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Dr. Anil Kumar

Associate Professor

anil.kumar@bitdurg.ac.in

Dr. Anil Kumar obtained his Ph.D. in the area of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Raipur. He has carried Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, in the area of Advanced Metal Casting Processes, at Department Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, from National Institute of technology. He has done his M.Tech. in the area of Welding Technology from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He has published various Journal Papers in SCI/Scopus indexed journals. During his Ph.D. he carried out various experimental procedures and also different types of characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM etc., specially in the field of high entropy alloys. During Post-Doc his research area involved Advanced Metal Casting of Aluminium. During this research, he handled projects of BALCO Korba and Vedanta Ltd. Jharsuguda.

Dr. Anil Kumar

Employee ID 10268
Date of Joining 02-01-2012
Nature of Association Regular
Department Mechanical Engineering
Designation Associate Professor
Educational Qualification Post-Doctoral Fellow, Ph.D. (NIT Raipur), M.Tech. (NIT Trichy),
E-Mail anil.kumar@bitdurg.ac.in
Contact Number 8770014316
Areas of Interest

Alloy design, High Entropy Alloy, Advanced Aluminium Casting, Vacuum arc melting Technique, Spark Plasma Sintering, Welding Technology, High Temperature Corrosion analysis, X-ray Diffraction Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy.

Publications

    1. Om Prakash Tenduwe, Ankur Jaiswal, Rituraj Chandrakar, Anil Kumar “Effect of Synthesis Route on Phase Evolution and Microstructural Characteristics of a MoNbSiTiW Refractory High‐Entropy Alloy” (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.71326

    2. Hemant Kumar Mahobiya, Ajay Kumar Gupta, Rituraj Chandrakar, Anil Kumar “Synergistic solid-solution and silicide strengthening in Si-modified MoNbVTa0.5 refractory high entropy alloy” (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/10667857.2026.2715425

    3. Mihin Rinya, Jimmy Bagang, Yamem Tamut, Anil Kumar “Bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete: a sustainable approach to enhanced structural performance and environmental sustainability” (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-6331/ae6afc

    4. Saket Kumar, Nitish Raja, Anil Kumar, Manoj Kumar Chopkar “Investigations on Flow Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of a Co-Cr-Cu-Fe-Ni-Si High-Entropy Alloy under Hot Compression: Modeling and Workability Analysis” (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-026-14341-9

    5. Hemant Kumar Mahobiya, Ajay Kumar Gupta, Anil Kumar, Rituraj Chandrakar, Santosh Tamang “Microstructural evolution and mechanical enhancement of lightweight AlNbTiVCr refractory high-entropy alloys through Si addition” Materialia (2026). (SCI Indexed) 

    10.1016/j.mtla.2026.102805

    6.K. L. Sahu, Anil Kumar, Subrata Chakrabarti “Microstructural evolution, mechanical strengthening, and high-temperature performance of Y₂O₃-dispersed TiNbMoTaW refractory high entropy alloys” The European Physical Journal Special Topics (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-026-02328-5

    7. Ravish Kumar Srivastav, Anil Kumar, Santosh Tamang, Rituraj Chandrakar “Phase driven strengthening mechanisms in NbMoTiV based refractory high entropy alloys with Cr inclusions” Materials Chemistry and Physics (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    10.1016/j.matchemphys.2026.132625

    8. Ravish Kumar Srivastav, Rahul Singh Patel, Rituraj Chandrakar, Anil kumar, Jose Immanuel Rajan “A synergistic strategy for strengthening and corrosion resistance in chromium-modified ductile refractory high-entropy alloys” Materials Technology (2026). (SCI Indexed)

    10.1080/10667857.2026.2674815

    9. Rituraj Chandrakar, Om Prakash Tenduwe, Anil Kumar, Manish Kumar “Review on the impact of processing routes and external factors on phase formation and tribological properties of CoCrFeMnNi HEAs” Emergent Materials (2026). (Scopus Indexed)

    10.1007/s42247-026-01413-8

    10. Chandrakar R.; Jaiswal A.; Kumar A.; Chandraker S.; Farooq A.N.; Sreesha R.B. “Silicon-Induced Microstructural Refinement and Its Influence on Tribological and Corrosion Behavior of CoCrFeMnNi High-Entropy Alloys” Advanced Engineering Materials (2026) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202502401

    11. Sahu K.L.; Kumar A.; Tamang S.K.; Chakrabarti S. “Microstructural evolution, mechanical strengthening, and high-temperature performance of Y₂O₃-dispersed TiNbMoTaW refractory high entropy alloys” European Physical Journal: Special Topics (2026) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-026-02328-5

    12. Jaiswal A.; Jawale H.P.; Kumar A.; Jha A.; Sahu U.K.; Solanki A.; Patnaik P.K.; Biswas P. “Mechanical error estimation in four-bar hyperbolic function mechanisms with tolerances using modified PDA approach” Engineering Research Express (2025) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ade8d4

    13. Anand Kumar Solanki, Rabba Sivanagaraju, Yamala Muralikrishna, Nitesh Dutt, Ashwani Kumar, Anil Kumar, Ankur Jaiswal “Assessment of thermal characteristics of Al2O3-based nanofluids in micro-fin helical coil heat exchangers” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2025) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-025-15030-w

    14. Kumar S.; Kumar A.; Jaiswal A.; Chopkar M. “New composite-structured high-entropy alloys designed based on the mixing enthalpy and valence electron concentration” Materials Technology (2025) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/10667857.2025.2454017

    15. Sahu K.L.; Venkatesh K.; Kumar A.; Jaiswal A.; Verma J.; Yerra L.; Bose P.S.C. “Effect of Aluminum Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Wear Behavior of MoNbTiV Refractory High-Entropy Alloys” (2025) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202501702

    16. Diwan P.; Thakur A.K.; Sarmah P.K.; Tamang S.K.; Jose Immanuel R.; Kumar A.; Jaiswal A. “Silicon-modified Ti-based refractory high entropy alloys for enhanced strength and reduced density” Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2025) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.182548

    17. Jaiswal A.; Dsouza D.A.; Jawale H.P.; Jha A.; Kumar A.; Singh M. “Error estimation and compensation in 4R and P3R closed-chain mechanisms due to joint clearance: a comparative study” Scientific Reports (2025) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-19941-4

    18. Chandrakar R.; Chandraker S.; Kumar A.; Jaiswal A. “Effect of metalloid element on the microstructural and mechanical properties of AlCoCrCuFeNi high-entropy alloys” Materials Technology (2024) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/10667857.2024.2417295

    19. Prakash O.; Chandrakar R.; Martin L.; Verma J.; Kumar A.; Jaiswal A. “Laser cladding technology for high entropy alloys: effect and applications” Materials Research Express (2024) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad75e8

    20. Chandrakar R.; Chandraker S.; Kumar A.; Jaiswal A.” Investigation of phase transformation and mechanical properties of silicon addition on AlCrFeMnNi high entropy alloys” Materials Research Express (2024) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8e32

    21. Agnivesh Kumar Sinha, Kasi Raja Rao, Vinay Kumar Soni, Rituraj Chandrakar, Hemant Kumar, Sharma and Anil Kumar “A Review on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced PLA Composites” (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.2174/2666145415666211228163914

    22. Agnivesh Kumar Sinha, Vinay Kumar Soni, Rituraj Chandrakar, Anil Kumar “Influence of Refractory Elements on Mechanical Properties of High Entropy Alloys” Trans Indian Inst Met (2021) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-021-02363-x

    23. Deepak Patel, Prasenjit Biswas, Anil Kumar, Hiren R. Kotadia, Archana Mallik, Sanjeev Das “On the Prediction of Grain Refinement Mechanism in Direct Chill Casting of Aluminum and Its Alloys Under Low Degree Mechanical Forced Convection” Metals and Materials International (2021) (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12540-021-01048-w

    24. Agnivesh Kumar Sinha, Vinay Kumar Soni, Rituraj Chandrakar & Anil Kumar “Influence of Refractory Elements on Mechanical Properties of High Entropy Alloys” Trans Indian Inst Met (2021).  (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-021-02363-x

    25. Anil Kumar, Rituraj Chandrakar, Saurabh Chandraker, K. Raja Rao, Manoj Chopkar “Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of AlCoCrCuFeNiSix (x = 0.3 and 0.6) High Entropy Alloys Synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering” Journal of Alloys and Compunds, (2021). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.158193

    26. Rituraj Chandrakar, Anil Kumar, Saurabh Chandraker, K. Raja Rao, Manoj Chopkar “Microstructural and mechanical properties of AlCoCrCuFeNiSix (x = 0 and 0.9) high entropy alloys” Vacuum, Vol. 184, (2021). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2020.109943

    27. Shaik Shajahan, Anil Kumar, Manoj Chopkar and A Basu " Oxidation study of CoCrCuFeNiSix high entropy alloys" Materials Research Express, Vol. 7, (2020). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab640a

    28. Anil Kumar, Digvijay Parganiha, Prasenjit Biswas, Anindya Basu Manoj Kumar Chopkar “On the synthesis and characterization of novel composite structured high entropy alloys” Philosophical Magazine Letters. (2019). (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1080/09500839.2019.1671995

    29. Anil Kumar, Pushkar Dhekne, Akhilesh Kumar Swarnakar, Manoj Kumar Chopkar “Phase evolution of CoCrCuFeNiSix high entropy alloys prepared by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering” Mater. Res. Express 6 (2019) 026532 (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aaed63

    ­­30. Anil Kumar, Manoj Kumar Chopkar, Jagesvar Verma, Ravindra V. Taiwade, Vipin Tandon, Sourabh Shukla “Effect of Filler and Autogenous TIG Welding on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Nitonic 50 Stainless Steel” Mater. Res. Express 6 (2019) 026557 (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aaefcb

    31. Anil Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar Swarnakar, Manoj Kumar Chopkar “Phase evolution and mechanical properties of AlCoCrFeNiSix high entropy alloys synthesized by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering” Journal of materials engineering and performance. Volume 27, July 2018, pages 3304–3314 (SCI Indexed)

    32. Anil Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar Swarnakar, Anindya Basu Manoj Kumar Chopkar “Effects of Processing Route on Phase Evolution and Mechanical Properties of CoCrCuFeNiSix high entropy alloys” Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Volume 748, 5 June 2018, Pages 889-897 (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.03.242

    33. Jagesvar Verma, Ravindra V. Taiwade, Ravinder Kataria, Anil Kumar “Welding and electrochemical behavior of ferritic AISI 430 and austenoferritic UNS 32205 dissimilar welds” Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 34, 2018 pages 292–302 (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.06.019

    34. Anil Kumar, PushkarDhekne, Akhilesh Kumar Swarnakar, Manoj Kumar Chopkar “Analysis of Si addition on phase formation in AlCoCrCuFeNiSix high entropy alloys” Materials Letters, Volume 188, 1 February 2017, Pages 73-76. (SCI Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2016.10.099

    ​​​​​​​35. Anil Kumar and Manoj Chopkar “Effects of Mutual Interaction between Constituent Elements on Phase Formation of High Entropy Alloys” Journal of Materials Science & Nanotechnology, Volume 5 (2017) 1-6. (Scopus Indexed)

    36. Jagesvar Verma, Ravindra Vasantrao Taiwade, Rajesh Kisni Khatirkar and Anil Kumar “A Comparative Study on the Effect of Electrode on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Welds of 2205 Austeno-Ferritic and 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel” Materials Transactions, Vol. 57, No. 4 (2016) pp. 494 to 500. (Scopus Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.2320/matertrans.M2015321

    ​​​​​​​37. Anil Kumar, Shiv Nandan Bansal, Rituraj Chandraker “Computational Modeling of Blast Furnace Cooling Stave Based On Heat Transfer Analysis” Materials Physics and Mechanics 15 (2012) 46-65. (Scopus Indexed)

    ​​​​​​​38. Rituraj Chandraker, Anil Kumar, Rajesh Kumar “Hot Corrosion Behaviour of Nickel Chromium Coating at Different Temperatures (800 Oc and 900 Oc) On Sa213 T91 Boiler Steel Weldments. Materials Physics and Mechanics 14 (2012) 11-30. (Scopus Indexed)

    39. Rituraj Chandrakar, Anil Kumar, Rajesh Kumar and Robin Joy. “Performance measurement of supply chain flexibility using witness. Management Science Letters 2 (2012) 2581–2590. (Scopus Indexed)

    40. Jagesvar Verma, Anil Kumar, Rituraj Chandrakar, Rajesh Kumar “Processing of 5083 Aluminum Alloy Reinforced with Alumina through Microwave Sintering. Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, 2012, 11, 1126-1131 (Scopus Indexed)

    https://doi.org/10.4236/jmmce.2012.1111121.

Other Info.

Other Responsibilities:

    Sponsored Research Projects:

    1. Title: High-Entropy Alloy Coatings on Steel Casting Molds in Indian Steel Sectors: A Lab-to-lndustry Initiative

    File. No AICTE/TLB/RPS(New)/RPS-1-5213608-2025-8929/13

    Grant Rs: 28,00000/-

    Funded by: AICTE under Research Promotion Scheme.

    Duration: 3 years

    Status: Ongoing

    2. Mentor of student Startup

    Team Name: Krishi-Rakshak-AI Enabled Smart Pesticide Sprayer

    Grant Rs: 4,00000/-

    Funded by: FORTE

    Duration: 1 year

    Status: Ongoing

    3. Mentor of student Startup

    Team Name: Smart IoT Based Safety Helmet

    Grant Rs: 2,00000/-

    Funded by: FORTE

    Duration: 1 year

    Status: Ongoing

    4. Title: “Development and Characterization of Novel Refractory High Entropy Alloys and Their application in production engineering”

    Project No. GECJDP/MECH/WS/TEQIP-III/FN-2020/218A

    Grant Rs: 5,00,000/-

    Funded by: TEQIP-II Research Scheme-GEC Jagdalpur

    Duration: 2 years

    Status: Completed

    5. Title: “Development and Characterization of Novel WNbMoTaTiSix (x = 0, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 atomic ratio) Refractory High Entropy Alloys for HIGH Temperature Applications by Vacuum Arc Melting Route”

    File No. 8-98/FDC/RPS (POLICY-1)/2019-20

    Grant Rs: 23,13,725/-

    Funded by: AICTE under Research Promotion Scheme.

    Duration: 3 years

    Status: Completed

    6. Title “A Novel high entropy alloys with composite microstructure”

    Project No. CSVTU/CRP/TEQIP-III/22 Date: 17/08/2019

    Grant Rs: 2,00,000/-

    Funded by: TEQIP-III

    Duration: 1 years

    Status: Completed

    7. Title “Synthesis and Characterization of High Entropy Alloys”

    Project No. CSVTU/CRP/TEQIP-III/96 Date: 05/09/2019

    Grant Rs: 3,00,000/-

    Funded by: TEQIP-III

    Duration: 1 years

    Status: Completed



Felowship/Awards/Other recognitions:

    (a) Fellowship

    [1].  Awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Royal Academy of Engineering, U.K. Funded Project in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Raipur.

     

    (b) Awards

    [1]. Best poster presentation award at Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT, Raipur

     

    (c) Member of professional bodies

    [1]. Associate Member of "The Insitute of Engineers". 

    [2]. Associate Member of "The Indian Institute of Metals".