Faculty details

Prof.Pranesh Roy

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Civil Engineering

Email: pranesh[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

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About Me: I am currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) (IIT-ISM) Dhanbad. I worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Arizona, USA, from July 2019 to June 2021. I also worked as an IISc Research Associate from December 2018 to June 2019. I have completed my Ph.D. from the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, my Master of Technology (M. Tech.) in Structural Engineering from the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, and Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from the Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. I passed the Higher Secondary Examination from Burdwan C.M.S. High School and the Secondary Examination from Mathrun N.C. Institution. My research interests include advancement of the Peridynamics theory to predict material failure and exploration of the gauge theory of solids to unify various electro-magneto-mechanical phenomena.

Research Interest: Solid Mechanics, Peridynamics, Phase Field Theory, Flexoelectricity, Gauge Theory Of Solids

Teaching

Teaching Experience

Course Instructor (January 2024 - May 2024), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Optimization Methods (CEO525) (B. Tech. 7th Semester)

Lab: Computational Laboratory (NCEC512) (M. Tech. 1st year)

 

Course Instructor (August 2024 - December 2024), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Mechanics of Solid (CEE201) (B. Tech. 3rd Semester) (jointly with a Mechanical Department faculty member)

Course: Computational Solid Mechanics (CED501) (B. Tech. 7th Semester)

Lab: Engineering Graphics Practical (CEI101) (B.Tech. 1st Semester)

 

Course Instructor (January 2024 - May 2024), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Optimization Methods (CEO525) (B. Tech. 7th Semester)

 

Course Instructor (August 2023 - December 2023), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Mechanics of Solid (CEE201) (B. Tech. 3rd Semester) (jointly with a Mechanical Department faculty member)

Course: Computational Solid Mechanics (CED501) (B. Tech. 7th Semester)

Lab: Engineering Graphics Practical (CEI101) (B.Tech. 1st Semester)

 

Course Instructor (June 2023 - July 2023), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Optimization Methods (CEO525) (B. Tech. 7th Semester) (jointly with a Civil Department faculty member)

 

Course Instructor (January 2023 - May 2023), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Optimization Methods (CEO525) (B. Tech. 7th Semester)

Lab: Engineering Graphics Practical (CEI101) (B.Tech. 2nd Semester)

 

Course Instructor (August 2022 - December 2022), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Mechanics of Solid (CEE201) (B. Tech. 3rd Semester) (jointly with a Mechanical Department faculty member)

Course: Computational Solid Mechanics (CED501) (B. Tech. 7th Semester)

Lab: Engineering Graphics Practical (B.Tech. 1st Semester)

 

Course Instructor (January 2022 - May 2022), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Structural Dynamics (CEO404) (B. Tech. 6th Semester)

Lab: Finite Element Method Lab (CEC18201) (B. Tech. 8th Semester)

Lab: Engineering Graphics Practical (CEI101) (B.Tech. 2nd Semester)

 

Course Instructor (August 2021 - December 2021), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Course: Mechanics of Solid (CEE201) (B. Tech. 3rd Semester) (jointly with a Mechanical Department faculty member)

Course: Optimization Methods (CEO302) (B. Tech. 5th Semester)

 

Teaching Assistant (August 2016 - December 2016)

Structural Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India.

Course: Solid Mechanics (CE-204)

Teaching Assistant (January 2013 - April 2013)

Structural Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India.

Course: Design of Steel Structures (CEL332)

 

Course developed

Computational Solid Mechanics (CED501)

Academics

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (August 2014 – April 2019), Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India.

Research Advisor: Prof. Debasish Roy

Thesis Title: Non-classical Continuum Models for Solids using Peridynamics and Gauge theory

 

Master of Technology (July 2012 – July 2014), Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India.

Research Advisors: Prof. A.K. Nagpal and Prof. Vasant Matsagar

Thesis Title: Seismic Evaluation of Chamera Dam for Scenario Earthquake

 

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) (August 2008 – June 2012), Department of Civil Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

 

Experience

Assistant Professor - Grade I (June 2023 - Present)

Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) (IIT-ISM) Dhanbad

 

Assistant Professor - Grade II (June 2021 - June 2023)

Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) (IIT-ISM) Dhanbad

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate (July 2019 – June 2021)

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Arizona, USA.

Research Advisor: Prof. Erdogan Madenci

 

IISc Research Associate (December 2018 – June 2019)

Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India.

Research Advisor: Prof. Debasish Roy

Position

Awards and Honors

Publications

Books Published

Book

Madenci, E., Roy, P., & Behera D. (2022), “Advances in Peridynamics” (Springer, eBook ISBN

978-3-030-97858-7, Print ISBN 978-3-030-97857-0) https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-97858-7

 

Book chapters

3 Roy P., Behera D., Madenci E., Oterkus S. (2022) Peridynamic Modeling of Thermo-oxidative Degradation in Polymers. In: van Driel W.D., Yazdan Mehr M. (eds) Reliability of Organic Compounds in Microelectronics and Optoelectronics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81576-9_4

2 Roy, P., Pathrikar, A., & Roy, D., “Phase Field based Peridynamics Damage Model: Application to Delamination of Composite Structures and Inelastic Response of Ceramics”, Peridynamic Modeling, Numerical Techniques, and Applications, 1st Edition, Editors: Erkan Oterkus, Selda Oterkus, & Erdogan Madenci, Elsevier, 1st May 2021, Paperback ISBN: 9780128200698. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820069-8.00004-4

1 Roy, P., Pathrikar, A., & Roy, D.,Peridynamics Damage Model through Phase Field Theory”, Peridynamic Modeling, Numerical Techniques, and Applications, 1st Edition, Editors: Erkan Oterkus, Selda Oterkus, & Erdogan Madenci, Elsevier, 1st May 2021, Paperback ISBN: 9780128200698. 10.1016/B978-0-12-820069-8.00007-X

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

Refereed Articles  

21 Sajal, & Roy, P. (2025). “Peridynamics Modeling of Locally Resonant Metamaterials”, Journal of Peridynamics and Nonlocal Modeling, Springer, 7 (3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42102-025-00127-5

20 Ranjana, K.N., Sajal, & Roy, P. (2025), “Riemannian geometry based peridynamics computational homogenization method for cellular metamaterials”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 436, 117714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2024.117714

19 Sajal, & Roy, P. (2025). “Peridynamics model of torsion-warping: Application to lattice beam structures”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier, 206, Part A, 112603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2024.112603

18 Mahadeshwar, V., Sajal, & Roy, P. (2024), “Finite deformation peridynamics shell theory: Application to mechanical metasurfaces”, Thin-Walled Structures, Elsevier, 205, Part B, 112401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2024.112401

17 Kumar, A., Sajal, & Roy, P. (2024), “Peridynamics contact model: Application to healing using phase field theory”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Elsevier, 280, 109553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109553

16 Sajal, & Roy, P. (2024), “Finite deformation micropolar peridynamic theory: Variational consistency of wryness measure”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Elsevier, 271, 109306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109306

15 Behera, D., Roy, P., & Madenci, E. (2024), “Peridynamic simulation of creep deformation and damage”, Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00161-024-01295-3

14 Roy, P., Behera, D., & Madenci, E. (2023), “Peridynamic modeling of elastic instability and failure in lattice beam structures”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 415, 116210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2023.116210

13 Sajal, & Roy, P. (2023), “Peridynamics modeling of cellular elastomeric metamaterials: Application to wave isolation”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Elsevier, 254, 108456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108456

12 Behera, D., Roy, P., Anicode, S. V. K., Madenci, E., & Spencer, B. (2022), “Imposition of local boundary conditions in peridynamics without a fictitious layer and unphysical stress concentrations”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 393, 114734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2022.114734

11 Behera, D., Roy, P., & Madenci, E. (2021), “Peridynamic modeling of bonded-lap joints with viscoelastic adhesives in the presence of finite deformation”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 374, 113584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2020.113584

10 Roy, P., Behera, D., & Madenci, E. (2020), “Peridynamic Simulation of Finite Elastic Deformation and Rupture in Polymers”, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Elsevier, 236, 107226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.107226 

9 Behera, D., Roy, P., & Madenci, E. (2020), “Peridynamic Correspondence Model for Finite Elastic Deformation and Rupture in Neo-Hookean Materials”, International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Elsevier, 126, 103564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2020.103564

8 Roy, P., Kumar, S., & Roy, D. (2020), “Cauchy–Maxwell Equations: A Space–Time Conformal Gauge Theory for Coupled Electromagnetism and Elasticity”, International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Elsevier, 126, 103542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2020.103542 

7 Roy, P., Roy, D., & Reddy, J. N. (2019), “A Conformal Gauge Theory of Solids: Insights into a Class of Electromechanical and Magnetomechanical Phenomena”, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, Elsevier, 130, 35-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2019.05.008 

6 Roy, P., & Roy, D. (2019), “Peridynamics Model for Flexoelectricity and Damage”, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Elsevier, 68, 82-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2018.11.013

5 Chowdhury, S. R., Roy, P., Roy, D., & Reddy, J. N. (2019), “A Modified Peridynamics Correspondence Principle: Removal of Zero-energy Deformation and Other Implications”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 346, 530-549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2018.11.025

4 Roy, P., Deepu, S. P., Pathrikar, A., Roy, D., & Reddy, J. N. (2017), “Phase Field based Peridynamics Damage Model for Delamination of Composite Structures”, Composite Structures, Elsevier, 180, 972-993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.08.071

3 Roy, P., Pathrikar, A., Deepu, S. P., & Roy, D. (2017), “Peridynamics Damage Model through Phase Field Theory”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Elsevier, 128, 181-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.04.016

2 Rahaman, M. M., Roy, P., Roy, D., & Reddy, J. N. (2017), “A Peridynamic Model for Plasticity: Micro-inertia based Flow Rule, Entropy Equivalence and Localization Residuals”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, 327, 369-391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2017.07.034

1 Chowdhury, S. R., Roy, P., Roy, D., & Reddy, J. N. (2016), “A Peridynamic Theory for Linear Elastic Shells”, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Elsevier, 84, 110-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2016.01.019

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Conference papers and presentations

2 Sajal, & Roy, P., "A finite deformation micropolar peridynamic theory and its application to metamaterials", 16th World Congress on Computational Mechanics and 4th Pan American Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM 2024 / PANACM 2024), 21-26 July 2024, Vancouver, Canada. https://doi.org/10.23967/c.wccm.2024.067

(My Ph.D. student Mr. Sajal received DST-SERB ITS Travel Grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for presenting this work)

1 Behera, D., Roy, P., Madenci, E., & Oterkus, S. (2021, June). Prediction of thermal oxidation damage in polymers by using peridynamics. In 2021 IEEE 71st Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) (pp. 1457-1463). IEEE. 10.1109/ECTC32696.2021.00232

 

Conference presentations

8 Sajal, & Roy, P., "Peridynamics Simulation of Wave Isolation in Metamaterials", 9th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2024), 3rd - 7th June 2024, Lisbon, Portugal (ID: 356).

7 Sajal, & Roy, P., “Study of wave propagation in polymers in the presence of local elastic instability and rupture using peridynamics”, 8th International Congress on Computational Mechanics & Simulation (ICCMS), IIT Indore, December 9-11, 2022, India (Reference Id: ICCMS21_1657817514). (Presenting author)

6 Behera, D., Roy, P., Madenci, E., & Spencer, B., 2021, “An Approach to Impose Boundary Conditions in Peridynamics: Removal of Displacement Kinks Without a Fictitious Layer”, ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Virtual Conference, IMECE2021-71883.

5 Behera, D., Roy, P., and Madenci, E., 2021, “Recent progress in peridynamic theory”, 2nd International Workshop on Plasticity, Damage and Fracture of Engineering Materials, Ankara, Turkey.

4 Madenci, E., Behera, D., and Roy, P., 2021, “Recent progress in peridynamic theory”, The International Workshop of Discrete Models, (Virtual), Brazil.

3 Madenci, E., Roy P., & Behera, D., “Peridynamics Implementation of Liu Murakami Creep Damage Model in Moose Framework”, IMECE2020-25220, ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), Virtual Conference: November 16 – 19, 2020.

2 Roy, P., & Roy, D., “A Peridynamics Theory for Axisymmetric Structures”, 19th International Conference on New Trends in Fatigue and Fracture, October 8-10, 2019, Tucson, Arizona, USA. (Presenting author)

1 Roy, P., & Roy, D., “Phase Field based Peridynamics Damage Model and Applications to Composite Delamination and Damage in Ceramics”, IMECE2017-72950, ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 3-9, 2017, Tampa, Florida, USA. (Presenting author)

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Externally funded

Title of the Project: Design of mechanical metasurfaces for wave isolation applications by developing a large deformation peridynamics shell model

Funding organization: Defense Research & Development Organisation (Aeronautics R&D Board)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Pranesh Roy, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Rahul Bhartiya, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Sanctioned fund: 25,38,266 Rs.

Duration: 2025-2028

 

Institute funded

Title of the Project: Peridynamic modelling of finite deformation and failure of additively manufactured lattice structures

Funding organization: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Faculty Research Scheme

Principal Investigator: Dr. Pranesh Roy

Sanctioned fund: 14,50,000 Rs.

Duration: 2022-2025

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

Administrative responsibilities

Present

Member, Standing Appellate Committee (SAC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Team Member, NBA, Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Faculty in-charge, Computational Lab, Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Faculty in-charge, Structural Analysis Lab, Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Faculty coordinator (from Civil Engineering Department), International Relations, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

DPGC member, Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

DGRC member, Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

 

Previous

Timetable member, Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Designed extension of old-D-type quarters at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (along with faculty colleagues and junior technician)

Guidance

Ph.D. students

Ongoing

1. Mr. Sajal (Prime Minister’s Research Fellow)

2. Ms. Kumari Neelam Ranjana

3. Mr. Nilesh Choudhary

4. Ms. Beauty Dey

5. Mr. Anirban Mondal

 

M.Tech. students

Ongoing

1. Mr. Kundan Kumar

2. Mr. Bhushan Sah

3. Mr. Abhijeet Kumar

4. Mr. Anshul Sharma

Completed

1. Ms. Vaibhavi Sandip Mahadeshwar (2023-2024)

2. Mr. Ankit Kumar (2023-2024)

3. Mr. Amit Kumar (2022-2023)

 

B.Tech. students

Ongoing

Mr. Girish Shivkumar Reure

Mr. Krish Sahu

Completed

1. Mr. Souhardya Samanta (2023-2024)

2. Ms. Keshar Lahare (2023-2024)

3. Mr. Ishaan Singh (2022-2023)

4. Mr. Khusiram Meena (2022-2023)

 

Summer interns

Completed

1. Mr. Satyaki Maity (May-July, 2022)

 

Short-term visiting scholars

1. Mr. Subrata Mondal (Ph.D. student of NIT Andhra Pradesh)