Publications

JOURNAL:                                                                                                                                    

1. 1. Sunil Rawal, Ajay M Sidpara (2025), “Tool wear evaluation in micro-milling of Al6061/GNPs nanocomposite", Wear. Volume 580-581, 206269 [link]

   2. Sunil Rawal, Ajay M Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2025), “Graphene-impregnated Al6061 nanocomposites: microstructural and micromachining study",  The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-025-16102-9 [link]

   3. Sunil Rawal, Harsh Prakash, Ajay M Sidpara (2024), “Microstructure and Mechanical Property Variation of Al6061/GNP Nanocomposite by Mg and Ultrasonic Vibration in Bottom Pouring Stir Casting", Advanced Engineering Materials. [link]

   4. Nitesh Kumar Dubey, Ajay Sidpara, (2025), “Estimation of Temperature Rise in Magnetorheological Fluid-Based Finishing of Thin Substrate: A Theoretical and Experimental Study”, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering . Volume 147(2), 02100380 [link]

   5. Nitesh Kumar Dubey, Ajay Sidpara, (2024), “Modeling techniques in nanofinishing processes - a review”, Surface Engineering . https://doi.org/10.1177/02670844241270182 [link]

   6. Mayank Kumar, Tharra Bhavani, and Ajay Sidpara (2024), “Surface characterization of the diamond polishing pads and their performance evaluation in nanofinishing of electroless nickel plating",  The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-14763-6. [link]

   7. Sunil Rawal, Harsh Prakash, Ajay M Sidpara (2024), “Fabrication, Characterization and Micro-machinability of Stir-Cast Al6061/GNPs + Mg Nanocomposite",  Metals and Materials International. [link]

   8. Navodit Gupta, Partha Sarkar, Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara (2024) “Quality improvement of micro-milled features on SS316L by electropolishing",Materials today communications. Volume 40, 110136. [link]

   9. Partha Sarkar, and Ajay M Sidpara (2024), “Fabrication of microneedles using wire electric discharge machining and improving surface quality by electrochemical polishing", Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering. Volume 34 (8), 085008. [link]

   10. Partha Sarkar, Mayank Kumar, and Ajay M Sidpara (2024), “Parametric investigation of wire-EDM parameters for micro channel as a foundation of high-quality micro needle array fabrication", The Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062241257829. [link]

   11. Rahul Yadav, Mayank Kumar, ND Chakladar, AM Sidpara, Soumitra Paul (2024), “Evaluation of tool wear during micro-milling of ultrasonically assisted abrasive peened Ti-6Al-4V", Wear. Volume 552-553, 205450.[link]

   12. Mayank Kumar, Gautam Kumar, Ajay Sidpara and Vikranth Racherla (2024), “Numerical and experimental investigation into tool-workpiece interaction in flexible abrasive tool finishing", Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Volume 123, 28-44. [link]

   13. Mayank Kumar, and Ajay Sidpara (2024), “Precision finishing of nickel-phosphorus plated carbon fibre reinforced polymer", Surface Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1177/02670844241237769 [link]

   14. Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara, Vikranth Racherla (2024) “Improving surface finish and wear resistance of electroless nickel plating using flexible abrasive tool", Wear. Volume 546 - 547. [link]

   15. Mayank Kumar, Tharra Bhavani, Sunil Rawal and Ajay Sidpara (2023), “Effect of Compliant Tool Finishing on Mechanical Properties and Surface Topography of Electroless Nickel Plating", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-09037-3 [link]

   16. Rahul Yadav, Mayank Kumar, ND Chakladar, AM Sidpara, Soumitra Paul (2023), “Effect of pre-stress on surface integrity in micro milling: Modelling and experimentation", Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Volume 102, 564-578.[link]

   17. Sunil Rawal, Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2023), “Experimental and statistical investigation into surface characteristics in micro milling of bottom pouring/gravity stir cast Al6061 alloy", Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering. [link]

   18. Nitesh Kumar Dubey, Ajay Sidpara, Rajaram Lakkaraju (2023), “Numerical and experimental study of influence function in magnetorheological finishing (MRF) of freeform surface”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. Volume 580 (6-7), 170937 [link]

   19. Nitesh Kumar Dubey, Ajay Sidpara, Rajaram Lakkaraju (2023), “Research on the mechanism of particles separation in magnetorheological fluid-based finishing process”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. [link]

   20. Mayank Kumar, Ajay M. Sidpara, Vikranth Racherla (2023) “Finishing of OFHC copper using fluid filled open-cell porous flexible abrasive impregnated tools", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Volume 237 (6-7), 1086 - 1099. [link]

   21. Mayank Kumar, Ajay M. Sidpara, Vikranth Racherla (2023) “Finishing performance of polyurethane-based flexible tools fabricated using solvent casting and particulate leaching method", Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Volume 90, 166-179. [link]

   22. Mayank Kumar, Tharra Bhavani, Sunil Rawal, and Ajay M. Sidpara (2022) “ Magnetorheological Finishing of Chemically Treated Electroless Nickel Plating ", Magnetochemistry. Volume 8(12), 184. [link]

   23. Mayank Kumar, Ajay M. Sidpara, Vikranth Racherla (2022) “Analysis of Tool Wear and Counter Surface Roughness in the Flexible Abrasive Tool Finishing", Lubricants. Volume 10(11), 318. [link]

   24. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2022), “Performance improvement of magnetorheological finishing using chemical etchant and diamond-graphene based magnetic abrasives”, Precision Engineering. Volume 79, Pages 221 - 235. [link]

   25. Mayank Kumar, Ajay M. Sidpara, Vikranth Racherla (2022) “Surface finishing of aluminium 6061 using fabricated flexible abrasive tool",Materials today communications. Volume 33, 104614. [link]

   26. Sunil Rawal, Tanmoy Das, Ajay Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2022), “Fabrication and characterization of Al/GNPs composite by bottom pouring stir casting", Materials Letters. Volume 327, Pages 133002 [link]

   27. Mayank Kumar, Ajay M. Sidpara, Vikranth Racherla (2022) “Finishing of OFHC copper using fluid filled open-cell porous flexible abrasive impregnated tools",Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Pages - 14. [link]

   28. Sunil Rawal, Ajay Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2022), “A review on micro machining of polymer composites", Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Volume 77, Pages 87-113 [link]

   29. Jomy Joseph, Ajith Koroth Koyadan, Ajay M Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2021), “Microwave shielding characteristics of thermoplastic/graphene composites with montmorillonite (bentonite) clay addition for improved thermal stability", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. Pages 1-13. [link]

   30. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2021), “Theoretical analysis of magnetorheological finishing of HVOF sprayed WC-Co coating”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. Volume 207, Pages 106629. [link]

   31. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2021), “Theoretical analysis of magnetorheological finishing of HVOF sprayed WC-Co coating”, Precision Engineering. Volume 72, Pages 627-639. [link]

   32. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2021), “Brittle-ductile transition in compliant finishing of HVOF sprayed hard WC-Co coating”, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials. Volume 99, Pages 105610. [link]

   33. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2021), “Magnetorheological finishing of WC-Co coating using iron-B4C-CNT composite abrasives”, Tribology International. Volume 155, Pages 106807. [link]

   34. Nitesh Kumar Dubey, Ajay Sidpara (2021), “Numerical and experimental study of influence function in magnetorheological finishing of oxygen-free high conductivity (OFHC) copper”, Smart Materials and Structures. Volume 30 (1), Pages 015034. [link]

   35. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2021), “Experimental and theoretical investigation into surface roughness and residual stress in magnetorheological finishing of OFHC copper”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology. Volume 288, Pages 116899. [link]

   36. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2020), “Fabrication of mechanically durable slippery surface on HVOF sprayed WC-Co coating”, Surface and Coatings Technology. Volume 394, Pages 125886. [link]

   37. Ganesh Malayath, Ajay Sidpara, Sankha Deb (2020), “Study of different materials response in micro milling using four edged micro end mill tools", Journal of Manufacturing Processes. Volume 56 (A), Pages 169-179 [link]

   38. Jomy Joseph, Abhishek Sharma, Baidehish Sahoo, Jinu Paul, Ajay M Sidpara (2020), “PVA/ MLG/ MWCNT hybrid composites for X band EMI shielding – Study of mechanical, electrical, thermal and tribological properties", Materials Today Communications. Volume 23, Pages 100941. [link]

   39. Ganesh Malayath, Ajay Sidpara, Sankha Deb (2020), “Fabrication of micro-end mill tool by EDM and its performance evaluation", Machining Science and Technology. Volume 24 (2), Pages 169-194. [link]

   40. Jomy Joseph, Prithvi Raj Munda, Manoj Kumar, Ajay M Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2020), “Sustainable conducting polymer composites: study of mechanical and tribological properties of natural fiber reinforced PVA composites with carbon nanofillers", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. Volume 59 (10), Pages 1088-1099. [link]

   41. Shamik Basak, K. Sajun Prasad, Joy Bagchi, Y Shiva Ganesh, Saurav Mohanty, Ajay M. Sidpara, Sushanta Kumar Panda (2020) “Parameter optimization and texture evolution in single point incremental sheet forming process",Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Volume 234 (1-2), Pages126-139. [link]

   42. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2019), “Understanding the role of surface roughness on the tribological performance and corrosion resistance of WC-Co coating”, Surface and Coatings Technology. Volume 378 (25), Pages 125080. [link]

   43. Jomy Joseph, Prthvi Raj Munda, Dina Anna John, Ajay M. Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2019), “Graphene and CNT filled hybrid thermoplastic composites for enhanced EMI shielding effectiveness", Materials Research Express. Volume 6 (8), Pages 085617. [link]

   44. Jomy Joseph, Ajith K. Koroth, Dina A. John, Ajay M. Sidpara, Jinu Paul (2019), “Highly filled multilayer thermoplastic/graphene conducting composite structures with high strength and thermal stability for electromagnetic interference shielding applications", Journal of Applied Polymer Science. Volume 136, Pages 47792. [link]

   45. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2019), “An investigation into the wear mechanism of zirconia-alumina polishing pad under different environments in shape adaptive grinding of WC-Co coating", Wear. Volume 428-429, Pages 223-236.[link]

   46. Mithun Sarkar, V. K. Jain, Ajay Sidpara (2019), “On the flexible abrasive tool for nanofinishing of complex surfaces", Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems. Volume 18 (1), Pages 157-166. [link]

   47. Gourhari Ghosh, Raj K. Dalabehera, Ajay Sidpara (2019), “Parametric study on influence function in magnetorheological finishing of single crystal silicon", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Volume 100 (5-8), Pages 1043-1054.[link]

   48. Ganesh Malayath, Srikanth Katta, Ajay Sidpara, Sankha Deb (2018), “Length-wise tool wear compensation for micro electric discharge drilling of blind holes", Measurement. Volume 134, Pages 888-896. [link]

   49. Shamik Basak, K. Sajun Prasad, Ajay M. Sidpara, Sushanta Kumar Panda (2018) “Single point incremental forming of AA6061 thin sheet: calibration of ductile fracture models incorporating anisotropy and post forming analyses", International Journal of Material Forming. Volume 12, Pages 623–642. [link]

   50. Ganesh Malayath, Jayachandran KN, Ajay Sidpara, Sankha Deb (2018), “Experimental and theoretical investigation into simultaneous deburring of microchannel and cleaning of the cutting tool in micromilling", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Volume 233 (7), Pages 1761-1771. [link]

   51. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2018), “Review of several precision finishing processes for optics manufacturing", Journal of Micromanufacturing. [link]

   52. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2018), “Comprehensive study to evaluate the lifespan of flexible polishing pads by 3D surface characterization technique”, Measurement. Volume 127, Pages 29-41. [link]

   53. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay (2018), “High efficiency chemical assisted nanofinishing of HVOF sprayed WC-Co coating”, Surface and Coatings Technology. Volume 334, Pages 204-214. [link]

   54. Leeladhar Nagdeve, Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain, J. Ramkumar (2017), “On the effect of relative size of magnetic particles and abrasive particles in MR fluid-based finishing process”, Machining Science and Technology. Pages 1-14. [link]

   55. Satish Kumar, V. K. Jain, Ajay Sidpara (2015), “Nanofinishing of freeform surfaces (Knee joint implant) by Rotational -magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing (R-MRAFF) process”, Precision Engineering. Volume 42, Pages 165-178. [link]

   56. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2014), “Rheological properties and their correlation with surface finish quality in MR fluid based finishing process”, Machining Science and Technology. Volume 18 (6), Pages 367-385. [link]

   57. Ajay Sidpara (2014), “Magnetorheological finishing: a perfect solution to nanofinishing requirements”, Optical Engineering. Volume 53 (9), Pages 092002. [link]

   58. V. K. Jain, Ajay Sidpara, R. Balasubramaniam, G. S. Lodha, V. P. Dhamgaye, R. Shukla (2014) “Micromanufacturing: A review—Part I”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Volume 228 (9), Pages 973-994. [link]

   59. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2013), “Analysis of forces on the freeform surface in magnetorheological fluid based finishing process”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture. Volume 69, Pages 1-10. [link]

   60. C. S. Sathua, V. K. Jain, J. Ramkumar, Ajay Sidpara (2013) “Analysis of forces and surface roughness in magnetic abrasive finishing with a ball-end tool”, International Journal of Precision Technology. Volume 3 (2), Pages 131-142. [link]

   61. V. K. Jain, A. S. Chauhan, A. Thakur, Ajay Sidpara (2013) “Fabrication of micro tools and micro patterns by electro chemical micromachining and some investigation into overpotential”, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Volume 11 (2), Pages 1-22. [link]

   62. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2012), "Nano level finishing of single crystal silicon blank using MRF process", Tribology International. Volume 47, Pages 159–166. [link]

   63. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2012), “Theoretical analysis of forces in magnetorheological fluid based finishing process”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. Volume 56(1), Pages 50–59. [link] (The most downloaded article in the last 90 days, reported on 18th April, 2012. [link])

   64. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2012), “Experimental investigations into surface roughness and yield stress in magnetorheological fluid based nano-finishing process”, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing. Volume 13 (6), Pages 855–860. [link]

   65. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2012), “Nanofinishing of free form surfaces of prosthetic knee joint implant”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. Volume 226 (11), Pages 1833-1846. [link]

   66. V. K. Jain, Ajay Sidpara, M. Ravisankar, M. Das (2012), “Nanofinishing Techniques: A review”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. Volume 226 (2), Pages 327-346. [link]

   67. V. K. Jain, Subodh Kalia, Ajay Sidpara (2012), “Some aspects of fabrication of micro devices by electrochemical micro machining and its finishing by magnetorheological fluid”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Volume 59 (9), Pages 987-996. [link]

   68. V. K. Jain, Subodh Kalia, Ajay Sidpara, V. N. Kulkarni (2012), “Fabrication of micro-features and micro-tools using electrochemical micromachining”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Volume 61 (9-12), Pages 1175-1183. [link]

   69. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2011), "Effect of fluid composition on nanofinishing of single-crystal silicon by magnetic field-assisted finishing process", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 55, Pages 243-252. [link]

   70. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2011), "Experimental investigations into forces during magnetorheological fluid based finishing process", International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Volume 51, Pages 358–362. [link]

   71. Manas Das, Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain, and P. S. Ghoshdastidar (2011), “Parametric analysis of MR polishing fluid using statistical technique", International Journal of Precision Technology. Volume 2 (1), Pages 51-63. [link]

   72. Ajay Sidpara, Manas Das, and V. K. Jain (2009), "Rheological characterization of magnetorheological finishing fluid", Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes. Volume 24, Pages 1467-1478. [link]

   73. V. K. Jain, Rajani Kumar, P. M. Dixit, and Ajay Sidpara (2009), "Investigations into abrasive flow finishing of complex workpieces using FEM", Wear. Volume 267 (1-4), Pages 71-80. [link]

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Gourhari Ghosh, Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay  (2022), “Tribological aspects of different machining processes”, In book: Machining and Tribology - Processes, Surfaces, Coolants, and Modeling. Elsevier Series on Tribology and Surface Engineeringof Renewable and Sustainable Materials. Page: 213-238 [link]  

2. Janak B. Valaki, Pravin P. Rathod, Ajay Sidpara  (2019), “Sustainability Issues in Electric Discharge Machining”, in K Gupta (ed), Innovations in Manufacturing for Sustainability, Springer, Cham,  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03276-0_3 [link]

3. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay  (2017), “Post-processing of HVOF Sprayed WC-Co Coating to Enhance its Performance”, In book: Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11163-4 . [link]  

4. Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay  (2017), “Fabrication of Optical Components by Ultraprecision Finishing Processes”,in, K Gupta (ed), Micro and Precision Manufacturing, Springer International Publishing AG, ISBN:978-3-319-68800-8, pp 87-119. [link]

5. Jomy Joseph, Jinu Paul, Ajay Sidpara, “Thermoplastic Composites for EMI Shielding Applications",In book: Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.10379-0 [link]

6. M. Ganesh, Ajay Sidpara, Sankha Deb (2017), “Fabrication of Micro-Cutting Tools for Mechanical Micro-machining”, in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies”, Springer International Publishing AG. [link]

7. Ajay Sidpara (2016), “Elastic Emission Machining”, in Nanofinishing Science and Technology: Basic and Advanced Finishing and Polishing Processes, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA. [link]

8. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2016), “Magnetorheological finishing”, in Nanofinishing Science and Technology: Basic and Advanced Finishing and Polishing Processes, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA. [link]

9. Jomy Joseph, Ajay Sidpara, Jinu Paul, V. K. Jain (2016), “Nanofinishing process for spherical components”, in Nanofinishing Science and Technology: Basic and Advanced Finishing and Polishing Processes, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA. [link]

10. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain (2012), “Magnetorheological and allied finishing processes”, Micromanufacturing Processes, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA. [link]

11. V. K. Jain, Ajay Sidpara, M. Ravi Sankar, Manas Das (2012), “Introduction”, Micromanufacturing Processes, Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, USA. [link]

12. Ajay Sidpara, V.K. Jain (2009), "Electron beam micromachining", Introduction to Micromachining, International publisher: Alpha Science International Ltd., Oxford, U. K. Indian Publisher: Narosa Publishing House, ISBN: 978-81-7319-915-8.

13. Ajay Sidpara, V.K. Jain (2013), "Magnetic float polishing: An advanced finishing process for ceramic balls", Introduction to Micromachining, International publisher: Alpha Science International Ltd., Oxford, U. K. Indian Publisher: Narosa Publishing House, ISBN: 978-81-7319-915-8.

14. Manas Das, Ajay Sidpara, V.K. Jain (2009), "Chemo mechanical polishing", Introduction to Micromachining, International publisher: Alpha Science International Ltd., Oxford, U. K. Indian Publisher: Narosa Publishing House, ISBN: 978-81-7319-915-8.

PATENT FILED

• Rotational magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing (R-MRAFF) device and method therefor nano finishing of complex surfaces (Granted. Patent No: 386779)

• A system for micro electro discharge drilling including tool wear compensation and a method thereof (Granted. Patent No: 497751)

CONFERENCE:  

1. Tharra Bhavani, Mayank Kumar, Partha Sarkar, Ajay M. Sidpara, C S Kumar, Surface Finishing of Additive Manufactured Part using Mechanical and Chemical Polishing Processes, ASME India AM3D Aero Conference, 13-14 Dec, 2023, M.S. Ramaiah Institute, Bangalore, India.

2. Saurabh Kumar, Puneet Nasna, Gourhari Ghosh, Ajay Sidpara, P. P. Bandyopadhyay, Experimental investigation of material removal mechanism and residual stress in grinding of HVOF sprayed conventional and nano-structured WC-Co coating, 9th International & 30th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2023), 8-10 DEC, 2023, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India.

3. B.Tharra, C. S. Kumar, A. M. Sidpara, Effect of build direction planes on microstructure, corrosion and wear of selective laser melted components, 9th International & 30th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2023), 8-10 DEC, 2023, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India.

4. S. Rawal, M. Kumar, T. Bhavani, A. Sidpara, Micro machinability study of bottom pouring stir casting Al6061/GNPs composites, 9th International & 30th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2023), 8-10 DEC, 2023, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, India.

5. A. Sidpara (Invited talk), Fabrication of microneedles for biomedical applications, 29th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM-29), 6-8 Sept, 2023, IIT Tirupati, India.

6. B.Tharra, M.Kumar, A.Porwal, A.M.Sidpara, C.S.Kumar, Micro channel fabrication by additive and subtractive methods, 29th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM-29), 6-8 Sept, 2023, IIT Tirupati, India.

7. S. Rawal, T. Bhavani, M. Kumar, P. Sarkar, A. Sidpara, Micro Milling of Al6061/GNP Composites, International Conference on Advances in Materials & Processing Technologies (AMPT 2023), 13-16 Sept, 2023, Tenera Hotel, Bangi, Malaysia.

8. Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara and Vikranth Racherla, Performance assessment of flexible abrasive tool, International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT-2019), 20-24 Oct 2019, Taipei, Taiwan.

9. Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara and Vikranth Racherla, Improving the surface finishing process by modification of the flexible abrasive tool structure, International Conference on Precision, Micro, Meso and Nano Engineering (COPEN 12), 8-10 Dec 2022, IIT Kanpur, India.

10. Mayank Kumar, Ajay Sidpara and Vikranth Racherla, Performance assessment of flexible abrasive tool, International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT-2019), 20-24 Oct 2019, Taipei, Taiwan.

11. G. Ghosh, A. Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay, Preliminary Results on Finishing of WC-Co Coating by Magnetorheological Finishing Process , ASME 2019 14th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC-2019), 10-14 June, 2019, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

12. Ganesh Malayath, Jomy Josheph, A. Sidpara, Sankha Deb, Experimental investigation into surface quality in micro milling of PMMA/Graphene composites, 21st International conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT - 2018), Dublin City University, 4-7 Sept, 2018, Ireland.

13. Jomy Joseph, Premshankar Vijay, Ajay Sidpara, Jinu Paul, Poly (vinyl alcohol)/multilayer graphene composite structures via additional manufacturing route for effective EMI shielding solutions: study of mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, 18th European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM 18), 24-28 June 2018, Athens, Greece. 

14. G. Ghosh, A. Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay, Characterization of nanofinished WC-Co coating using advanced 3D surface texture parameters, ASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC-2018), Texas A & M university, 18-22 June, 2018, Texas, USA.

15. G. Ghosh, R. K. Dalabehera, A. Sidpara, Nanofinishing of OFHC Copper using Shape Adaptive Grinding, 10th International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering, IIT Madras, 6-9th Dec, 2017, India. [link]

16. G. Ghosh, A. Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay, Evaluation of Polishing Pad Lifespan for Finishing of HVOF Sprayed WC-Co Coating, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, VIT University- Chennai,11-14th December, 2017,  India.

17. Ganesh M, A. Sidpara, S. Deb, Fabrication of micro end mill tool by EDM and its performance analysis, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, VIT University- Chennai,11-14th December, 2017,  India. 

18. Ganesh M, A Mathew, A. Sidpara, S. Deb, Parametric Study for micro cutting tool fabrication by EDM process, 10th International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering, IIT Madras, 6-9th Dec, 2017, India. [link]

19. Gourhari Ghosh, Ganesh M, A. Sidpara, Understanding of Influence Function in Magnetorheological Fluid Based Finishing of Single Crystal Silicon, 6th International and 27th AIMTDR Conf., Pune, 16-18th Dec, 2016, India. 

20. G. Ghosh, A. Sidpara, P.P. Bandyopadhyay, Nanofinishing of Thermally Sprayed Coating, 6th International and 6th International and 27th AIMTDR Conf., Pune, 16-18th Dec, 2016, India.

21. Ganesh M, A. Sidpara, S. Deb, Scope and evolution of micro EDM in Texturing and Structuring applications, 6th International and 6th International and 27th AIMTDR Conf., Pune, 16-18th Dec, 2016, India.

22. Ajay Sidpara, Fabrication of high surface finished components, 30th National Convention of Production Engineers, July 18 – 19, 2015, NIT Agartala, India. [Invited talk]

23. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain, G. S. Lodha, Finishing of synchrotron beamline mirrors, 5th International & 26th AIMTDR Conference. December 12-13, 2014, IIT Guwahati, India.

24. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain, V. K. Suri, R. Balasubramanium, Processes for nanofinishing of freeform surfaces, Manufacturing: Vision for Future, October 12-13, 2013, IIT Guwahati.

25. Mithun Sarkar, V.K Jain, Ajay Sidpara, Development of a flexible abrasive tool for nanofinishing of complex surfaces, Manufacturing: Vision for Future, October 12-13, 2013, IIT Guwahati.

26. V. K. Jain and Ajay Sidpara, “Nanofinishing of freeform surfaces", 21st International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM-21), December 10-13, 2012, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India. [Keynote paper]

27. Ajay Sidpara, V. K. Jain, V. K. Suri, R. Balasubramanium (December, 2012) “Nanofinishing of freeform surfaces: An overview”, 4th International & 25th AIMTDR Conference. December 14 – 16, 2012, Jadavpur University, India.  

28. C. S. Sathua, V. K. Jain, J. Ramkumar, Ajay Sidpara (December, 2012) “Analysis of forces and surface roughness of magnetic abrasive finishing with a ball-end tool”, 4th International & 25th AIMTDR Conference. December 14 – 16, 2012, Jadavpur University, India.

29. V. K. Jain and Ajay Sidpara, " Micro-manufacturing: An overview", 3rd International & 24th AIMTDR Conference, December 13-15, 2010, Andhra University, India. [Keynote paper]

30. V.K. Jain, Manoj Singh, D.C. Agrawal, Ajay Sidpara (2010), " Investigation into machining of alumina ceramics using ECSM process ", 3rd International & 24th AIMTDR Conference, December 13-15, 2010, Andhra University, India.

31. V. K. Jain, Shashank, Ajay Sidpara, Himanshu Jain (2012), " Some aspects of micro-fabrication using electro-discharge deposition process ", International Symposium on Flexible Automation ISFA2012, June 18-20, 2012, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

32. V.K. Jain, Pankaj Singh, Puneet Kumar, Ajay Sidpara, Manas Das, V.K. Suri, and R. Balasubramaniam (2009), "Some investigations into magnetorheological finishing (MRF) of hard materials", Proceedings of the ASME 2009 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference MSEC2009. October 4-7, 2009, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

33. V.K. Jain, Rajani Kumar, P.M. Dixit, and Ajay Sidpara (2009), "Investigations into abrasive flow finishing of complex workpieces using FEM", The 17th international conference on Wear of Materials (WOM), Las Vegas, USA, April 19-23, 2009.

34. Manas Das, Ajay Sidpara, and V. K. Jain (2008), "Rheological Characterization of Magnetorheological Polishing Fluid for Magnetorheological Abrasive Flow Finishing (MRAFF) Process", 2nd International & 23rd AIMTDR Conference, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India.

35. Ajay Sidpara, Praful Desai, and Bindu Pillai (2006), "A Comparative Experimental Study of Two Fuzzy Models of EDM Process for MRR and Surface Finish", 1stInternational & 22nd AIMTDR conference, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India.

36. Bindu Pillai, Ajay Sidpara, and Praful Desai (2006), "Evaluating Matte-finish of EDM Machined Surface Using Machine Vision”, International conference on Resource Utilization and Intelligent Systems", Kongu College of Engineering, Erode (Tamilnadu), India.

37. Ajay Sidpara, Praful Desai, and Shrikant Sheoday (2005), "Optimization of fuzzy logic based EDM process parameters for surface finish", National conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India.

38. Ajay Sidpara, Praful Desai, and Shrikant Sheoday (2003), "Planning for factorial Experimentation for MRR Study of EDM", National conference on Reliability and Quality Engineering in Aerospace Technologies, Aeronautical Development Agency, Banglore, India.

39. Ajay Sidpara, Praful Desai, and Shrikant Sheoday (2003), "On some aspects of comparative study of fuzzy model performance for EDM process based on MRR", International conference on Emerging Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubneswar (Orissa) India.