
About us Research Laboratory Facilities Research Group Members Publications Research Opportunities Contact us	Current Group Members Faculty • Dr. Sankha Deb , Associate Professor Ph.D. Students • Sainul Islam Ansary (July 2014 - ) - Thesis: Development of a sensor integrated multi-finger robot gripper (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Alok Kanti Deb of Electrical Engg. Dept.) • A Sravan Kumar (July 2015 - ) - Thesis: Micromachining (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Soumitra Paul of Mechanical Engg. Dept.) • Sudipta Bhuyan (December 2015 - ) - Thesis: Robot Vision (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.) • Suman Saha (July 2016 - ) - Thesis: Computer-Aided Process Planning for Micromachining (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. P. P. Bandyopadhyay of Mechanical Engg. Dept.) • Gobinda Chandra Behera (July 2020 - ) - Thesis: Computer-Aided Process Planning • Nitin Desai (July 2021 - ) - Thesis: Sensor Integrated Industrial Robotics (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.) M.Tech Students B.Tech. Students Research Engineers • Atul Mishra (September 2019 - ) Past Group Members Ph.D. Students • Ganesh M (December 2014 - June 2020) - Thesis: Fabrication of micro end mill tools using sequential EDM and its performance analysis (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervised with Prof. A. M. Sidpara of Mechanical Engg. Dept.) • Atul Mishra (December 2012 - August 2019) - Thesis: Intelligent Computer-Aided Assembly Planning methodologies for mechanical product assembly sequence optimization and robot task plan generation (supervised at IIT Kharagpur) • Manjuri Hazarika (July 2007 - June 2010) - Thesis: A fuzzy set based setup planning expert system considering fixturing aspects for machining of prismatic parts (at IIT Guwahati - co-supervised (unofficially) with Prof. U. S. Dixit) M.Tech Students • Chandreyee Bhaumik (June 2016 - ) - Vision guided robotic assembly (co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.) • Dipan Biswas (June 2016 - ) - Vision guided robotic path planning (co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.) • Suman Das (June 2016 - ) - Design and development of multi-finger robot gripper • Ashish Jain (June 2015 - May 2016) - Design & development of a multi-finger robot gripper for material handling applications • Rao Sriram Reddy (June 2015 - May 2016) - Web enabled Computer-Aided Process Planning system • Shaswat Agarwaal (June 2015 - May 2016) - Vision based automated robotic assembly (jointly with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.) • Suvvada Syam Sindhu (June 2015 - May 2016) - Design of Eye Movement Control Based Electric Wheel Chair • Asish Deep (June 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Analysis of sensor integrated Multi-finger robot grippers for manipulation of parts of different geometries in material handling applications in manufacturing • Goutham.V.R.C (June 2014 - May 2015) - Planning and Implementation of Intelligent sensor-guided robotic assembly in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) environment • Arup Ratan Das (June 2014 - May 2015) - Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning using Knowledge Based System and Soft Computing • Jitul Saikia (June 2014 - May 2015) - Machining of micro-moulds using EDM for micromanufacturing applications (jointly with Dr. Ajay Sidpara) • G.V. S. K. Karthik (June 2013 - May 2014) - Assembly Sequence Planning Optimization using Soft Computing techniques • Saurabh Kaulavkar (June 2013 - May 2014) - Machining Operation Sequence Optimization using Soft Computing techniques • Munesh Meena (June 2013 - May 2014) - Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System • Rahul Singh Munda (June 2013 - May 2014) - Computer-Aided Process Planning for machined components using Knowledge Based System • Rishabh Sharma (June 2013 - May 2014) - Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning using Knowledge Based System • Y.Phani Kumar (June 2012 - May 2013) - Disassembly sequence planning optimization using genetic algorithm based approach • V.Ravi Kiran Yanamandra (June 2012 - May 2013) - A Methodology for Computer-Aided Disassembly Analysis • Sanjib Soren (June 2012 - May 2013) - Modeling, analysis and optimization of a flexible manufacturing system • Agradeep Das (June 2012 - May 2013) - Automatic generation of feasible assembly sequences and optimization by a genetic algorithm based approach • Palkush Rai Chawla (May 2011 - May 2012)- Thesis: Inspection of Mechanical Components using Machine Vision • Shirish Subramanian (May 2011 - May 2012)- Thesis: A Novel Genetic Algorithm Based Approach to Computerized Assembly Planning • M. Anantha Raja (May 2010 - May 2012)- Intelligent Process Planning for Layered Manufacturing • Shashikant Burnwal (May 2010 - May 2011) Thesis: Scheduling Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System by using a Cuckoo Search (CS) based approach • Vipul Jain (May 2010 - May 2011)- Knowledge based decision support system for selection of Layered Manufacturing Process • N. Kanthikar (May 2010 - May 2011)- Thesis: Modeling and Analysis of a Three Finger Robot Gripper • Chandan Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- An Intelligent Methodology for Set-up Planning Optimization in Prismatic Parts Using Genetic Algorithm • Abhishek Basu (May 2009 - May 2010)- An intelligent approach for part machine grouping using neural networks • Abhishek Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- A Methodology for Computer-Aided Mechanical Assembly Process Planning • Kumar Ritwik (May 2009 - May 2010)- Optimization of Scheduling in Job Shop Manufacturing Environment: A Genetic Algorithm based Approach • Sachin Prakash (May 2009 - May 2010)- Development of a fuzzy-set based Computer-Aided Process Planning methodology for machining prismatic parts • Amit Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- Design Optimization of two-finger robotic gripper (co-supervising with Prof. D. K. Pratihar) • Pankaj K. Singh (May 2009 - May 2010)- Novel Actuation Mechanism for Movement of Legs / Flapping of Wings for Miniaturized Robots (co-supervising with Dr. V. Racherla) • Manoj Kumar Sinha (May 2007 - June 2008)- Modelling and Experimental Investigation of Multi-hole Extrusion Process (at IIT Guwahati - jointly guided with Prof. U. S. Dixit) • M. Ramamurthy Naik (May 2006 - June 2007)- Prediction of Surface Roughness and Cutting Forces in Micro-end-milling Operations (at IIT Guwahati - jointly guided with Prof. U. S. Dixit) B.Tech Students • Adda Sri Sesha Lakshman (July 2016 - ) - Robotic assembly sequence optimization • Waghe Shubham Yatindra (July 2016 - ) - Computer-Aided Assembly Sequence Planning • Mehul Kumar (July 2016 - ) - Design of multi-finger robot gripper • Pharande Rohit Sandip (July 2016 - ) - Robotic Assembly Rask Level Planning • Chandreyee Bhaumik (July 2015 - May 2016) - Scheduling optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System using Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) technique • Jitendra Marndi and Ravi Yadav (July 2015 - May 2016) - Computer-Aided Feature Extraction and Process Planning for Machined Parts • Ayush Chhaparia (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Development of a Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot • Surya De (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design of a robot gripper for handling randomly shaped objects • Prabudhya Roy Chowdhury (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design of a Tendon Driven Multifinger Gripper Mechanism • Ashish Jain (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Analysis of Multi-finger robot gripper for material handling applications in manufacturing • Thavva Avinash (July 2014 - May 2015) - A Soft Computing Based Approach for Optimization of Sequence of Machining Operations • Vivek Ranjan Das (July 2014 - May 2015) - Scheduling Optimization of a Flexible manufacturing System • Pamarthi Babu Viswa Vardhan (July 2014 - May 2015) - Computer-Aided Process Planning For Assembly of Mechanical Components in A CIM Environment • Kaushik Mandula (July 2013 - May 2014) - Automated cutting tool sequence optimization for milling 2.5D pockets using multiple tools • Rudresh Chandra Suman (July 2013 - May 2014) - Automated Selection of Optimal Set of Cutting Tools for 2.5D Pocket milling • Siva Praneeth V. (July 2012 - May 2013) - Design of robotic gripper and strategy for gripper selection • Nishant Saurabh (July 2012 - May 2013) - Computer-Aided Process Planning optimization • Deepak Verma (July 2012 - May 2013) - Automatic Feature extraction for CAD/CAM Integration • Tanmay Tanuj (July 2011 - May 2012) - An approach to extract machining features from a CAD model for automating process planning • Himanshu Patidar (July 2011 - May 2012) - Design and Conceptualization of a Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot • Nikhil Kaushik (July 2010 - May 2011)- Multi-Agent Based Approach to Automate Setup Planning in a Computer Aided Process Planning System • Palkush Rai Chawla (July 2010 - May 2011)- Design and Conceptualization of a Modular Self Reconfigurable Robot • Peeyush Agarwal (July 2010 - May 2011)- Optimization of Laminated Object Manufacturing Process using Genetic Algorithm (jointly guided with Prof. A. Roy Choudhury) • Ankur Edkie (July 2009 - May 2010) - Prototype Design and Development of a Pipe Climbing Robot • Devashish Das (July 2009 - May 2010) - Particle swarm based reinforced learning approach for operation sequencing in process planning • Devashish Verma (July 2009 - May 2010) - A Genetic Algorithm Based Approach for Part Machine grouping • Karthik K. (July 2009 - May 2010) - An approach to manufacturing feature extraction from CAD files for process planning • Ruchir Prasoon (July 2009 - May 2010) - A prior knowledge based Sexual Genetic Algorithm for assembly sequence optimization • Shashikant Burnwal (July 2009 - May 2010) - Development of Multi-finger Robot Hand • Shree Kant Das (July 2009 - May 2010) - A methodology for web based manufacturing for automatic process plan generation • Vaibhav Maheshwari (July 2009 - May 2010) - Conflict free routes for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems: An approach towards developing a time efficient algorithm in job scheduling • Kshitij Maheshwari and Sourabh Boruah (July 2007 - May 2008) - A Methodology for Generation of Sequences of Assembly Operations for Mechanical Parts (at IIT Guwahati) • Rohit Mittal and Priyesh Sinha (July 2007 - May 2008) - Robot Path Planning Using Ant Colony Optimization Technique (at IIT Guwahati) • Deepankar Garg, Jaspreet Singh and Sudhanshu Kumar (July 2006 - May 2007) - Multi - objective Job-shop Scheduling using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique (at IIT Guwahati) • G.Sasi Sekhar and K.V.Manoj (July 2006 - May 2007) - Optimization of Set-up Plans in Computer-Aided Process Planning Systems for Machining Based on Ant Colony Optimization Technique (at IIT Guwahati) Project/Research Engineers • Dibakar Hazarika (August 2018 - November 2019) • Madhusmita Senapati (September 2018 - November 2018) • Dibyendu Kumar Das (March 2012 - September 2014) • Krishnasish Ray (October 2014 - October 2015 )

About us

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Laboratory Facilities

Research Group Members

Publications

Research Opportunities

Contact us

Current Group Members

Faculty
• Dr. Sankha Deb , Associate Professor

Ph.D. Students
• Sainul Islam Ansary (July 2014 - ) - Thesis: Development of a sensor integrated multi-finger robot gripper (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Alok Kanti Deb of Electrical Engg. Dept.)
• A Sravan Kumar (July 2015 - ) - Thesis: Micromachining (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Soumitra Paul of Mechanical Engg. Dept.)
• Sudipta Bhuyan (December 2015 - ) - Thesis: Robot Vision (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.)
• Suman Saha (July 2016 - ) - Thesis: Computer-Aided Process Planning for Micromachining (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. P. P. Bandyopadhyay of Mechanical Engg. Dept.)
• Gobinda Chandra Behera (July 2020 - ) - Thesis: Computer-Aided Process Planning
• Nitin Desai (July 2021 - ) - Thesis: Sensor Integrated Industrial Robotics (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.)

M.Tech Students

B.Tech. Students

Research Engineers
• Atul Mishra (September 2019 - )

Past Group Members

Ph.D. Students
• Ganesh M (December 2014 - June 2020) - Thesis: Fabrication of micro end mill tools using sequential EDM and its performance analysis (at IIT Kharagpur - co-supervised with Prof. A. M. Sidpara of Mechanical Engg. Dept.)
• Atul Mishra (December 2012 - August 2019) - Thesis: Intelligent Computer-Aided Assembly Planning methodologies for mechanical product assembly sequence optimization and robot task plan generation (supervised at IIT Kharagpur)
• Manjuri Hazarika (July 2007 - June 2010) - Thesis: A fuzzy set based setup planning expert system considering fixturing aspects for machining of prismatic parts (at IIT Guwahati - co-supervised (unofficially) with Prof. U. S. Dixit)

M.Tech Students
• Chandreyee Bhaumik (June 2016 - ) - Vision guided robotic assembly (co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.)
• Dipan Biswas (June 2016 - ) - Vision guided robotic path planning (co-supervising with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.)
• Suman Das (June 2016 - ) - Design and development of multi-finger robot gripper
• Ashish Jain (June 2015 - May 2016) - Design & development of a multi-finger robot gripper for material handling applications
• Rao Sriram Reddy (June 2015 - May 2016) - Web enabled Computer-Aided Process Planning system
• Shaswat Agarwaal (June 2015 - May 2016) - Vision based automated robotic assembly (jointly with Prof. Debashis Sen of Electronics and Communication Engg. Dept.)
• Suvvada Syam Sindhu (June 2015 - May 2016) - Design of Eye Movement Control Based Electric Wheel Chair
• Asish Deep (June 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Analysis of sensor integrated Multi-finger robot grippers for manipulation of parts of different geometries in material handling applications in manufacturing
• Goutham.V.R.C (June 2014 - May 2015) - Planning and Implementation of Intelligent sensor-guided robotic assembly in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) environment
• Arup Ratan Das (June 2014 - May 2015) - Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning using Knowledge Based System and Soft Computing
• Jitul Saikia (June 2014 - May 2015) - Machining of micro-moulds using EDM for micromanufacturing applications (jointly with Dr. Ajay Sidpara)
• G.V. S. K. Karthik (June 2013 - May 2014) - Assembly Sequence Planning Optimization using Soft Computing techniques
• Saurabh Kaulavkar (June 2013 - May 2014) - Machining Operation Sequence Optimization using Soft Computing techniques
• Munesh Meena (June 2013 - May 2014) - Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System
• Rahul Singh Munda (June 2013 - May 2014) - Computer-Aided Process Planning for machined components using Knowledge Based System
• Rishabh Sharma (June 2013 - May 2014) - Computer-Aided Assembly Process Planning using Knowledge Based System
• Y.Phani Kumar (June 2012 - May 2013) - Disassembly sequence planning optimization using genetic algorithm based approach
• V.Ravi Kiran Yanamandra (June 2012 - May 2013) - A Methodology for Computer-Aided Disassembly Analysis
• Sanjib Soren (June 2012 - May 2013) - Modeling, analysis and optimization of a flexible manufacturing system
• Agradeep Das (June 2012 - May 2013) - Automatic generation of feasible assembly sequences and optimization by a genetic algorithm based approach
• Palkush Rai Chawla (May 2011 - May 2012)- Thesis: Inspection of Mechanical Components using Machine Vision
• Shirish Subramanian (May 2011 - May 2012)- Thesis: A Novel Genetic Algorithm Based Approach to Computerized Assembly Planning
• M. Anantha Raja (May 2010 - May 2012)- Intelligent Process Planning for Layered Manufacturing
• Shashikant Burnwal (May 2010 - May 2011) Thesis: Scheduling Optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System by using a Cuckoo Search (CS) based approach
• Vipul Jain (May 2010 - May 2011)- Knowledge based decision support system for selection of Layered Manufacturing Process
• N. Kanthikar (May 2010 - May 2011)- Thesis: Modeling and Analysis of a Three Finger Robot Gripper
• Chandan Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- An Intelligent Methodology for Set-up Planning Optimization in Prismatic Parts Using Genetic Algorithm
• Abhishek Basu (May 2009 - May 2010)- An intelligent approach for part machine grouping using neural networks
• Abhishek Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- A Methodology for Computer-Aided Mechanical Assembly Process Planning
• Kumar Ritwik (May 2009 - May 2010)- Optimization of Scheduling in Job Shop Manufacturing Environment: A Genetic Algorithm based Approach
• Sachin Prakash (May 2009 - May 2010)- Development of a fuzzy-set based Computer-Aided Process Planning methodology for machining prismatic parts
• Amit Kumar (May 2009 - May 2010)- Design Optimization of two-finger robotic gripper (co-supervising with Prof. D. K. Pratihar)
• Pankaj K. Singh (May 2009 - May 2010)- Novel Actuation Mechanism for Movement of Legs / Flapping of Wings for Miniaturized Robots (co-supervising with Dr. V. Racherla)
• Manoj Kumar Sinha (May 2007 - June 2008)- Modelling and Experimental Investigation of Multi-hole Extrusion Process (at IIT Guwahati - jointly guided with Prof. U. S. Dixit)
• M. Ramamurthy Naik (May 2006 - June 2007)- Prediction of Surface Roughness and Cutting Forces in Micro-end-milling Operations (at IIT Guwahati - jointly guided with Prof. U. S. Dixit)

B.Tech Students
• Adda Sri Sesha Lakshman (July 2016 - ) - Robotic assembly sequence optimization
• Waghe Shubham Yatindra (July 2016 - ) - Computer-Aided Assembly Sequence Planning
• Mehul Kumar (July 2016 - ) - Design of multi-finger robot gripper
• Pharande Rohit Sandip (July 2016 - ) - Robotic Assembly Rask Level Planning
• Chandreyee Bhaumik (July 2015 - May 2016) - Scheduling optimization of Flexible Manufacturing System using Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) technique
• Jitendra Marndi and Ravi Yadav (July 2015 - May 2016) - Computer-Aided Feature Extraction and Process Planning for Machined Parts
• Ayush Chhaparia (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Development of a Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot
• Surya De (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design of a robot gripper for handling randomly shaped objects
• Prabudhya Roy Chowdhury (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design of a Tendon Driven Multifinger Gripper Mechanism
• Ashish Jain (July 2014 - May 2015) - Design and Analysis of Multi-finger robot gripper for material handling applications in manufacturing
• Thavva Avinash (July 2014 - May 2015) - A Soft Computing Based Approach for Optimization of Sequence of Machining Operations
• Vivek Ranjan Das (July 2014 - May 2015) - Scheduling Optimization of a Flexible manufacturing System
• Pamarthi Babu Viswa Vardhan (July 2014 - May 2015) - Computer-Aided Process Planning For Assembly of Mechanical Components in A CIM Environment
• Kaushik Mandula (July 2013 - May 2014) - Automated cutting tool sequence optimization for milling 2.5D pockets using multiple tools
• Rudresh Chandra Suman (July 2013 - May 2014) - Automated Selection of Optimal Set of Cutting Tools for 2.5D Pocket milling
• Siva Praneeth V. (July 2012 - May 2013) - Design of robotic gripper and strategy for gripper selection
• Nishant Saurabh (July 2012 - May 2013) - Computer-Aided Process Planning optimization
• Deepak Verma (July 2012 - May 2013) - Automatic Feature extraction for CAD/CAM Integration
• Tanmay Tanuj (July 2011 - May 2012) - An approach to extract machining features from a CAD model for automating process planning
• Himanshu Patidar (July 2011 - May 2012) - Design and Conceptualization of a Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot
• Nikhil Kaushik (July 2010 - May 2011)- Multi-Agent Based Approach to Automate Setup Planning in a Computer Aided Process Planning System
• Palkush Rai Chawla (July 2010 - May 2011)- Design and Conceptualization of a Modular Self Reconfigurable Robot
• Peeyush Agarwal (July 2010 - May 2011)- Optimization of Laminated Object Manufacturing Process using Genetic Algorithm (jointly guided with Prof. A. Roy Choudhury)
• Ankur Edkie (July 2009 - May 2010) - Prototype Design and Development of a Pipe Climbing Robot
• Devashish Das (July 2009 - May 2010) - Particle swarm based reinforced learning approach for operation sequencing in process planning
• Devashish Verma (July 2009 - May 2010) - A Genetic Algorithm Based Approach for Part Machine grouping
• Karthik K. (July 2009 - May 2010) - An approach to manufacturing feature extraction from CAD files for process planning
• Ruchir Prasoon (July 2009 - May 2010) - A prior knowledge based Sexual Genetic Algorithm for assembly sequence optimization
• Shashikant Burnwal (July 2009 - May 2010) - Development of Multi-finger Robot Hand
• Shree Kant Das (July 2009 - May 2010) - A methodology for web based manufacturing for automatic process plan generation
• Vaibhav Maheshwari (July 2009 - May 2010) - Conflict free routes for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems: An approach towards developing a time efficient algorithm in job scheduling
• Kshitij Maheshwari and Sourabh Boruah (July 2007 - May 2008) - A Methodology for Generation of Sequences of Assembly Operations for Mechanical Parts (at IIT Guwahati)
• Rohit Mittal and Priyesh Sinha (July 2007 - May 2008) - Robot Path Planning Using Ant Colony Optimization Technique (at IIT Guwahati)
• Deepankar Garg, Jaspreet Singh and Sudhanshu Kumar (July 2006 - May 2007) - Multi - objective Job-shop Scheduling using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique (at IIT Guwahati)
• G.Sasi Sekhar and K.V.Manoj (July 2006 - May 2007) - Optimization of Set-up Plans in Computer-Aided Process Planning Systems for Machining Based on Ant Colony Optimization Technique (at IIT Guwahati)

Project/Research Engineers
• Dibakar Hazarika (August 2018 - November 2019)
• Madhusmita Senapati (September 2018 - November 2018)
• Dibyendu Kumar Das (March 2012 - September 2014)
• Krishnasish Ray (October 2014 - October 2015 )