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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

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Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar, IIT Kharagpur

Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar

Professor

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

+91-3222-283288

jyotsna@metal.iitkgp.ac.in

Awards and Accolades

Personal Webpage Bio Sketch

Research Areas

Dr. Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar’s research is centered on advancing surface engineering and laser-assisted materials processing to develop high-performance materials capable of operating in extreme environments. Her work integrates fundamental materials science with applied engineering to address critical challenges in wear, corrosion, high-temperature degradation, and biocompatibility. 

A key focus of her research is the development of laser-based surface modification techniques, including laser surface alloying, cladding, texturing, and shock peening. These approaches enable precise control over microstructure and composition, leading to significant improvements in hardness, residual stress distribution, and tribo-corrosion resistance. Her contributions to functionally graded materials and coatings, particularly thermal barrier coatings and compositionally graded systems, have demonstrated enhanced thermal stability and reduced interfacial stresses, which are critical for aerospace and energy applications.

Another major thrust of her research is the design of advanced coatings and composites for demanding sectors such as defence, marine, nuclear, and biomedical applications. Her work on titanium alloys and bioactive coatings has contributed to improving biocompatibility, wear resistance, and corrosion performance of implants. Additionally, her studies on electron beam and hybrid processing techniques have enabled the development of defect-free microstructures with superior mechanical and electrochemical properties.

Her research also emphasizes process–structure–property correlations, supported by experimental investigations and modelling, to optimize processing parameters for tailored material performance. She has successfully led multiple sponsored projects involving national agencies such as DST, SERB, DRDO, and DAE, focusing on graded materials, thermal barrier coatings, and advanced manufacturing technologies. 

Looking forward, her research aims to integrate AI/ML-driven optimization, additive manufacturing, and high-entropy material systems to develop next-generation multifunctional surfaces. The overarching goal is to create sustainable, high-performance materials solutions for emerging applications in energy, aerospace, defence, and healthcare
All Publications
  • Laser Surface Processing for Tailoring of Properties by Optimization of Microstructure by Majumdar J. D., Weisheit A. , Manna I. Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Using Laser Material Processing 121-171 (2016)
  • Development of Functionally Graded Coating by Thermal Spray Deposition by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Thermal Sprayed Coatings and their Tribological Performances 121-162 (2015)
  • Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Materials by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. - (2012)
  • Thermal and Cold Spraying Technology in Manufacturing by Majumdar J. D. Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 2805-2850 (2015)
  • Laser Surface Engineering by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 2639-2676 (2015)
  • Laser surface engineering of titanium and its alloys for improved wear, corrosion and high-temperature oxidation resistance by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Laser Surface Engineering Processes and Applications 483-521 (2015)
  • Laser treatment to improve the corrosion resistance of magnesium (Mg) alloys by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Corrosion Prevention of Magnesium Alloys 133-162 (2013)
  • Introduction to laser assisted fabrication of materials by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Materials 1-67 (2013)
  • Corrosion Protection by Laser Surface Modification by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Corrosion Reviews 417-461 (2010)
  • Laser Assisted Surface Modification of Engineering Metals and Alloys by Majumdar J. D., Manna I. Surface Engineering 147-187 (2010)
Completed Projects

Principal Investigator

  • 1st International Conference on Frontiers in Surface Engineering and Additive Manufacturing (FSEAM 2026) Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
  • Structural characterization by Field Emission gun Scanning Electron Microscopy Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Structural Characterization by Field Emission gun Scanning Electron Microscopy (for internal users) Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Studies on Aluminum composite materials (ACM) used in IOCL fuel stations Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
  • Studies on Wear and Corrosion Mechanisms of Mg-based Compositionally Complex Alloys (CCAs) and its Tailoring through Laser Surface Engineering Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC), Apex Committee of SPARC, Ministry of Education
  • Surface Engineering and its Property Evaluation Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
  • Surface Engineering and its Property Evaluation (for internal users) Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Co-Principal Investigator

  • Analysis of Defects in TMT Bars Orissa Alloy Steel Pvt. Limited
  • Novel crack-free wear and oxidation-resistant Co-basis TribaloyTM T800 alloy development by laser material deposition Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Alumni members

Ph. D. Students

A Ajay

Area of Research: Surface Engineering

Abhinay Rajput

Area of Research: Advanced Processing of Materials

Annadaa Shankara Dash

Area of Research: Nanostructured Materials

Barsha Nag

Area of Research: Surface Engineering

Bidipta Dam

Area of Research: Laser Materials Processing of Aluminium Alloys

Bipasha Das

Area of Research: Nanostructuring of Surface

Kishan Kumar

Area of Research: Additive Manufacturing of Materials

Pratim Das

Area of Research: Surface Engineering

Raghu S

Area of Research: Surface Engineering

Ranit Karmakar

Area of Research: Surface Engineering

Somnath Biswas

Area of Research: Advanced processing of Biomaterials

Tapas Bera

Area of Research: Surface Engineering

Tarun Kumar Gayen

Area of Research: Surface Engineering