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Dr. Abhishek Jha

Vice-Chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Chennai | Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.), Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Chennai

Qualification: Ph.D., M.Tech., B.E.
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Research Interest: Robot Programming by Demonstration, Imitation Learning, Robot Kinematics & Dynamics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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Bio

Dr. Abhishek Jha currently serves as Vice Chairperson of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus.

He is Robotics and AI researcher with over 14 years of academic experience, specializing in Robot Programming by Demonstration (PbD), Imitation Learning, and Human–Robot Interaction. He has published his research works in reputed SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals, and international conference proceedings. He is recipient of the MHRD Ph.D. Fellowship and multiple Best Paper Awards, reflecting a strong commitment to research excellence and innovation.

Publications

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2026

Control Methodologies for Tip Stabilization in Flexible Robotic Manipulators: An Analysis of LQR, LQG, and PID Controllers

Cite this Research Publication : Sagar Ghosal, Kshetrimayum Lochan, Ankur Jaiswal, Umesh Kumar Sahu, H. P. Jawale, Abhishek Jha, Control Methodologies for Tip Stabilization in Flexible Robotic Manipulators: An Analysis of LQR, LQG, and PID Controllers, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-2901-8_48

Publisher : Springer Nature Singapore

Year : 2025

Designing of a Human-Centric Autonomous Fish-Feeding Robot: Advancing Aquaculture Sustainability Through Enhanced Human–Robot Interaction

Cite this Research Publication : J. Thanush, Golak Bihari Mahanta, Amruta Rout, Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal, Abhishek Jha, Chiranjibi Champatiray, Designing of a Human-Centric Autonomous Fish-Feeding Robot: Advancing Aquaculture Sustainability Through Enhanced Human–Robot Interaction, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7312-4_12

Publisher : Springer Nature Singapore

Year : 2025

Parametric Study of the Jansen Mechanism with CAD Model Validation

Cite this Research Publication : Edwin George Roy, Sharad Dinesh, Ankur Jaiswal, Umesh Kumar Sahu, Abhishek Jha, Dadi Ravikanth, Parametric Study of the Jansen Mechanism with CAD Model Validation, 2025 12th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering & Technology - Signal and Information Processing (ICETET - SIP), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/icetetsip64213.2025.11156707

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2024

Workspace-Based Approach for Robot Trajectory Evaluation

Cite this Research Publication : Abhishek Jha, Arjun Rajesh, Ankur Jaiswal, Workspace-Based Approach for Robot Trajectory Evaluation, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4650-7_42

Publisher : Springer Nature Singapore

Year : 2024

Workspace and Trajectory Analysis of the 3-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators with Joint Clearance

Cite this Research Publication : Ankur Jaiswal, Sidhant Barai, Abhishek Jha, Darren Alton Dsouza, Ankit Aggarwal, Workspace and Trajectory Analysis of the 3-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators with Joint Clearance, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5423-6_61

Publisher : Springer Nature Singapore

Year : 2023

Selection of cobot for human-robot collaboration for robotic assembly task with Best Worst MCDM techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Mahanta G.B., Mohanty B., Rout A., Biswal B.B., Abhishek Jha., Selection of cobot for human-robot collaboration for robotic assembly task with Best Worst MCDM techniques, in 2023 IEEE 7th Conference on Information and Communication Technology (CICT-23).

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2023

Workspace Modeling and Trajectory Mapping for Robotic Execution using Artificial Neural Networks

Cite this Research Publication : Abhishek Jha, P. Ayswariya, Bhattacharjee N.,Workspace Modelling and Trajectory Mapping for Robotic Execution using Artificial Neural Network, 2nd IEEE International Conference on Automation, Computing and Renewable Systems ICARS-2023,

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

Design and Simulation of an Assistant Robot for Indoor Office Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Pandian A.A., Arun, Rafel C., Karthikeyan, Jha A., (2021) Design and Simulation of an Assistant Robot for Indoor Office Applications, , Proceedings of the First International Conference on Robotics, Automation, and Intelligent Systems (ICRAINS-21).

Publisher : ICRAINS-21

Year : 2021

Formulation of Mathematical Model for Transient Belt Stretch for Full Load Starting of Belt Conveyor System

Cite this Research Publication : Sakharwade S.G., Jha A., (2021) Formulation of Mathematical Model for Transient Belt Stretch for Full Load Starting of Belt Conveyor System, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Robotics, Automation, and Intelligent Systems (ICRAINS-21).

Publisher : ICRAINS-21

Year : 2020

Effect of head and PV array configurations on solar water pumping system

Cite this Research Publication : Arunendra K. Tiwari, Vilas R. Kalamkar, Rohan R. Pande, Sanjay K. Sharma, Vimal Chand Sontake, Abhishek Jha (2020), Effect of head and PV array configurations on solar water pumping system, Materials Today: Proceedings.

Publisher : Materials Today

Year : 2017

Robust Trajectory Tracking Control for an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot

Cite this Research Publication : Alakshendra, V., Chiddarwar S.S., and Jha, A. (2017) Robust Trajectory Tracking Control for an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advances in Robotics (AIR-17).

Publisher : AIR-17

Year : 2017

Imitation Learning in Industrial Robots: A Kinematics basedTrajectory Generation Framework

Cite this Research Publication : Jha, A., Chiddarwar, S. S., Bhute, R. Y., Alakshendra, V., Nikhade, G., and Khandekar P.M (2017) Imitation Learning in Industrial Robots: A Kinematics basedTrajectory Generation Framework, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advances in Robotics (AIR-17).

Publisher : Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advances in Robotics

Year : 2016

Trajectory Tracking Control of Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robot: Adaptive Sliding Mode Approach

Cite this Research Publication : Alakshendra, V., Chiddarwar S.S., and Jha, A. (2016) Trajectory Tracking Control of Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robot: Adaptive Sliding Mode Approach, Proceedings of 26th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, 275-286.

Publisher : Proceedings of 26th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future

Year : 2016

Motion Programming of SCORBOT ER-4u Using Fusion of Robot Kinematics and Inertial Sensor

Cite this Research Publication : Jha, A., Chiddarwar, S. S., and Alakshendra, V. (2016) Motion Programming of SCORBOT ER-4u Using Fusion of Robot Kinematics and Inertial Sensor, Proceedings of 26th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, 263-273.

Publisher : Proceedings of 26th International Conference on CAD/CAM

Year : 2015

Application of human arm kinematics for robot path programming using imitation

Cite this Research Publication : Jha, A., Chiddarwar, S. S., and Andulkar, M. V. (2015) Application of human arm kinematics for robot path programming using imitation, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Robotics (AIR-15), p. 15.

Publisher : AIR-15

Year : 2015

An integrated approach for robot training using Kinect and human arm kinematics

Cite this Research Publication : Jha, A., Chiddarwar, S. S., and Andulkar, M. V. (2015) An integrated approach for robot training using Kinect and human arm kinematics, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI-2015), 216-221.

Publisher : ICACCI-2015

Book Chapter

Year : 2025

Synthesis of activated carbon: One and two-step chemical activation techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Neelanjan Bhattacharjee, Abhishek Jha, Alivia Mukherjee, Synthesis of activated carbon: One and two-step chemical activation techniques, Activated Carbon, Elsevier, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13840-9.00003-2

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2025

Functionalization of activated carbon to tailor the textural properties and surface functionalities

Cite this Research Publication : Neelanjan Bhattacharjee, Abhishek Jha, Alivia Mukherjee, Functionalization of activated carbon to tailor the textural properties and surface functionalities, Activated Carbon, Elsevier, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-13840-9.00004-4

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2023

Energy-Based Approach for Robot Trajectory Selection in Task Space

Cite this Research Publication : Ankur Jaiswal, Abhishek Jha, Golak Bihari Mahanta, Neelanjan Bhattacharjee, Sanjay Kumar Sharma, Energy-Based Approach for Robot Trajectory Selection in Task Space, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4634-1_14

Publisher : Springer Nature Singapore

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Overcoming challenges in patient transportation: A novel stretcher design for uneven terrains

Cite this Research Publication : A. Rajesh, A. Jha, R. K. Rathore, A. Jaiswal, Overcoming challenges in patient transportation: A novel stretcher design for uneven terrains, Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 2025, https://doi.org/10.22201/icat.24486736e.2025.23.2.2632

Publisher : Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

Year : 2025

Error estimation and compensation in 4R and P3R closed-chain mechanisms due to joint clearance: a comparative study

Cite this Research Publication : Ankur Jaiswal, Darren Alton Dsouza, H. P. Jawale, Abhishek Jha, Anil Kumar, Munendra Singh, Error estimation and compensation in 4R and P3R closed-chain mechanisms due to joint clearance: a comparative study, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-19941-4

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Mechanical error estimation in four-bar hyperbolic function mechanisms with tolerances using modified PDA approach

Cite this Research Publication : Ankur Jaiswal, H P Jawale, Anil Kumar, Abhishek Jha, Umesh Kumar Sahu, Anand Solanki, Pawan Kumar Patnaik, Prasenjit Biswas, Mechanical error estimation in four-bar hyperbolic function mechanisms with tolerances using modified PDA approach, Engineering Research Express, IOP Publishing, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ade8d4

Publisher : IOP Publishing

Year : 2025

A comprehensive review of bio-inspired swimming in robotic fishes

Cite this Research Publication : Mithilesh Kumar Koiri, Anuj Kumar Sharma, Abhishek Jha, Jogendra Kumar, A comprehensive review of bio-inspired swimming in robotic fishes, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2025.116913

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

A Survey of Drones in Agriculture Sector

Cite this Research Publication : Boopalamani J., P. Ayswariya, Pranav Raj, P. Yagnitha, Sarrvesh N., Abhishek Jha, A survey of Drones in Agriculture Sector, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 919, 191-200, 2024.

Year : 2024

Convergence of machine learning with microfluidics and metamaterials to build smart materials

Cite this Research Publication : K.N. Nampoothiri, S. Bansal, A. Jha, P. Mitttal, Convergence of Machine Learning with Microfluidics and Metamaterials to Build Smart Materials, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-023-01707-9, 2024

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2024

Integration of microfluidics in smart acoustic metamaterials

Cite this Research Publication : K.N. Nampoothiri, S. Bansal, Abhishek Jha, P. Mitttal, Integration of Microfluidics in Smart Acoustic Metamaterials, The European Physical Journal Special Topics ,2024.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2024

Design and manufacturing aspects of ribs with application in the solar air heater

Cite this Research Publication : Sharma S.K., Kalamkar V.R., Ganguly V.R., Pande R., Abhishek Jha, Design and Manufacturing aspects of ribs with application in the solar air heater, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing,2024.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2021

A Framework for Robot Programming via Imitation

Cite this Research Publication : A Framework for Robot Programming via Imitation. In Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2018

Programming of an industrial robot using demonstrations and soft computing techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Khandekar, P. M., Chiddarwar, S. S., Jha, A. (2018) Programming of an industrial robot using demonstrations and soft computing techniques, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 77, March (2018), 156-163.

Publisher : Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Year : 2017

Kinematics based approach for robot programming via human arm motion

Cite this Research Publication : Jha, A., Chiddarwar, S. S., Alakshendra, V., and Andulkar, M. V. (2017) Kinematics based approach for robot programming via human arm motion, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 39(7), 2659-2675.

Publisher : Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

Year : 2017

Robot programming by demonstration using teleoperation through imitation

Cite this Research Publication : Jha, A., and Chiddarwar S. S., Robot programming by demonstration using teleoperation through imitation, Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Vol. 44, Issue: 2, 142-154.
https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-03-2016-0114

Publisher : Industrial Robot: An International Journal

Qualification
2018 Ph.D. (Robotics) Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur
2012 M. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering Design) – CSVTU, Bhilai
2006 B.E (Mechanical Engineering) PRSU, Raipur
Experience
July 2022 – Present Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Chennai Campus, Chennai (TN)
2021-2022 Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore (TN)
2020-2021 GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (MH)
2018-2020 CSVTU, Bhilai (C.G)
Awards & Recognitions
  • Ph.D. Fellowship by Ministry of H.R.D. Govt. of India (2013-2017)
  • Best Paper Award at the 3rd International Conference of Robotics Society of India, Advances in Robotics (AIR- 2017), IIT Delhi.
  • Best Paper Award at 3rd International Conference on Robotics, Control, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (RCAAI-2024), Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India.
Technical Skills
  • Computational Tools: MATLAB, MAPLE
  • Modelling Software: ROBOT STUDIO, SCORBASE, ROBOCELL, AUTODESK INVENTOR
  • Programming Language: C
Project Proposal Submitted

Title: Design and Development of Low-Cost Portable Manipulator for Cleaning Operation. Cost: INR 19,77,712/-, Agency: Technology Development Transfer, Department of Science and Technology (Under Review)

Courses Taught
  • Robotics
  • Robot Kinematics & Dynamics
  • Industrial Robotics
  • Computational Methods
  • Machine Learning
Membership

Technical Society Membership

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Indian Society of Technical Education (I.S.T.E.)
  • The Association for Machines and Mechanism, India (A.M.M.)
  • The Robotics Society of India (TRS.)
Workshops / Training Programs

Resource Speaker

  1. AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “MODELING & SIMULATION IN MATLAB FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING” from 06/12/2021 to 10/12/2021 at Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai.
  2. AICTE – ATAL Academy sponsored Short Term Training Program on Mechanical Manufacturing and Monitoring using MATLAB, (MMM-2020) at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (14th to 18th December, 2020).
  3. Short Term Training Program on Mechanical Manufacturing and Monitoring using MATLAB, (MMM-2018) at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (6th to 11th December, 2018).
  4. Short Term Training Program on Mechanical Manufacturing and Monitoring using MATLAB, (MMM-2017) at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (11th to 16th December, 2017).

Organized/Conducted

  1. Workshop on Robotics at GHRCE, Nagpur (31st August -1st September, 2020).
  2. Workshop on Typhoon Hardware-in-the Loop Real Time Simulators at CSVTU, Bhilai (18th – 19th October, 2019).
  3. Workshop on VLSI Design using Cadance Tools Suite at CSVTU, Bhilai (14th – 17th October, 2019).
  4. Faculty Development Program on Basics of Analog Circuits at Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai (18th – 22nd September, 2019).
  5. Workshop on Induction Training Program for Mentors at CSVTU, Bhilai (24th – 28th June, 2019).
  6. Workshop on Research Paper Writing Skills at CSVTU, Bhilai (6th April, 2019).
  7. Short Term Training Program on Image Processing Software- ERDAS & GEOMEDIA at CSVTU, Bhilai (6th – 8th March, 2019).
  8. One-week International Workshop on Fuzzy Logic in Civil and Environmental Engineering at CSVTU, Bhilai (21st to 25th January, 2019).

Participated

  1. Short Term Training Programme on Fundamental and Applications of CFD organized by SV National Institute of Technology, Surat (7th to 13th September, 2020).
  2. Faculty Development Programme on Recent Trends on Mechanical Engineering organized by GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (15th – 20th June 2020).
  3. Faculty Development Programme on Mechanical Engineering organized by GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (18th May – 13th June 2020).
  4. Workshop on C and C++ organized by Teaching Learning Centre (ICT) IIT Bombay on 29th February 2020.
  5. Faculty Development Program on Industrial Processes and Practices jointly organized by Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai and SAIL’s Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai (14th – 16th November, 2019).
  6. Short Term Training Course on Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai (17th & 18th June, 2019).
  7. National Level Workshop on Pedagogical Perspectives of SWAYAM-MOOCs at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (15th & 16th May, 2019).
  8. School on robotics at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, (6th to 12th October, 2017).
  9. 2nd SERB school on robotics at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, (14th to 19th November, 2016).
  10. Workshop on advanced sensors and actuators at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, (28th to 31st August, 2016).
  11. TEQIP School on system and control at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, (4th to 9th August, 2015).
  12. TEQIP Sponsored Short Term Training Program on computer aided strength of materials and analysis & design of machine & structural elements at Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, (24th to 28th December, 2012).
  13. Staff Development Program on Core Teaching Skills by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Bhopal, at CSIT Durg, (19th to 23rd May, 2008).
Patents
Patent No. 441250 Chiddarwar Shital, Bhute Rohini, Jha Abhishek, Alakshendra Veer, Sahoo Saumya Ranjan, Robotic System for De-Burring Work-Pieces,
Patent No- 369579-001 K. Sridhar, R. Chandrakar, A.K. Gupta, Abhishek Jha, Agriculture Drone Sprayer,
Patent No. 399291-001 P.P Singh, V. R. Maneesh, K. N. Nampoothiri, A. Jha, R K Rathore, Multipurpose Travel Trolley with Child Bearing Portable Seat
Patent No. 385108-001. P.P Singh, Abhishek Jha, K. N. Nampoothiri, Sunil Kumar, L. Patnaik, Stair Climbing Cylinder Carrier,
Patent No- 413566-01 Arjun Rajesh, A Jha, K. N. Nampoothiri, P.P. Singh, Stair and Obstacle Climbing Stretcher
Patent No- 414826-001 Thanush J, G.B. Mahanta, A. Jha, Fish Feeding Robotic System.
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