Prof. Sathya Swaroop N R

Designation : Professor Grade 2
School / Centre : School of Advanced Sciences
Department : Physics

Educational Details

IISc

Ph.D.
Materials Engineering
Graduated in 2005

IISc

M.Sc.Engg.
Materials Engineering
Graduated in 2000

Anna University

M.Sc.
Materials Science
Graduated in 1995

Madras University

B.Sc.
Physics
Graduated in 1993

Post Doctoral Experiences

Scientific co-worker (April 2005 – September 2008), Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, of which 2 years were as Principal Investigator of the project “Cation self diffusion in nanocrystalline monoclinic zirconia” funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG, October 2006). Sanctioned amount: Euro 13,000. Duration: 2 years

Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Surface modification techniques (e.g. Laser Shock Peening) and residual stress measurements (X-ray based)
  • Room and high temperature mechanical behaviour of materials
  • Surface characterization techniques (e.g. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry)
  • Oxygen exchange and diffusion in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) electrolytes
  • Processing of oxide ceramics at nano scales (e.g. Hot Isostatic Pressing)

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On-going Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Optimization of laser shock peening parameters on the basis of deep machine learning methods LLC Factory of High Technologies, Perm, Russia

Completed Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Improving the fatigue life of API (X70) line pipe steel weld joint by Laser Shock Peeing TATA Steel R&D

Completed Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Principal investigator of the project “Laser Shock Peening (LSP) of Aero Engine Materials” AR&DB-GTMAP, July 2017. Sanctioned amount: Rupees 69 Lakhs. Duration: 3 years
Principal investigator of the project “Laser Peening of Alpha Titanium Alloys” SERB-DST, January 2014. Sanctioned amount: Rupees 42 Lakhs. Duration: 3 years
Principal investigator of the project “Cation self diffusion in nanocrystalline monoclinic zirconia” German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), October 2006. Sanctioned amount: Euro 13,000. Duration: 2 years

Patent Published Details

Title Application No.
Method for improving compressive residual stress and hardness in AISI 321 stainless steel using laser peening 1365/CHE/2015
Process of manufacturing a Ti-based implant with improved properties 201941005757

Patent Granted Details

Title Application No.
Method for improving surface mechanical properties in 17-4 PH stainless steel using laser peening 381703

International Collaborations

  • Russian Academy of Sciences, Perm , Russia

Other Information

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