National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Manufacturing Science: [Production Engineering Division]
Areas of Interest
  • Welding Technology, Quality Optimization, Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Traditional and Non-traditional Machining of Difficult-to-Cut High Temperature Resistant Alloys, Additive Manufacturing

Saurav Datta
সৌরভ দত্ত Professor, Mechanical Engineering

sdatta@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2524

Biosketch

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PUBLICATIONS

4

SPONSORED PROJECTS

16

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

6

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Saurav Datta

Professor

Mechanical Engineering

Room Number: ME-103

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

2008

Ph.D.
Weld Quality Optimization (Mechanical Engg.)
Jadavpur University, Kolkata

2003

B.Tech
Mechanical Engineering
Jadavpur University, Kolkata

1999

+2
Science
Jodhpur Park Boys High School, Kolkata

Teaching Experience
  • Mechanical Engineering,  National Institute of Technology, Rourkela,   11 Aug 2008 - To Date

Parametric Studies for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) of Inconel 718: Fabrication of NACA 2412 Aero foil prototype by Utilizing Conventional Machining wastes and Dynamic Response Performance Analysis. CSIR
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Running   Sponsored
Characterization of Additively Manufactured Maraging Steel 18Ni(300)Built Part: Fabrication and Dynamic Response Analysis of Topologically Optimized Auxetic Prototype Beam Aiming to Alleviate Sesmic Protection of Archeological Heritage Constructions of Odisha. Science & Technology Department,Govt Of Odisha
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
A-Taguchi-PCA-Fuzzy based integrated approach for parametric appraisal and multi objective optimization on machining of CFRP composites SERB
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Development of Dissimilar metal joints by ultrasonic welding, its characterization and defect assessment at room and elevated temperature CSIR
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored

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GOOGLE SCHOLAR H-INDEX 141
GOOGLE SCHOLAR I10-INDEX 35
SCOPUS H-INDEX
Total Publications: 214
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S. Swain, P. P. Prakashbhai, S. Datta, and T. Roy,"Effect of scan space and post-deposition heat treatment at different ageing temperatures on structure-property evolution of L-PBFed maraging steel 300 Part", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol.35, pp.3221–3247, Springer 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-11856-5       Article

S. Swain, S. Anand, S. Datta, S. K. Karak, and T. Roy,"Effect of solution-ageing treatment on microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of L-PBF-fabricated maraging steel 300 part: importance of the ageing duration", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol.35, pp.5794–5814, Springer 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-12013-8       Article

S. Swain, S. Datta, and T. Roy,"Influence of STA (ST+AT) treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of L-PBFed maraging steel 18Ni(300) part", Rapid Prototyping Journal, vol.32, no.1, pp.38-57, Emerald 2026, https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-03-2025-0090       Article

A. K. Jha, S. Anand, N. Haldar, S. Swain, P. P. Prakashbhai, S. Datta, and S. K. Karak,"Additive manufacturing through ER70S-6 wire arc deposition: aspects of built microstructure, mechanical properties with an attempt towards fabrication of a semi-closed impeller", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol.35, pp.14471–14498, Springer 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-12644-x       Article

Raj. K. Bisoyi, S. Anand, N. Haldar, S. Datta, and T. Roy,"Comparative study of WAAM and L-PBF fabricated IN718: effect of post-print thermal treatment", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-026-13711-7       Article

Materials Characterization and Sustainable Additive Manufacturing (MCSAM-2025) Mechanical Engineering (Workshop)
Sustainable Manufacturing & Industry 4.0: Special emphasis on 3D printing & microwave material processing (SMI 4.0) Mechanical Engineering (Short-term Course)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 01 Jul 2024 - 05 Jul 2024
  • Brochure
3D Printing: State-of-Art and Future Prospects (3DP-2023) Mechanical Engineering (Workshop)
Realizing Key-Enablers to Achieve the 21st Century Vision in Academies: In the Context of Indian Technical Institutions (RKE-21CVA 2023) Mechanical Engineering (Workshop)
  • Co-Coordinator
  • 08 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023
  • Brochure
Additive Manufacturing: Knowledge and Skill Development towards Industry 4.0 (AM-KSD 2023) Mechanical Engineering (Workshop)
A Short Term Course On Multi-Objective Optimization Methods and Applications in Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering (Short-term Course)

  • Additive Manufacturing {Theory}
  • Advanced Manufacturing Processes {Theory}
  • Entrepreneurship {Theory}
  • Industrial Management {Theory}
  • Metal Machining and Automation {Theory}
  • Production and Operations Management {Theory}
  • Production System and Computer Integrated Manufacturing {Theory}
  • Total Quality Management {Theory}
  • Industrial Engineering Laboratory {Practical}
  • Industrial Engineering Project {Practical}
  • Production Engineering Laboratory {Practical}
  • System Simulation Laboratory {Practical}
  • Workshop Practice - I {Practical}
  • workshop Practice – II {Practical}

Ph.D. Students [15]
Additive Manufacture of 18Ni(300) Maraging Steel Part: Characterization of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
Sudipta Swain
Enrolled: Jan 2023
Graduated :  Jun 2026
Supervisor
Experimental Studies on Wire Arc Additive Manufacture of SS 308L and Inconel 718 Part
Nimai Haldar
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Graduated :  Mar 2025
Supervisor
Effect of Tool Material and Lubrication Condition on Machinability of Ti64 Alloy
Sarthak Prasad Sahoo
Enrolled: Jul 2018
Graduated :  Aug 2023
Supervisor
Experimental Studies on Machinability of Inconel 718 and 825 Superalloys under Application of Different Coolant Media and Cutting Inserts
Kshitij Pandey
Enrolled: Jul 2018
Graduated :  Jan 2023
Supervisor
Experimental Studies on Machinability Assessment of Difficult-to-Cut alloys (Inconel 718 and Ti-6Al-4V) during Traditional and Non-Traditional Machining
Jadam Thrinadh
Enrolled: Jul 2017
Graduated :  Feb 2021
Supervisor
Experimental Studies on Machinability of Inconel Super Alloy during Electro-Discharge Machining: Emphasis on Surface Integrity and Metallurgical Characteristics of the EDMed Work Surface
Rahul
Enrolled: Mar 2014
Graduated :  Sep 2017
Supervisor
Analysis of Decision Support Systems of Industrial Relevance: Application Potential of Fuzzy and Grey Set Theories
Dilip Kumar Sen
Enrolled: Jan 2014
Graduated :  Jun 2017
Supervisor
Ultrasonic Spot Welding of Dissimilar Metal Sheets: An Experimental, Numerical and Metallurgical Investigation
Mantra Prasad Satpathy
Enrolled: Sep 2012
Graduated :  Apr 2017
Co-Supervisor
Experimental Investigations on Machining of CFRP Composites: Study of Parametric Influence and Machining Performance Optimization
Kumar Abhishek
Enrolled: Jul 2012
Graduated :  Jan 2016
Supervisor
Supply Chain Performance Appraisement and Benchmarking for Manufacturing Industries: Emphasis on Traditional, Green, Flexible and Resilient Supply Chain along with Supplier Selection
Anoop Kumar Sahu
Enrolled: Jul 2012
Graduated :  Dec 2015
Supervisor
Studies on Risk and Occupational Health Hazards in Industrial Context: Some Case Research
Chitrasen Samantra
Enrolled: Jul 2012
Graduated :  Nov 2015
Supervisor
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Chhabi Ram Matawale
Enrolled: Jan 2012
Graduated :  Jun 2015
Supervisor
Studies on Some Aspects of Agility Appraisement: Empirical Research and Case Studies In Indian Perspective
Swagatika Mishra
Enrolled:
Graduated :  2014
Supervisor
Additive Manufacturing
Raj Kumar Bisoyi
Enrolled: Jul 2023
Continuing
Supervisor
Additive Manufacturing
Samrat Hazra
Enrolled: Jul 2024
Continuing
Supervisor
Executive Ph.D. Students [1]
Manufacturing/ Production and Operations Management
Arvind Kumar Jha
Enrolled: Sep 2020
Continuing
Supervisor
M.Tech by Research Students [1]
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
Santosh Kumar Sahu
Graduated :  Nov 2014
Supervisor

Awards And Honours
  • Top 2 % of the most Influential Scientists – 2023 by the Stanford University list.,   2023
  • World 2 % Scientist in Year 2022 (Career and Yearly List), Web link: https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/4,   2022
  • Article entitled Robot selection based on grey-MULTIMOORA approach (authored by NK Sahu, S Datta and SS Mahapatra) published in Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Volume 3, Number 2, 2013, pp. 201-232, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK, has been selected by the journal’s Editorial Team for the 2014 Outstanding Paper Award.,   2014
  • Article entitled Establishing green supplier appraisement platform using grey concepts (authored by NK Sahu, S Datta and SS Mahapatra) published in Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Volume 2, Issue 3, 2012, pp. 395-418, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, UK, has been selected as a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013, Emerald Literati Network, UK.,   2013
Memberships / Fellowships
  • AMIIW (India),   2006