Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar

Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Tribological Element Design

Ph.D Mechanical Engineering IIT Delhi (2014) 
Ph: 06115-233-394
csarkar[*AT]iitp.ac.in
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Research Areas

  • Magnetorheological (MR) Fluids and Devices, Rheology, Tribology, Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow, Design of Biomedical devices, Computational Corrosion
Other Interests

  • Car Driving and Bike Racing
Courses taught at IIT P

  • Industrial Engineering and Operation Research, Fundamentals of Mechatronics, Mechanics of Solids, Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms, Design of Machine Elements, Engineering Mechanics
Students
Sr. No. Photo Area of Reasearch Degree
1
Bittu Kumar Singh
bittu_2021me07@iitp.ac.in
 Design and development of Hybrid Magnetorheometer and Tribometer Ph.D
2
Saurabh Chauhan
saurabh_2121me16@iitp.ac.in
 Characterization of Magnetorheological Fluid – Molecular dynamics and experimental study PhD
3
Danishtah Quamar
danishtah_2121me30@iitp.ac.in
 Studies on Magnetorheological device using Machine learning and Image processing approach PhD
4
Nikhil Das
nikhil.ju.prod.engg@gmail.com
 Decision-based design of a Magnetorheological (MR) torque transmission device PhD
5
Ratnesh Gautam
ratnesh_2321me21@iitp.ac.in
 Studies on Hybrid Magnetorheological brake and clutch PhD
6
Ravi Ranjan
ravi_2422me02@iitp.ac.in
 Design and development of affordable low-cost internal distractor for cranio maxillo-facial region PhD
7
Monu Kumar
monu_2422me03@iitp.ac.in
 Study on internal corrosion in gas pipeline due to impact on tri-ethylene glycol carryover PhD
8
Mohit Sinha
mohit_2521me04@iitp.ac.in
 Tribological study - AI based approach PhD
Former Students
Sr. No. Photo Area of Reasearch Current Position
1
Dr. Manish Kumar Thakur
manish.pme17@iitp.ac.in
 Thesis title "DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL CLUTCH CONSIDERING RHEOLOGICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL ASPECTS" Assistant Professor (IIITDM Jabalpur)
2
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Maurya
1821me19@iitp.ac.in
 Thesis title "STUDY OF MAGNETO-INDUCED RHEOLOGICAL AND VISCOELASTIC PROPERTIES OF HIGHLY STABLE WATER-BASED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUIDS" Post-Doc Fellow (IISc Bangalore)
3
Dr. Aashna Raj
aashna_1921me02@iitp.ac.in
 Thesis title "INVESTIGATION OF WALL-BOUNDED FLOW OF LUBRICATING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL GREASE" Post Doc Fellow (KTH Sweden)
4
Dr. Rahul Kesharwani
rahul_1821me07@iitp.ac.in
 Thesis title "A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF TOOL PROFILE AND GROOVE SIZE IN FRICTION STIR WELDED PARTICULATE REINFORCED 6061-T6 ALUMINIUM ALLOY Post Doc Fellow (IIT ISM Dhanbad)
5
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh
rakesh_2121me12@iitp.ac.in
 Thesis title "DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF HYBRID MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL BRAKE AND ITS TRIBO EFFECTIVENESS STUDIES ON A BRAKE INERTIA DYNAMOMETER" Assistant Professor (DIT Dehradun)
Current Sponsored Projects
Sr. No. Title Principal Investigator Co-Principal Investigator Duration Sponsoring Agency Cost Status
1 Experiments and Modelling of Wall-Bounded flow of Lubricating Magnetorheological Grease Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar Dr. Manabendra Pathak Sept, 2018 – May, 2022 SERB-CRG 18.50 Lacs Completed
2 Design and development of hybrid magnetorheological brake and its Tribo effectiveness studies on a brake inertia dynamometer Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar None December, 2020 – December, 2023 SERB-EMEQ 37.23 Lacs Completed
3 Design of a hybrid magneto rheometer operating under compression and shear mode for characterizing rheological and tribological properties of nano smart fluids Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar None March, 2021 – December, 2024 DST Nano mission: Nano Technology 22.41 Lacs Completed
4 Magnetorheological (MR) Flow Implementation in a bearing – Numerical and Experimental Study Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar None Jan, 2024 – May, 2024 SERB International Research Experience Fellowship 12.39 Lacs Completed
5 Design and development of affordable low-cost internal distractor for cranio maxillo-facial region Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar None August, 2024 – July, 2027 DST Scheme for Young Scientist and Technologist Grant 26.00 Lacs Ongoing
6 Study on internal corrosion in gas pipeline due to impact on tri-ethylene glycol carryover Dr. Chiranjit Sarkar & Dr. Sushant Kumar None September, 2024 – September, 2026 Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) 138.00 Lacs Ongoing
Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna (May, 2023 – Present)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna (December, 2015 – May, 2023)

    Postdoctoral position, Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden (January, 2016 – October, 2016)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela (July, 2015 – December, 2015)

    Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University (August, 2014 – June, 2015)
Administrative Experience

    • Departmental Faculty Advisor M.Tech Mechatronics Batch 2022, 2024 and Dual Degree Mechatronics Batch 2024

    • Departmental PhD Coordinator (Mechanical Engineering) (2019-2020)

    • Departmental Library Committee Member (2019-2021)

    • Departmental TEQIP-III program coordinator (2019 to 2021)

    • Professor in Charge Guest house, IIT Patna (2017-2018)

    • Liaison Officer, IIT Patna (2019 to 2023)
Awards & Honours

    • First Class Honours in Bachelor of Production Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 2009

    • SERB International Research Experience Fellowship at Lulea University of Technology Sweden (Jan, 2024 to May 2024)

    • Visiting Scientist, Tribology Group, Sponsored by University of Poitiers, France (Nov 2, 2024 to Nov 14, 2024)
Member of Professional bodies

  • Tribology Society of India (TSI), Life Member

    Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE), India
Patents

    1. Sarkar, C. & Singh, B. K., Patent Application No. 202531017176 (Filed) dated February 27, 2025 for title “A tribometer cell for a pin on disc tribometer”

    2. Sarkar, C. & Singh, R. K., Patent Application No. 202431086857 (Filed) dated November 11, 2024 for title “A magneto-rheological [MR] brake assembly of a vehicle”

    3. Sarkar, C. & Singh, R. K., Patent Application No. 202231067989 (Filed) dated November 25, 2022 for title “A magnetorheological drum brake device”

    4. Hirani, H. & Sarkar, C., Patent No. 416532 dated January 03, 2023 (Granted) for the title “Magnetorheological brake operating under shear, compression and valve modes”
Publications / Journals

    1. Singh, B. K., & Sarkar, C. (2025). Friction and Wear Study of a Modified Pin on Disc Tribometer under the effect of a Magnetic Field with an inclined pin. Wear, 206433.*

    2. Singh, B. K., & Sarkar, C. (2025). Design and development of ball on three plates tribometer under controlled magnetic field and impact of MHD lubrication on EHL point contact. ASME Journal of Tribology, 147(12), 124601 (10 pages).*

    3. Kesharwani, R., Mishra, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2025). Development of a Multiphysics Computational Modeling and Experimental Framework for Friction Stir Welding of Similar Aluminum Alloys Using Different Pin Profiles. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1-17.

    4. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2025). Magnetorheological brake with low off-state viscous torque and high on-state braking torque: Design and experimental validation. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 628, 173171.*

    5. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Magnetorheological fluids: a comprehensive review of operational modes and performance under varied circumstances. Rheologica Acta, 63(11), 765-785.

    6. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Multiphysics computational modelling and experimental analysis of friction stir welding of aluminium alloy metal matrix composites (AAMMCs). Engineering Failure Analysis, 166, 108893.

    7. Quamar, D., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Intelligent diagnosis of magnetorheological clutch using image processing techniques. Smart Materials and Structures, 33(8), 085049.*

    8. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Selection of groove dimension in the fabrication of particulate reinforced aluminium matrix composites using friction stir welding. Materials Letters, 367, 136640.

    9. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Comparison of performance and tribological properties of electromechanical brake with magnetorheological fluid and magnetic powder. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 238(6), 697-705.

    10. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., Sarkar, C., & Barsoum, I. (2024). Correlation of microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties of friction stir welded Joints of AA7075-T6 plates using a flat tool pin profile. Heliyon, 10(3).

    11. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Study of effect of graphite based magnetorheological fluids on braking performance and rotor surface of magnetorheological disk brake using full-scale brake inertia dynamometer. Tribology Transactions, 67(1), 157-172.

    12. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Tribological and braking performance study of additive-based MR fluids in shear and hybrid mode using MR drum brake. Tribology International, 192, 109284.*

    13. Singh, B. K., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Design, development, and performance analysis of plate-plate hybrid magneto rheometer considering uniform radial magnetic flux. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 590, 171691.*

    14. Quamar, D., & Sarkar, C. (2024). Modelling of performance parameters of phenolic base resins Non-Asbestos Organic (NAO) friction material in brake pad using machine learning algorithms. Tribology International, 191, 109188.*

    15. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Sarkar, C., & Imam, M. (2023). Effect of tool pin profile on the heat generation model of the friction stir welding of aluminium alloy. International Journal of Materials Research, 114(10-11), 861-871.

    16. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., Sarkar, C., & Barsoum, I. (2023). Comparison of microstructural, texture and mechanical properties of SiC and Zn particle reinforced FSW 6061-T6 aluminium alloy. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 26, 3301-3321.

    17. Shah, M. S., Gupta, D., Saha, P., Assam, A., & Sarkar, C. (2023). A novel flushing technique to improve micro-EDM dressing process stability: assessment through analyzing debris evacuation. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 127(1), 775-794.

    18. Raj, A., Sarkar, C., Kumar, P., & Pathak, M. (2023). Study of Magnetorheological Grease Flow in a Double Restriction Seal Configuration. Journal of Tribology, 145(5), 054401.*

    19. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2023). In-situ braking torque and temperature analysis of two-wheeler drum brake in friction braking. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 37(4), 2069-2077.

    20. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2023). Two-wheeler magnetorheological drum brake operating under hybrid mode for enhancing braking torque: Development and validation. Mechatronics, 92, 102971.*

    21. Singh, R. K., & Sarkar, C. (2023). Characterization of magnetorheological brake in shear mode using high-strength MWCNTs and fumed silica-based magnetorheological fluids at low magnetic fields. Journal of Tribology, 145(3), 031702.

    22. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2023). The optimization of gap width size during friction stir welding of AA 6061-T6 with Al2O3 particle reinforcement. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 32(13), 6008-6027.

    23. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Anshari, M. A. A., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Comparison of microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties of the SQ and thread pin profile FSW joint of AA6061-T6 with Al2O3 particle reinforcement. Materials Today Communications, 33, 104785.

    24. Quamar, D., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Optimal Design of Hydraulic Disc Brake for Magnetorheological (MR) Application. Defence Science Journal, 72(6).

    25. Maurya, C. S., Khan, S., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Ferrofluids with monomer, dimer, and trimer nanoparticles: Effects of the dipole–dipole moment and magnetic field on the cluster formation. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 564, 170022.*

    26. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2022). The optimization of the groove depth height in friction stir welding of AA 6061-T6 with Al2O3 powder particle reinforcement. Journal of Materials Research, 37(21), 3743-3760.

    27. Kesharwani, R., Jha, K. K., Sarkar, C., & Imam, M. (2022). Numerical and experimental analysis on friction stir welding of the dissimilar materials 6061-T6 AA and pure copper. Materials Today: Proceedings, 65, 3132-3142.

    28. Raj, A., Sarkar, C., Kumar, P., & Pathak, M. (2022). Investigation of magnetorheological grease flow under the influence of a magnetic field. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 361, 119682.*

    29. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Characterization of highly stable water-based magnetorheological gel using OPTIGEL-WX as an additive: The study of magneto-induced rheological and viscoelastic properties. Journal of industrial and engineering chemistry, 110, 137-149.*

    30. Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Design and testing of a conventional clutch filled with magnetorheological fluid activated by a flexible permanent magnet at low compressive load: Numerical simulation and experimental study. Journal of Tribology, 144(2), 021205.

    31. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Rheological and creep and recovery behavior of carbonyl iron water-based magnetorheological gel using laponite as an additive and oleic acid as a surfactant. Rheologica Acta, 61(2), 99-110.

    32. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Dynamic and creep and recovery performance of Fe3O4 nanoparticle and carbonyl iron microparticle water-based magnetorheological fluid. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 33(6), 743-755.

    33. Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2022). Lubrication performance of magnetorheological fluid in shear mode magnetorheological clutch with and without groove. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 236(2), 338-355.

    34. Raj, A., Sarkar, C., & Pathak, M. (2022). Thermal and multiphase flow simulations of polytetrafluoroethylene-based grease flow in restricted geometry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 236(1), 80-89.

    35. Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2021). Thermal and tribological performance of graphite flake-based magnetorheological fluid under shear mode clutch. Journal of Tribology, 143(12), 121806.

    36. Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2021). Investigation of different groove profile effects on torque transmission in shear mode magnetorheological clutch: Numerical simulation and experimental study. Journal of Tribology, 143(9), 091801.*

    37. Kesharwani, R., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2021). Effect of flat probe on local heat generation and microstructural evolution in friction stir welding of 6061-T6 aluminium alloy. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 74(12), 3185-3203.

    38. Raj, A., Sarkar, C., & Pathak, M. (2021). Magnetorheological Characterization of PTFE-Based Grease With MoS 2 Additive at Different Temperatures. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 57(7), 1-10.

    39. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2021). Rheological response of soft flake-shaped carbonyl iron water-based MR fluid containing iron nanopowder with hydrophilic carbon shell. Rheologica Acta, 60, 277-290.

    40. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2021). Synthesis and characterization of novel flake-shaped carbonyl iron and water-based magnetorheological fluids using laponite and oleic acid with enhanced sedimentation stability. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 32(14), 1624-1639.*

    41. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Effect of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles on magnetorheological properties of flake-shaped carbonyl iron water-based suspension. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 56(12), 1-8.

    42. Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Experimental and Numerical Study of Magnetorheological Clutch with Sealing at Larger Radius Disc. Defence Science Journal, 70(6).

    43. Singh, A., Kumar Thakur, M., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Design and development of a wedge shaped magnetorheological clutch. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 234(9), 1252-1266.*

    44. Thakur, M. K., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Influence of graphite flakes on the strength of magnetorheological fluids at high temperature and its rheology. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 56(5), 1-10.*

    45. Maurya, C. S., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Magnetic and transient temperature field simulation of plate–plate magnetorheometer using finite-element method. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 56(4), 1-9.*

    46. Kesharwani, R., Imam, M., & Sarkar, C. (2020). Clarification on the choice of sheet positioning in friction stir welding of dissimilar materials. Manufacturing Letters, 24, 100-104.

    47. Westerberg, L. G., Farré-Lladós, J., Sarkar, C., & Casals-Terré, J. (2018). Contaminant particle motion in lubricating grease flow: A computational fluid dynamics approach. Lubricants, 6(1), 10.*

    48. Sarkar, C., Westerberg, L. G., Höglund, E., & Lundström, T. S. (2018). Numerical simulations of lubricating grease flow in a rectangular channel with and without restrictions. Tribology Transactions, 61(1), 144-156.*

    49. Westerberg, L. G., Sarkar, C., Lladós, J. F., Lundström, T. S., & Höglund, E. (2017). Lubricating grease flow in a double restriction seal geometry: A computational fluid dynamics approach. Tribology letters, 65, 1-17.*

    50. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2017). Experimental studies on magnetorheological brake containing plane, holed and slotted discs. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 69(2), 116-122.*

    51. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2015). Particle Dynamics of Polydisperse Magnetorheological Fluids. Smart Science, 3(4), 176-187.

    52. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2015). Development of a magnetorheological brake with a slotted disc. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 229(14), 1907-1924.*

    53. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2015). Synthesis and Characterisation of Nano Silver Particle-based Magnetorheological Fluids for Brakes. Defence Science Journal, 65(3).

    54. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2015). Effect of particle size on shear stress of magnetorheological fluids. Smart Science, 3(2), 65-73.

    55. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2013). Theoretical and experimental studies on a magnetorheological brake operating under compression plus shear mode. Smart Materials and Structures, 22(11), 115032.*

    56. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2013). Synthesis and characterization of antifriction magnetorheological fluids for brake. Defence science journal, 63(4), 408.

    57. Sarkar, C., & Hirani, H. (2013, February). Design of a squeeze film magnetorheological brake considering compression enhanced shear yield stress of magnetorheological fluid. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 412, No. 1, p. 012045). IOP Publishing.
Presentations

  • C Sarkar and R K Singh, “Braking performance comparison of hybrid SE-MR drum brake and CE-MR drum brake”, EUROBRAKE 2025, 2025, Barcelona, Spain.

    C Sarkar and R K Singh, “Tribological study on Magnetorheological disc and drum brake on two-three wheelers brake inertia dynamometer”, EUROBRAKE 2024, 2024, Mainz, Germany.

    C Sarkar, “Magnetorheological drum brake performance study on two-three wheelers brake inertia dynamometer”, EUROBRAKE 2023, 2023, Barcelona, Spain.

    C Sarkar, “Ferromagnetic particles removal from bearings – A Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach”, 11th International Conference on Industrial Tribology, IndiaTrib-2022, 2022, New Delhi.

    M Thakur, C Sarkar, S Chouksey, & R Srinivas, “Numerical study of the plane, slotted and holed disc magnetorheological brakes: A Computational Fluid Dynamics approach”, 9th International and 49th National Conference on FMFP 2022, 2022, IIT Roorkee.

    C Sarkar, “Numerical simulations of magnetorheological grease in a rectangular channel with- and without restrictions in the presence of external magnetic field”, 10TH International Conference on Industrial Tribology (INDIATRIB – 2019), 2019, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India.

    C Sarkar, “Numerical simulation of transmiitable torque in rotating magnetorheological fluid device with different surface texture”, STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference, 2019, Chicago, USA.

    C Sarkar, “Lubricating grease flow: A computational fluid dynamics Approach”, All India seminars on ‘Major advances and sustainable developments in lubrication domain’, 13th September 2018, Tata Steel Jamshedpur, India.

    C Sarkar, “Studies on Magnetorheological brake operating under compression and shear modes”, Tribology Department, Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute Durgapur, 7th August 2018, Durgapur, India.

    C Sarkar, “Computational Fluid Dynamics of Grease Flow”, Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics, Lulea University of Technology Sweden, 18 March 2016, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden.

    C Sarkar, and H Hirani, “Design of a high torque magnetorheological brake considering compression enhanced shear yield stress of magnetorheological fluid”, 13th International Conference on Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions, 2-6 July 2012, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkiye.

    C Sarkar and H Hirani, “Parametric Design of a Compression Enhanced Shear Yield Stress Magnetorheological Fluid Brake”, 1st National Conference on Thermal, Fluid and Manufacturing Science, J 20-21 January 2012, Surat, India.

    C Sarkar and B N Lahiri, “Operational ergonomics and productivity drive through flow process charting of non-parallel drilling operations on cubical block with reconfigurable drilling machine”, International Conference on Ergonomic for Everyone, HWWE-2009, 17-19 December 2009, Calcutta University, Kolkata, India.
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