Sujan Debnath

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Prof. Dr. Sujan Debnath

PhD, ME, CEng, MIMechE, SFHEA, FIMM
Department of Mechanical Engineering 
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Professor

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 412
Tel: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2472
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: d.sujan@curtin.edu.my

Research Profiles:

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.my/citations?user=-jlIk9AAAAAJ&hl=en
Linkedin: https://my.linkedin.com/in/sujan-debnath-2b4b9278
WOS: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/Y-6667-2018
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5474-6789
Curtin: https://engsci.curtin.edu.my/departments/mechanical-engineering/staff/sujan-debnath/

Professional Experience

  • Professor (2024, January onward), of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia.
  • Associate Professor (2013-2023), of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia.
  • Head, Mechanical Engineering (2014- 2017), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia.
  • Senior Lecturer (2008-2013), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Malaysia.
  • Lecturer (2006-2008), Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET), MMU, Malaysia.
  • Lecturer (1999-2006), Project Coordinator, Course Leader, Mechanical Engineering, Linton College Malaysia (The Nottingham Trent University, UK).

Total Publications and Citation Summary:

  • Total Publications (Journal Papers + Book + Book chapters): 155 (Ref: Google Scholar)
  • Web of Science: Citations 4,157; h-index: 27 (Publons Researcher ID: Y-6667-2018)
  • SCOPUS: Citations 4,617; h-index: 28 (SCOPUS ID “Sujan, Debnath” 9737184700)
  • Google: Citations 6215; h-index: 33; i-10 index: 57

Research Interests:

  • Elastomer and Polymer recycling
  • Green Composite Materials using Bio-Waste
  • Nano Polymer Composite
  • Advanced/Sustainable/Nano-enhanced Machining
  • Thermal Management in Electronic Packaging
  • Origami-inspired Folding Technique and Folding Design

Teaching and Learning Certifications

  • Awarded Curtin Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards (2023)
  • Awarded Senior Fellow of HEA (2022) and Fellow (2020)
  • Completed Summative PREP in 2022
  • Professional Certificate in Pedagogy and Design Fundamentals: Pedagogy for Teaching and Learning: HEA Critical Reflection, 2021
  • Professional Certificate in Pedagogy and Design Fundamentals: Pedagogy for Teaching and Learning: The rationale behind the practice, 2020.
  • Professional Certificate in Pedagogy for Teaching and Learning: Constructive Alignment: Planning for teaching, 2020
  • Certified registered PREP Reviewer, Summative and Formative Review, LITEC (Learning Innovation & Teaching Excellence Centre), Curtin University, 2021.
  • Certificate on Foundations of Learning and Teaching (FOLT) Program, Curtin University, 2009.

Awards:

  • High Impact Researcher award, by Curtin University, Malaysia (2023)
  • High Impact Researcher award, by Curtin University, Malaysia (2022)
  • Bronze award, InTex2023 Innovation Technology Expo, Kuching, Malaysia
  • Best Paper award, One Curtin Post Graduate Conference (OCPC 2018), Curtin Malaysia
  • Best Paper award, International Conference, DuraBI 2018
  • Best paper award, IACSIT 2014 International conference in Malaysia.
  • Best paper award at 9th CUTSE international conference, Curtin Malaysia
  • Best paper award at 5th ICMST international conference, Malaysia.
  • Bronze award, PECIPTA 2017, Malaysia
  • University Merit Scholarship, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Scholarship, Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Jessore, Bangladesh.

Research Grants and Consultancy Projects

  1. Thermoset Matrix Influence on Dispersion Behavior Towards Impact Performance of Water Hyacinth–Waste Rubber Hybrid Composites. Project Leader, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2024-2027. [RM126,800]
  2. Mechanical Performance of Waste Rubber and Water Hyacinth Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composite. Project Leader, Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR) 2023 [20,000].
  3. Nano-Cockle Shell Biofiller Effects on Weathering Resistance Behavior of Epoxy Bio-Composites in Seawater Marine Application. Key Investigator, Key Investigator, Curtin Malaysia Research Institute Collaborative Research Scheme (CMRI-CRS) 2022 [RM36,650].
  4. Synergistic Effect of Nanocellulose Incorporation on Coulombic Interaction and Energy Dissipation in the Green Conductive Stretchable Composite based on Ionogel and Palm waste. Project Leader, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2021-2022. [RM92,237]
  5. Matrix Density Influence on Dispersion Behaviour of Oil Palm Filler Reinforced Epoxy Green Nanocomposite. Key Investigator, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2020-2021. [RM103,200]
  6. Enhancing Future Employability Skills Through Innovative Teaching Delivery in Manufacturing Processes Course Incorporating Library Facility. Key Investigator, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP)
  7. Impact of palm oil based minimum quantity of lubrication on machinability of Ti and its alloy (Ti-6Al-4V). Key Investigator, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2019-2020. [RM70,000]
  8. A mathematical model of a circular force transducer with uniform stress distribution. Key Investigator, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2017-2018. [RM59,400].
  9. Enhancing Machinability of Nickel Super Alloys using Advanced Tools in End Milling Operation. Key Investigator, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2015-2016. [RM113,400]
  10. Performance of green composite material incorporating of cockle-shells and polypropylene fiber. Key Investigator, Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF), 2014 [RM10,000]
  11. Analytical and Numerical Approaches for Sustainable Bond Material Selection in Electronic Packaging Industry. Project Leader, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, 2014-2015. [RM43,000]
  12. Development of Novel Hybrid Polymer Bio-composite materials using Sugarcane Bagasse, Rice Husk Ash, Nano-silica and C-S-H gel in Epoxy matrix. Project Leader, Curtin Sarawak Collaborative Research Fund (CSCR), 2013-2014 [RM50,000].
  13. Mechanical and wear Properties of nano-SiC filled natural cellulose reinforced epoxy based eco-composites. Project Leader, Curtin Sarawak Cluster Research Fund (CSCRF), 2012 [RM8000]
  14. Surface roughness measurement of turned parts using machine vision. Key Investigator, Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF), 2011, [RM10,000].
  15. Innovation design and fabrication of car gear rotor by using Al2TiO5 –based functional graded materials. Key Investigator, Curtin Sarawak Collaborative Research, (CSCR), 2011 [RM50,000].
  16. A study on normal strength self-compacting concrete (SCC) using Rice Husk Ash (RHA). Key Investigator, Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF), 2011 [RM10,000].
  17. Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Parabolic Trough Collector for Steam Generation. Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF), 2010 [RM10,000]
  18. Alternative material for car gear rotor using Aluminium based metal matrix composites. Project Leader, Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF), 2010, [RM10,000].
  19. Simulation and Actual Fabrication of SiC Reinforced Al-MMC Automatic Disc/Brake Rotor. Project Leader, Research Design & Development and Innovation Grant, Multimedia University, 2006 [RM23,000].

Publications

A. Book(s) and Book Chapter(s)  

Books:

  1. Mubarak, N. M., Anwar, M., Debnath, S., & Sudin, I. (2023). Fundamentals of Biomaterials: A Supplementary Textbook. Springer Nature. (DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9300-8)
  2. Sujan Debnath, (2011), “THERMAL MISMATCH STRESSES in Electronic Packaging”, LAP-LAMBERT Academic Publishing, GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, ISBN 978-3-8465-0505-2.

Book Chapters:

  1. Anwar, M., Mubarak, N. M., Islam S., Debnath, S (2024). Biodegradation Behaviour of Bioactive Gallium Based Nanosilver Doped Alloy in Simulated Body Fluid: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group (accepted)
  2. Kandasamy Prabhakar, Mahmood Anwar, and Sujan Debnath. Plastics in High Wear Resistance Application. Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers, Elsevier
  3. Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Pramanik, A., & Basak, A. K. (2021). Nanofluid-minimum quantity lubrication system in machining: towards clean manufacturing. In Sustainable Manufacturing (pp. 109-135). Elsevier
  4. Pramanik A., Basak A.K., Islam M.N., Dong Y., Debnath S., Vora J.J. (2020) Optimization of Accuracy and Surface Finish of Drilled Holes in 350 Mild Steel. In: Gupta K., Gupta M. (eds) Optimization of Manufacturing Processes. Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Springer, Cham (online)
  5. Debnath, S., Reddy, M. M., & Pramanik, A. (2019). Dry and Near-Dry Machining Techniques for Green Manufacturing. In Innovations in Manufacturing for Sustainability (pp. 1-27). Springer, Cham. (online)
  6. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., (2016) “Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites”, Publisher: Wiley-VCH Veriag GmBH & Co. KGaA, of Boschstr, 12, 69469 Weinheim, Germany.
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B. Journals/ Conferences

  1. Wong, D., Fabito, G., Debnath, S., Anwar, M., & Davies, I. J. (2024). A critical review: Recent developments of natural fiber/rubber reinforced polymer composites. Cleaner Materials, 100261. [WoS, Q1]
  2. Nair, H., Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Prakash, C., Debnath, S., Shankar, S., & Dixit, A. R. (2024). Experimental investigation on material removal rate, kerf width, surface roughness and the dimensional accuracy the accuracy of hole in Inconel 718 using wire electric discharge. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 238(3), 1017-1030. [WoS, Q3]
  3. Jun, A. W. Q., Fong, A. L., Debnath, S., & Ali, M. Y. (2024). Recycled Household Plastic and Oil Palm Filler Reinforced Epoxy Composite for Lightweight Construction Applications. International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture, 9(2), 52-59.
  4. Suen, J. W., Elumalai, N. K., Debnath, S., Nabisab Mujawar, M., Lim, C. I., Reddy, M. M., & Khalid, M. (2023). Study of Capacitive Behavior and its Inter-Relationship with Electrolyte Solution Concentration in Hybrid Ionogels. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology.
  5. Hirudayanathan, H. P., Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Johar, M. B., & Elumalai, N. K. (2023). Influence of the Viscosity of Nanofluids on Surface Roughness in End Milling of Nickel Alloys with Minimum Quantity Lubrication. In MATEC Web of Conferences(Vol. 377, p. 01007). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS indexed)
  6. Gamage, L. E., Basak, A. K., Pramanik, A., Prakash, C., Shankar, S., Debnath, S., … & Ramakrishana, S. (2023). Recycling of Gold and Silver from Electronic Waste—A Review. Materials Circular Economy, 5(1), 8.
  7. Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Basak, A. K., & Pramanik, A. (2023). Use of palm olein as cutting fluid during turning of mild steel. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 21(1), 192-202.
  8. Hirudayanathan, H. P., Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Johar, M. B., Elumalai, N. K., & Mohammed Iqbal, U. (2023). A review on influence of nanoparticle parameters on viscosity of nanofluids and machining performance in minimum quantity lubrication. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 09544089231189668.
  9. Suen, J. W., Elumalai, N. K., Debnath, S., Mubarak, N. M., Lim, C. I., Reddy Moola, M., … & Khalid, M. (2023). Investigating the Correlation between Electrolyte Concentration and Electrochemical Properties of Ionogels. Molecules, 28(13), 5192.
  10. Suen, J. W., Elumalai, N. K., Debnath, S., Mubarak, N. M., Lim, C. I., Reddy Moola, M., … & Khalid, M. (2023). Investigating the Correlation between Electrolyte Concentration and Electrochemical Properties of Ionogels. Molecules, 28(13), 5192.
  11. Suen, J. W., Elumalai, N. K., Debnath, S., Mubarak, N. M., & ing Lim, C. (2023). Structural Changes and Electrochemical Stability of Ionogel Incorporating Tetraethyl Orthosilicate and PVDF-HFP. In MATEC Web of Conferences(Vol. 377, p. 01006). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS indexed)
  12. Cui, X., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Ding, W., An, Q., Liu, B., … & Debnath, S. (2023). Comparative assessment of force, temperature, and wheel wear in sustainable grinding aerospace alloy using biolubricant. Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 18(1), 3. (WoS, Impact Factor: 4.797-Q2)
  13. Duan, Z., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Yang, M., Gao, T., Liu, X., Debnath, S.,. & Sharma, S. (2023). Mechanical behavior and Semiempirical force model of aerospace aluminum alloy milling using nano biological lubricant. Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering, 18(3), 4. (WoS, Impact Factor: 4.797-Q2)
  14. Suen, J. W., Elumalai, N. K., Debnath, S., Mubarak, N. M., Lim, C. I., & Reddy, M. M. (2022). The Role of Interfaces in Ionic Liquid‐Based Hybrid Materials (Ionogels) for Sensing and Energy Applications. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 9(34), 2201405. (WoS, Impact Factor: 6.197- Q2)
  15. Chappell, B., Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Sarker, P. K., Prakash, C., Debnath, S., & Shankar, S. (2022). Processing household plastics for recycling–A review. Cleaner Materials, 100158 (SCOPUS indexed).
  16. Gao, T., Li, C., Wang, Y., Liu, X., An, Q., Li, H. N., Debnath, S., … & Sharma, S. (2022). Carbon fiber reinforced polymer in drilling: From damage mechanisms to suppression. Composite Structures, 286, 115232. (WoS: 6.405- Q1).
  17. Grindability of titanium alloy using cryogenic nanolubricant minimum quantity lubrication. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 80, 273-286. (WoS, Impact Factor: 5.874- Q2).
  18. Wang, X., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Said, Z., Debnath, S., Sharma, S., … & Gao, T. (2022). Influence of texture shape and arrangement on nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication turning. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119(1), 631-646. (WoS, Impact Factor: 3.471- Q2).
  19. Nguyen, H. D., Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Dong, Y., Prakash, C., Debnath, S., … & Buddhi, D. (2022). A critical review on additive manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V alloy: microstructure and mechanical properties. journal of materials research and technology, 18(4641), e4661. (WoS, Impact Factor: 6.213- Q2).
  20. Zhang, Z., Sui, M., Li, C., Zhou, Z., Liu, B., Chen, Y., Debnath, S.,… & Sharma, S. (2022). Residual stress of grinding cemented carbide using MoS2 nano-lubricant. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119(9), 5671-5685. (WoS, Impact Factor: 3.471- Q2).
  21. Nair, H., Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Prakash, C., Debnath, S., Shankar, S., & Dixit, A. R. (2022). Experimental investigation on material removal rate, kerf width, surface roughness and the dimensional accuracy the accuracy of hole in Inconel 718 using wire electric discharge. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 09544089221096025. (WoS, Impact Factor: 1.761- Q3).
  22. Wong, D., Anwar, M., Debnath, S., Hamid, A., Izman, S., Basak, A. K., & Pramani, A. (2022). Tensile Strength and Morphological Behavior of Treated Oil Pam Empty Fruit Bunch Particle Reinforced Polymeric Composite. In Materials Science Forum(Vol. 1064, pp. 27-37). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. (SCOPUS indexed).
  23. Basak, A., Pramanik, A., Prakash, C., Shankar, S., & Debnath, S. (2022). Understanding the Micro-Mechanical Behaviour of Recast Layer Formed during WEDM of Titanium Alloy. Metals, 12(2), 188. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.758- Q3).
  24. Khieng, T. K., Debnath, S., Ting Chaw Liang, E., Anwar, M., Pramanik, A., & Basak, A. K. (2021). A Review on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites under Various Strain Rates. Journal of Composites Science, 5(5), 130 (WoS, Impact Factor: 0.63- Q2, JCI Category).
  25. Wong, D., Anwar, M., Debnath, S., Hamid, A., & Izman, S. (2021). A Review: Recent Development of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites. JOM, Springer 1-12. (WoS, Factor: 2.62-Q3)
  26. Wong, D., Anwar, M., Debnath, S., Abdullah, A. H., Izman, S., & Pramanik, A. (2021). Degassing Process Influence on Tensile Strength of Neat E132 Epoxy Polymeric Materials. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 1026, pp. 129-135). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. (SCOPUS indexed).
  27. Wang, X., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Said, Z., Debnath, S., Sharma, S., … & Gao, T. (2021). Influence of texture shape and arrangement on nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication turning. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-16. (WoS, Factor: 3.226-Q2)
  28. Khieng, T. K., Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Pramanik, A., & Basak, A. K. (2021). Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Enhanced Bagasse-Epoxy Hybrid Composites under Varied Low Tensile Strain Rates. Applied Mechanics, 2(4), 863-877. (SCOPUS indexed).
  29. Basak, A. K., Hossain, M. R., Pramanik, A., Shah, D. R., Prakash, C., Shankar, S., & Debnath, S. (2021). Use of duck feather waste as a reinforcement medium in polymer composites. Cleaner Materials, 1, 100014. (SCOPUS Indexed).
  30. Gao, T., Li, C., Yang, M., Zhang, Y., Jia, D., Ding, W., Debnath, S.,… & Wang, J. (2021). Mechanics analysis and predictive force models for the single-diamond grain grinding of carbon fiber reinforced polymers using CNT nano-lubricant. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 290, 116976. (WoS: 4.799-Q1)
  31. Prakash, C., Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Dong, Y., Debnath, S., Shankar, S., … & Zheng, H. Y. (2021). Investigating the Efficacy of Adhesive Tape for Drilling Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers. Materials, 14(7), 1699. (SCOPUS indexed).
  32. Debnath, S., Anwar, M., Basak, A. K., & Pramanik, A. (2020). Use of palm Olein as cutting fluid during turning of mild steel. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 1-11. (WoS, Impact Factor: 0.36- Q3, JCI Category).
  33. Gao, T., Li, C., Yang, M., Zhang, Y., Jia, D., Ding, W., Debnath, S., … & Wang, J. (2021). Mechanics analysis and predictive force models for the single-diamond grain grinding of carbon fiber reinforced polymers using CNT nano-lubricant. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 290, 116976. (WoS, Impact Factor: 4.799-Q1)
  34. Jin, S. Y., Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Prakash, C., Shankar, S., & Debnath, S. (2020). Burr formation and its treatments—a review. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-22. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.633-Q2)
  35. Debnath, S., Ke Khieng, T., Anwar, M., Basak, A. K., & Pramanik, A. (2020). Strain Rate Sensitivity of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Varied Sizes of Bagasse Particles. Journal of Composites Science, 4(3), 110. (WoS, Impact Factor: 0.43- Q2, JCI Category).
  36. HUANG, B., Changhe, L. I., ZHANG, Y., Wenfeng, D. I. N. G., Min, Y. A. N. G., Yuying, Y. A. N. G., Debnath, S., … & JAMIL, M. (2020). Advances in fabrication of ceramic corundum abrasives based on sol–gel process. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.215-Q1)
  37. An, A. W. T., Debnath, S., Chen, V. L. C., Reddy, M. M., & Pramanik, A. (2020). Degradation Behaviour of Nanosilica Enhanced Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber Epoxy Composites. In Solid State Phenomena (Vol. 305, pp. 28-35). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. (SCOPUS indexed).
  38. Zie, F. W. W., Debnath, S., Anwar, M., & Abdullah, A. H. (2020). Enhancing Mechanical Performance of Bagasse Fiber-Epoxy Composite by Surface Treatment. In Solid State Phenomena (Vol. 305, pp. 8-17). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. (SCOPUS indexed).
  39. Wang, X., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Ding, W., Yang, M., Gao, T., … & Debnath, S. (2020). Vegetable oil-based nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication turning: Academic review and perspectives. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 59, 76-97. (WoS, Impact Factor: 4.086-Q2)
  40. Nabinejad, O., Liew, W. Y., Debnath, S., Rahman, M. E., Cao, C., & Davies, I. J. (2019). Tribological behavior of unsaturated polyester hybrid composites containing wood flour and carbon nanotubes. SN Applied Sciences, 1(7), 777. (WoS, Impact Factor: 0.32- Q2, JCI Category).
  41. Mohammad Asyraf, Mahmood Anwar, Sumaiya Islam, Sujan Debnath, Jerren Wong and S.Izman. (2019). Evolution of Electrical Behaviour Due to Nanosilver Concentration Influence on Nanosilver Doped Poly-Phenylene-Sulphide Polymer Conductor. JOM, Springer, 71 (10). (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.62-Q3)
  42. Pramanik, A., Basak, A. K., Uddin, M. S., Shankar, S., Debnath, S., & Islam, M. N. (2019). Burr formation during drilling of mild steel at different machining conditions. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 34(7), 726-735. (WoS, Impact Factor: 3.046-Q2)
  43. Sarkar, B., Reddy, M. M., & Debnath, S. (2019, March). Experimental investigation of the influence of cutting parameters on surface roughness in machining Inconel 718. In Automatic Control, Mechatronics and Industrial Engineering: Proceedings of the International Conference on Automatic Control, Mechatronics and Industrial Engineering (ACMIE 2018), October 29-31, 2018, Suzhou, China (p. 239). CRC (WoS).
  44. Abdullah, A. H., Bakar, A. A., Ismail, H., Kahar, A. W. M., & Debnath, S. (2019, April). The Effects of Accelerated Weathering on the Tensile Properties of Kenaf Reinforced Biocomposites. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 495, No. 1, p. 012110). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS indexed).
  45. Oo, T. T., A. H. Abdullah, M. Anwar, N. A. N. Khandoker, S. Islam, and Debnath. “Effect of Diluent on the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy-Carbon Nanotubes Composite.” In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 495, no. 1, p. 012094. IOP Publishing, 2019. (SCOPUS Indexed).
  46. Yong, S. J., Anwar, M., Islam, S., & Debnath, S. (2019, April). Thermal behaviour of nanosilver doped gallium flexible conductor for biomedical application. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 495, No. 1, p. 012083). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS indexed).
  47. Prabhakar, Sujan Debnath, Mahmood Anwar and K. Palanikumar (2019, April). Experimental Analysis on the Effect of Surface Treatment of Glass Fibers & Nanoclay on Mechanical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 495, No. 1, p. 012091). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS indexed).
  48. Shan, K. Y., Anwar, M., Islam, S., Debnath, S., & Mas-Ayu, H. (2019, April). Electrical behaviour of nanosilver doped gallium flexible conductor for biomedical application. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 495, No. 1, p. 012084). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS indexed).
  49. Kai, C. W., Abdullah, A. H., & Debnath, S. (2019, April). Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composite Using Natural Fiber and Nanoparticle. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 495, No. 1, p. 012095). IOP Publishing. (SCOPUS indexed).
  50. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., Liew, W. Y. H., & Davies, I. J. (2018). Hybrid Composite Using Natural Filler and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs). Applied Composite Materials, 25(6), 1323-1337. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.199-Q2)
  51. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., Liew, W. Y., & Davies, I. J. (2018). Mechanical and thermal characterization of polyester composite containing treated wood flour from Palm oil biomass. Polymer Composites, 39(4), 1200-1211. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.265-Q2)
  52. Fong, A. L., Khandoker, N. A. N., & Debnath, S. (2018, April). Development and characterization of sugarcane bagasse fiber and nano-silica reinforced epoxy hybrid composites. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 344, No. 1, p. 012029). IOP Publishing. (WoS).
  53. Sujan, D., Vincent, L., & Pok, Y. W. (2018). Material Selection for Interfacial Bond Layer in Electronic Packaging. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 202, p. 01005). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS indexed).
  54. Prabhakar, K., Debnath, S., Ganesan, R., & Palanikumar, K. (2018, April). A review of mechanical and tribological behaviour of polymer composite materials. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 344, No. 1, p. 012015). IOP Publishing. (WoS).
  55. Sujan, D., Vincent, L., & Pok, Y. W. (2018). Thermo-mechanical Interfacial Stress Analysis in Electronic Packaging at Different Temperature Conditions: Revisit Author’s Work. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 202, p. 01006). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS indexed).
  56. Sujan, D., Vincent, L., & Pok, Y. W. (2018). Bond Layer Properties and Geometry Effect on Interfacial Thermo-mechanical Stresses in Bi-material Electronic Packaging Assembly. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 202, p. 01004). EDP Sciences. (SCOPUS indexed).
  57. Nabinejad, O. M. I. D., Debnath, S. U. J. A. N., Beh, J. K., & Ali, M. Y. (2018). Mechanical Performance and Moisture Absorption of Unidirectional Bamboo Fiber Polyester Composite. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 911, pp. 88-94). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed).
  58. Ali, M. Y., Maleque, M. A., Banu, A., Sabur, A., & Debnath, S. (2018). Micro Electro Discharge Machining of Non-Conductive Ceramic. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 911, pp. 20-27). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed).
  59. Hoe, C. H., M. M. Reddy, V. C. C. Lee, and Debnath. “Chatter Behaviour in the Milling Process of Inconel 718: Effects of Tool Edge Radius.” In MATEC Web of Conferences, vol. 202, p. 02006. EDP Sciences, 2018. (SCOPUS indexed).
  60. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., & Davies, I. J. (2017). Effect of filler load on the curing behavior and mechanical and thermal performance of wood flour filled thermoset composites. Journal of cleaner production, 164, 1145-1156. (WoS, Impact Factor: 7.246-Q1).
  61. Oo, T. T., & Debnath, S. (2017, November). Application of carbon nanotubes in perovskite solar cells: A review. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1902, No. 1, p. 020015). AIP Publishing. (WoS)
  62. Chien, S. E. M., Reddy, M. M., Lee, V. C. C., & Sujan, D. (2017). The Study of Coated Carbide Ball End Milling Tools on Inconel 718 Using Numerical Simulation Analysis to Attain Cutting Force and Temperature Predictive Models at the Cutting Zone. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 882, pp. 28-35). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed)
  63. Nabinejad, O., Debnath, S., Ying, T. J., Liew, W. Y., & Davies, I. J. (2017). Influence of alkali treatment and nanoclay content on the properties of rice husk filled polyester composites. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 882, pp. 89-100). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed).
  64. Islam, S., Khandoker, N., Izham, M., Azizi, T., & Debnath, S. (2017). Development of a low cost MQL setup for turning operations. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 95). (WoS).
  65. Sarkar, B., Reddy, M. M., & Debnath, S. (2017). Effect of machining parameters on surface finish of Inconel 718 in end milling. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 95, p. 02009). EDP Sciences. (WoS).
  66. Pok, Y. W., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., & Dol, S. S. (2017). Effect of Bond Layer Properties to Thermo-Mechanical Stresses in Flip Chip Packaging. In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 95, p. 01003). EDP Sciences. (WoS)
  67. Nabinejad, O., Debnath, S., & Mohsen Taheri, M. (2017). Oil Palm Fiber Vinyl Ester Composite; Effect of Bleaching Treatment. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 882, pp. 43-50). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed)
  68. Sujan Debnath (2017) “Editorial Preface” Materials science forum. , 2017, Vol.882; Identifier: ISSN: 0255-5476, 1662-9752; ISBN: 9783038357322 (SCOPUS indexed)
  69. Debnath, S., & Abdullah, A. H. (2017). Mechanical Performance of Cockle Shell Particles (CSP) and Oil Palm Fibre (OPF) Reinforced Epoxy Composite. International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture, 2(3), 58-66. (Non-indexed).
  70. Debnath, S., Reddy, M. M., & Yi, Q. S. (2016). Influence of cutting fluid conditions and cutting parameters on surface roughness and tool wear in the turning process using Taguchi method. Measurement, 78, 111-119. (WoS, Impact Factor: 3.364-Q1)
  71. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., & Davies, I. J. (2015). Determination of filler content for natural filler polymer composite by thermogravimetric analysis. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 122(1), 227-233. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.731-Q2)
  72. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., & Davies, I. J. (2015). Effect of oil palm shell powder on the mechanical performance and thermal stability of polyester composites. Materials & Design (1980-2015), 65, 823-830. (WoS, Impact Factor: 6.289-Q1)
  73. M. Reddy, A. Gorin, K.A. Abou-El-Hossein, D. Sujan (2015) “Modeling of Temperature Distribution when Machining Inconel 718 in Turning process” Power Electronics and Energy Engineering (ISI indexed) (WoS).
  74. Rong Kimberly, F., Oo, Z., & Debnath, S. (2015). Microstructure analysis, physical and thermal properties of Al2O3-Al2TiO5 functionally graded ceramics for the application of car brake rot. Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 23(1), 153-161. (WoS).
  75. Jeevanandam, J., K Danquah, M., Debnath, S., S Meka, V., & S Chan, Y. (2015). Opportunities for nano-formulations in type 2 diabetes mellitus treatments. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology, 16(10), 853-870. (WoS, Impact Factor: 2.097-Q3)
  76. Debnath, S., Reddy, M. M., & Yi, Q. S. (2014). Environmental friendly cutting fluids and cooling techniques in machining: a review. Journal of cleaner production, 83, 33-47. (WoS, Impact Factor: 7.246-Q1)
  77. Nabinejad, O., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., Reddy, M. M., Liew, W. Y., & Davies, I. J. (2014). The effect of alkali treatment of OPKS filler on mechanical property of polyester-composite. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 980, pp. 86-90). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed).
  78. Samuel, N., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., Nabinejad, O., & Reddy, M. M. (2014). Oil Palm Fibre and Nano-Silica Reinforced Epoxy Composite Material. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 980, pp. 23-27). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed).
  79. Rahman, M. E., Muntohar, A. S., Pakrashi, V., Nagaratnam, B. H., & Sujan, D. (2014). Self compacting concrete from uncontrolled burning of rice husk and blended fine aggregate. Materials & Design, 55, 410-415. (WoS, Impact Factor: 6.289-Q1)
  80. E Woldemichael, J. J. Lai, D. Sujan (2014) “Topology optimization of beam structures with various end loading conditions”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 465-466, pp 22-26 DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/ AMM.465-466.22 (WoS)
  81. Sujan, D., Nguong, C. W., Lee, S. N. B., & G Zewge, M. (2014). Wear Properties of Oil Palm Cellulose Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 845, pp. 81-85). Trans Tech Publications. (WoS).
  82. G Zewge, M., Lemma, T. A., Ibrahim, A. A., & Sujan, D. (2014). Modeling and Simulation of a Heat Recovery Steam Generator using Partially Known Design Point Data. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 845, pp. 596-603). Trans Tech Publications. (WoS).
  83. Sujan, D., Piaw, T. K., & Woldemichael, D. E. (2014). Thermo-Mechanical Stress Analysis in Electronic Packaging with Continuous and Partial Bond Layer. In Applied Mechanics and Materials (Vol. 465, pp. 50-54). Trans Tech Publications. (WoS).
  84. Debnath, S., Pang, X., Rahman, E., & Moola, M. R. (2012). Performance study of solder bond on thermal mismatch stresses in electronic packaging assembly. In 15th International Conference on Advances in Materials & Processing Technologies Conference 2012 (AMPT 2012). AMPT2012. (WoS).
  85. Reddy, M. M., Gorin, A., Khaled, A. E. H. A., & Sujan, D. (2014). Machinability of Aluminum Nitride Ceramic Using TiAlN and TiN Coated Carbide Tool Insert. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 773, pp. 437-447). Trans Tech Publications. (WoS).
  86. Loh, Y. R., Sujan, D., Rahman, M. E., & Das, C. A. (2013). Sugarcane bagasse—The future composite material: A literature review. Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 75, 14-22. (WoS, Impact Factor: 6.289-Q1)
  87. Moola, M. R., Debnath, S., Gorin, A., & KA, A. E. H. (2013). Surface Roughness Model when Machining Aluminum Nitride Ceramic With Two Flute Square end MicroGrain Solid Carbide end Advanced Materials Research, 747, 282-286. (WoS)
  88. Sujan, K. P. Ting (2013) “Closed form bi-layered interfacial thermal stress model in electronic packaging” International journal of Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Characterization (IJAMMC) (Non-Indexed)
  89. Debnath, S., Oo, Z., Rahman, M., Maleque, M., & Tan, C. (2012). Physio-mechanical properties of aluminium metal matrix composites reinforced with Al2O3 and SiC. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6, 288-291. (Non-Indexed)
  90. Sujan, D., Yeo, C. W., Rahman, M. E., Reddy, M. M., Maleque, M. A., & Ali, M. Y. (2012). Aluminum-Silicon Carbide Composites for Enhanced Physio-Mechanical Properties. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 576, pp. 370-373). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed)
  91. Fu, P., Gorin, A., Debnath, S., & Oo, Z. (2012). On the problem of novel composite materials development for car brake rotors. International Journal of Engineering and Physical Sciences (WASET), 6, 333-336. (Non-Indexed).
  92. Arifutzzaman, A., Maleque, M. A., & Sujan, D. (2012). The Crystallinity and Hardness Properties of Al-Cu/SiCp New Composite Materials. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 576, pp. 450-453). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed).
  93. Reddy, M. M., Gorin, A., Abou-El-Hossein, K. A., Sujan, D., Ali, M. Y., & Maleque, M. A. (2012). Tool Wear Analysis in End Milling of Advanced Ceramics with TiAlN and TiN Coated Carbide Inserts. In Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 576, pp. 76-79). Trans Tech Publications. (SCOPUS indexed)
  94. Debnath, S., Rahman, M. E., Engida, W. D., Murthy, M. V. V., & Seetharamu, K. N. (2011). Bi-layered model of interfacial thermal stresses with the effect of different temperatures in the layers. In Applied Mechanics and Materials (Vol. 87, pp. 63-70). Trans Tech Publications. Bi-layered model of interfacial thermal stresses with the effect of different temperatures in the layers. (WoS).
  95. Sujan, D., Woldemichael, D. E., Murthy, M. V. V., & Seetharamu, K. N. (2011). Effect of bond layer on BiMaterial Assembly subjected to Uniform Temperature Change. Journal of Electronic Packaging, 133(4), 041014. (WoS, Impact Factor: 1.787-Q3)
  96. Woldemichael, D., Hashim, F., & Debnath, S. (2011). A Knowledge-Based Conceptual Design Support System. Advanced Materials Research, 308, 1540-1545. (WoS)
  97. Sujan, D., Murthy, M. V. V., & Seetharamu, K. N. (2011). Improved tri-layered interfacial stress model with the effect of different temperatures in the layers. Archive of Applied Mechanics, 81(5), 561-568. (WoS, Impact Factor: 1.374-Q3)
  98. Debnath, S., Oo, Z., Murthy, M. V. V., & Seetharamu, K. N. (2010). Effect of Different Uniform Temperature with Thickness-Wise Linear Temperature Gradient on Interfacial Stresses of a Bi-Material Assembly. American Journal of Applied Science, 7(6), 829-834. (Non-Indexed).
  99. Sujan, D., Murthy, M. V. V., Hassan, A. Y., & Seetharamu, K. N. (2008). An improved closed-form solution for shearing and peeling stresses of trimaterial assembly in electronic packaging. Journal of Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging, 5(1), 36-42. (WoS).
  100. Sujan, D., Murthy, M. V. V., Seetharamu, K. N., & Hassan, A. Y. (2005). Interfacial stresses in a tri-material assembly subjected to differential temperatures in the layers in electronic packaging. Journal of microelectronics and electronic packaging, 2(3), 162-170. (WoS).
  101. Sujan, D., Murthy, M. V. V., Seetharamu, K. N., & Hassan, A. Y. (2005). Engineering model for interfacial stresses of a heated bimaterial structure with bond material used in electronic packages. Journal of microelectronics and electronic packaging, 2(2), 132-141. (WoS).
  102. Sujan, D., Sridhar, T. S., Seetharamu, K. N., Murthy, M. V. V., & Hassan, A. Y. (2006, December). An Accurate Solution for Thermo-mechanical Stresses in Tri-Material Assembly in Electronic Packages. In Electronic Materials and Packaging, 2006. EMAP 2006. International Conference on (pp. 1-8). IEEE. (WoS).
  103. Sujan, D., Murthy, M. V. V., Seetharamu, K. N., & Hassan, A. Y. (2005, April). Complete model for interfacial stresses of a two layered structure. In Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Microelectronics and Microsystems, 2005. EuroSimE 2005. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on (pp. 454-461). IEEE. (WoS).
  104. Sujan, D., Murthy, M. V. V., Seetharamu, K. N., & Hassan, A. Y. (2004, December). Engineering model for interfacial stresses of a tri-material assembly with different temperatures in the layers. In Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, 2004. EPTC 2004. Proceedings of 6th (pp. 526-533). IEEE. (WoS).

IP Submission (Patent Filed with MYIPO)

  • PI2023003136 (ENHANCED IONOGEL SPECIFIC CAPACITANCE WITH TREATED SELULOSE), 2023
  • PI2023007342 (PREPARATION OF PALM OIL-BASED ALUMINUM OXIDE (Al2O3) NANOFLUID), 2023
  • Filled 2 copyrights in 2023 & one in 2024

KEYNOTE / INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

Keynote Speech:

  1. Global Conference on Polymer Science and Engineering November 15, 2021, India
  2. 2nd International conference, ICMTE2019, Curtin University Malaysia.
  3. 10th International Conference, ICMST2019, Malaysia.
  4. 9th International Conference, ICMST2018), Malaysia.
  5. International Conference, AAME2018, Malaysia.
  6. 8th International Conference, ICMST2017, Hong Kong.
  7. International Conference, ICMST2016, Malaysia.
  8. 6th International conference, ICMST2015, Brunei.
  9. International Conference, ICMPC2014, India.

 Invited Speech:

  1. POMtec2023 Conference and Exhibition
  2. International Conference, POLYMERS-ECON2022, India.
  3. International Conference, EMSEE2022, Malaysia.
  4. Chief Guest & Technical Speech online Faculty Development Programme at SRM Institute of Technology, India.
  5. Online Faculty Development Programme at Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur, India.
  6. Invited speaker and resource person at AICTE Margadarshan Online FDP on Outcome Based Education and Research Methodologies, 2020, India
  7. International Online Conference, ICRM-2020, India.
  8. International Conference, IJAMMC2013, India.

HDR Supervision:

PhD:

  1. Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah, Preparation and Characterization of Water Hyacinth Reinforced Epoxy Bio-composites for Structural Application (2024)
  2. Hwan Liang Dominick Wong, Impact Strength Analysis of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composite Based on Waste Rubber Incorporating Techno-Economic Assessment (Approaching Milestone 1)
  3. Hiru Purushothaman Hirudayanathan, Vegetable Nanofluid Based MQL Influence on End Milling Machinability of Nickel Alloy. (Under External Review)
  4. Ai Ling Fong, Compressive Strength Enhancement of Hybrid Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite for Infrastructure Applications (Approaching Milestone 2)
  5. Dr. Kandasamy Prabhakar, Experimental Determination of Mechanical and Wear Performance of Glass Fiber reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites. (Completed)
  6. Dr. Omid Nabinejad, Mechanical Performance and Thermal Stability of Natural Fiber Composite Using Palm Oil Biomass. (Completed)
  7. Bapi Sarkar, Experimental investigation on machinability of inconel 718 for optimum tool wears

MPhil

  1. Suen Ji Wei, Incorporation of nanocellulose for enhanced electro-mechanical properties in novel ionogel composite (Completed)
  2. Wong Hwan Liang Dominick, Matrix Characteristics Influence on Mechanical Performance of Oil Palm Filler Reinforced Nanocomposite (Completed)
  3. Tan Ke Khieng, Low Range Strain Rates Behaviour of SWCNT Enhanced Bagasse-Epoxy Polymer Composites for Dynamic Loading Application (Completed)
  4. Hoe Chen Hou, The influence of tool vibration on machinability of Inconel 718 in end milling (Completed)
  5. Ai Ling Fong, On Potential of Natural and Artificial Particulate Mixtures as Reinforcements in Hybrid Bio-Composites (Completed)
  6. Nor Hashimah Mohamad Zain, Utilization of Agro-Industrial Waste in Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Material (Completed)
  7. Mohammad Asyraf bin Mohammad Hatta, Nanosilver-Doped Polymer Conductor for High-Voltage Application (Completed)

Professional Activities

  • Guest Editor, a special issue on “Greening Industrial Solid Waste” which will be published by MDPI.
  • Section Editor, International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture (IJEMM)
  • Editor, Manufacturing Sciences & Technologies VII by Trans Tech Publications
  • Editor, Manufacturing Sciences & Technologies VII by Trans Tech Publications
  • Editor, Manufacturing Sciences & Technologies IX by Trans Tech Publications
  • Editor, Manufacturing Sciences & Technologies X by Trans Tech Publications
  • Member of the Accreditation Committee (2023)
  • Member of the Material and Structure Research Cluster (2013-2023)
  • Member of the Board of Studies (BOSS) (2021-2023)
  • Member of the Industrial and External Relation (IERC) Committee (2019-2023)
  • Member of the Faculty Accreditation & Staff Professional Development Working Group
  • Open day Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering (2009):
  • Member, Students and Alumni Relations Committee (2010-2011, 2018-2020)

Professional Affiliation

  • Chartered Professional Engineer (the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, UK) (CEng MIMechE)
  • Senior Fellow, HEA (Higher Education Academy, UK)
  • Fellow, IMM (Institute of Materials, Malaysia).