Areas of Research

Processing of Polymers, Fibres and Composites (FRP)

Natural cellulose fibres and Man made cellulose fibres

Testing of  Fibres and FRP Composites

Wood and  Wood based Composite Materials

Ph.D Students

1. Ms. Sharon Shaju-: 2024PHXP0411H, joined in Jan. 2025 and started working on PhD Thesis (Title will be announced after completing the mandatory course work) ) (Supervisor) 
2. Mrs. Anu Anna Abraham-2022PHXP0101H, joined in Sept. 2022 and started working on PhD Thesis with the title “Processing and Characterization of thermoset based Polymer Composites ” (Supervisor) 
3. Ms. Vishista Kaushik-2022PHXF0425H, joined in Jan. 2023 and started working on PhD Thesis with the title “A study on mechanical properties of continuous fibre reinforced composites manufactured through 3D printing ” (Co-Supervisor) 
4. Mr. Aditya Nema-2021PHXF0426H, joined in Jan. 2022 and started working on PhD Thesis with the title “Effect of temperature on interfacial characteristics of carbon-epoxy composites”  (Co-Supervisor) 
5. Ms. Gulipalli Pallavi-2020PHXP0010H, joined in Dec. 2020 and started working on PhD Thesis with the title “Characterization of Nanocellulose fibres and sheets processed using Ultrafine grinding” (Supervisor)
6. Mrs. S. Aparna-2015PHXF0003H, joined in Aug. 2015 and completed her PhD viva-voce examination on 12th April. 2021 with the title "Study of Carbon Fibre Reinforced PA6/PP Blend Based Composites: Processing and Characterization" (Co-Supervisor) 
7. Mrs. K. Chandrakala- 2014PHXF0404H, joined in Sept. 2014, worked in DST fast track project and completed her PhD viva-voce examination on 16th July 2019 with the title “Themal and Mechanical Characterization of Human Hair Fibres” (Supervisor)
8. Mrs. P. Madhuri -2013PHXF0101H, joined in Aug. 2013 and completed her PhD viva-voce examination on 7th Sept. 2019 with the title “Study of Pulp Characteristics after Cooking and Bleaching for optimization of Process parameters”. (Supervisor)

Research Scholars:

1. Mr. Rijul Nayani, joined in Aug. 2015, worked for 15 months in ASL/DRDO CARS project -Characterization of Fibre / Matrix interface in Advanced Composites.
2. Mr. Karthik Reddy Vantakala-2020RSTEMP0013H joined in Dec. 2020 Worked for 16 months in the project " Developmental studies on Environmental Conditioning of QCE Composite Materials"  sponsored by ASL/DRDO CARS.
3. Mr. Mohammed Mushtaq joined in March. 2021 and worked for 18 months in ASL/DRDO CARS project - Developmental Studies on Evalution of Paint for Composite Substrate.
4. Mr. Kaushik Chivukula joined in June. 2021 and worked for 9 months in ASL/DRDO CARS project - Developmental Studies on Environmental Conditioning of QCE Composite Materials
5. Mr. Chandra Babu Mallineni joined in June. 2022 and worked for 26 months ( till 07^th September 2024 ) in ASL/DRDO CARS project - Developmental Studies on Influence of Temperature on Carbon/Epoxy Composite Properties

Thesis Students:

1. First degree Thesis - Mr. Rohit Puntambekar: 2010B4A1461H: Aug. 2014 - Understanding the difference between Heartwood and Sapwood with respect to cooking (Kraft process)
2. First degree Thesis - Mr. P. Paresh Kumar: 2010B2A1575H: Aug. 2014 -   Study of fibre-matrix bonding in Carbon fibre reinforced Epoxy Composites at micro level
3. First degree Thesis - Nikunj Dudani – 2009A1A4509H: Aug.2013 – Dec. 2013 (Max Plank  Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Goettingen, Germany) - Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Cryogenic stage for Combined Cryofixation and Optical Microscopy of Biological Samples
4. First degree Thesis - Nikunj Dudani – 2009A1A4509H: Jan.2014 – June. 2014 - Detailed study of process design and decisions for establishment of chemical industries.
5. First degree Thesis- Mr. Rijul Nayani: 2010A5B5692H: Jan. 2015 – June 2015. Characterization of carbon-epoxy composites. Advanced System Laboratory, Hyderabad. 
6. First degree Thesis - Mr. Bibhu Prasad Tripathy: Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2015. Characterization of Human Hair Fibres (Tensile testing of human hair fibers).
7. First degree Thesis - Mr. Bibhu Prasad Tripathy 2011B1A1713H: Jan. 2016 - May. 2016. Characterization of Human Hair - (Nanoindentation of human hair fibres).
8. First degree Thesis - Mr. Kothuri Sri Charan -2013B1A1827H: Jan. 2018 - May. 2018. Optimization of Pulp and Black Liquor Characteristics after Kraft Cooking (Co-Supervisor).
9. Higher degree Dissertation – Ms. Ipsita Sahoo- 2018H1010028 H: Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019. Influence of Super Masscolloider and Labvalley Beater on the Morphology of Sapwoodpulp Fibres
10. Higher degree Dissertation – Ms. Ipsita Sahoo- 2018H1010028 H: Jan. 2020 - May. 2020. Characteristics of Nano Cellulose Fibres of Sapwood and Heartwood before and after bleaching
11. First degree Thesis – Mr. Chivukula Kaushik- 2017A1PS0963H: Jan. 2021 - May. 2021. Processing and Characterization of Quartz fabric Reinforced Cyanate Ester Composites (Co-Supervisor) ( in association with Advanced System Laboratory, DRDO, Hyderabad)
12. Higher degree Dissertation – Mr. Sujay  Dinakar Borle -2020H1010019H : Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021. Processing and Characterization of Micro and Nanocellulose fibres 
13. Higher degree Dissertation – Mr. Abhishek Shailesh Karpe -2023H1010018H: Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024. Biodegradability studies of Nanocellulose sheets and its wetting studies
14. First degree Thesis – Mr. A V L N Raghu Ram- 2020B2A12598H: Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024. Mechanical Testing and Modelling of the high temperature mechanical properties of Composites (Co-Supervisor) ( in association with Advanced System Laboratory, DRDO, Hyderabad)