Curriculum Vitae

Anandita Singh
PhD Research scholar
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandita-singh-2a4bb698/
Email id: anandita.karmas@gmail.com
Mobile No.: +91-8879036623/8369269835

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree Alma mater Year
Doctor of Philosophy IIT Bombay; Specialization: Manufacturing, May, 2020
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Technology NIT Rourkela; Specialization: Production Engineering June 2014
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology HBTI Kanpur; Specialization: Mechanical Engineering May 2011
Intermediate/+2 St. John’s School, DLW, Varanasi March 2006
Matriculation St. John’s School, DLW, Varanasi March 2004
SKILLS
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Research ▪ Researcher at Manufacturing Processes Lab, Metrology Lab, IIT Bombay

▪ 3-axis High Speed Micromachining Centre ▪ Alicona Infinite Focus Microscope (Surface Profilometer)
Machines/ ▪ Hybrid Micromachining Centre DT110i ▪ Zeta Optical Microscope (Surface Profilometer)
Instruments ▪ Wire EDM/EDM/ECM ▪ Tool Makers Microscope
▪ Force measuring dynamometers ▪ High speed imaging
Research
▪ Programing Language – MATLAB, C/C++ ▪ Statistical – Minitab, Design Expert, Originlab
tools
RESEARCH PROJECTS
▪ Study of process characteristics of microgrinding for dental applications Guide: Prof. Rakesh G. Mote & Co-
Guide: Prof. Ramesh K. Singh
- Developed a new methodology of surface generation on brittle materials (ceramics and glasses) by considering the grit scallop
interaction
- Statistical analysis of the microgrinding tool topography for the identification of the probability distribution function best
Ph.D.

describing the tool topographical features

- Analysis of the effect of microgrinding tool topography and the process parameters on the ground surface roughness
- Achieved nanometric ground surface finish in dental zirconia by carrying out the performance assessment of the metal bonded
and electroplated microgrinding tools
- Developed an analytical model for the time dependent wear of multilayered microgrinding tools
- An innovative methodology developed for the identification of crack initiation and propagation in sintered dental zirconia
[Jul’14 – Present]
▪ Application of nanofluids in minimum quantity lubrication for achieving better surface finish in an environmental friendly way
Guide: Prof. S. Gangopadhyay
- Study of the effect of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoparticles in MQL nanolubrication during turning of 316L stainless steel
- Investigation of the effect of conventional water-soluble cutting oil and paraffin oil on surface roughness
- Significant reduction in cutting temperature obtained along with decrease in surface roughness, cutting force and chip thickness
M.Tech.

when MoS2 powder was added to the base fluid [May’13 – Jun’14]
▪ Microstructural Analysis and Multi Response Optimization During ECM of Inconel 825 Using Hybrid Approach
- Analysis of various microstructural features of Inconel 825 during electro chemical machining with tungsten tool electrode and
lateral flushing of NaCl electrolyte
- Study of the effect of chemical reactions on the surface morphology of the machined zone
- Hybrid optimization technique was adopted for determining the optimal combination of the process parameters
[May’13 – Jun’14]
▪ Study and fabrication of small-scale biodiesel production unit for domestic applications Guide: Prof. Onkar Singh
B.Tech.

- Study of biodiesel production process

- Study of existing biodiesel production plants and identification of scope for its improvement
- Fabrication of small scale prototype unit for production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil which is significantly available as a
kitchen waste [Jan’11 – May’11]
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
 ▪ Anandita S, Solanki D, Sencha R, Singh R, Mote R, Singh R. Study and characterization of the ductile-brittle transition zone in
sintered zirconia. J. Manuf. Process. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.08.057
▪ Anandita S, Mote R, Singh R. Stochastic analysis of microgrinding tool topography and its role in surface generation. ASME. J.
Manuf. Sci. Eng. 2017. https://doi:10.1115/1.4038056
Journals

▪ Anandita, S., Mote, R.G., Singh, R. Surface generation via scallop overlap analysis during grinding. Int J Adv Manuf Technol.
2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-1395-6
▪ Singh A, Anandita S, Gangopadhyay S. Microstructural analysis and multi response optimization during ECM of Inconel 825
using hybrid approach. Mater Manuf Process. 2015. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2014.973575
▪ Azim S., Gangopadhyay S, Mahapatra S, Mittal R, Singh A, Singh R. Study of cutting forces and surface integrity in micro drilling
of a Ni-based superalloy. J Manuf Process. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2019.07.016
▪ Solanki D., Sencha R., Singh, A., Mote, R. and Singh, R. ‘Identification of Ductile to Brittle Transition Zone in Sintered Zirconia
during progressive depth scratching’, World Congress on Micro and Nano Manufacturing (WCMNM-2019), September 10-12,
2019 at Raleigh, NC, USA.
▪ Anandita, S., Mote, R. and Singh, R. ‘Characterization of Surface Roughness during Microgrinding for Applications in
Conferences

Microfluidic Devices’, 7th International and 45th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP), December
10-12, 2018, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India.
▪ Anandita, S., Mote, R. and Singh, R. ‘Time dependent evolution of metal bonded microgrinding tool topography due to wear’,
World Congress on Micro and Nano Manufacturing (WCMNM-2018), September 18-20, 2018 at Portorož, Slovenia.
▪ Anandita, S., Mote, R. and Singh, R. ‘Surface roughness prediction during microgrinding of Zirconia, 6th International & 27th All
India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR-2016), December 16-18, 2016 at College of
Engineering., Pune, Maharashtra, India.
▪ Anandita, S., Gangopadhyay, S. ‘Effect of cutting speed and tool material on the formation of built up layer during high speed
machining of aluminium alloy’, Smart Technologies for Mechanical Engineers, 25-26 October 2013, at Delhi College of
Engineering, New Delhi, India.

KEY COURSES
Ph.D. ▪ Mathematical Methods in Engineering ▪ Advance Manufacturing Processes I
▪ Optimization method in engineering
▪ Metal cutting and tool design ▪ Modern manufacturing processes
M.Tech. design
▪ Laser application in manufacturing ▪ Production management
▪ Quality engineering and reliability
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED
▪ 6th International & 27th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR-2016),
December 16-18, 2016 at College of Engineering., Pune, Maharashtra, India
▪ International Conference on Precision, micro, meso and nano Engineering (COPEN9), December 10-12, 2015 at IIT
Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
▪ Workshop on Advances in Tooling for Diamond Turning (WoA-TDT), September 05-06, 2015 at IIT Bombay in
association with Mechvac India Ltd, Navi Mumbai.
▪ Hands-on- Workshop on Diamond Turning (HoW-DT), April 19-21, 2015 organized by CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh.
Workshops ▪ Smart Technologies for Mechanical Engineers, October 25-26, 2013, at Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi,
India.
▪ Interfinish Seria-2013 Asia Pacific ‘International Conference on Surface Engineering for Research and Industrial
Applications’, August 07-09, 2013. Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Tamil Nadu.
▪ Short term course course on ‘Introduction to Auto CAD, 3D Modeling and Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical System
for Condition Monitoring (MDMSCM)’ conducted by NIT Rourkela during Jul 09-12,2013, under Continuing
Education Program
▪ Industrial training on ‘WAG-7 Locomotive’, June 07-Jul 03, 2010 at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) Jhansi, India.
▪ 2nd Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Symposium (MEGRES-2015), on 21st March (2015), at IIT Bombay,
Symposiums
Mumbai (India).
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
▪ Won the ‘Best Student Presentation 1st Runner-up award’ at the World Congress on Micro and Nano 2019
Manufacturing, 2019 held at Raleigh NC, USA from 9-12 September 2019.
Awards
▪ Amongst the top 20 finalists of ‘The GE Edison Challenge’ held at national level by The General Electricals 2009
▪ 98.6 percentile in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) across 80,000 candidates 2011
▪ Facility in Charge of machines and equipment in Machine Tools Lab and Metrology Lab, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, IIT Bombay
▪ Head TA for Manufacturing Processes Lab: Guided 12 TAs to conduct experiments and organized evaluation for
140+ undergraduate students
Conducted lab sessions for Manufacturing and Metrology Laboratory for undergraduate students on Micro EDM
Leadership
process and surface characterization (2015-till date).
Manufacturing Practice Laboratory
▪ Head TA for Manufacturing Practice Laboratory: Guided 12 TAs to conduct experiments and organized evaluation
for 140+ undergraduate students
Conducted hands-on workshop training and CNC programming methodologies for undergraduate students
 ▪ Managing Coordinator of ‘Abhyasika’ (August, 2017-2019) - Non-Profitable organization for teaching the under
privileged children

REFERENCES
Prof. Rakesh G. Mote Prof. Ramesh K. Singh Prof. Soumya Gangopadhyay
Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, India IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, India IIT Bhilai, Raipur-492015, India