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Dr. Khushbu Dash

Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Humanities, School of Engineering, Chennai

d_khushbu@ch.amrita.edu
Research Interest: High Entropy Alloys: Alloy Design, Eutectic HEAs, Multilayered Structures; Bimetallic Multilayer Laminated Composites: Processing, Texture, Microstructure; Copper, Magnesium and Aluminium based Metal Matrix Nanocomposites: Processing, Microstructural In- tegrity, Interface; Oxidation of Aluminium Alloys; Mechanical Properties of Alloys and Composites; Thermal Residual Stress in Composite Materials

Bio Publications Education Experience Research Achievements Professional Affiliations and Services Member of Organizing Committee Courses Taught
Bio

Dr. Khushbu Dash currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

Image-driven deep learning enabled automatic microstructural recognition

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, R. Nigam, V. Khavala, N. Mishra, "Image-driven deep learning enabled automatic microstructural recognition", Emerging Materials Research, Volume 12 Issue 1, March 2023, pp. 47-51.

Year : 2022

Strength-ductility synergy in high entropy alloys by tuning the thermo-mechanical process parameters: a comprehensive review

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, R. Sabban, Satyam Suwas, B.S. Murty, "Strength-ductility synergy in high entropy alloys by tuning the thermo-mechanical process parameters: a comprehensive review", Journal of Indian Institute of Science, 102 (2022) 91-116 (Platinum Jubilee Issue)

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2022

High Temperature Deformation Behaviour of Additively Manufactured Eutectic High Entropy Alloy AlCoCrFeNi 2.1

Cite this Research Publication : R.J. Vikram, K. Dash, B.S. Murty and S. Suwas, "High Temperature Deformation Behaviour of Additively Manufactured Eutectic High Entropy Alloy AlCoCrFeNi2.1", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 53, (2022) 3681–3695.

Year : 2021

In-situ formation of 2D-TiCx in Cu-Ti2AlC composites: an interface reaction study

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, A. Dash, "In-situ formation of 2D-TiCx in Cu-Ti2AlC composites: an interface reaction study", Materials Letters, 284 (2021) 128935.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2020

Compressive creep of SiC whisker/Ti3SiC2 composites at high temperature in air

Cite this Research Publication : Apurv Dash, Ju¨rgen Malzbender, Khushbu Dash, Marcin Rasinski, Robert Vaßen, Olivier Guillon, Jesus Gonzalez Julian, "Compressive creep of SiC whisker/Ti3SiC2 composites at high temperature in air", Journal of American Ceramic Society, (2020) https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.17323.

Year : 2020

Graded microstructure and texture in ultrafine grained multi-layered immiscible bimetallic system

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, K.U. Yazar, K. Chattopadhyay, S. Suwas, "Graded microstructure and texture in ultrafine grained multi-layered immiscible bimetallic system", Materialia, 13 (2020) 100830.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2019

Oxidation studies of Al alloys: Part I Al-Cu (liquid phase) alloy

Cite this Research Publication : G. Wu, K. Dash, M.L. Galano, KAQ O’Reilly, "Oxidation studies of Al alloys: Part I Al-Cu alloy", 2019 Corrosion Science,157 (2019) 41-50.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2019

Analysis of high-temperature flexural behaviour of copper–alumina micro-and nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, "Analysis of high-temperature flexural behaviour of copper–alumina micro-and nanocomposites", Emerging Materials Research, 8 (2019) 404-407.

Year : 2019

Oxidation studies of Al alloys: Part II Al-Mg alloy

Cite this Research Publication : G. Wu, K. Dash, M.L. Galano, KAQ O’Reilly, Oxidation studies of Al alloys: Part II Al-Mg alloy, 2019 Corrosion Science, 155 (2019) 97-108.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2018

Evaluation of flexural behaviour of thermally and cryogenically conditioned Al-Al2O3 micro- and nano-composites at in-situ and ex-situ environments

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash and B.C. Ray, "Evaluation of flexural behaviour of thermally and cryogenically conditioned Al-Al2O3 micro- and nano-composites at in-situ and ex-situ environments", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 27 (2018) 3678-3687.

Year : 2018

Elastic and Plastic Behavior of an Ultrafine-Grained Mg Reinforced with BN Nanoparticles

Cite this Research Publication : Z. Trojanova, K. Dash, K. Mathis, P. Lukac, and A. Kasakewitsch, "Elastic and Plastic Behavior of an Ultrafine-Grained Mg Reinforced with BN Nanoparticles", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 27 (2018) 3112-3121.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2016

Implications of degree of thermal shock on flexural properties of Cu-Al2O3 micro- and nano-composites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash and B.C. Ray, "Implications of degree of thermal shock on flexural properties of Cu-Al2O3 micro- and nano-composites", Journal of Material Engineering and Performance, 25 (2016) 259–266.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2016

Thermal attributes of aluminium based composites-a review

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Sukumaran, B.C. Ray, "Thermal attributes of aluminium based composites-a review", Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 23 (2016) 1–20.

Year : 2015

Microscopic evolution in composite powder intermixing process

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, "Microscopic evolution in composite powder intermixing process", Microscopy and Analysis (2015).

Year : 2015

Internal friction associated with the microstructural changes in an AZ91 magnesium alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Z Trojanova, P Palcek, A Soviarova, M Chalupova, K Dash, M Knapek, "Internal friction associated with the microstructural changes in an AZ91 magnesium alloy", Kovove Mater, 53 (2015), 1–6.

Year : 2015

Microstructural investigation and wear studies on copper-alumina micro- and nano-composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, D. Chaira and B.C. Ray, "Microstructural investigation and wear studies on copper-alumina micro- and nano-composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering", Journal of Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, 24 (2015), 25–34. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jmbm-2015-0003

Year : 2014

Effect of loading speed on deformation of composite materials: a critical review

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Sukumaran, B.C. Ray, "Effect of loading speed on deformation of composite materials: a critical review", Journal of Advanced Research in Manufacturing, 1 (2014) 1–28 .

Year : 2014

Effect of quenching media on properties of aluminium-alumina metal matrix composite

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, A. Dash, A.K. Nayak, B.C. Ray, "Effect of quenching media on properties of aluminium-alumina metal matrix composite", Journal of Advanced Research in Manufacturing, 1 (2014) 1–28.

Year : 2014

Processing and properties of Cu based micro- and nano-composites

Cite this Research Publication : S. Panda, K. Dash and B.C. Ray, "Processing and properties of Cu based micro- and nano-composites", Bulletin of materials science, 37 (2014), 227–238.

Year : 2014

Effect of thermal and cryogenic conditioning on flexural behavior of thermally shocked Cu-Al2O3 micro- and nano-composites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Panda and B.C. Ray, "Effect of thermal and cryogenic conditioning on flexural behavior of thermally shocked Cu-Al2O3 micro- and nano-composites", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 45 (2014) 1567-1578.

Year : 2013

Process and progress of sintering behavior of copper-alumina composite

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Panda and B.C. Ray, "Process and progress of sintering behavior of copper-alumina composite", Emerging Materials Research, 2 (2013) 32–38.

Year : 2013

Synthesis and characterization of aluminium-alumina micro- and nano- composites by spark plasma sintering

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, D. Chaira, B.C. Ray, "Synthesis and characterization of aluminium-alumina micro- and nano- composites by spark plasma sintering", Materials Research bulletin, 48 (2013) 2535-2542.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2012

Analysis of properties of copper-alumina composites produced by various processing routes: a review

Cite this Research Publication : S. Gupta, K. Dash and B.C. Ray, "Analysis of properties of copper-alumina composites produced by various processing routes: a review", Journal of Materials and Metallurgical engineering, 2 (2012) 11–23.

Year : 2012

Synthesis and characterization of copper-alumina metal matrix composite by conventional and spark plasma sintering

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, B.C. Ray and D. Chaira, "Synthesis and characterization of copper-alumina metal matrix composite by conventional and spark plasma sintering", Journal of Alloys and Compound, 516 (2012) 78 - 84.

Conference Paper

Year : 2021

High entropy alloy multilayers: a processing and deformation study

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S.Suwas and G. PhaniKumar, "High entropy alloy multilayers: a processing and deformation study", MRS 2021 virtual event

Year : 2019

Interface study of Mg/Zn bimetallic multilayer composite

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash and S. Suwas, "Interface study of Mg/Zn bimetallic multilayer composite", MRSI 2019 IISc, Bangalore

Year : 2018

Interface study of Cu/Ta bimetallic multilayer composite

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S.Suwas and K. Chattopadhyay, "Interface study of Cu/Ta bimetallic multilayer composite", ICON- SAT 2018 IISc, Bangalore

Year : 2017

Effect of hexagonal boron nitride and graphite nanoparticles on the mechanical and physical properties of magnesium

Cite this Research Publication : Z Drozd, Z Trojanov´a, U Arlic, A Kasakewitsch, K Dash, "Effect of hexagonal boron nitride and graphite nanoparticles on the mechanical and physical properties of magnesium", 38th Risø International Symposium on Materials Science , 28th July–2nd August, 2017, Riso. Italy.

Year : 2014

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of an Ultrafine-Grained-Magnesium Reinforced with BN Nano-particles

Cite this Research Publication : Z. Trojanova, Z. Drozd, K. Dash, K. Mathis, P. Lukac, W. Riehemann and A. Kasakewitsch, "Mechanical and Thermal Properties of an Ultrafine-Grained-Magnesium Reinforced with BN Nano-particles", International symposium on physics of materials, 31-August to 4-September, 2014, Charles University, Prague, Czech republic.

Year : 2013

Effect of thermal shock on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu-Al2O3 composites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Gupta, S. Gupta and B.C. Ray, "Effect of thermal shock on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu-Al2O3 composites", International conference on recent advances in composite materials, Feb 18th-21st 2013, Goa, India.

Year : 2013

A study on thermal shock response of Al-Al2O3 micro-and nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Panda and B.C. Ray, "A study on thermal shock response of Al-Al2O3 micro-and nanocomposites", 19th- International conference on composite materials, 28th July–2nd August, 2013, Montreal, Canada.

Year : 2012

Comparative study of Al-Al2O3 Micro- and Nano-composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Route

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, D. Chaira and B.C. Ray, "Comparative study of Al-Al2O3 Micro- and Nano-composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Route", International Conference on Nanoscience + Technology (ICNT) 2012, 23-27 July, Paris, France.

Year : 2012

Effect of sintering temperature on Al-Al2O3 composites fabricated by powder metallurgy route

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Gupta, S. Gupta and B.C. Ray, "Effect of sintering temperature on Al-Al2O3 composites fabricated by powder metallurgy route", National Metallurgical Day-Annual Technical Meeting Nov-2012, Jamshedpur, India.

Year : 2012

Failure analysis of Cu-Al2O3 composites with the variation of reinforcement particle size and content

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, S. Panda and B.C. Ray, "Failure analysis of Cu-Al2O3 composites with the variation of reinforcement particle size and content", International conference on strength of materials, Aug 19-24, 2012, IISc Bangalore, India.

Year : 2011

A Study on Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of Cu-Al2O3 compos- ites: an Explanation by Deformation Theory

Cite this Research Publication : S. Panda, K. Dash and B.C. Ray, "A Study on Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of Cu-Al2O3 compos- ites: an Explanation by Deformation Theory", National Metallurgical Day-Annual Technical Meting Nov-2011, Hyderabad, India. IISc Bangalore, India.

Year : 2011

Microstructural Studies of Al-Al2O3 Nanocomposites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Route

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, D. Chaira and B.C. Ray, "Microstructural Studies of Al-Al2O3 Nanocomposites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Route", National Metallurgical Day-Annual Technical Meting Nov-2011, Hyderabad, India.

Year : 2011

Characterization of SPS sintered Cu-Al2O3 metal matrix nano-composites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Dash, D. Chaira and B. C. Ray, "Characterization of SPS sintered Cu-Al2O3 metal matrix nano-composites", ICAMMP, Dec 9-11, 2011, , IIT Kharagpur, India.

Education

Ph. D. (2009 – 2014)

  • National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
  • Subject: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Advisor: Prof. Bankim Chandra Ray and Prof. D. Chaira
  • Thesis Title: Processing and characterization of Cu-Al2O3 and Al-Al2O3 composites: an evaluation for micro- and nano-particulate reinforcements

M. Sc. (2006 – 2008)

  • National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
  • Subject: Chemistry (8.7 CGPA)
  • Project Advisor: Prof.G. Hota
  • Thesis Title: Microemulsion mediated synthesis of metal-semiconductor nanocomposites

B. Sc. (2003 – 2006)

  • Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • Subjects: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Biotechnology (76.11 %)
Experience

Research Experience

Post-Doctoral Researcher

  • Department: Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
  • Duration: From November 2019 – April 2022
  • Mentor: Prof. B. S. Murty and Prof. G. Phanikumar
  • Project Title: Development of ultrafine grained high entropy alloy multilayered laminates: an emphasis on microstructure and texture

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

  • Department: Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
  • Duration: From November 2015 – January 2019
  • Mentor: Prof. Satyam Suwas and Prof. Kamanio Chattopadhyay
  • Project Title: Fabrication and characterization of bimetallic multilayered composites: an emphasis on microstructure and texture

Post-Doctoral Fellow

  • Department: Oxford Materials, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Duration: November 2014 – September 2015
  • Mentor: Prof. Keyna O’Reilly and Prof. Marina Galano
  • Project Title: Oxidation and bonding of Aluminium alloys

Visiting Researcher

  • Department: Department of Physics of Materials, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
  • Duration: April 2014 – October 2014
  • Mentor: Prof. Pavel Lukac and Prof. Zuzanka Trojanova
  • Project Title: Deformation analysis of Mg-BN nanocomposites

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant
NIT, Rourkela, India [July 2009 – January 2014]

  • Department: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Courses: Practicals and tutorials in Composite Materials, Metallography, Characterization of Materials

Lecturer
FIIT – JEE Institute, New Delhi, India [August 2008 – July 2009]
[Premier Institute for Training Competitive A-level Students]

  • Department: Chemistry
  • Courses: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
Research

Dissertations

  1. Processing and characterization of Cu-Al2O3 and Al-Al2O3 composites: an evaluation for micro- and nano- particulate reinforcements, Ph. D. thesis submitted on January 10, 2014.
  2. Microemulsion mediated synthesis of metal-semiconductor nanocomposites, M. Sc. (Chemistry) Dissertations, July 2008
  3. A Study on Mn doping in ZnO Nanocrystals, Summer Training Project, May to July 2007

Research Outreach Activities

  • Poster Presentation, Title: A micromechanics approach to evaluate the interface of metal matrix composites, CSIR Foundation Day, IMMT Bhubaneswar, September 26, 2011, (Winner of the new idea poster competition)

Workshop Attended

  • Recent Advances in Thermal Analysis of Polymers and Composites, Dept. of Rubber Technology, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India (April, 2011)
  • The Theory and Characterisation of Dislocations’ Hirschfest Symposium to Mark the 90th Birthday of Professor Sir Peter Hirsch FRS, Department of Materials, University of Oxford, (April 14, 2015).
  • Workshop on Atom Probe Tomography, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
    (April, 2016)
  • International Conference on Metals and Materials Research, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. (June, 2016)
Achievements
  • Institute postdoctoral fellowship (2019) to pursue postdoc in Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in November
  • National postdoctoral fellowship (2017) to pursue postdoc in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in January
  • Awarded seal of excellence for securing a score of 89 percent for the Marie Curie project proposal (2017) written with University of Oxford.
  • Erasmus Mundus postdoctoral fellow (2014), by the European Community Mobility Programme, Georg-August-Universit¨at G¨ottingen, Germany
  • CSIR Travel grant for international conference at Montreal, Canada, 2013
  • Qualified in CSIR-UGC-NET(National Eligibility Test) for lectureship and research fellowship awarded by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and University Grants Commission in June
  • Summer research fellowship awarded by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore in
  • Secured 3rd position in Sc (Chemistry) in institute level.
Professional Affiliations and Services

Peer Reviewer

  • Tribology International, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Carbon, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Results in Physics, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, World Journal of Engineering and Physical Sciences,  Journal of Engineering Research and Design,

Professional Member

  • International Association of Advanced Materials, Membership Number: 858172911549
  • Electron Microscopy Society of India (life member), membership number:LM-1862
Member of Organizing Committee

Conference & Workshop

  • National Conference on Processing and characterization of materials, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India (December, 2011)
  • 26th International Symposium on Metastable, Amorphous and Nanostructured Materials (ISMANAM-2019), Chennai, India, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai (July 08-12, 2019)
Courses Taught
  • Engineering Chemistry
  • Materials Science for Energy Applications
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