IIT Kanpur Organizes Workshop On Nano-Indentation And Nano-Mechanics
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), through its Advanced Centre for Materials Science (ACMS), in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, hosted a one-day workshop on Nano-Indentation and Nano-Mechanics. Supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation formerly, Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India, Bruker Ltd. and Industron Ltd., the workshop brought together around 85 participants, including students and research scholars, to explore advancements in the field.
The event commenced with an inaugural address by Prof. Anish Upadhyaya, Head of ACMS and Professor at IIT Kanpur, who highlighted ACMS’s role in fostering advanced material characterization for academia, research institutions, and industry. Prof. Nilesh Prakash Gurao, the workshop coordinator, elaborated on the event’s objectives and noted the participation of distinguished experts from leading academic institutions and industry.
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Prof. Kantesh Balani, Head of the MSE Department and Coordinator for the Indentation Laboratory at ACMS, emphasized the significance of nanoindentation in materials engineering, demonstrating its applications and the state-of-the-art capabilities available at IIT Kanpur. He remarked, “At IIT Kanpur, we believe that nanoindentation is not merely a technique but a vital gateway to understanding material behavior at the nanoscale. Our commitment is to provide researchers with advanced tools and knowledge necessary to innovate and push the boundaries of materials science.”
The technical sessions featured impactful presentations by experts such as Prof. Praveen Kumar from IISc Bangalore, who introduced a high-throughput mechanical testing technique integrating a cantilever bending test with digital image correlation. Prof. Manjesh K. Singh from IIT Kanpur discussed the nano-mechanics of soft matter through an integrated experimental and modeling approach, while Prof. Nagamani Jaya Balila from IIT Bombay demonstrated how nanoindentation can be used to understand deformation behavior in different materials. Dr. Abheepsit Raturi from the University of Tel Aviv, Israel, shared his research on high-temperature nanoindentation in refractory high-entropy alloys, and Mr. Pratyank Rastogi from Industron Ltd. provided an overview of the latest technological advancements in nanoindentation.
A key highlight of the workshop was an interactive session with Prof. Rita Maurya from NIT Hamirpur, an early user of IIT Kanpur’s nanoindentation facility, who shared her experiences and insights, inspiring research scholars and fostering engaging discussions.
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The workshop concluded with a guided tour of the ACMS research infrastructure, where participants explored the cutting-edge characterization facilities available at IIT Kanpur. The valedictory session recognized the dedicated efforts of student volunteers, represented by Mr. Shirish Chandrakar and Ms. Swati Mahato, as well as the hardworking ACMS staff including. Mr. Rupesh Sharma, Mr. Ashutosh Yadav, Mr. Puneet Kumar, Mr. Ravindra Agnihotri, Mrs. Shraddha Nigam, and many others.
The workshop reinforced IIT Kanpur’s dedication to advancing nano-mechanics research, providing participants with critical insights and hands-on experience. By bridging academia and industry, the event played a vital role in fostering innovation and real-world material advancements.
