Biomedical Devices and Biomaterials Laboratory

Faculty

• S. Kanagaraj

Area of Research Interest: Biomaterials, Prosthetic and Orthotic devices, Biomedical Devices and Implants, Materials characterization, Carbon nanotubes based nanocomposites

Students

• Devarshi Kashyap (2024 batch alumnus)

Studies on nano and micro filler reinforced shape memory polyurethane for endovascular applications. Ph.D student, Thesis submission awaited.

Papers:

Devarshi Kashyap, Charan Mukundan and S.Kanagaraj. “Manufacturing and characterization of shape memory polymers and composites” in Primary and secondary manufacturing of polymer matrix composites, Edited by Kishore Debnath and Inderdeep Singh, CRC press, ISBN 9781498799300, 43-73, 2018.

Devarshi Kashyap and S.Kanagaraj. “Injectable Biomaterials for Endovascular applications” in Advances in Polymer Materials and Technology, Edited by Anandhan Srinivasan, and Dr.Sri Bandyopadhyay, CRC press, USA, ISBN 9781498718813, 635-650, 2016

• Ashirbad Jana (2024 batch alumnus)

Development and Characterization of a next-generation Acetabular cup as per ISO/ASTM Standards, Ph.D student, 2014-cont., jointly with Dr. S.Senthilvelan. Ph. D. Status- 2014-cont.



Patents:

1. A novel processing technique for the development of Acetabular cup from Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder to be used in Total Hip Replacement surgeries. Patent no. 201931031886 A

1. Design of an Orbital Bearing Machine Hip Wear Simulator as per ISO 14242-3 incorporating necessary modifications to a Pin-On-Disc device. Patent no. 202031010845

Papers:

• Naskar, Sharmistha, Asish K. Panda, Ashirbad Jana, Subramani Kanagaraj, and Bikramjit Basu. "UHMWPE‐MWCNT‐nHA based hybrid trilayer nano-biocomposites: Processing approach, physical properties, stem/bone cell functionality, and blood compatibility." Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials 108, no. 5 (2020): 2320-2343.

Book Chapters:

• Importance of in-vitro assessment of Total hip arthroplasty (THA) using Hip simulator and preliminary results. Authors: Ashirbad Jana, Anirban Basumataray, S. Senthilvelan, S. Kanagaraj. Book: “Tribocorrosion: Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials” Elsevier Spring 2020

Conferences:

• INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS, DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS. Date: 17th Feb-19th Feb 2016, Organized by Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, Title: A novel technique to develop an Acetabular Cup made of UHMWPE/MWCNT for a Next-Generation Total Hip Arthroplasty. Authors: Ashirbad Jana, S. Senthilvelan, S. Kanagaraj.

• THE 6 ASIAN BIOMATERIALS CONGRESS 2017. Date: October 25-27, 2017, Organized by: STERMI, APSAO, Society for biomaterials and artificial organs, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, EBM, Title: A novel manufacturing technique to develop an acetabular cup made of UHMWPE. Authors: Ashirbad Jana, S. Senthilvelan, S. Kanagaraj.

• 30th ANNUAL SBAOI MEETING & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS INNOVATION-2020 (ICBMI-2020). Date: 06/12/2020-09/12/2020, Organized by: Society for biomaterials and artificial organs, Society for Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Bharathiar University, University of Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IISc Bangalore, ABINOVVUS, Title: Influence of isostatic and uniaxial compaction during the processing of medical-grade Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder for bio-medical implants. Authors: Ashirbad Jana, S. Senthilvelan, S. Kanagaraj

• Urmimala Saikia (2024 batch alumnus)

Design and development of Lower-Extremity Orthosis for different types of leg deformities, Ph.D student, 2014-cont., jointly with Prof.S.K.Dwivedy.

• Akash Handique (2024 batch alumnus)

Development of an advanced inexpensive liquid embolic material to plug leaking arteries in life-threatening internal bleed under X-ray guidance, Ph.D student, 2014-cont.

• Nandani Rai (2024 batch alumnus)

Studies on controlling reactive oxygen species induced damages in cochlea using ceria based solid solutions as antioxidant cum radical scavenger to retain the residual hearing, Ph.D student, 2016-cont.



Papers:

• Rai, N., Raj, R., and Kanagaraj, S., 2019, “Radical Scavenging of Nanoceria in Minimizing the Oxidative Stress-Induced Loss of Residual Hearing: A Review,” J. Indian Inst. Sci., 99(3), pp. 529–545. DOI: 10.1007/s41745-019-00116-w

Conferences:

• Raj,R., Rai, N. & Kanagaraj, S . Influence of zirconium concentration on direct hydroxyl radical scavenging ability of ceria-zirconia solid solution. The 6th Asian Biomaterials Congress (2017).

• Rai, N. Raj,R., & Kanagaraj, S . In vitro and in-vivo studies on Nanoceria and nanoceria based solid solution. based solid solutions in Oxidative stress-related diseases: A Review. The 6th Asian Biomaterials Congress (2017).

• Vaibhav Jaiswal (2024 batch alumnus)

Design and development of a universal passive polycentric knee joint and durable socket system to increase the comfort level of trans-femoral amputees, Ph.D student, 2016-cont.



Patents:

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, Subramani Kanagaraj, “Passive Polycentric Knee Joint with Variable Link Length, Knee Rotator and Anterior-posterior Translation Mechanism”. Patent application No. 202031017295, April 22, 2020.

Book Chapter:

• Devarshi Kashyap, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Subramani Kanagaraj, “Biomaterials for Biomedical Devices and Implants” under the book title “Advances in Sustainable Polymers” , Springer Singapore, 2019, eBook ISBN 978-981-329-804-0. DOI:10.1007/978-981-32-9804-0.

Conferences:

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, S. Kanagaraj, “Improvised version of IITG passive knee prosthesis having internal-external rotation, anterior-posterior movement and link length variation options”, “National Conference on Disability and Social Inclusion- The Role of Technology” , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, January 10-11, 2019.

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, S. Kanagaraj, “Design and Development of Passive Polycentric Knee Joint with Enhanced Functionalities” , “Research Conclave’19” Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, March 14-17, 2019.

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, S. Kanagaraj, “Variable link knee prosthesis based on centrode approach along with enhanced functionality”, “3 rd International Conference on Clinical Spine and Orthopedic Biomechanics”, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, April 26-28, 2019.

• Vaibhav Jaiswal, “International Online Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology in Post-COVID-19 Era”, Organized by SPARC Cell and SMST, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, August 8-9, 2020.

• Dhirendra Kumar Verma (2024 batch alumnus)

Design and Development of a Wearable Device for Analysis of an Osteoarthritic Knee Joint. 2017-cont



• Arnab Sarmah (2024 batch alumnus)

Biomedical devices, Ph.D student 2018, jointly with Prof.Satoshi, GIFU University, Japan.

Raagdeep Raj, 2019-cont.

Ph. D. Title - (Yet to decide)



Papers:

• Rai, N., Raj, R. & Kanagaraj, S. Radical Scavenging of Nanoceria in Minimizing the Oxidative Stress-Induced Loss of Residual Hearing: A Review. J Indian Inst Sci 99, 529–545 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41745-019-00116-w

Conferences:

• Raj,R., Rai, N. & Kanagaraj, S . Influence of zirconium concentration on direct hydroxyl radical scavenging ability of ceria-zirconia solid solution. The 6th Asian Biomaterials Congress (2017).

• Rai, N. Raj,R., & Kanagaraj, S . In vitro and in-vivo studies on Nanoceria and nanoceria based solid solution. based solid solutions in Oxidative stress-related diseases: A Review. The 6th Asian Biomaterials Congress (2017).

• Anirban Basumatary

Title yet to decide.

• Akshay Daydar

Title yet not decided. Ph.D student 2020-cont. with Dr. Arijit Sur (Dept. of CSE)

Ph. D. Students (Graduated)

• R. Vignesh Babu - Studies on the influence of processing techniques and their parametric analysis on the characteristics of Cu/CNT composites for industrial applications. 2013-2019, IIT Guwahati, India.
• S. Arun - Design, development and testing of user-friendly, lightweight and inexpensive artificial limb for trans-femoral amputees. 2012-2016, IIT Guwahati, India.
• N. Shanmuga Priya - Synthesis and characterization of high oxygen storage capacity nanoparticles dispersed diesel for the emission reduction and performance enhancement of a direct injection engine, 2011-2015 jointly with Dr. C. Somayaji, IIT Guwahati, India.
• P. S. Rama Sreekanth - Feasibility Studies on Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Composites for Total Joint Replacements, 2009-2013, IIT Guwahati, India.

List of graduated M. Tech students:

• Mithinga Basumatary - Integrated surgical device for assisting the open surgeries. MTP thesis, 2019.
• Mahanubhav Borthakur - Testing of acetabular cups in hip joint wear simulator. MTP thesis, 2019.
• Arshad Quamar Khan - AI tool for early diagnosis of Parkinson disease. MTP thesis jointly with Prof. Deepak Sharma, 2019.
• Nilutpal Deori - Quality assessment of hip/knee joints using wearable devices. MTP thesis jointly with Dr. Poonam Kumari, 2018.
• Nikhil Kumar Singh - Walking Device for children with neurological disorders and paraplegics. MTP thesis jointly with Dr. Nelson Muthu, 2018.
• Anirban Basumatary - Design and development of Mid-face external distraction device. MTP thesis, 2018.
• Banamali Tappo - Reduction of metabolic energy of foot drop patient using custom made patient specific orthotic device to improve the gait pattern. M.Tech thesis, 2016-17.
• Heta Panchal - In-situ blood pressure monitoring using Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. M.Tech thesis jointly with Dr.Ajai Kunnumakkara, BSBE, 2016-17.
• Deepak Adikari - Finite element modelling of Piezoelectric energy harvester. M.Tech thesis jointly with Dr.Atanu Banarjee, 2016-2017.
• Mrutyunjay Maharana - Design and development of a trans-femoral amputee walking simulator. M.Tech final year project, 2013-2014.
• Pushpendra - Performance evaluation of nanofluid in a counter flow Heat Exchanger. M.Tech final year project, 2013-2014.
• Susanta Behera - Preparation and characterization of copper-carbon nanotube nanocomposites via powder metallurgy technique. M.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• Bijay Kumar Roy - Preparation and characterization of shape memory polymer nanocomposites for stents. M.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• Randhir Kumar - Hexagonal boron-nitride based nanofluid as a transformer coolant. M.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• S. Arun - Performance enhancement of medical grade PMMA (bone cement) by reinforcing MWCNT. M.Tech final year project, 2011-2012.
• Saumes Harichandan - Preparation and characterization of superparamagnetic nanoparticles and nanofluids for hyperthermia application. M.Tech final year project, 2011-2012.
• P. Jayesh - Experiments on nanofluids based thin film temperature sensors for transient measurements. M.Tech final year project jointly with Dr.Niranjan Sahoo, 2011-2012.
• N. Ramesh Babu - Studies on mechanical characterization of Polymer blends using small punch technique. M.Tech final year project, 2011-2012.
• Swapnita Kakati - Performance enhancement of a conventional stove using a new class of fuel - Nanofuel. M.Tech final year project, 2010-2011.
• Mantulal Basumatary - Oleic acid coated ceria nanoparticles in diesel for the reduction of emission in a diesel engine. M.Tech final year project, 2010-2011.
• Saptarshi Mandal - Experimental and simulation study of the reduction of emission level in a diesel engine using nanofuel. M.Tech final year project, 2009-2010.
• Ajay Sarma - Mechanical characterization of CNT/HDPE nanocomposites using conventional and small punch technique. M.Tech final year project, 2009-2010.

List of graduated B. Tech students:

• Sasanka Sekhar Sinha -Optimization of polycentric prosthetic Knee mechanism with improved flexion angle. B.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• Soshem Hungyo - Optimization of polycentric prosthetic Knee mechanism with improved flexion angle. B.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• Ravindra Pator -Development of a stent material from shape memory polymer nanocomposite. B.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• Padmanabh Baruah - Development of a stent material from shape memory polymer nanocomposite. B.Tech final year project, 2012-2013.
• V.M. Danial - Performance enhancement of Above Knee Prosthesis for North Eastern Region. B.Tech project, 2011-2012.
• Gaurav Joshi - Performance enhancement of Above Knee Prosthesis for North Eastern Region. B.Tech project, 2011-2012.
• Arun Yadav - Enhancing bone-bonding ability of 316L SS for hard tissue replacement. B.Tech final year project, 2011-2012, jointly with Prof. P.S. Robi.
• Rajiv Sharma - Improving combustion efficiency of diesel in IC engine using Cerium-Zirconia based Three-way-catalyst. B.Tech final year project, 2010-2011.
• Dushyant Sharma - Improving combustion efficiency of diesel in IC engine using Cerium-Zirconia based Three-way-catalyst. B.Tech final year project, 2010-2011.
• Saurabh Mishra - Studies on thermal conductivity of ceramic compounds, B.Tech final year project jointly with Prof. S. Ravi, Department of Physics, IITG, 2010-2011.
• Shyam Kishor Sharma - Studies on the influence of cerium oxide nanoparticles as an anti-wear lubricant additive. B.Tech final year project, 2009-2010.
• Arun Kumar Nirala - Studies on the influence of cerium oxide nanoparticles as an anti-wear lubricant additive. B.Tech final year project, 2009-2010.
• Siddarth Mehta - Modeling and experimentation of composite nanofluids for biomedical application. B.Tech final year project, 2009-2010.
• Prasanth Chouhan - Modeling and experimentation of composite nanofluids for biomedical application. B.Tech final year project, 2009-2010.
• Harsh Mehta - Studies on mechanical properties of nanocomposites made acetabular cups using small punch technique. B.Tech final year project, 2008-2009.
• Hmantha Wangshul - Studies on mechanical properties of nanocomposites made acetabular cups using small punch technique. B.Tech final year project, 2008-2009.
• Sourab Mathur - Nano fuel: Towards the reduction of emission control in an IC engine. B.Tech final year project, 2008-2009.
• Amit Bharadwaj - Nano fuel: Towards the reduction of emission control in an IC engine. B.Tech final year project, 2008-2009.
• Narendra Singh - Nanofluid: An efficient coolant for automobiles. B.Tech final year project, 2008-2009.
• Gaurav Chand - Nanofluid: An efficient coolant for automobiles. B.Tech final year project, 2008-2009.

Post Doctoral Fellow:

Dr. Aparna Zagabathuni, Design and Development of Novel Strategies to Preserve Residual Hearing in Cochlea. Post-doctoral Fellow, IIT Guwahati, April 2018

P . Joseph Tharion, Exploring the alternative option of neurological disorder, NECBH-Senior Project Engineer, IIT Guwahati, November 2018P

Project Staff

• Kishore Kumar Padi



Patents:

• P. Kishore Kumar, S Kanagaraj; “Switchable Assisted Deep Squat Hinge with Friction Control Mechanism for Polycentric Knee Joints” (Patent Application No: 201931014318.
• Heta Panchal, P. Kishore Kumar, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, S Kanagaraj; “In-Situ Beat to Beat Blood Pressure Monitoring and Recording using Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices” (Patent Application No: 201931014319)

Papers:

• Devarshi Kashyap, P. Kishore Kumar, and S. Kanagaraj, “4D printed porous radiopaque shape memory polyurethane for endovascular embolization” Additive Manufacturing, Volume 24, December 2018, Pages 687-695,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.04.009
• P. Kishore Kumar, M. Charan and S. Kanagaraj, “Trends and Challenges in Lower Limb Prostheses”, IEEE Potentials, Vol. 36, No. 1, 2017https://doi.org/10.1109/MPOT.2016.2614756

Conferences:

• P. Kishore Kumar, S Kanagaraj, "Nano-Hydroxyapatite based Patient Specific Porous Scaffold for Bone Regeneration using 3D Printing and Open Cell Foam", "The 6th Asian Biomaterials Congress", Thiruvananthapuram, India, October 25-27,2017
• P. Kishore Kumar, Ashirbad Jana, S. Senthilvelan and S. Kanagaraj, “Identification and Evaluation of Mechanical Parameters Effecting Performance of Hip Joint Simulators”, International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM – 2016), Chennai (India), February 17-19, 2016.

Other Research Fellows and Project Staff:

• Arnob Dutta, Farmers’ friendly innovative mechanical devices to transform germplasm improving and animal welfare technologies for boosting the productivity of piggery farms at rural North Eastern States of India NECBH project, IIT Guwahati, August-November 2020
• Murali Krishna, Indigenous development of a suture mediated vascular closure device for closure of arterial access site to achieve instant hemostasis following catheter angiography and interventions. Junior Research Fellow in a DBT sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, July-November 2019
• Y.Poorna Chandra Rao, An Affordable lower limb prosthesis with polycentric knee joint, dynamic ankle joint and suction-suspension socket system having advanced features. JRF, IIT Guwahati, July 2019-October 2020
• Anirban Basumatary. Development of new generation Acetabular Socket Linear and Femoral Head Prototypes with unique 3D microstructures and better fracture resistance for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis treatment, JRF, IIT Guwahati, July 2019- July 2020
• P. Kishore Kumar. Preservation of residual hearing by localized delivery of nanoceria based solid solution and composite as an antioxidant in cochlear implants. SRF May’19 – July 2020
• Ms. Ayisha Wafa, Design and development bone aspiration device, Rex Hospital, Coimbatore, October 2019 – May 2020
• Pritam Gogai. Design of a Food Ecology System (FES) for Pig feed. GNRC-project fellow, March 2019-March 2020
• J. Mahesh. An Affordable lower limb prosthesis with polycentric knee joint, dynamic ankle joint and suction-suspension socket system having advanced features. Project fellow, IIT Guwahati, July 2019 to March 2020
• Raagdeep Raj. Indigenous development of a suture mediated vascular closure device for closure of arterial access site to achieve instant hemostasis following catheter angiography and interventions. Senior Research Fellow in a DBT sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From March 2016 –July 2019.
• Pritisha Bhattacharyya. An affordable lower limb prosthesis with polycentric knee joint, dynamic ankle joint and suction-suspension socket system having advanced features. JRF, IIT Guwahati, April 2019-June 2019
• Raagdeep Raj. Preservation of residual hearing by localized delivery of nanoceria based solid solution and composite as an antioxidant in cochlear implants. March 2017 to April 2019
• Jadab Sonowal. Design of a Food Ecology System (FES) for Pig feed. GNRC-project fellow, October 2018 – February 2019
• Dr. Joseph Tharion, Preservation of residual hearing by localized delivery of nanoceria based solid solution and composite as an antioxidant in cochlear implants. Junior Research Fellow in a DBT sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From October 2018 to November 2018
• Aman Singh Rathour, Preservation of residual hearing by localized delivery of nanoceria based solid solution and composite as an antioxidant in cochlear implants. Junior Research Fellow in a DBT sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From October 2018 to December 2018
• Aman Singh Rathour, Fabrication and characterization of the next generation material for articulating surface in total joint replacements using medical grade UHMWPE reinforced with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and single walled carbon nanotubes. Senior Research Fellow in a SERB sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From July’2018 to September 2018
• P. Kishore Kumar, Fabrication and characterization of the next generation material for articulating surface in total joint replacements using medical grade UHMWPE reinforced with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and single walled carbon nanotubes. Senior Research Fellow in a SERB sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From December’ 2017 to July’2018
• P. Kishore Kumar. Development of a single station hip joint wear simulator for simulated in vivo characterization of acetabulum. Senior Research Fellow in a SERB sponsored project, jointly with Dr. S.Senthilvelan, IIT Guwahati, India. From August 2014- December 2017
• Sarmishta Ohja, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, IITG, From April 2017 – October 2017
• Usha Mili, Fabrication and characterization of the next generation material for articulating surface in total joint replacements using medical grade UHMWPE reinforced with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and single walled carbon nanotubes. Junior Research Fellow in a SERB sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From March 2017 to June’2017
• M.Charan, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, IITG, From February 2017 – April 2017
• Swarup Kalita, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, IITG, From September 2016 – February 2017
• M.Charan, Thermal insulation material in lieu of ceramic wool, JRF, IITG, From January 2016 December 2016
• Mr.Anwar Ali. Performance and emission studies on biofuel blended with high oxygen storage capacity nanoparticles using an indirect injection engine. Project Fellow in UKIERI sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From March 2016 to December 2016
• Manoj Nath. Fabrication and characterization of the next generation material for articulating surface in total joint replacements using medical grade UHMWPE reinforced with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and single walled carbon nanotubes. Junior Research Fellow in a SERB sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From March 2015 to September 2016
• Mr.Dibakar Bora. Performance and emission studies on biofuel blended with high oxygen storage capacity nanoparticles using an indirect injection engine. Project Fellow in UKIERI sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From March 2016 – July 2016
• Jyoti Prasad Deka. Performance and emission studies on biofuel blended with high oxygen storage capacity nanoparticles using an indirect injection engine. Research Associate in UKIERI sponsored project, IIT Guwahati, India. From June 2015-January 2016
• Avanish Kunwar Verma. Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, IITG, From December’ 2012 – December 2015
• M.Charan, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, IITG, From September 2014 – December 2015
• K.Parkavi, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, SRF, IITG, From March-November 2015
• Swarup Kalita, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, SRF, IITG, From Sep-Nov’ 2015
• K. Jagadeesh, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, March –July 2015, IIT Guwahati, India
• Mrutyunjay Maharana. Developing light weight, durable and user friendly artificial limbs through Nanotechnology-based modification of conventional materials and optimizing mechanical component design for enhancing their functional performance. JRF, IITG, May 2013-August 2014, IIT Guwahati, India
• Rupjyoti Bhuyan, Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, JRF, IITG, From May’ 2014-July 2014
• Barsha Hazarika – Mould flow, structural and stability analysis of Knee joint prosthesis. JRF in a DBT sponsored project, August 2013-December 2013, IIT Guwahati, India
• R. Vignesh Babu. Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, SRF, IITG, From October’ 2012-December 2013
• K. Jeevananthan. Developing light weight, durable and user friendly artificial limbs through Nanotechnology-based modification of conventional materials and optimizing mechanical component design for enhancing their functional performance. JRF, IITG, July-Dec’ 2012
• Ujjal Tewary. Development of Copper (Cu) – Carbon Nanomaterial (CN) based nanocomposite formulations for heat recovery in different processes in a steel plant, SRF, IITG, Oct-Nov’2012
• N.Naresh Kumar, Biocompatibility studies on carbon nanotubes/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites for total joint replacements, SRF, IITG, 2010-2012

Links to refer

• https://www.iitg.ac.in/kanagaraj/
• https://iitg.irins.org/profile/128431