Dr. Ankit Nayak
Assistant Professor (SG), Mechanical Engineering, UPES, Dehradun, India
Post-Doc The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, CHINA
Assistant Professor (SG), Mechanical Engineering, UPES, Dehradun, India
Post-Doc The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, CHINA
Dr. Ankit Nayak is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in Additive Manufacturing, Algorithm Development, Biomedical Engineering, and Robotics. He boasts an impressive record of creating innovative algorithms for the design of maxillofacial implants, endodontic guides, and the prediction of endodontic instrument fractures during root canal shaping. Dr. Nayak possesses extensive experience in image processing for CAD model preparation using CT or MRI scans.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Nayak is an avid amateur radio (HAM Radio) operator with the call sign VU3EUL. His enthusiasm for radio communication demonstrates his collaborative nature and ability to connect with individuals worldwide.
Education
PhD (Gold Medalist) (2015-2020), Mechanical Engineering, PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur (An Institute of National Importance), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, (CPI=10)
M.E. (2012-2014), Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, (CGPA=8.8)
B.E. (2008-2012), Mechanical Engineering, Rajeev Gandhi Proudyoogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, (Percent of Marks Obtained=74.5)
Achievements
Ph.D. work awarded DM Proficiency Gold Medal Award for the best cross disciplinary project in the graduating class of doctor of philosophy.
Article "Computer-aided design–based guided endodontic: A novel approach for root canal access cavity preparation" is listed one of the most cited articles of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine.
Research paper on ”3D Printing of 2D Digital Image” won the best paper award in the International Conference on Industrial and Manufacturing Systems (CIMS 2020), held at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India during 09-11 October 2020.
Research paper on ”Optimization of Direct Slicing Process Using DICOM for Additive Manufacturing” won the best paper award in the International Conference on Industrial and Manufacturing Systems (CIMS 2020), held at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India during 09-11 October 2020.
Research paper presentation on “Acquisition and Analysis of Endodontic Hand-piece Vibration Signals” has been awarded as the “Best Presentation Award” in “2019 International Conference on ”Physics and Mechanics of New Materials and Their Applications” (PHENMA 2019)”, dated November 7-10, 2019, held at Hanoi University of science and technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Article "Force and vibration correlation analysis in the self-adjusting file during root canal shaping: an in-vitro study" was the most-read article of JDS Elsevier.
Secured 1st rank in Ph.D course work at IIITDM, Jabalpur (CPI-10 out of 10).
Visited Japan and successfully completed JENESYS-2017.
“Dream, Dream, Dream, Dream transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”
“Look at the sky. we are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.”