Assist Prof Dr. Abhishek Das | engineering | Best Researcher Award
Assist Prof Dr. Abhishek Das | engineering – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | India
Dr. Abhishek Das is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), India, and also holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor at WMG, The University of Warwick, UK. His career spans across high-impact research and academic appointments in the field of advanced manufacturing, battery technologies, and joining processes. His contributions are instrumental in addressing challenges in electric vehicle (EV) battery fabrication, joining technologies, and thermal management systems, establishing him as a leading figure in battery systems manufacturing.
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Education
Dr. Das completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from WMG, The University of Warwick, UK, in 2016, with a thesis focused on “Shape variation modelling, analysis and statistical control for assembly systems with compliant parts.” His doctoral work was supported by the European FP7 research project under the Digital Factories scheme. He holds a Master of Technology degree from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India, where he worked on the surface modification of aluminium using Electro Discharge Machining (EDM). His postgraduate research received support from the prestigious DAAD Fellowship and was partially carried out at Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany.
Experience
Dr. Das brings over 13 years of combined academic and industrial experience. Prior to joining IIT Delhi, he held multiple positions at WMG, The University of Warwick, including as an Assistant Professor (SRF) and Research Fellow in High Value Manufacturing Catapult. During this period, he led and contributed to several Innovate UK and industry-funded projects related to advanced joining processes for EV batteries. He has also worked with JSW Steel Ltd., Mumbai, where he managed project planning and cost estimation responsibilities. His professional journey reflects a strong integration of academic rigor and practical industrial insight, particularly in laser and ultrasonic welding, micro-joining, and battery systems.
Research Interests
Dr. Das’s research focuses on the modeling, simulation, and experimental validation of micro-joining techniques for battery and energy storage applications. His expertise includes laser welding, ultrasonic welding, micro-resistance welding, and novel methods like micro-clinching and laser ribbon welding. His interests extend to battery cooling systems—both active and passive—exploring innovative thermal management solutions for enhanced EV safety. A significant portion of his recent research involves multi-physics simulations to analyze the electro-thermal and mechanical behaviors of battery interconnects. He is also actively involved in developing digital twin-enabled optimization strategies for EV battery housing manufacturing.
Awards
Dr. Das has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his academic and research excellence. Notably, he was honored with the International Travel Scheme (ITS) award by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in 2023 to present his work at the International Electric Vehicle Conference in the UK. He is a recipient of the Young Faculty Incentive Fellowship at IIT Delhi for the period 2021–2024. During his doctoral studies, he was awarded a Ph.D. research scholarship funded by the European Commission. He also received the DAAD “Sandwich-Model” scholarship, MHRD postgraduate scholarship, and multiple best paper/poster awards, including those from the British Computer Society and World Electric Vehicle Journal.
Publications
Joining Technologies for Automotive Battery Systems Manufacturing
Authors: A. Das, D. Li, D. Williams, D. Greenwood
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Journal, 9(2), 22
Year: 2018
Impact of ultrasonic welding on multi-layered Al–Cu joint for electric vehicle battery applications: A layer-wise microstructural analysis
Authors: S. Dhara, A. Das
Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A, 791, 139795
Year: 2020
Experimental investigation on surface modification of aluminum by electric discharge coating process using TiC/Cu green compact tool-electrode
Authors: A. Das, J.P. Misra
Journal: Machining Science and Technology, 16(4), 601–623
Year: 2012
In-depth evaluation of laser-welded similar and dissimilar material tab-to-busbar electrical interconnects for electric vehicle battery pack
Authors: N. Kumar, I. Masters, A. Das
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 70, 78–96
Year: 2021
Weldability and shear strength feasibility study for automotive electric vehicle battery tab interconnects
Authors: A. Das, D. Li, D. Williams, D. Greenwood
Journal: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 41
Year: 2019
Comparison of Tab-To-Busbar Ultrasonic Joints for Electric Vehicle Li-Ion Battery Applications
Authors: A. Das, A. Barai, I. Masters, D. Williams
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Journal, 10(3), 55
Year: 2019
Modelling and characterisation of ultrasonic joints for Li-ion batteries to evaluate the impact on electrical resistance and temperature raise
Authors: A. Das, T.R. Ashwin, A. Barai
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage, 22, 239–248
Year: 2019