Production Engineering

Name : Prof. Debabrata Dhupal
Designation : Professor
Phone No. : +919437111022
Email Id : ddhupal_pe@vssut.ac.in
Date of Joining : 07-12-2012

B.E. (Mech), Utkal University, M.E (Production Engineering), Jadavpur University, Ph.D. (Engg), Jadavpur University, DIBM, IGNOU

Advance Manufacturing Processes, Additive Manufacturing. Production Engineering

25 Years Teaching, 07 Years Industry.

Graduate Level : Basic manufacturing Process. Non-traditional machining, Precision Engineering. RP
Post Graduate Level : Laser Processing of Materials, Rapid-manufacturing and Advance Machining Process

Micromachining, Advance Manufacturing Process, RP & Non-traditional machining, Metal Cutting.

Ph. D. Candidates : 05 Nos (Awarded), Submitted: 01, Ongoing: 02 Nos
M. Tech. Candidates : 24 Nos (Completed), 01 Nos (Ongoing)
  1. Name of Awards/ Honours : Best Senior faculty by DK International Research Foundation (ISO 9001:2015 &12AA, 80G Approved)
    Year of Award : 2020
    Awarding Agency : 4th International Web conference (IWCETASET-2020
    Field : International level
  2. Name of Awards/ Honours : Presidential award in my School as best scout
    Year of Award : 1984
    Awarding Agency : Govt. of India
    Field : National level
  3. Name of Awards/ Honours : UGC Merit’s Scholarship
    Year of Award : 2007
    Awarding Agency : UGC
    Field : National Level
  1. F Member, Institution of Engineers, India
  2. Life Membership, Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE) India
  1. Name of the Project : Development of Fluidized Bed hot Abrasive Jet Machining (FB-HAJM) For Micro Machining
    Sponsoring Agency : AICTE
    Ref. No: File No. 8-32/RIFD/RPS-NDF/Policy-1/ 2018-2019
    Amount sanctioned : 24,80,000/-
  2. Name of the Project : Laser Micromachining of Advance Engineering Materials
    Sponsoring Agency : AICTE
    8023/RID/RPS-49(POLICY-I)(Govt)/2011-2012
    Amount sanctioned : 20,00,000/-
  3. Name of the Project : Analysis of Micro-Electro discharge machining of advance engineering materials
    Sponsoring Agency : AICTE
    12/AICTE/RIFD/MOD(Policy-2)-63/2012-2013
    Amount sanctioned : 1500000/-
  4. Name of the Project : Co-axial Nozzle design and manufacturing for Laser micromachining System
    Sponsoring Agency : TEQIP- II, Vssut, Burla
    Amount sanctioned : 1,47,140.00
  5. Name of the Project : Fabrication and Installation of Abrasive Jet Micromachining
    Sponsoring Agency : TEQIP- II, Vssut, Burla
    Amount sanctioned : 1,00,000/-

International Publications

  1. Pradhan S & Dhupal D;(2022) “An Integrated Approach of Simulation, Modeling and Computer-aided Design of Hot Abrasive Jet Machining Setup”. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems; Vol. 21, No. 03, pp. 427-472.
  2. Pradhan S & Dhupal D; (2022) “Experimental and simulation approach of surface generation on K-80 alumina ceramic by recently developed sustainable FB-HAJM using novel nozzle design”. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering; 236(6):2502-2514. doi:10.1177/09544089221093988
  3. Pradhan S, Sahu S, Das S R & Dhupal D; (2022) “Experimental study and simulation of surface generation during machining of K-80 alumina ceramic in modified abrasive jet machining with different temperatures using Al2O3 abrasives” International Journal of Abrasive Technology. Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 298-329. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJAT.2021.120291.
  4. Rout B, Dash R, Dhupal D & Das SR; (2022) “Optimized posture prediction for task specific during stacking process using human upper body movements”. Int J Interact Des Manuf 16, 291–303. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-00841-0
  5. Panda SK, Rout S, Panigrahi D & Dhupal D; (2021) Investigation on Surface Morphology and Dimensional Characteristics of Micro-channels Fabricated on Titanium-V Alloy by DPSS Nd:YAG Laser. Lasers Manuf. Mater. Process. 8, 443–465. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-021-00156-0
  6. Naik S, Das S R, Dhupal D & Khatua A K; (2022) “Electrical Discharge Machining of Engineered Al-22% SiC Metal Matrix Composite: Surface Roughness Analysis, Optimization, Economic Analysis, and Sustainability Assessment”. Process Integr Optim Sustain 6, 223–251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41660-021-00207-1
  7. Naik S, Das SR, Dhupal D & Khatua AK; (2021) Analysis on surface integrity and sustainability assessment in electrical discharge machining of engineered Al-22%SiC metal matrix composite. Revista de Metalurgia. 57 (4) e210. https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.210
  8. Pradhan S, Sahu S, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2021)“Experimental study and simulation of surface generation during machining of K-80 alumina ceramic in modified abrasive jet machining with different temperatures using Al2O3 abrasives ”International Journal of Abrasive Technology. (Accepted).
  9. Parida SP, Jena PC, Das SR, Dhupal D & Dash RR;(2021)“Comparative stress analysis of different suitable biomaterials for artificial hip joint and femur bone using finite element simulation ”Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies.1-16,https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2021.1949541.
  10. Pradhan S, Das SR, Jena PC & Dhupal D ;(2021)“Investigations on Surface Integrity in Hard Turning of Functionally Graded Specimen under Nano Fluid Assisted Minimum Quantity Lubrication” Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies.1-16,https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2021.1948706.
  11. Banerjee B, Pradhan S, Das S & Chakraborty A; (2021)“Horn design and analysis in ultrasonic machining process using ANSYS ”Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. 1-14,https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2021.1945266.
  12. Pradhan S, Dash PB, Kumari K & Dhupal D ; (2021)“Study of micro machining characteristics by Nd-YAG Laser on NiTinol shape memory alloy” Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies.1-15,https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2021.1946757.
  13. Pradhan S, Tripathy SS & Dhupal D ; (2021)“Machining of aluminium nitride ceramic using developed hot abrasive jet machining: an experimental and simulation approach ”Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies.1-15,https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2021.1945275.
  14. Rout S, Panigrahi D, Patel SK & Dhupal D ;(2021) “Microchanneling on bio-inert dental ceramic using dry pulsed laser ablation and liquid supported pulsed laser ablation approach” Optics and Lasers in Engineering 144, 106654 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlaseng.2021.106654.
  15. Dixit S, Panigrahi D, Rout S, Panda S & Dhupal D ; (2021)“A Tribological Parametric Analysis of Laser Textured Microgrooves on Si3N4” Lasers in Engineering (Old City Publishing).
  16. Naik S, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2021)“Experimental Investigation, Predictive Modeling, Parametric Optimization and Cost Analysis in Electrical Discharge Machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composite”Silicon.13, 1017-1040.
  17. Pradhan S, Das SR, Jena PC & Dhupal D ;(2021)“Machining performance evaluation under recently developed sustainable HAJM process of zirconia ceramic using hot SiC abrasives: An experimental and simulation approach” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 09544062211010199.
  18. Panigrahi D, Rout S, Patel SK & Dhupal D (2021)Stray current and its consequences on microstructure of Hastelloy C-276 during parametric investigation on geometrical features: fabricated by electrochemical micromachining. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.112 (1), 133-156.
  19. Pradhan S, Das SR, Nanda BK, Jena PC & Dhupal D (2021)Machining of Hardstone Quartz with Modified Ajm Process Using Hot SiC Abrasives: Analysis, Modeling, Optimization, and Cost Analysis. Surface Review and Letters (SRL) 28 (02), 1-21.
  20. Pradhan S, Das SR, Nanda BK, Jena PC & Dhupal D (2020)Experimental investigation on machining of hardstone quartz with modified AJM using hot silicon carbide abrasives. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering42, 559. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-020-02644-4.
  21. Pradhan S, Das SR & Dhupal D (2020) Performance evaluation of recently developed new process HAJM during machining hardstone quartz using hot silicon carbide abrasives: an experimental investigation and sustainability assessment. Silicon,1-25.
  22. Pattanayak S, Panda S & Dhupal D (2020)Laser micro drilling of 316L stainless steel orthopedic implant: A study. Journal of Manufacturing Processes 52, 220-234.
  23. Naik S, Das SR & Dhupal D (2020)Analysis, predictive modelling and multi-response optimization in electrical discharge machining of Al-22% SiC metal matrix composite for minimization of surface roughness and hole overcut. Manufacturing Review 7, 1-20.
  24. Panda A, Das SR & Dhupal D (2020)Machinability investigation and sustainability assessment in FDHT with coated ceramic tool. Steel and Composite Structures 34 (5), 681-698.
  25. Rout B, Dash RR & DhupalD (2020)Posture prediction and optimization for a manual assembly operation involving lifting of weights. International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization 11.
  26. Rout B, Tripathy PP, Dash RR & Dhupal D ;(2020)“Optimization of posture prediction using MOO in brick stacking operation. Computational Intelligence in Data Mining, 461-472.
  27. Panda A, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2019)“Machinability investigation of HSLA steel in hard turning with coated ceramic tool: assessment, modeling, optimization and economic aspects”Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems 18 (04), 625-655.
  28. Dixit SR, Das SR & Dhupal D (2019)“Parametric optimization of Nd: YAG laser microgrooving on aluminum oxide using integrated RSM-ANN-GA approach”Journal of Industrial Engineering International 15 (2), 333-349.
  29. Rout B, Dash RR & Dhupal D ;(2019)“Optimal posture prediction in brick stacking operation for reducing ergonomic risk factor” Int. J. Recent Technol. Eng., 1835-1841.
  30. Panda A, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2019)“Statistical Analysis of Surface Roughness Using RSM in Hard Turning of AISI 4340 Steel with Ceramic Tool”Advances in Industrial and Production Engineering, 17-26.
  31. Jena PC, Pradhan B & Dhupal D ; (2019)“Modeling and Numerical Analysis of Advanced Machining for Orthotic Components”Design, Development, and Optimization of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering Products, 230-271.
  32. Jena PC, Pradhan B & Dhupal D ; (2019)“Experimental Investigation on ECMM with Nimonic 75 Alloy for Prosthetic Component” Design, Development, and Optimization of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering Products 126-157.
  33. Sahu SK, Naik S, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2019)“Parametric optimization of surface roughness and overcut in electric discharge machining of Al-SiC using copper electrode”Renewable Energy and its Innovative Technologies, 99-116.
  34. Panda A, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2018)“Hard Turning of HSLA Steel with Coated Ceramic InsertsAn Assessment, Modelling, Optimisation and Cost Analysis”International Journal of Automotive & Mechanical Engineering 15 (4).
  35. Panda A, Das SR, Dhupal D & Davim JP;(2018)“Hard turning of HSLA steel with coated ceramic tool based on evaluation of surface roughness, tool wear, chip morphology and economic analysis”Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research 10 (3/4), 113-141.
  36. Panda A, Das SR & Dhupal D ;(2018)“Experimental investigation, modelling and optimization in hard turning of high strength low alloy steel (AISI 4340)”Matériaux & Techniques 106 (4), 404.
  37. Panda A, Das SR & Dhupal D ; (2017)“Surface roughness analysis for economical feasibility study of coated ceramic tool in hard turning operation” Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability 1 (4), 237-249.
  38. Das SR, Panda A & Dhupal D ;(2017)“Experimental investigation of surface roughness, flank wear, chip morphology and cost estimation during machining of hardened AISI 4340 steel with coated carbide insert” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Modern Processes 3 (1), 1-14.
  39. Nanda BK, Mishra A & Dhupal D ; (2017)“Fluidized bed abrasive jet machining (FB-AJM) of K-99 alumina ceramic using SiC abrasives”The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 90 (9), 3655-3672.
  40. Nanda BK & Dhupal D ; (2017) “Effect of Machining Parameters in Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite with Modified AJM Process” International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management. (In presss)
  41. Das SR, Kumar A & Dhupal D ;(2016)“Experimental investigation on cutting force and surface roughness in machining of hardened AISI 52100 steel using cBN tool”International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 18 (5-6)501-521.
  42. Das SR, Dhupal D & Kumar A;(2015)“Study of surface roughness and flank wear in hard turning of AISI 4140 steel with coated ceramic inserts”Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 29 (10), 4329-4340.
  43. Das SR, Dhupal D & Kumar A;(2015)“Experimental investigation into machinability of hardened AISI 4140 steel using TiN coated ceramic tool”Measurement 62, 108-126.
  44. Das SR, Kumar A & Dhupal D ;(2015)“Surface roughness analysis of hardened steel using TiN coated ceramic inserts”International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 17 (1), 22-38.
  45. Das SR, Kumar A, Dhupal D & Rath KC;(2013)“Estimating the effect of machining parameters on surface roughness during machining of hardened EN24 steel using coated carbide inserts” International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (IJMIE) 3 (2).
  46. Doloi B, Dhupal D & Bhattacharyya B; (2010)“Modelling and analysis on machining characteristics during pulsed Nd: YAG laser microgrooving of aluminium titanate (Al2TiO5)” International journal of manufacturing technology and management 21 (1-2), 30-41.
  47. Dhupal D , Doloi B & Bhattacharyya B; (2009)“Modeling and optimization on Nd: YAG laser turned micro-grooving of cylindrical ceramic material” Optics and Lasers in Engineering 47 (9), 917-925.
  48. Dhupal D , Doloi B & Bhattacharyya B;(2007)“Parametric analysis and optimization of Nd: YAG laser micro-grooving of aluminum titanate (Al2TiO5) ceramics” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 36 (9), 883-893.
  49. Dhupal D , Doloi B & Bhattacharyya B;(2007)“Pulsed Nd: YAG laser turning of micro-groove on aluminum oxide ceramic (Al2O3)” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture 48 (2), 236-248.
  50. Dhupal D , Doloi B & Bhattacharyya B;(2007)“Optimization of process parameters of Nd: YAG laser microgrooving of Al2TiO5 ceramic material by response surface methodology and artificial neural network algorithm” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture 221 (8) 1341-1350.

International Conferences

  1. Nanda BK, Mishra A & Dhupal D ;(2016)“Drilling of GFRP Flat Plates with Modified AJM Process using SiC Abrasives”(AIMTDR-2016) College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA December, 16-18
  2. Doloi B, Dhupal D & Bhattacharyya B;(2007)“Investigations into Nd: YAG laser micro-grooving on alumina” Proceedings of international conference on advanced manufacturing technologies, Durgapur, India,pp.125-135.
Sl. No. Title of Invention/ Design Patent No. Ref. No. App. No. Status 1 Fluidized hot chamber for Abrasive Jet Machining 406529 E-12/6/2021/KOL 202031053304 Granted 2 Flexible Electrode Holder for Machining of Micro Drill Using EDM Machine 202031031392 E-91/6741/2020/KOL Granted 3 Abrasive Jet Machine 335992-001 335992-001 Granted
  1. Book:Laser Micro machining on Engineering CeramicsLAMBERT, Academic Publishing, OmniScriptum, GmbH & Co. KGISBN: 978-3-659-68564-4
  2. Behera S.P., Nanda B.K., Nayak S.K., Routara B.C., Dhupal D. (2023). Abrasive Jet Machining of Quartz Plates with Hot Silica Abrasives. In: Pradhan, P., Pattanayak, B., Das, H.C., Mahanta, P. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9057-0_66.
  3. Behera S.P., Nanda B.K., Nayak S.K., Routara B.C., Dhupal D. (2023). Abrasive Jet Machining of Quartz Plates with Hot Silica Abrasives. In: Pradhan, P., Pattanayak, B., Das, H.C., Mahanta, P. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9057-0_66.
  4. Pradhan S., Sahu S., Tripathy S.S., Das S.R. and Dhupal D; Material Removal Rate Analysis for Economical Feasibility Study in Abrasive Jet Machining with Different Temperatures Using K-92 Ceramic; Modern Manufacturing Systems; Chapter 31; pp. 455-472; ISBN: 9781003284024; Apple Academic Press.
  5. 3. Pradhan S., Tripathy S.S., Sahu S., Das S.R. and Dhupal D; Parametric Analysis and Numerical Investigation of Hot Abrasive Jet Micro-Machining Using Computational Fluid Dynamics; Modern Manufacturing Systems; Chapter 30; pp. 437-454; ISBN: 9781003284024; Apple Academic Press.
  6. Pankaj Charan Jena, Barsarani Pradhan, Sudhansu Ranjan Das, and D. Dhupal, (2019) Experimental Investigation on ECMM With Nimonic 75 Alloy for Prosthetic Component. In: Kaushik Kumar, J. Paulo Davim (eds.) Design, Development, and Optimization of Bio-Mechatronic Engineering Products. IGI Global, Chapter 6, ISBN: 9781522582359
  7. Panda A., Das S.R., Dhupal D. (2019) Statistical Analysis of Surface Roughness Using RSM in Hard Turning of AISI 4340 Steel with Ceramic Tool. In: Shanker K., Shankar R., Sindhwani R. (eds) Advances in Industrial and Production Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore, Chapter 3, ISBN:978-981-13-6411-2
  8. J. Jena, A. Panda, A.K. Behera, P.C. Jena, S.R. Das and D. Dhupal, “Modeling and Optimization of Surface Roughness in Hard Turning of AISI 4340 Steel with Coated Ceramic Tool”, Innovation in Materials Science and Engineering, Chapter 15, ISBN: 978-981-13-2116-0, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2944-9_15.
  9. Nanda B.K., Mishra A., Das S.R., Dhupal D. (2020) Fluidized Bed Hot Abrasive Jet Machining (FB-HAJM) of K-60 Alumina Ceramic. In: Shunmugam M., Kanthababu M. (eds) Advances in Unconventional Machining and Composites. Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering. Springer, Singapore Chapter 53, ISBN: 978-981-32-9470-7.
  10. S.K. Sahu, S. Naik, S.R. Das, D. Dhupal, “Parametric Optimization of Surface Roughness and Overcut in Electric Discharge Machining of Al-SiC Using Copper Electrode”, Renewable Energy and its Innovative Technologies, Chapter 9, ISBN: 978-981-13-2116-0, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2116-0_9.
  11. J. Jena, A. Panda, A.K. Behera, P.C. Jena, S.>R. Das and D. Dhupal, “Modeling and Optimization of Surface Roughness in Hard Turning of AISI 4340 Steel with Coated Ceramic Tool”, Innovation in Materials Science and Engineering, Chapter 15, ISBN: 978-981-13-2116-0, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2944-9_15.
1. One week FDP on Pedagogy for all faculty member of VSSUT from 23/11/2022 to 29/11/2022 2. AICTE QIP short term course on “Recent Advances in Machining Processes” Organized by Department of Production Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla during 7th – 12th May 2018. National Level 3. One Week work shop on Faculty Development Course Organized under QIP 18-23 April 2016. National Level 4. Two Day MDP work shop organized Under TEQIP-II in 2017. 5. Two-day Seminar Organized on VISION 2020 from July 12 & 13 2014 at Bhubaneswar, State Govt level. 6. Tightly associated with my Supervisor to Organize AIMTDR 2012 and COPEN 2006at Jadavpur University.
Dean CDCE, Director IQAC, University TEQIP-II Coordinator, NAAC Accreditation Team member, HOD- Production Engineering Dept. Member – Academic Council, VSSUT, Burla.

Seminar/Symposia/Short Term Course attended:

  1. Attended one Week MDP at IIM Bangalore Dec 2015
  2. Attended one Week Shor term course IIT, Kanpur
  3. Attended One Week, 4th SERC School on Micro and Nano Manufacturing DST-SERC at Jadavpur University.
  4. Recent Advances in Simulation Diagnostics and Control of Thermal System. (Three Week)

Administrative Experience:

Sl. No. Name of the Activities Date of Activity Held Remarks
1 HOD, Production Engg. Dept. 2nd April 2018 to Till date VSSUT, Burla
3 Coordinator  TEQIP-II Program May 2013 to April 2016 VSSUT, Burla
3 Member University Academic Council January 2013,2014, 2016, 2017,2018 VSSUT, Burla
4 Member BOS January 2013 to till date VSSUT, Burla
5 Examination Superintend (Diploma) June 2011 to 30th Oct 2012 IGIT, Sarang
6 Vice President Cultural 28th march 2011 30th Oct 2012 IGIT, Sarang
7 H.O.D Mechanical Engg. Dept. April 2009 to 30th June 2010 OEC, Bhubaneswar
8 Deputy Superintend Examination May 2002 to Nov 2003 OEC, Bhubaneswar
9 Hostel Superintend Aug 2003 to June 2005 OEC Boys Hostel
10 Besides this member in numbers of confidential activity under university.
Present Address : 
Production Engg. Dept. VSSUT, Burla Odisha-768018
  Permanent Address : 
S/60, Municipality Colony, Unit-3,Bhubaneswar, Odisha-751001