ARJITA DAS
Assistant Professor- Senior Scale, Research Scientist
Durgapur,West Bengal
Summary
Experienced in Research and Teaching over 9 years specialized in Mechatronics systems. Demonstrated expertise in Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor-based integration of Micro-EDM systems, focused on realtime monitoring of discharge energy, vibration analysis and material characterization. Possessed skills in Industry 4.0-enabled smart manufacturing system. Strong commitment to bridging academic learning with industry requirements through interdisciplinary research, skill-oriented program and aligned collaborative projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor- Senior Scale
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor
Parul Institute of Technology
05.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Research Fellow
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
Durgapur, WB
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Academic Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India
Assistant Professor
RCC Institute of Information Technology
Beliaghata, Kolkata
07.2013 - 05.2014
Education
PhD - Engineering
Academic Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
01.2022
M.Tech - Mechatronics Engineering
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research
01.2013
B. Tech - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering
01.2010
Class (XII) - undefined
Bidhan Chandra Institution for Girls
01.2006
Class (X) - undefined
Carmel Convent Highs School
01.2004
Skills
- Project management
- Microstructure fabrication
- Nonconventional processes
- High frequency ultra short pulse generation
- Micro-EDM
- Electronics controller integration
- Design and prototyping
- 4-axis motion controller
- Precision machining
- Electronic instruments handling
- Digital Phosphorus Oscilloscope (DPO)
- Data acquisition systems
- Optical fiber
- Microscopy
- Measuring instruments
- Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors (FBG)
- PCB layout design
- Circuit simulation
- Design schematics
- Micro tools manufacturing
- EDM process
- Micro-fluidic devices
- Bio-medical applications
- Skill development
- Practical training
- Industry-academic collaborations
- Job-ready skill development
- CSR initiatives
Publications
- A novel methodology for spark gap monitoring in Micro-EDM using optical fiber Bragg grating, IEEE Transaction on Instrumentation and Measurement, 69, 7, 4387-4394, 2020
- Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors for measuring spark gap in Micro-EDM in real-time, Manufacturing Technology Today, 18, 7, July, 2019
- Fabrication of hydrophobic surfaces on Titanium using Micro-EDM exhibiting antibacterial properties, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, December, 2021
- Optimization of Electrochemical Etching Process for Manufacturing of Micro Electrodes for Micro-EDM Application, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, August, 2020
- Wearable system for Real time Remote Monitoring of Respiratory Rate during Covid-19 using Fiber Bragg Grating, 2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON), 10.1109/INDICON49873.2020.9342312
- Effective Study on MRR Based on Different Process Parameters in Micro-Electrical Discharge Machining, National Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Metrology, 2018, 223-228
- Study on Material Removal Rate and Surface Roughness Using Graphene as Dielectric Additives in Micro-Electric Discharge Machining, Manufacturing Technology Today, 2022
- A Novel technique with Dual Tool Micro-EDM for monitoring uniform spark gap using Fibre Bragg Gratings, IEEE Transaction on Instrumentation and Measurement, under review
- Optimisation and measure of spark gap in Micro-EDM, IEEE Sensor Journals, under review
- Wall following Robot, National Conference on Recent Trends in Manufacturing Science & Technology, 2013
Personal Information
- Aadhar Number: 373513936442
- ID Type: Aadhar
- ID Number: 373513936442
Research Interests
- Sensors
- Instrumentation & Controls
- Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)
- Digital & Analog Electronics
- Fiber Bragg Gratings Sensors
- Mechatronics & Motion Control
- Robotics & Automation
- Machine Learning for smart systems
Industrial Trainings
- 10 days, Atmega 328 controller, ARELABS-Kolkata
- 2 weeks, Process Instrumentation, Durgapur Steel Plant, SAIL
- 30 days, Process Control & Industrial Instrumentation, IOCL, Haldia Refinery
- 15 days, Boiler Instrumentation, Durgapur Projects Limited, Durgapur
References
- Dr. Nagahanumaiah, Director, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560022, India, +91 9449842675, nagahanumaiah@gmail.com, director.cmti@nic.in
- Dr. Sudip Samanta, Chief Scientist & Head, Foundry Group, CSIR - CMERI, Durgapur, Durgapur, West Bengal, India, +91 9434330540, samantasudip2013@gmail.com, sudip@cmeri.res.in
Disclaimer
I do, hereby, declare that the above mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge., Dehradun, 2026-01-16, ARJITA DAS
Timeline
Assistant Professor- Senior Scale
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor
Parul Institute of Technology
05.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Research Fellow
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
06.2014 - 09.2019
Assistant Professor
RCC Institute of Information Technology
07.2013 - 05.2014
PhD - Engineering
Academic Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
M.Tech - Mechatronics Engineering
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research
B. Tech - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering
Class (XII) - undefined
Bidhan Chandra Institution for Girls
Class (X) - undefined
Carmel Convent Highs School