Teaching


Sl No	Course (Theory / Practical)
1	Green Energy
2	Thermal Engineering Lab III
3	Thermal Engineering Lab II
4	Turbomachinery
5	Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Lab
6	Heat Transfer and Fluid Machines Lab
7	Applied Mechanics Lab
8	AutoCAD and Solid Modelling Lab
9	Machine Design Lab
10	Soft Computing II (MATLAB)
11	Soft Computing I(MATLAB)
12	Hydraulic Machines Lab
13	Hydraulic Machines
14	Mechanical Engineering – I
15	Machine Drawing Lab
16	Computational Lab
17	Optimization theory
18	Kinematics of Machines Lab
19	Kinematics of Machines
20	Hydraulic Machines Lab
21	Hydraulic Machines
22	Fluid Mechanics Lab
23	Fluid Machines Lab
24	Fluid Machines
25	Engineering Graphics
26	Engineering Mechanics

Academics

Timeline / Degree

Institution

2010

Doctor of Philosophy

(24.07.05-31.12.2009)

Award: 29.03.2010

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Hydrological Modeling For Flood Flows. A physically based rainfall-runoff-flood inundation model based on statistical distribution functions, catchment geomorphological characteristics, hydraulics of flow and the application of Geomorphologic Information System.

Supervised by: Dr. N.K. Goel, Professor & Dean I.I.T. Roorkee, and Dr. B. S. Mathur, Professor (Retd.) & Emeritus Fellow, Department of Hydrology, I.I.T. Roorkee, India

2005

Master of Engineering in Water Resources and Hydraulics Engineering (University Gold Medal, 84.43%)

(Aug 2003-16.08.2005)

School of Water Resources Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. A Numerical Approach for Prediction of Dissolved Oxygen Through Simulation of Thermal Stratification and Turbulent Kinetic Energy in a Lake. An attempt to solve the One-Dimensional Heat Diffusion Equation by Finite Difference approach to assess the role of variation of thermal diffusivity with depth in a stratified lake system along with effects of Turbulent kinetic energy on stratified thermal structure.

Supervised by: Dr.Asis Mazumdar, Professor and Director, School of Water Resources Engineering, and Dr.Arunabha Chanda, Reader, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India

2003

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (71.39 %)

(July 1999-30.06.2003)

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032, India

1998

Higher Secondary (10+2) (69.7 %)

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur, West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, India.

1996

Secondary (10^th standard) (83.89 %)

Ramakrishna Mission Boys’ Home High School, Rahara, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, India

Position

Position / Timeline	Department
*Dec 2011 to Jun 2013* Assistant Professor	Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mining Machinery Engineering, ISM Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826004
*Jun 2013 to April 2021* Assistant Professor	Department of Mechanical Engineering, ISM Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826004
*Apr 2021 to till Date* Associate Professor	Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826004

Awards and Honors

Award Received

Sl No.	Details
1	University Gold medal in 2005 for being first in Master of Engineering in Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
2	NFP Fellowship to participate short course on urban water systems modelling in UNESCO – IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands, 2006
3	Canara Bank publication award - 2018 for Department of Mechanical Engg, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
4	Indra Mohar Thapar Award (IMTR)- 2023 by Dr. Rakesh Kumar for Publishing the best journal paper in the Department of Mechanical Engg, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, in which Prof. Shibayan Sarkar is the other Co-Author.

Fellowship Received

Sl No.	Details
1	Funds sponsored by International Centre for Hydropower, Norway to participate Hydro Sri Lanka International conference on Small Hydropower, held on Kandy, Sri Lanka 22^nd to 24^th October 2007.
2	Netherlands Fellowship (NUFFIC) to participate short course on Urban Water Systems Modelling in UNESCO – IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands held on 19^th June to 7^th July 2006.
3	MHRD Fellowship to study Ph.D. in Hydrology in Department of Hydrology in IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttaranchal in 2005-2009
4	AICTE (GATE) Fellowship to study Master of Engineering in Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering, School of Water Resources Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata in 2003-2005.

Publications

Books Published

S. Sarkar, A. K. Nag, and R. Kumar (2023) “An overview of small-scale hydropower and its recent development,” in Renewable Energy Production and Distribution: , M. Jeguirim and P. Dutournié, Eds., 1st ed.Amsterdam: Academic Press, ELSEVIER, pp. 249–314. Accessed: Apr. 30, 2023. [Online]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-18439-0.00009-4, Paperback ISBN: 9780443184390, eBook ISBN: 9780443184406
S. Sarkar and R. K. Rai, (2010). Hydrologic Modeling of Gauged and Ungauged Catchments: LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, ISBN-NR.: 978-3-8433-7829-1

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

Rakesh Kumar, S. Sarkar (2025) " Performance Evaluation of Modified Hydrokinetic Turbines in Pipe Flow with Velocity Correction Technique" Renewable Energy, ELSEVIER, 242, 122485, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122485 (Impact Factor: 9.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 21.01.25)
Rakesh Kumar, Aditya K. Nag, S. Sarkar (2024) " Performance analysis of spherically curbed hydrokinetic turbine arranged in ln-line array in a closed conduit " Renewable Energy, ELSEVIER, 232, 121110, 10.1016/j.renene.2024.121110, (Impact Factor: 9.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 30.07.24)
Ravindra Bhagat, Dinesh Kumar, S. Sarkar (2023) “Design modification and performance prediction of ellipsoid cross-flow hydrokinetic turbine" Renewable Energy, ELSEVIER, 219, 119475, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119475, (Impact Factor: 9.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 16.10.23)
Rakesh Kumar, S. Sarkar (2023) “Performance analysis of spherical-shaped Darrieus hydrokinetic turbine for an in-pipe hydropower system " Energy Conversion and Management, ELSEVIER, 294, 117690, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117600 (Impact Factor: 11.533), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 28.08.2023)
Rakesh Kumar, S. Sarkar (2023) “Erosion analysis of Radial Flow Hydraulic Turbine components through FLUENT-EDEM coupling" Powder Technology, ELSEVIER, 428, 118800, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118800, (Impact Factor: 5.64), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 07.07.2023)
Rakesh Kumar, S. Sarkar (2022). “Effect of Design Parameters upon the Helical Darrieus Hydrokinetic Turbine Performance”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, ELSEVIER, 162, 112431 (1-22), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112431, (Impact Factor: 16.3), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 01.04.2022)
Aditya K. Nag, S. Sarkar (2021). “Performance Analysis of Helical Savonius Hydrokinetic Turbines Arranged in Array”, Ocean Engineering, ELSEVIER, 241, 110020 (1-14), DOI:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.110020, (Impact Factor: 5.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 10.10.2021)
R. Bhagat, D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2021). “Employability of vertical axis crossflow whirlybird rotor as hydrokinetic turbine and its performance prediction corresponding to different design parameters”, Ocean Engineering, ELSEVIER, 238, 109744 (1-22), DOI:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109744, (Impact Factor: 5.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 25.08.2021)
Aditya K. Nag, S. Sarkar (2021). “Techno-economic analysis of a micro-hydropower plant consists of Helical Savonius hydrokinetic turbines arranged in different array formations for rural areas”, Renewable Energy, ELSEVIER, 179, 475-487, DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2021.07.067, (Impact Factor: 9.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1] (Accepted on 31.07.2021)
Aditya K. Nag, S. Sarkar (2020). “Experimental and numerical study on the performance and flow pattern of different Savonius hydrokinetic turbines with varying duct angle”, Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy, Springer, 6, 31-53, DOI: 10.1007/s40722-019-00155-6, (Impact Factor: 1.6), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science }[Q3]
Manbodh Kumar Das, S. Sarkar, B S Choudhary (2019). “Structure Analysis of Dragline Tooth and its Wear Prediction”, Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Canadian science publishing, 43(4): 526-534, DOI: 10.1007/s40722-019-00155-6, (Impact Factor: 0.573), [SCI Journal] { Web of Science }[Q4]
N. K. Gautam and S. Sarkar (2018). “Modeling of Drinking Water Distribution and its Quality for an Indian State Municipality”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Desalination Publication, Taylor and Francis,Vol-136, 167-185,DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2018.23112 (Impact Factor: 0.854),[SCI Journal]{ Web of Science }[Q3]
S. Datta, N. K. Gautam and S. Sarkar (2018). “Pipe Network Blockage Detection by Frequency Response and Genetic Algorithm Technique”, Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology – AQUA, IWA Publishing, 67(6), 543-555,https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2018.046, (Impact Factor: 1.319), [SCI Journal]{ Web of Science}[Q3]
Manbodh Kumar Das, S. Sarkar, B S Choudhary (2018). “Experimental and numerical analysis of rotary tricone drill bit and its wear prediction”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Springer, 40(8), 366-374, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-018-1292-4 , (Impact Factor: 2.361), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science }[Q3]
N. K. Gautam and S. Sarkar (2018). “Estimation of Crop Water Requirement and Assessment of Irrigation Water Distribution Cost for Rice Production Using Pipe Network in an Indian State”, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, HARD Publication, Vol.27, No.3, 1071-1083,https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/76313, (Impact Factor: 1.383), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q4]
Aditya K. Nag, S. Sarkar (2017).“Modeling of hybrid energy system for futuristic energy demand of an Indian rural area and their optimal and sensitivity analysis”, Renewable Energy, ELSEVIER, Volume- 118C, pages- 477-488 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.11.047, (Impact Factor: 9.0), [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1]
D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2017). “Modeling of flow- induced stress on helical Savonius hydrokinetic turbine with the effect of augmentation technique at different operating conditions”, Renewable Energy, ELSEVIER, Volume 111, May 2017, Pages 740-748, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.006 (Impact Factor: 9.0) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science }[Q1]
D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2016). “Numerical investigation of Hydraulic load and Stress Induced in Savonius Hydrokinetic Turbine with the effects of Augmentation Techniques through Fluid-structure interaction analysis”. Energy, ELSEVIER, Volume 116, Part 1, Pages 609–618, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.10.012(Impact Factor: 6.082) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science }. [Q1]
S. Datta and S. Sarkar (2016). “Methodological Approach for ranking of different blockage detection techniques for pipeline”, Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer.75: 1294-1299,https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-016-6022-6(Impact Factor: 2.180) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science }[Q3]
S. Datta and S. Sarkar (2016) “A review on different pipeline fault detection methods”, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, ELSEVIER, 41, Pages 97-106, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlp.2016.03.010(Impact Factor: 2.795) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science} [Q2]
D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2016). “A review on the Technology, Performance, design optimization, Reliability, Techno-Economics and Environmental impacts of hydrokinetic energy conversion systems”, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, ELSEVIER,Volume 58, Pages 796-813, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.247(Impact Factor: 16.3) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 1364-0321[Q1]
M. Rahman, S. Sarkar, M. Najafi, and R. Rai, (2013). “Regional Extreme Rainfall Mapping for Bangladesh Using L-Moment Technique”, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE 18(5), 603–615,http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0000663(Impact Factor: 1.594) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 1084-0699 [Q1]
Singh. K. J. and S. Sarkar (2013). “Development of GIUH for the Catchment Contributing to Loktak Lake, North East India”, Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Springer, 41(2):447-459, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-012-0219-2(Impact Factor: 0.997) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 0974-3006 [Q4]
S. Sarkar and R. K. Rai (2011). “Flood Inundation Modeling Using Nakagami-m Distribution Based GIUH for a Partially Gauged Catchment”, Water Resources Management, Springer, 25,3805-3835, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-011-9890-2(Impact Factor: 2.924) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 0920-4741 [Q1]
S. Sarkar, N. K. Goel, B. S. Mathur (2010). “Performance investigation of Nakagami-m Distribution to Derive Flood Hydrograph by Genetic Algorithm Optimization Approach”, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 15(8), 658-666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0000220(Impact Factor: 1.594) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 1084-0699 [Q2]
S. Sarkar, N. K. Goel, B. S. Mathur (2010). “Development of Isopluvial Map using L-moment Approach for Tehri-Garhwal Himalaya”, Stochastic Environmental Research & Risk Assessment (SERRA), Springer, 24, 411-432, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00477-009-0330-2 (Impact Factor: 2.351) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 1436-3240 [Q1]
R. K. Rai, S. Sarkar, Alka Upadhyay and V. P. Singh (2010).“Efficacy of Nakagami-m Distribution Function for Deriving Unit Hydrograph”, Water Resources Management, Springer, 24, 563-575, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-009-9459-5 (Impact Factor: 2.924) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1]
R. K. Rai, Alka Upadhyay, S. Sarkar,A. M. Upadhyay, and V. P. Singh (2009). “GIUH Based Transfer Function for Gomti River Basin of India”, Journal of Spatial Hydrology (JOSH: An Official Publication of American Spatial Hydrology USA, ISSN: 1530-4736), 9(2), Fall 2009, 29-50 (H index: 9.0, CiteScore 2015: 0.29, SJR 2015: 0.103) [Q4] [SCImago]
S. Sarkar, N. K. Goel, B. S. Mathur (2009). “Adequacy of Nakagami-m distribution function to derive GIUH”, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 14(10), 1070-1079, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0000103(Impact Factor: 1.594) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 1084-0699 [Q1]
R. K. Rai, S. Sarkar and V. P. Singh (2009). “Evaluation of the Adequacy of Statistical Distribution Functions for Deriving Unit Hydrograph”, Water Resources Management, Springer, 23, 899-929, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-008-9306-0(Impact Factor: 2.924) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}ISSN: 0920-4741 [Q1]
R. K. Rai, S. Sarkar, H. G. Gundekar, (2008). “Adequacy of Two-Parameter Beta Distribution for Deriving the Unit Hydrograph”, Hydrology Research, International Water Association (IWA) Publication, Denmark. 39(3),201-208, https://doi.org/10.2166/nh.2008.038(Impact Factor: 1.779) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q4]
H. G. Gundekar, U.M. Khodke, S. Sarkar and R. K. Rai (2008). “Evaluation of Pan Coefficient for Reference Crop Evapotranspiration for Semi-Arid Region”, Irrigation Science, Springer, 26 (2),169-175, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-007-0083-y (Impact Factor: 3.014) [SCI Journal] {Web of Science}[Q1]

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Ravindra Bhagat, Dinesh Kumar, Shibayan Sarkar (2023) “Effects of Fins on The Performance of Vertical Alignment Cross-Flow Whirlybird Hydrokinetic Turbine”, IOP Conference Series, Earth and Environmental Science, 1279(1):012008, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/1279/1/012008, December 2023 (International)
Indrajeet Yadav, Rakesh Kumar, Shibayan Sarkar (2023) “Effect of particle mass flow rate on Erosion wear in centrifugal pump using ANSYS CFX”, 2nd International conference on energy resources and technologies for sustainable development (ICERTSD 2023) - 27th-28th April, 2023, IIEST, Shibpur.
Indrajeet Yadav, Rakesh Kumar, Shibayan Sarkar (2023) “Effect of Particle size and shape on Erosion wear and performance of the centrifugal pump using ANSYS CFX”, 11th International Conference on Contemporary Engineering and Technology 2023 (ICCET 2023)- 1st-2nd May, 2023, Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College, Chennai
Rakesh Kumar, Indrajeet Yadav and S. Sarkar (2022) “Performance and stress analysis of helical Darrieus hydrokinetic turbine”, Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Problems on Machines and Mechanisms (IPRoMM 2022) organised by Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad held on 22-23 Dec 2022, pp-82-85, ISBN: 978-93-83660-38-4
Rakesh Kumar and S. Sarkar (2022) “Performance analysis of hydrokinetic turbine arranged in lnline array within a closed conduit channel”, Proceedings of 4^th International Conference on Energy and Power (ICEP2022), hosted by the Military Institute of Science & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh in association with the Australian Society of Energy and Power (ASEP) from 11-13 December 2022, pp-12
Rakesh Kumar and S. Sarkar (2022) “Analysis of erosion behavior in Reaction type hydraulic turbine components through Different Wear Model”, Proceedings of 4^th International Conference on Energy and Power (ICEP2022), hosted by the Military Institute of Science & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh in association with the Australian Society of Energy and Power (ASEP) from 11-13 December 2022, pp-13
Vipin Kumar and S. Sarkar (2018). “Performance Analysis of Darrieus Hydrokinetic Turbine” International Journal of Engineering Technology Science and Research (IJETSR), (UGC approved Journal),www.ijetsr.com, ISSN 2394 – 3386, Volume 5, Issue 3, 1160-1167, March 2018 (International conference)
M.K. Das, S. Sarkar and B. S. Choudhary (2018) “Dragline tooth stress and fatigue failure modeling in ANSYS”, Proceedings of First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2018), Published by Jadavpur University Press, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, west Bengal, India, 04-06 January 2018, pp-82-85, ISBN: 978-93-83660-38-4
S. Datta and S. Sarkar (2018) “Blockage detection in oil pipeline using pressure frequency response approach”, Proceedings of First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2018), Published by Jadavpur University Press, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, west Bengal, India, 04-06 January 2018, pp-562-564, ISBN: 978-93-83660-38-4
D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2018) “Region recognition of stress induced in modified savonius hydrokinetic turbine based on fluid structure interaction analysis”, Proceedings of First International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2018), Published by Jadavpur University Press, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, west Bengal, India, 04-06 January 2018, pp-786-789, ISBN: 978-93-83660-38-4
K. Nag and S. Sarkar (2017) “Modeling of an different configuration of hybrid energy system for Indian rural areas”, Proceedings of International Conference (ICRTCETM-2017) International Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering, Technology and Management, P.S.R. Engineering College (Affiliated by Anna University), Sevalpatti, Virudhunagar, Dist., Sivakasi - 626140, Tamilnadu, India, 12-13 April 2017, pp-1-8.
S. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2017) “Numerical Simulation of Solar Updraft Tower”, Proceedings of International Conference (ICRTCETM-2017) International Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering, Technology and Management, P.S.R. Engineering College (Affiliated by Anna University), Sevalpatti, Virudhunagar, Dist., Sivakasi - 626140, Tamilnadu, India, 12-13 April 2017, pp-124-129.
H. C. Patel and S. Sarkar (2017) “Performance investigation of wind power resources turbine”, Proceedings of International Conference (ICRTCETM-2017) International Conference on Recent Trends in Civil Engineering, Technology and Management, P.S.R. Engineering College (Affiliated by Anna University), Sevalpatti, Virudhunagar, Dist., Sivakasi - 626140, Tamilnadu, India, 12-13 April 2017, pp-130-134.
R. D. Hemrom and S. Sarkar (2017) “Performance Analysis of Savonius Hydrokinetic Turbine in Array Based at Same Input Velocity at Different Speed”, Proceedings of 5^th International Conference on Recent Development in Engineering Science, Humanities and Management (ESHM-17), (NITTTR) National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Chandigarh, India, 16th April 2017, ISBN: 978-93-86171-39-9, pp-05-11
N. K. Gautam and S. Sarkar (2016) “Modelling of water Distribution piping Network in Steel Gate Water Distribution Zone of Dhanbad Municipality corporation, Jharkhand Area”, Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Material Sciences (ICEMS-2016), Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India, March 17-19, 2016, pp-172-173
D. Mondal, S. Sarkar, B. Paul (2015) “Feed Optimization of Raw Coal by Developing a Mechanised Receiving and Lump Breaking System”, Proceedings of Second National Conference on Mining Equipment: New Technologies, Challenges & Applications (MENTCA 2015), Organised by Department of Mining Machinery Engineering, Indian School of Mines Dhanbad,09-10th October 2015, Jharkhand, India, pp-111-113
S. Datta and S. Sarkar (2014) “Review on Pipe Line Hazard Detection Using Vibration Analysis Method” Proceedings of IRF International Conference, Organised by IRAJ Research Forum,09th November 2014, Pune, India, ISBN: 978-93-84209-64-3, pp-26-28
D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2014) “A Review on The Design Efficient Blade of Hydrokinetic Turbines” 19^thInternational Conference on Hydraulics, Water Resources, Coastal and Environmental Engineering (HYDRO 2014) Dec 18-20, 2014 hel in MNIT Bhopal, India under aegis of Indian Society for Hydraulics (ISH), pp-305-315
N. K. Gautam and S. Sarkar (2014) “An overview of Pipe Network Transient Analysis Considering leak Using HAMMER”, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Proceedings of the International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC), NIT Tiruchirappalli, India, June 13-15 2014, pp-391-394
N. Kumar, S. Sarkar, B. Paul, (2013) “Review on Dewatering Pumping Network for Underground Coal Mine”, Proceedings of the 1st International and 16th National Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (iNaCoMM2013), IIT Roorkee, India, Dec 18-20 2013, pp-957-964
N. Kumar, S. Paul, P. Elunglung, K. Tacho, S. Sarkar (2011) “Centrifugal Pump Design for a Water Distribution Network”, Proceeding of National Seminar on Renewable Energy and Technology: Issues and Prospects (RETIP-2011), held on 2-3^rd September 2011, RETIP-26, published on Feb 2012, in IJESR http://technicaljournals.org/TJ/index.php/IJESR, Manuscript ID: IJESR-Y12-TJ-SPL-B099
Kumar, K. K. Deori, R. Krishanan and S. Sarkar (2011) “Prior Estimation of Water and Selection of Turbine for a Hydropower Site at Arunachal Pradesh, India”, Proceeding of National Seminar on Renewable Energy and Technology: Issues and Prospects (RETIP-2011), held on 2-3^rd September 2011, RETIP-12, published on Feb 2012, in IJESR http://technicaljournals.org/TJ/index.php/IJESR, Manuscript ID: IJESR-Y12-TJ-SPL-B111
K. Kar, S. Sarkar (2010). “Preparation of drawings using AUTOCAD”. Technical Notes for International Training Course on Urban Flood Modeling and Drainage Design, organised by Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, India, Module -12, pp. 184-188.
S. Sarkar (2010). “Diesel Engine Service and Maintenance”. Technical note for the Course for NHPC Engineers, Organised by Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, NERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India
R. K. Rai, H. G. Gundekar, S. Sarkar and B. S. Mathur (2009). “Genetic Algorithm based Unit Hydrograph”. International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society (WEES-2009) Organised by National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, Vol-I, pp. 323-328
H. G. Gundekar, D. S. Arya, N. K. Goel, S. Sarkar and B. K. Sethi (2009). “Socio-Economic Inference of Floods in Last Decades”. International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society (WEES-2009) Organised by National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, Vol-III, pp. 1496-1503
N. K. Goel, S. Sarkar (2007). “Regional Rainfall Intensity - Duration - Frequency Relationships”. Technical Notes on Design Flood Analyses for Hydropower Projects Sponsored by National Thermal Power Corporation, (NTPC) India, Organized by Department of Hydrology, IIT Roorkee, India, Module -3, pp. 46-56.
S. Sarkar and H. G. Gundekar (2007). “Geomorphological Parameters: Are They Indicators for Installation of A Hydropower Site?”. International Conference on Small Hydropower. Kandy, Srilanka, Central engineering Consultancy Bureau, Srilanka, ISBN 978-955-1802-00-4, pp. 225
S. Sarkar, H. G. Gundekar, B. K. Sethi and N. K. Goel (2007). “Applicability of Digital Elevation Models Derived from Topographical Maps over SRTM in Hydrology: A Case Study”. National Conference on RACE-2007. Bhubaneswar.
S. Sarkar, A. Chanda and A. K. Mazumder (2006). “An estimation of time and rate of aeration to increase and sustain dissolved oxygen in lake water model”. National Conference on EPCSD-2006. KOTA, Rajasthan.
S. Sarkar, N. R. Samal, A. Chanda and A. K. Mazumder (2005). “Role of eddy diffusivity in thermal stratification in a tropical shallow lake”. National Conference on NCTP-2005, Goa University.

Patents

Aditya K. Nag and S. Sarkar (2022) “A SELF ADJUSTABLE FLAP BLADE HYDROKINETIC TURBINE”, Application Number: 202231031891, dated 06/06/22, status: GRANTED – PATENT No.- 531514, Date: 02/04/24, Sl No-033135171
R. Bhagat, D. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2022) “AN ELLIPSOID CROSS FLOW HYDROKINETIC TURBINE”, Application Number: 202231069692, dated 03/12/22, status: published, Form 8 filed on Feb 24
R. Kumar and S. Sarkar (2023) “AN IN-PIPE HYDROKINETIC TURBINE (IPHKT) STRUCTURE”, Application Number: 202331002558, dated 12/01/23, status: published

Projects & Activities

Consultancy Project (for ONGC)

Sl No	Name of Short Course / Consultancy	Funding Agency	Consultancy No., No of Participants	Amount Rs. (Lakh)	Duration	CI/Co-CI
1.	Condition monitoring and failure analysis of Machines	Participants from Academic and Industry	CONS/3768/17-18 11 Nos	1.38	March 21-24, 2018	Co-CI with Dr. Sachin Kumar Singh (as CI)
2.	Twelve-day Online Refresher Course on “Computational Fluid dynamics in engineering”	MMTTP (Malaviya Mission Teachers Training Program), UGC	ORAC 0156 (Sanction letter -DRD/11011/478/2024-FDC, Dated-09.12.24) 65 Nos.	2.706	28.02.2025-11.03.2025	Principal Coordinator: Prof. Shibayan Sarkar Co-Coordinator: Prof. Subrata Kumar Ghosh
3.	Five-day Short-term course on “HydroInnovate: Unleashing the Power of Water with Advanced Hydrokinetic Turbine Technologies”	GIAN and Participants (Course No: 2514020)	ORAC 0159 (Sanction letter -GIAN/S-24-25/235, Dated-10.12.24) 25 Nos	6.64	17.02.2025-21.02.2025	Principal Coordinator: Shibayan Sarkar Foreign Faculty: Prof. Mamdud Hossain, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
4.	Proof Checking for Design and Drawings for Major Upgradation and Redevelopment of Asansol Railway Station	Against Work Order: AIPL/ASNSL/WO/03, 02.02.2025	CONS 7427 C Vide letter – CONS/9/122/24-25 10.02.2025	29.50 (8% of Total = 2.36)	07.02.2025-06.02.2026	CI: Prof. Tanish Dey, Civil Engg Co-CI: Prof. Rajib Sarkar, S Chakraborty, Civil, Shibayan Sarkar, MECH, Sukanta Halder, EE

Membership of Scientific Societies

Member, Indian Association of Hydrologists (LM-1449)
Associate Member, Institute of Engineers (IE), AM 100645-5
Life member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), 124624

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

Administrative Activities

Sl No	Details
1	Warden of Jasper Hostel Block B - ISM Dhanbad (Dec 2013- M3ay 2017)
2	Lab-in-charge of Drawing Hall (July 2013- June 2019), Fluid Mechanics Lab, CAD Lab, Department of Mechanical Engg., IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (July 2013- till date)
3	Faculty In charge of industrial training, Department Website, Department of Mechanical Engg., IIT(ISM)Dhanbad (July 2013-July 2015)
4	Faculty In charge of Training and Placement, Department of Mechanical Engg., IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (July 2015-May 2022)
5	Faculty In charge of Time Table, Department of Mechanical Engg., IIT(ISM)Dhanbad (Jan 2016 –Oct 2017)
6	Member Secretary, Goal Setting Committee 2015, ISM Dhanbad
7	M.Tech. Coordinator (I/C) in Mechanical Engg (Spl: Maintenance and Tribology) - Dec 2014 -May 2015
8	Visited different companies for Training & Placement campaign of Mechanical Engg Students in (i) Kolkata & Bhubaneswar (25.07.17 – 02.08.2017) (ii) Hyderabad (09.09.17 – 15.09.2017)
9	Organised One-day industry visit to Koderma Thermal Power Plant, Jharkhand for B.Tech. (3rd Year) Mechanical Engineering Students on 15.09.2017.
10	Organised One-day industry visit to Chittaranjan Locomotive Workshop, West Bengal for B.Tech. (2nd Year) Mechanical Engineering Students on 16.03.2018.
11	Coordinator, Mechanical Engg Dept., Junior Research Fellowship Entrance Examination (IIT(ISM) JRF EE – 2018-19
12	Member, Departmental Survey Committee, June, 2018, Survey Committee to Write off Stores, Department of Mechanical Engg, IIT(ISM)Dhanbad,
13	DUGC member - 2018
14	DFSC member - Assistant Professor Recruitment 2019, Nov 2024 to till date
15	Secretary, Committee for preparing Departmental Review Structure - 2019
16	Institute Representative, JEE (ADV) 2019 Examination
17	eOffice Master Trainers – Mech Engg. Department
18	Departmental Coordinator, Departmental Review (NBA) - 2014, 2018, 2020
19	Chairman, Documentation Cell, Mechanical Engineering Department, 2020, 2021, 2022
20	Treasure, International Conference on Industrial Problems on Machines and Mechanism (IPRoMM 2022). 2022
21	Vice-Chairperson (PG/PhD), Career Development Centre, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, 06.05.2022 to 01.07.2024
22	Skill India, GOI, Trainer, TR523423, 20.08.2024 to till date
23	Editor, Department Newsletter, Oct 2024 to till date

Guidance


Sl No	Name of Student, Adm No.	Type	Topic	Remarks
1	Dr. Dinesh Kumar 2014DR1062 Assistant Professor, UCETI, VBU, Hazaribagh, M.Tech. from IIT Roorkee D.O.J.- 10/03/2014	Part Time,	MODELING AND SIMULATION OF HYDRO KINETIC TURBINE	Sole guide, Registered on – 10.03.2014 Pre submission on – 24.02.2017 Submitted on – 03.03.2017, Corrected Thesis submission-05.06.2017 Defended thesis – 06.07.2017 Awarded on-10.08.2017
2	Dr. Shantanu Datta 2014DR1063, Assistant Professor, Asansol Engg College, Asansol, M.Tech. from NIT Agartala D.O.J.- 11/03/2014	Part Time,	DETECTION OF BLOCKAGE LOCATION IN PIPE NETWORK	Sole guide, Registered on – 10.03.2014 Pre submission on – 24.04.2018 Submitted on – 08.05.2018 Defended thesis –10.11.2018 Corrected Thesis submission-12.11.2018 Awarded on-16.11.2018
3	Dr. Nitish Kumar Gautam B.Tech. from Darbhanga College of Engineering, Arya Bhatta Knowledge University, Patna 2013DR0235 D.O.J.- 23/07/2013	Full time IIT(ISM) JRF	MODELING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE NETWORK FOR INDIAN SEMI-URBAN AREA	Sole Guide Registered on – 24.07.13 RTF cleared – 31.10.18 Pre-submission - 16.01.19 Thesis submitted - 07.03.19 Revised Thesis submission-31.10.2019 Defended thesis - 14/01/2020 Awarded on-04.02.2020
4	Mr. Mandodh Kumar Das B.Tech. 2013DR0208 D.O.J.- 23/07/2013 Ramgovind Institute of Technology, Vinoba Bhabe University (VBU), Hazaribagh	Full Time IIT(ISM) JRF	ANALYSIS OF SURFACE MINE CUTTING TOOL WEAR AND TOOL LIFE	Main guide, Co Guide Dr. B.S. Choudhary, Mining Engg, ISM Dhanbad Pre-submission – 23.11.21 Thesis submitted – 14.12.21 Revised Thesis submission-22.03.2022 Defended thesis -06.04.2022 Awarded on-06.04.2022
5	Mr. Aditya Kumar Nag M.Tech. from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad B.Tech. from Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Durg, Chhattisgarh 2017 DR 000413 D.O.J.- 01/08/2017	Full time IIT(ISM) JRF	TECHNO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SAVONIUS HYDROKINETIC TURBINE UNDER VARYING OPERATING CONDITIONS WITH DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENTS	Sole Guide Registered on – 01/08/2017 Pre-submission – 13.06.22 Thesis submitted – 25.07.22 Revised Thesis submission-20.10.2022 Defended thesis -18.11.2022 Awarded on- 25.11.2022
6	Mr. Ravindra Bhagat M.Tech. from BIT Sindri B.Tech. from Tilkamanjhi Bhagalpur University 2017 DP 000311 D.O.J.- 13/11/2017	Part Time	PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF WHIRLYBIRD HYDROKINETIC TURBINE	Main guide, Registered on – 13/11/2017 External Guide-Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, BIT Sindri, Thesis submitted – 01.08.2023 Revised Thesis submission-10.10.2023 Defended thesis -24.11.2023 Awarded on - 04.12.2023
7	Mr. Rakesh Kumar M.Tech. from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad B.Tech. from Uttar Pradesh Technical University 18DR0108 D.O.J.-30/07/18	Full Time IIT(ISM) JRF	PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF DARRIEUS HYDROKINETIC TURBINE IN DIFFERENT FLOW CONDITIONS	Sole Guide Registered on – 30/07/18 Thesis submitted – 04.12.2023 Revised Thesis submission-05.03.2024 Defended thesis -02.04.2024 Awarded on - 04.04.2024
8	Mr. Mahesh Kumar Pandey M.Tech. from NIT Mizoram B.Tech. from Greater Noida Institute of Technology, Uttar Pradesh Technical University 22DR0119 D.O.J.-03/08/22	Full Time IIT(ISM) JRF	MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF HORIZONTAL AXIS HYDROKINETIC TURBINE	Main Guide: Shibayan Sarkar Co-guide: Prof. Mamdud Hossain, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK Registered on – 03/08/22
9	Mr. Saumitra Kumar Sharma B.Tech.- Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT) Bhopal M.Tech.- Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) Bhopal 24DR0168	Full Time IIT(ISM) JRF	--	Main Guide: Shibayan Sarkar Registered on –15/07/2024
10	Mr. Tinkaj Rana B.Tech.- Einstein Academy of technology and Management, Bhuwaneswar M.Tech.- BIT Sindri 24DR0211	Full Time IIT(ISM) JRF	--	Main Guide: Shibayan Sarkar Registered on – 15/07/2024
11	Mr. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary B.Tech.- Motihari college of engineering, Motihari, Under - Aryabhatta knowledge university (AKU) M.Tech.- IIT(ISM) Dhanbad 24DP0246	Part Time	--	Main Guide: Shibayan Sarkar Registered on – 28/09/2024

Sl No.	Name of the Project	Funding Agency	Amount (Rs. in Lakhs)	Date Applied	Status
1	Investigation on Hydrokinetic Turbine Performance Corresponds to Variable Rotor Shape and Surface Velocity using Different Augmentation Techniques PI: Shibayan Sarkar	Start-Up Research Grant (Young Scientists), SERB DST(SERB) (131)/2015 /454/ Mech Engg	20.62	23.03.2015	Approved on 30.11.2015, File No. YSS/2015/001259 Financial Acceptance vide Dairy No.- SERB/F/8462/2015-16 dated 11/03/2016, fund released vide Bill No. GIA/ 7507 dated 14-03-2016, SERB/F/8462/2015-16, Completed on March 2019 Officially Closed by SERB: 03.06.2020
2	Modeling of Integrated Water Management for Agriculture Using Pipe Network PI: Shibayan Sarkar	TEQIP - II	1.5	28.09.2015	Approved on 09.11.2015, Completed on 31.07.2016
3	Modeling of wear in radial hydraulic turbine PI: Shibayan Sarkar	Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science, 2019, SERB DST(SERB) (244)/2019-20/ 684/Mech	36.11759 Lakhs	07.05.2019	Approved on: 15.10.19 File No. EEQ/2019/000119 Financial Acceptance vide Dairy No.- SERB/F/6569/2019-20 dated 13/11/2019, Completed on November 2022 Officially Closed by SERB: *~~03.06.2020~~*
4	Performance analysis of whirlybird hydrokinetic turbine PI: Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, UCETI, VBU, Hazaribagh Co-PI: Mr. Ravindra Bhagat, UCETI, VBU External Co-PI: Dr. Shibayan Sarkar	Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS), TEQIP	16.43 Lakhs	08.05.2019	Approved on: 17.06.19 File No. 1-5694005989 Completed on: 27.10.2021
5	Performance Improvement of Darrieus Hydrokinetic Turbine using different J-shape blades and Vortex Generator PI: Anuj Kumar, Assistant Professor, (Department of Thermal and Energy Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering) VIT, Deemed University (Private), Tamilnadu-632014 Mentor: Dr. Shibayan Sarkar	Teacher Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE), SERB DST(SERB)/ TARE/347/2022-23/942/ Mech	18.30 Lakhs 10.05 Lakhs (3.35 Lakhs p.a.) to mentor’s Institution	09.03.2022	File No. TAR/2022/000412 Accepted on 06.10.2022 Fund release 1: 3.35 Lakhs on 13.12.2022 Fund release 2: 3.35 Lakhs on 23.08.2024 To be completed on December 2025
6	Development of a wind turbine condition monitoring system using signal processing and machine learning techniques PI: Sachin Kumar Singh Co-PI: Shibayan Sarkar	CRG, SERB SERB/CRG/ 424/2023-24/1093/Mech	40.30312 Lakhs	15.03.2023	Approved on: 18.02.24 File No. CRG/2023/002397 Financial Acceptance vide Dairy No.- SERB/F/14659/2023-24 dated 15/03/2024, To be completed on March 2026

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