research:
Bioceramics
Dr. Venkat
(2021)
Area of Research:
Investment casting , shell mould development
Adigilli Harish Kumar
(2021)
Area of Research:
Self Lubricating Bearings
Bejugama Shiva
(2020)
Area of Research:
ZrO2-CeO2-Nb2O5 and ZrO2-Sm2O3 Bioceramics
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2014
INAE fellowship
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Head, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Continuing from July, 2025)
- Warden for hostels (November, 2018 - November, 2020)
- Faculty Advisor for B. Tech III Year (January, 2018 - January, 2019)
- Faculty-in-charge of Mechanical Metallurgy Lab (July, 2016 - February, 2026)
- Faculty-in-Charge for XRD Equipment (July, 2014 - July, 2019)
- Faculty Advisor for M. Tech in Industrial Metallurgy (January, 2014 - July, 2017)
- Faculty Advisor for M. Tech in Materials Technology (January, 2014 - July, 2025)
Last updated on November 27, 2025