PHD at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, and AcSIR, India
Diya Mukherjee, a diligent researcher pursuing a Cotutelle PhD at RMIT University, Australia, and AcSIR, India, specializes in Solidification and New Alloy Development. As a DST-INSPIRE Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, her notable achievements include awards like IEI Special Presentation and DST INSPIRE Fellowship. With a Master’s in Mechatronics Engineering and a Silver Medalist, Diya’s expertise spans alloy development, microscopy, CAD modeling, and programming. Beyond academia, she enjoys reading, dancing, and exploring, embodying a holistic approach to life and learning.
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Educational Background:đź“š
PhD in Mechanical Manufacturing & Mechatronics (MMM): Cotutelle PhD program at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, and AcSIR, India. Thesis Title: Development of Al-Zr-Sc-Sr-Ti alloys for high-temperature aerospace applications. Supervisors: Dr. Manidipto Mukherjee (AcSIR, India), Prof. Mark A. Easton (RMIT University). Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Mechatronics Engineering: National Institute of Technical Teacher’s Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Silver Medalist with a CGPA of 8.43. Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Mechanical Engineering: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, West Bengal, India.
Professional Experience:
DST-INSPIRE Senior Research Fellow (SRF): CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur, West Bengal, India (February 2023 – Present). DST-INSPIRE Junior Research Fellow (JRF): CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur, West Bengal, India (February 2021 – February 2023). Assistant Professor (Temporary): Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal, India (August 2019 – November 2019).
Awards:
IEI Special Presentation Award (2021): For the research article entitled “Effects of Tri-aluminide Dispersoid Distributions on the Microstructure of New Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy”. DST INSPIRE Fellowship Award (September 3, 2021): In Engineering. Top Speaker in IISF-2020 Main Event: Delivered a speech on Casting and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) contributing to Industry 4.0 and reducing carbon footprint. Silver Medalist in M. Tech (Mechatronics): Received from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, NITTTR-Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (2014): Recognizing academic excellence and dedication.
Skills:
- Solidification and Casting, Alloy development, Heat Treatment, Light metal alloys, Rare-earth metals, Material characterization.
- Microscopy and mechanical testing, CAD modeling, MATLAB and Python programming.
- Workshop experiences in Optical/SEM/TEM Microscopy, operation of various testing machines, and software proficiency including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, FLOW-3D CAST, OriginPro, and Photoshop.
Research Focus:
Diya Mukherjee’s research focus lies in the enhancement of material properties, particularly in the realm of aluminum alloys. Her notable contributions include investigating the effects of micro-alloying on the characteristics of as-cast Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-X alloy, resulting in a published article with substantial citations. Additionally, she has explored the development of structured cast iron foams through a casting route and studied the structure-property correlation of gravity die-cast and rheocast Al-Mg-Sc-Zr alloys with in-situ nano-TiB2 composite. Diya’s expertise in alloy microstructure manipulation showcases her commitment to advancing materials science and alloy engineering.
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