Advancements in Materials Processing Technology, Volume 2

This book encompasses peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advancement in Materials Processing Technology (AMPT 2023). The recent developments in the domain of materials and mineral processing are briefly discussed. Keen attention has been paid toward techniques involving sustainable development incorporating green building materials aiming toward clean technology and circular economy. A range of durable, energy-efficient, and advanced materials, encompassing nano-materials, bio-materials, composite, smart, multifunctional, functionally graded, energy materials, etc. are analyzed and presented. The topics covered also include sustainable coal use, modeling and simulation, 3D-printing, and high-entropy alloys. The book also discusses various properties and performance attributes of advanced materials including their durability, workability, and carbon footprint. The book serves as a valuable platform for students, researchers, and professionals interested to delve deeper into recent advancements in Material Science and Engineering.

 Dr. Rina Sahu is an Associate Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur. She has completed her B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and M. Tech in Foundry Technology from NIT Jamshedpur. She was awarded her Ph.D (Engg.) in 2010 at IIEST Shibpur. Her research areas are metallic glasses, nanostructured materials, lean grade ores, mineral beneficiation and hydrometallurgy. She has more than 20 years of experience in R&D and teaching. She has six years of research experience with CSIR-NML Jamshedpur and more than fourteen years of experience in teaching [BIT Ranchi, OPJIT Raighar and NIT Jamshedpur]. She has published four books with international publishers. She has more than 122 conference proceedings in national and international conferences and 48 papers published in reputed international journals. She has organized 14 workshops/conferences in national and international levels. She has guided 122 UG students, 17 PG students and 9 PhD students. She has the membership of The Indian Institute of Metal (IIM- Life Member), The Institute of Engineers (IEI-Life Member), The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF-Member), Vigyan Bharti, Jharkhand (VB-Life Member) and Hum Aur Aap Foundation.

Dr. Ram Krishna is an experienced metals researcher and academic with a background in metallurgy. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in metallurgical engineering and material science from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, and his Masters degree in materials and metallurgical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Dr. Krishna continued his studies at the University of Leicester, UK, obtaining his Ph.D. in 2011. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Manchester, UK, and North Carolina State University, USA. His research interests cover a wide range of materials for high-temperature applications, including mechanical testing of their behavior and performance, as well as advanced characterization techniques, as evidenced by his H-index of 13 and designation as co-inventor of 13 patents. He has authored or co-authored more than 47 research papers in journals and conference proceedings.

Dr. Ranjit Prasad is currently an Associate Professor and Ex-HOD in the department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur. He obtained his B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc. and Ph.D in Geology from Ranchi University, Jharkhand. His major area of research interests includes mineral processing and reform in education. He has a teaching experience of 35 years. He has published three books, more than 50 papers in reputed national, international journals and conferences. He has a patent in “An improved process for the reduction of chromite ore”. Currently, He is the Member of Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-1) at the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (Impact Assessment Division), Regional Coordinator of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, A member of RCI NIT Jamshedpur (A flagship Program of Ministry of Education and a member of All India Technical Education Team (Shiksha Sanskriti Uthan Nyas, New Delhi).