Suprabha Charjren Lakra

As an assistant professor, I would have three main priorities. Firstly, my foremost responsibility would be to educate and motivate students, emphasizing the delivery of excellent lectures, the creation of captivating course materials, and the establishment of an inclusive and positive learning environment. My aim would be to cultivate critical thinking skills, promote active student engagement, and offer constructive feedback that facilitates their personal and academic growth and achievement. Secondly, I would place a high priority on engaging in innovative research, publishing influential papers, and presenting at conferences to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in my field. Actively seeking research collaborations with fellow scholars and mentoring graduate students would also be significant goals, as I strive to nurture their research abilities and foster their professional development. Lastly, I would prioritize being accessible and approachable to students, providing guidance on academic and career-related matters, and serving as a mentor. By endeavoring to comprehend their unique needs and aspirations, I would support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational and professional journeys. Additionally, I would actively participate in student organizations and extracurricular activities to promote a sense of community and enhance the overall student experience.

• Best oral presentation award in 5th National Symposium for Materials Research Scholar MR13 titled “Effect of pulse parameters on Cr-ZrO2 composite coating” held at Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India during 8th to 10th May, 2013.

• Suprabha Lakra, H. S. Maharana & A. Basu, “Synthesis and Characterization of Cr-ZrO2 Composite Coating Formed by DC and Pulse Electrodeposition”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, January 2016, Volume 31, Issue 11, pp- 1447-1453.
• H. S. Maharana, Suprabha Lakra, S.pal & A. Basu, “Electrophoretic Deposition of Cu-SiO2 Coatings by DC and Pulsed DC for Enhanced Surface- Mechanical Properties”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, January 2016, Volume 25, Issue 1, pp 327–337.
• Suprabha Lakra, Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhyay, Siddhartha Das, Karabi Das. "Synthesis and characterization of in-situ (Al-Al3Ti-Al2O3)/Al dual matrix composite". Journal of Alloys and Compounds. vol.842, Nov 2020.
• Suprabha Lakra, Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhyay, Siddhartha Das, Karabi Das. "In situ dual matrix composite with segregated microstructure fabricated from Al–TiO2–B2O3 system by mechanical thermal process". Journal of Alloys and Compounds. vol.860, Apr 2021.
• Suprabha Lakra, Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhyay, Siddhartha Das, Karabi Das. "Thermal conductivity of in-situ dual matrix aluminum composites with segregated morphology". Materials Research Bulletin. vol.144, Dec 2021.

• Nanomaterials and metallic
• Corrosion and Corrosion Protection
• Glasses
• Surface Engineering and Ceramics
• Tribology
• Modelling and simulation

• Attended the Workshop on “Advanced Characterization Techniques” organized by Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India on 8th May, 2013.
• Presented an oral presentation in 25th National Symposium for Materials Research Scholar MR13 at Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India on 08 May 2013 to 10 May 2013.
• Presented a poster on Research Scholar day held at Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India on 27th February, 2016.
• Presented an oral presentation in 147th Annual meeting & exhibition for powder metallurgy of light, reactive and other non-ferrous metals, minerals, metals & materials (TMS) 2018, in Phoenix Arizona, USA from 11 Mar 2018 15 Mar 2018.
• Presented a poster on advance material science category 72nd annual technical meeting, Indian Institute of Metals, at Hotel JW Marriott, west Bengal, India from 15 Nov 2018 to 16 Nov 2018.
• Attended the 1st DFT-M Workshop/Hands-on-Training on Density Functional Theory Modelling of Materials: Nanoparticles, Thin Films, Unit cells using Quantum Espresso Organized by Centre for Advanced Computational Studies, New Delhi, India from 14th–20th September, 2023
• Attended the GIAN course on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for materials science” organized by Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar from December 11 -15, 2023.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning for materials science

I would like to seize this opportunity to outline my research plans, both short-term and long-term, that I intend to pursue. Building upon my experience in M.Tech. and Ph.D., I have developed a strong foundation in areas such as electrochemistry, nanochemistry, powder metallurgy, and materials characterization. My research background encompasses electrophoretic deposition, nanocomposites fabrication through powder metallurgy, synthesis of active materials, and performance evaluation. Additionally, I possess expertise in electrodeposition, electrophoretic deposition, powder metallurgy, as well as exposure to other synthesis methods like hydro/solvothermal and wet chemical routes. Leveraging my aforementioned skillset, I aim to accomplish the following research objectives Investigate the different fabrication methods to synthesize aluminum dual matrix composites. Assess the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of these composites. Optimize the electrodeposition process for producing aluminum composites. Analyze the microstructure and phase composition of the fabricated composites. Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing literature related to aluminum composites, dual matrix composites, and electrodeposition techniques. Develop appropriate mixing techniques to achieve a homogeneous distribution of reinforcement within the aluminum matrix. Analyze the collected data using different statistical methods and interpret the results and draw conclusions based on the research objectives. The novelty of this synthesis method lies in optimizing the process parameters to obtain the desired properties of the dual matrix composites. The process parameters may include factors such as powder composition, particle size distribution, mechanical activation duration, compaction pressure, sintering temperature, and time. By carefully controlling these parameters, the researchers can tailor the microstructure and properties of the composites to meet specific requirements, such as improved mechanical strength, wear resistance, or thermal conductivity. Overall, this synthesis method offers a unique approach to fabricating dual matrix composites by combining powder metallurgy and mechanical activation-assisted solid-state combustion synthesis, with the novelty residing in the optimization of process parameters to achieve the desired properties.

• Fritsch Pulverisette-4 Vario-planetary milling machine
• Uniaxial hydraulic KBr Press compressor
• Ball on type wear tester
• Particle Size Analyzer
• Scanning Electron Microscope
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
• LASER Flash Apparatus
• Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)
• Tube Furnace
• Microwave Furnace
• X-Ray Diffractometer
• UTM