Dr. Benedict Thomas

Designation : Professor Grade 1
School / Centre : School of Mechanical Engineering
Department : Design & Automation

Educational Details

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Ph.D.
Mechanical Vibrations
Graduated in 2016

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai

M.E. / M.Tech.
Machine Design
Graduated in 2009

Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

B.E. / B.Tech.
Mechanical Engineering
Graduated in 2004

Post Doctoral Experiences


Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • • Vibration Analysis and Control • Micromechanics
  • Nano mechanics and Multi-Scale Modelling • Finite Element Modelling and Analysis • Composite and Nanocomposite Structures • Functionally Graded Materials and Smart Structures • Processing and Characterization of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites • Biomedical application of Nanocomposites • Influence of high-pressure hydrogen exposure on polymer composites

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On-going Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Development Testing Lab for High Pressure Hydrogen Tribometer and Conduct Wear Testing of Composite Samples Dover India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Completed Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Studies on influence of hydrogen exposure on mechanical and absorption behavior of polymer composites Dover India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
Studies on Influence of Hydrogen Exposure on Mechanical and Absorption Behaviour of Polymer Composite (Phase - I EW) Dover India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
A Review on Polymer Nanocomposites Used in Aerospace CRC Press 0

Awards & Recognitions Details

  • MHRD Fellowship during Ph.D.

Industry Collaborations

  • Dover India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru

Other Information