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Introduction to Surface Engineering & Heat-Treatment (SEHt) Group:
Introduction to Surface Engineering & Heat-Treatment (SEHt) Group:
The SEHt Group, headed by Dr. Hosmani, is dedicated to understanding the severe surface deformation and surface alloying of various ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Our group attempts to study the effect of surface engineering on the microstructures and properties (mechanical, tribological, and corrosion) of the alloys. For such a study, our group frequently uses the characterization tools like SEM, EBSD, XRD, GDOES, EPMA, Raman spectroscopy, microhardness, nanoindentation, pin-on-disk tribometer (dry, lubricated, and high temperature), etc. Our group also focuses on coatings to enhance the tribological properties of alloys.
If you are interested in our group for collaboration or PhD research, feel free to email Prof. Santosh Hosmani (Email: sshosmani [AT] iiti.ac.in). We are open to institutions for collaborative studies. We look forward to collaborative opportunities that drive innovation in surface engineering.
- Currently, our group has a vacancy for PhD position.
CURRENT STUDENTS:
CURRENT STUDENTS:
Sheetal
Sheetal
Ph.D. Student (since 07/2024)
Email: phd2401105005@iiti.ac.in
Education: M.Sc. (NIT Hamirpur)Publications (at IIT Indore): --
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani Co-Guide: Prof. Dr. R.S. Devan
Shubham Parihar
Shubham Parihar
JRF on IKS Project (08/2023 - 04/2024)
JRF on SERB Project (since 04/2024)
PhD Student (since 01/2025)
Email: phd2401205005@iiti.ac.in
Education: M.Tech. (RGPV Bhopal)Publications (at IIT Indore): 01 from IKS Project (1st Author, SCI Journal)
Guide/P.I.: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani
Mohit Tiwari
Mohit Tiwari
Ph.D. Student (since 07/2025)
Email: mtphd2302105020@iiti.ac.in
Education: M.Tech. (IIT Indore)Publications (at IIT Indore): --
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani
Akhilesh Choudhary
Akhilesh Choudhary
Ph.D. Student (since 07/2025)
Email: phd2501105006@iiti.ac.in
Education: M.E. (IET DAVV, Indore)Publications (at IIT Indore): --
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani
Omkar Bankar
Omkar Bankar
M.Tech. Project Student (since 07/2025)
Email: mt2402105026@iiti.ac.in
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani
B.Tech. Project Students:
B.Tech. Project Students:
Group-1: Sanket Panigrahi and Avdhoot Kasture
Group-2: Atharva Porwal and Akarshit Trivedi
Group-3: Rishabh Singh and Sai Kumar
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani
GRADUATED STUDENTS:
GRADUATED STUDENTS:
Post-Graduate (Ph.D.): [Total Students: 06]
Post-Graduate (Ph.D.): [Total Students: 06]
Dr. Nilesh Kashinath Kumbhar, Ph.D. (IIT Indore), M.Tech. (RIT Islampur (Sangli))
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: “Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Biocompatibility Studies on Severely Surface-Deformed Mg Alloys”.
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani Institute: Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT IndoreYear of Registration for PhD: 08/2021 – 03/2025Date of Open Seminar: April 03, 2025Date of Thesis Submission for review: April 25, 2025Ph.D. viva-voce examination: July 01, 2025Degree awarded in 13th Convocation Dated: July 12, 2025Funding: IIT Indore
Achievement (during Ph.D.): (1) Research Internship at NIMS, Japan for 3-months (2023), and (2) Received financial grant through Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) International Travel Support (ITS) Scheme to attend "16th Biometal 2024, Poland (25 August, 2024 to 30 August, 2024)"Publications (at IIT Indore): 04 (1st Author, SCI Journal) + 04 (Co-Author, SCI Journal) + 01 (Co-Author, Book Chapter) = 09 First Job after PhD: Associate Professor, Gharda Institute of Technology, Lavel, India
Dr. Vikesh Kumar, Ph.D. (IIT Indore), M.Tech. (IIT Indore)
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: “Microstructure Alteration and Its Effect on Properties of Selective Laser Melted 316L Steel”.
Guide: Prof. Dr. S. S. Hosmani Co-Guide: Dr. Indrasen Singh (Mechanical Engg. Dept., IIT Indore)Institute: Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT IndoreYear of Registration for PhD: 07/2019 – 07/2024Date of Open Seminar: February 15, 2024Date of Thesis Submission for review: March 28, 2024Ph.D. viva-voce examination: July 09, 2024Degree awarded in 12th Convocation Dated: July 13, 2024Funding: IIT Indore
Publications (at IIT Indore): 05 (1st Author, SCI Journal) + 08 (Co-Author, SCI Journal) + 02 (Co-Author, Scopus Journal) + 01 (1st Author, Book Chapter) = 16 First Job after PhD: Application Scientist, Henry Royce Institute, Cranfield University, UK
Dr. Manoj D. Joshi, Ph.D. (IIT Indore), M.Tech. (COE-Pune)
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: “Tribological Study of Surface Treated and Coated Stainless Steel”.
Guide: Dr. Santosh S. HosmaniInstitute: Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT IndoreYear of Registration for PhD: 12/2018 – 03/2023Date of Open Seminar: October 18, 2022Date of Thesis Submission for review: November 16, 2022Ph.D. viva-voce examination: March 01, 2023Degree awarded in 11th Convocation Dated: July 15, 2023Funding: JRF on SERB Project (05/2018 - 09/2021) + IIT Indore (09/2021 - 05/2022) + JRF on IKS-AICTE Project (since 05/2022)
Post-PhD: Worked on IKS-AICTE Project at IIT Indore after PhD till 14th June 2023. Publications (at IIT Indore): 04 (1st Author, SCI Journal) + 02 (1st Author, Scopus Journal) + 06 (Co-Author, SCI Journal) + 01 (Co-Author, Book Chapter) = 13First Job after PhD: Assistant Professor, Dept. Mechanical Engg., MMCOE, PuneSubsequent Jobs: REO at Dept. Materials Science and Engg, IIT Kanpur (as on 2025)
Dr. Digvijay Singh, Ph.D. (IIT Indore), M.Tech. (NIT-K, Surathkal)
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: “Study on Microstructure and Properties of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treated Gradient Nanostructured Alloys”.
Guide: Dr. Santosh S. HosmaniInstitute: Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT IndoreYear of Registration: 07/2017 – 01/2022Date of Open Seminar: September 09, 2021Date of Thesis Submission for review: September 30, 2021Ph.D. viva-voce examination: January 04, 2022Degree awarded in 10th Convocation Dated: August 13, 2022Funding: IIT Indore
Achievement (during Ph.D.): Research Internship at NIMS, Japan for 3-months (2019)Publications (at IIT Indore): 05 (1st Author, SCI Journal) + 03 (Co-Author, SCI Journal) + 01 (Co-Author, Scopus Journal) = 09First Job after PhD: Post-Doctoral Scientist, NIMS JapanSubsequent Jobs: Guest Scientist at ESRF, France (as on 2025); He has been awarded the prestigious Ramanujan Faculty Fellowship in 2025.
Dr. Aditya Kumar Litoria, Ph.D. (IIT Indore), M.Tech. (NIT Bhopal)
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: “Microstructure Evolution and Properties of Boronized Low Alloy Steels and Subsequent DLC/CrN Coating”.
Guide: Dr. Santosh S. HosmaniInstitute: Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT IndoreYear of Registration: 07/2017 – 09/2021Date of Open Seminar: April 29, 2021Date of Thesis Submission for review: May 25, 2021Ph.D. viva-voce examination: September 21, 2021Degree awarded in 9th Convocation Dated: November 09, 2021Funding: IIT Indore
Publications (at IIT Indore): 03 (1st Author, SCI Journal) + 01 (Co-Author, SCI Journal) + 01 (Co-Author, Scopus Journal) = 05First Job after PhD: Assistant Professor, Dept. Mechanical Engg., Oriental Institute Bhopal
Dr. Atul Gatey, Ph.D. (University of Pune), M.Tech. (NIT Rourkela)
Title of Ph.D. Thesis: “Surface Engineering of AISI 304L and AISI 2205 Steels: Role of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT) and Nitriding”.
Guide: Dr. Santosh S. HosmaniCo-Guide: Dr. R.K.P. Singh (Sr. Director, R&D Center, Bharat Forge Ltd, Pune)University: Department of Technology, University of PuneYear of Registration: 10/2011 – 03/2016Ph.D. viva-voce examination: July 09, 2016Funding: This thesis was fully funded by Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune.
Publications (during Ph.D.): 03 (1st Author, SCI Journal) + 01 (1st Author, Scopus Journal) + 01 (Conf. Proceedings) = 05First Job after PhD: Assistant Manager, Research and Development, Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune
Post-Graduate (M.Tech.): [Total Students: 24]
Post-Graduate (M.Tech.): [Total Students: 24]
Mr. Mohit Tiwari, Thesis on “Surface Characteristics and Tribological Performance of Severely Surface Deformed AISI 304L Stainless Steel” (2024–2025). [IIT Indore]
Mr. Sahil Kumar, Thesis on “Boronization of Titanium Alloy” (2022–2023). [IIT Indore]
Mr. Diwakar Singh, Thesis on “Nickel Sulfide Nanostructures for High-Performance Supercapattery Applications” (2021–2022). [IIT Indore] (Main Guide: Dr. Rupesh S. Devan)
Mr. Rohan Jain, Thesis on “Effect of Process Parameters on Thermal Stability of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treated AISI 316L Stainless Steel” (2020–2021). [IIT Indore]
Ms. Akanksha Sharma, Thesis on “Tribological Study of Severely Deformed Plasma Assisted Thermal Spray Coated 316L Stainless Steel” (2020–2021). [IIT Indore]
Mr. Darshan Dange, Thesis on “Surface Engineering of Tool Steel & Duplex Stainless Steel” (2019–2020). [IIT Indore]
Mr. Shubham Vasant Gaidhani, Thesis on “Structure-Property Correlation of Friction Stir Welded AA 5083” (2019–2020). [IIT Indore]
Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, Thesis on "Behavior of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treated (SMAT) Magnesium Alloy" (2019–2020). [IIT Indore] (Co-Guide: Dr. Indrasen Singh)
Mr. Shivam Gupta, Thesis on “Investigations on Formability of NiTi Complicated Shape Memory Alloy Structures using Laser Forming Techniques” (2019–2020). [IIT Indore] (Guide: Dr. I.A. Palani)
Mr. Vikesh Kumar, Thesis on “Computational Study of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT) for AISI 304L Steel” (2018–2019). [IIT Indore] (Co-Guide: Dr. Indrasen Singh)
Ms. Garima Dixit, Thesis on “A Comparative Study of the Boride Layer Morphology and Diffusion Kinetics on Low Alloy Steels” (2017–2018). [IIT Indore]
Mr. Abhinav Sharma, Thesis on “Formability Studies of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Using Laser Forming Technique” (2017–2018). [IIT Indore] (Guide: Dr. I.A. Palani)
Mr. Nitin Meshram, Thesis on “Surface Mechanical Attrition (SMAT) and Nitriding of Steels” (2014–2015). [COE, Pune]
Ms. Prachi, Thesis on “Surface Engineering of Al-alloys” (2014–2015). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Subodh Mulik, Thesis on “Twin-Gun Thermal Spray Coating” (2014–2015). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Kaustubh M. Mane, Thesis on “Surface alloying of Aluminum alloys using Friction Stir Processing (FSP)” (2013–2014). [COE, Pune]
Ms. Prajakta P. Katti, Thesis on “Study of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment on Ferrous and Non-ferrous Alloys” (2013–2014). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Vaibhav N. Bhavsar, Thesis on “Aluminium Alloy Powder Processing by Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP)” (2013–2014). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Vishal M. Darade, Thesis on “Severe Plastic Deformation of Austenitic Stainless Steel (AISI 304) by Accumulative roll bonding (ARB) and Equal channel angular pressing (ECAP)” (2012–2013). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Abhijit S. Garje, Thesis on “Effect of Surface Mechanical Attrition on Nitriding behavior of 4330 V steel & AISI 1020” (2012–2013). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Akshay Joshi, Thesis on “Development and Study of Wear Resistant, Low Friction Coating for AISI 4140 Steel” (2012–2013). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Kunal Gokhale, Thesis on “Influence of Process Parameters in Plasma Nitriding , Gas Nitriding and Nitro-Carburizing on Microstructure and Properties of 4330V Steel” (2011–2012). [COE, Pune]
Mr. Ajesh V., Thesis on “Surface Engineering of Alloys: Structure-Property Study” (2010–2011). [IIT Delhi]
Mr. Vinay Kumar, Thesis on “Thermochemical Heat-Treatment of Pure Iron: Microstructure and Kinetics” (2009–2010). [NIT-K, Surathkal]
Under-Graduate (B.Tech.): [Total Students: 31]
Under-Graduate (B.Tech.): [Total Students: 31]
Thesis on “Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment of AISI 304L steel: Role of Process Parameters”, November 2024. (Students-name: Mr. Ayush Shukla and Ms. Prerna Sahu). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Boronizing of EN41B Steel: Effect of Pack Mixture Composition”, November 2024. (Students-name: Mr. Rajveer Jadhav and Mr. Brijlal Nimore). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Development of Composite Coating for Tribological and Corrosion Resistance,” November 2023. (Students-name: Mr. Aditya Handa and Mr. Sujal Patel). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Study of Ni-P Electroless Coating Deposited on Steel Substrate,” December 2022. (Students-name: Mr. Toni Moyong). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Experimental and Computational Investigation of AZ91D Mg Alloy Processed by Severe Surface Deformation,” 2022. (Students-name: Mr. Harsh Rajiv). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Tribological Behaviour of Surface Engineered Ti Alloy (Ti6Al4V),” 2022. (Students-name: Ms. Pushpalata Priyadarshi). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Heat Treatment and Surface Modification of Aluminium Alloy,” 2021. (Students-name: Mr. Mudavath Ravi). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Study on UT (Ultrasonic Testing) failure in high strength structural plate grades,” 2021. (Students-name: Mr. Satish Sahani). [IIT Indore] (External Co-Guide: Mr. Manoj Gupta (Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India Ltd.))
Thesis on “Surface Modification of Aluminium Alloy,” 2019. (Students-name: Mr. Tirthesh Ingale and Mr. Manish Kumar). [IIT Indore]
Thesis on “Powder Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Metals/Alloys; Role of Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP)”, 2013–2014. (Students-name: Mr. A.A. Menon, Mr. S.S. Khetmar and Mr. P.G. Gajbhiye). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Surface Modification of AISI 304 Steel; the Role of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT) Process Parameters”, 2013–2014. (Students-name: Mr. Sumit K. Gahlyan, Mr. Rahul S. Pawar and Mr. Nitin M. Meshram). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Carburizing and Nitriding of Ti-6Al-4V”, 2012–2013. (Students-name: Mr. Ashish A. Birhare and Mr. Vidyadhar V. Kangarkar). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Severe Plastic Deformation by Equal Channel Angular Processing”, 2012–2013. (Students-name: Mr. Shubham Badjade and Mr. Akshay Pakhare). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Severe Plastic Deformation of Al/Cu by Accumulative Roll Bonding”, 2012–2013. (Students-name: Mr. Sumit V. Batheja and Mr. Sandip S. Birajdar). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Production and Study of Cast-Iron Dispersed Steel Matrix Materials”, 2011–2012. (Students-name: Mr. Rajneesh V. Potdar and Mr. Tushar B. Chaudhari). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Effect of Chromizing on Microstructure and Properties of Stainless-Steels”, 2011–2012. (Students-name: Mr. Mukesh Tiwari and Mr. Govind Barmase). [COE, Pune]
Thesis on “Surface Modification of Ti–alloys”, 2009 – 2010. (Students-name: Mr. Saurabh Khan and Ms. Amudha). [NIT-K, Surathkal]
Internship Students (B.Tech.):
Internship Students (B.Tech.):
“Severe Surface Deformation of Mg-Alloy: Microstructure and Properties Study,” Duration: 19-05-2025 to 18-07-2025. (Students-name: Mr. Apoorv Purohit, Student's Institute/University: VNIT, Nagpur).
“Study of Mechanical and Surface Properties of EN41B Steel,” Duration: 09-06-2025 to 09-07-2025. (Students-name: Mr. Hrithikesh Kolekar, Student's Institute/University: MIT World Peace University, Pune).
“Surface Engineering,” Duration: 24-06-2021 to 21-07-2021. (Students-name: Ms. Saloni Patil, Student's Institute/University: VNIT, Nagpur).
“Surface treatment of materials and improvement in surface properties,” Duration: 06-06-2021 to 10-07-2021. (Students-name: Mr. Ravi Gupta, Student's Institute/University: B.I.T. Sindri).
“Improvement in surface properties by various Surface Treatments: Thermochemical Treatments and Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT),” Duration: 04-06-2021 to 10-07-2021. (Students-name: Ms. Tejaswini Pawar, Student's Institute/University: VNIT, Nagpur).
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