Development of nanocrystalline coating by combined plasma assisted implantation and deposition (PAID)
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 5.3 million
Status: commenced on Mar 1, 2006

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Materials for Functional and Structural Applications
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi under Nanomaterials Science and Technology Initiative (NSTI)
Duration: 5 years
Fund: Rs. 28 million
Status: Commenced on Mar 2005.

Development and Characterization of Novel Nanocrystalline Metallic/Ceramic Based Hydrogen Sensor Materials
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) - R&D projects
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 1.5 million
Status: Commenced on May 2005

Synthesis and Characterization of Al-based Nanocrystalline Composites
(Principal Investigator) - Indo-Polish Collaborative Project
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi and Komitet Badan Naukowych (KBN), Poland under Scientific and Technological International Cooperation Joint Project for the years 2004-2006
Duration: 2 years
Fund: International travel and contingency, Rs. 0.3 million
Status: Commenced in July 2005

Development of Wear-resistant Cu-alloy with Nanocrystalline Ceramic Phase Dispersion by Mechanical Alloying for Electrical Contacts and Components
(Principal Investigator)
An International Project Award (selected from 145 proposals from 27 countries)
Sponsor: International Copper Association, USA
Duration: 1 year
Fund: USD 22000.00
Status: Commenced on Mar 2005

Production of porous TiNi shape memory alloys from mechanically alloyed powders for biomedical applications - A Fast Track Research Scheme
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi
Duration: 2 year
Fund: Rs. 0.96 million
Status: Commenced on December 2004

Development and Characterization of Nano-fluid for Micro-thermal Heat Transfer Applications in Advanced Satellite
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and KCSTC, IIT, Kharagpur
Duration: 2 years
Fund: Rs. 4.33 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced in August 2004

Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline ZrO2-based electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 11 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced in April 2004

High Speed Laser Synthesis of Amorphous Surface Structure
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi and National Science Foundation (NSF), USA
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 16.57 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced on March 2004.

Development of Al-based Nanocrystalline and Amorphous Alloys by Mechanical Alloying
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 17 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced on Aug. 2003.

Surface Engineering of Ball Bearing Steel by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: TATA STEEL, Jamshedpur
Duration: 2 years
Fund: Rs. 8 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced on Aug., 2003.

Laser Assisted Manufacturing of Compositionally Graded Coating and Drilling of Metals and Alloys
(Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), N. Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 13 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced on Mar. 2003.

Laser Assisted Fabrication of Functionally Graded Component for Hip Joint and Femoral Replacement
(Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: BRNS, Department of Atomic Energy
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 16 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Commenced on Aug. 2003.

Compressor Driven Metal Hydrite Cooling and Heating Systems
(Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Ministry of Non Conventional Energy Sources, New Delhi
Duration: 3 year
Fund: Rs. 16.22 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in Dec. 2004.

Plasma Based Ion Implantation for Surface Engineering of Titanium Alloys to Improve Wear and Oxidation Resistance
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India (under the CDPS program)
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 52 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in Dec 2003.

Laser Surface Engineering of Magnesium and Its Alloys to Enhance Wear and Oxidation Resistance
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: DST-DAAD Exchange Research Fund.
Duration: 2 years
Fund: Rs. 4 lakhs and DM 4000.00 (approx.)
Status: Completed in Dec. 2001.

Laser Surface Engineering for Enhanced Abrasion and Impact-Fatigue resistance of Excavator Components
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: UK-INDIA Science and Technology Research Fund.
Duration: 2 years
Fund: Rs. 5 lakhs and UKP 5000.00 (approx.)
Status: Completed in Dec. 2000.

Laser Surface Engineering of Commercial Metals for Improved Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Min. of Human Resource Development (MHRD), N. Delhi.
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 7.5 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in Mar. 2000.

Development of Superior Corrosion and Oxidation Resistant Materials for Fast Breeder Reactors by Laser Surface Engineering
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Coun. of Sci. & Indus. Res. (CSIR), N. Delhi
Duration: 4 years
Fund: Rs. 6 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in Mar. 2000.

Improvement in Oxidation Resistance of Nimonic Alloys By Laser Surface Engineering
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), N. Delhi
Duration: 4 years
Fund: Rs. 5.5 lakhs
Status: Completed in Mar. 1999.

Development of High Temperature Resistant Materials By Laser Surface Engineering
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: All India Council of Technical Education, N. Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 2 lakhs + Personal Salary for 3 years
Status: Completed in Sept. 1998.

Measurement of Grain Boundary Diffusivity Through Kinetic Analysis of Discontinuous Precipitation - A Novel Technique
(Principal Investigator)
Sponsor: Coun. of Sci. & Indus. Res. (CSIR), N. Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 5 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in Mar. 1996.

Development of Nanocrystalline Composites by Mechanical Alloying & Characterization
(Co-Investigator with Prof. S. K. Pabi)
Sponsor: Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 28 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in May 1998.

Investigation into Solidification Behaviour, Thermophysical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Composites
(Co-Investigator with Profs. B. K. Dhindaw & S. C. Panigrahi)
Sponsor: All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), N.Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs.5 lakhs
Status: Completed in Mar. 1995.

Development of Superior Corrosion and Oxidation Resistant Materials By Laser Surface Treatment
(Investigator-in-Charge)
Sponsor: Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi
Duration: 3 years
Fund: Rs. 1.2 lakhs (approx.)
Status: Completed in Nov. '95.

Development of Wear and Corrosion Resistant Materials Through Laser Surface Alloying
(Investigator-in-Charge)
Sponsor: Inst. Scheme For Innovation Res. & Dev., I.I.T., Kharagpur
Duration: 1 year
Fund: Rs. 0.25 lakhs (aprox.)
Status: Completed in Mar. '94.