St. Thomas' College of Engineering & TechnologyApproved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to MAKAUT, W.B

Dr. Animesh Talapatra

Basic Science & Humanities (Foundation Courses) | BS & H
Assistant Professor

Area of Specialization

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Machine Design (Composite Materials)

Teaching Experience

20 Years

Research Experience

01 Year

Industry Experience

01 Year

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engg): IIEST, Shibpur, 2023

M.Tech : Bengal Engineering & Science University (Presently: IIEST), Shibpur, 2005

B.E (Mechanical Engg): Tripura Engg College (Presently: NIT, Agartala), 2000

Date of Joining 18-08-2026
Nature of Association Regular

International Journal Publications

  1. Animesh Talapatra , Debasis Datta, Pritam Pain. Investigation of static and dynamic mechanical properties of graphene-based thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites: Experimental and MD simulation approach. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 2026;0(0). (SCI-4) https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057261501802 (Q2 Journal)
  2. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta. Graphene-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites: A simulation and experimental study. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 2021, 34(2):143-161 (SCI-3.4). (https://doi.org/10.1177/0892705719839459). (Q2 Journal)
  3. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta. A molecular dynamics-based investigation on tribological properties of functionalized graphene reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 2021, 235(1):61-78 (SCI-2). (https://doi.org/10.1177/1350650120912612). (Q2 Journal)
  4. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta. Atomistic investigation of the interfacial mechanical characteristics of graphene reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composite. Composite Interfaces.2021, 28(4): 395-427( SCI-2.952). (https://doi.org/10.1080/09276440.2020.1783943). (Q2 Journal)
  5. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta. Estimation of improvement in elastic moduli for functionalised defective graphene-based thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites: a molecular dynamics approach. Molecular Simulation. 2021, 47(7): 602-618 (SCI-2.2). (https://doi.org/10.1080/08927022.2021.1935927). (Q2 Journal)
  6. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta. A review of the mechanical, thermal and tribological properties of graphene reinforced polymer nanocomposites: A molecular dynamics simulations method. Polymer Bulletin. 2023, 80:2299-2328 (SCI-3.57). (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289- 022-04216-z). (Q2 Journal)
  7. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta. Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Based Investigation to Understand Tribological Performance of Graphene Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Gr/TPU) Nanocomposites. Tribology International, 2024, 196: 109703, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2024.109703.(SCI-6.9) (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301679X24004559) (Q1 Journal)
  8. Pritam Pain, Animesh Talapatra and Debasis Datta. Molecular dynamics simulation on mechanical behaviour of thermoplastic polyurethane hybrid nanocomposites reinforced with graphene and carbon nanotube, Physica Scripta, 2026, 101 (23), 235004 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1402-4896/ae7665. (Q2 journal (SCI 2.6)
  9. Mondal, Dipankar, Soumyajit Ghorai, Sakrit Hait, Sven Wießner, Amit Das, Animesh Talapatra, Dipankar Chattopadhyay, and Debapriya De. “TESPT‐Assisted Devulcanization and Functionalization of Ground Tyre Rubber for Sustainable Rubber Compounds.” Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology (2026). https://doi.org/10.1002/vnl.70082 (Q2 Journal) (SCI-3.6)
  10. Animesh Talapatra. Characterization of an ultrahigh temperature ceramic composite by ultrasonic testing. ULTRAGARSAS (ULTRASOUND), 2011, 66 (2), 29-31. (https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.u.66.2.527).
  11. Animesh Talapatra, Sujit Kumar Agarwal, Sanjib Pandit, Ayan Sengupta, Joydeep Saha. Formability Characterization of Composite Sheet Materials by Erichsen Cupping Testing. International Journal of Chem Tech Research Method, 2014, 6(3), 1883-1886, https://sphinxsai.com/2014/vol6pt3/ch11.htm.
  12. Animesh Talapatra, Nil Ratan Bandyopadhyay and Jayati Datta. Structure-Properties Relationship of TRIP-assisted Steels by Non-destructive Testing Method. Chemical and Materials Engineering. 2013, 1(1), 18-27, DOI: 10.13189/cme.2013.010103.
  13. Animesh Talapatra, Nil Ratan Bandyopadhyay and Jayati Datta. Correlation between heat treatment, microstructure and properties of TRIP assisted steels. International journal of mechanical, Industrial science and engineering (WASET), 2013, 7(4), 80-85, waset.org/Publication/9997056.
  14. Animesh Talapatra, Nil Ratan Bandyopadhyay and Jayati Datta. Mechanics of Corrosion of TRIP-assisted Steels in different NaCl solutions. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 2012, 28(3):1411-1418. http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/280342

 

International conferences

  1. Animesh Talapatra, Sujit Kumar Agarwal, Sanjib Pandit, Ayan Sengupta, Joydeep Saha “Formability characterization of composite sheet materials by ERICHSEN cupping testing methods”. ICMCT 2014, MARCH 10-12, VIT, Vellore, (Paper no- PP6, Reference no-PP6, Proceeding page no-310). www.vit.ac.in/icmct2014/
  2. Animesh Talapatra, Sujit Kumar Agarwal, Sanjib Pandit, Ayan Sengupta, Joydeep Saha “Characterization of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite sheets using ERICHSEN cupping testing methods”( Paper no-IL9, Referenceno-IL6, Page no- 12), FRACTURE 2014, AUGUST 9-11, MGU, KERALA : www.fracture.micromol.in.
  3. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Numerical modelling and simulation grapheme reinforced nanocomposite for enhancement of mechanical properties” in proceedings of Conference Research Scholar Colloquium (RSC-2016) during August 23-24, 2016, IIEST, Shibpur, Howrah, India, page 114-115, ISBN 978-93- 80813-44-8.
  4. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Estimation of Enhancement for Properties of Graphene Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites Using Molecular Dynamic Simulation ” In Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites (ICNM 2017) during 10-12th Feb, 2017 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, Paper no. IL83, Page no.127.
  5. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Characterization of single layer graphene reinforced polyurethane nanocomposite using multiscale modelling and simulation” in the proceedings of International Conference on Composite Materials and Structures (ICCMS-2017), IIT Hyderabad, 27-29th December 2017. Paper ID: 119, pp-88-89. www.iccms2017hyd.com
  6. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Tribological Behaviour of Functionalized Graphene Reinforced Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Nanocomposites using Molecular Dynamics Simulations” International Conference Proceeding: Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Nanotechnology (ICMEN 2019), March 8-9, 2019 at Manipal University Jaipur (ICMEN 2019), Paper ID- MSE (2222), Page no-38. https://conferencealerts.com/show-event?id=206290
  7. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Tribological Behaviour of Functionalized Graphene Reinforced SBS Elastomer Nanocomposites using Molecular Dynamics Simulations” in the proceedings of Sixth. International Conference on Recent Advances in Composite Materials (ICRACM-2019), IIT, BHU, 25-28th Feb, 2019, Paper ID-OP51, Page no-93.
  8. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Characterization the viscoelastic properties of graphene reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites using experimental and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation methods”. In the proceedings of 1st International Conference on Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, April 27-28, 2023, IIEST Shibpur, INDIA At: IIEST Shibpur, INDIA, page no-42, Paper ID: ICMDM 2023-218. https://sites.google.com/view/icmdm/home
  9. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Study of tribological performance of graphene based thermoplastic polyurethane (Gr/TPU) nanocomposites”. In the proceedings of TriboIndia-2023, 12th International Conference on Tribology at NIT Srinagar, October 5th – 7th, 2023, NIT, Srinagar, J & K, INDIA, page no-21, Paper ID: 0557. https://www.tribologyindia.org/pdf/triboIndia-2023.
  10. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Investigation of Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Gr/TPU Nanocomposites” In the proceedings of International Conference (offline and online) on Polymers, Composites, Nanocomposites & Biocomposites-2024 (ICPCNB-2024), November 8-10, 2024, Paper ID-IL4 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and Kerala, India. https://www.macromol.in/ICPCNB-2024/
  11. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Hypervelocity Impact Behaviour of Graphene Sheets by Different Sized Fullerene Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation” International Conference on Frontiers in Engineering, Science & Technology: Global Perspective, (FESTGP-2025), ECE, Sodepur, Kolkata, India August 6—7 , 2025. Page no-19. www.ece.ac.in

 

National Journal

  1. Animesh Talapatra, VINIT RANJAN Choudhary, Kapish Malhotra, Mukul Vyas, Athar Jamal, Mohit Kumar Singhi. Formability characteristics of sheet metal by nondestructive testing. I-manager’s Journal on materials science, 2013, 1(1), 14-18. DOI:10.26634/jms.1.1.2280
  2. Animesh Talapatra, Jayati Datta, Nil Ratan Bandhyopadhyay. Thermo-mechanical properties of UHTCC by NDT methods. I-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 2013, 3(3), 1-7. DOI:10.26634/jme.3.3.2368.
  3. Animesh Talapatra, Jayati Datta, Nil Ratan Bandhyopadhyay. Study of structure properties (corrosion &mechanical) of TRIP-assisted steels by nondestructive testing. I-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, 2013, 3(1), 37-43 https://doi.org/10.26634/jme.3.1.2086
  4. Animesh Talapatra, Jayati Datta, Nil Ratan Bandhyopadhyay, Corrosion behviour of trip-assisted steels for industrial application in sea atmosphere, REASON- A Technical Journal, 2014, Vol – XII , 110-117. ISSN : 2277-1654.
  5. Animesh Talapatra, Characterization of TRIP assisted steel by ultrasonic testing, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2012, 2(5), 26-31, Dec /Jan, 2012 issue.
  6. Animesh Talapatra, Non-destructive testing for corrosion detection and monitoring- I, 2012, 3(2), 26-29, June /July, 2012 issue.
  7. Animesh Talapatra, Non-destructive testing for corrosion detection and monitoring- II, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2012, 3(3), 30-33, Aug /Sept, 2012 issue.
  8. Animesh Talapatra, Characterization of corrosion properties of metal, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2013, 3(5), 31-34, Dec /Jan,2013 issue
  9. Animesh Talapatra, Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for corrosion control and protection-I, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2013, 3(6), 31-33, Feb/March, 2013 issue.
  10. Animesh Talapatra, Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for corrosion control and Protection-II, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2013, 4(1), 40-41, April /May, 2013 issue
  11. Animesh Talapatra, Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for corrosion control and Protection-III, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2013, 3(2), June
  12. Animesh Talapatra, Corrosion control by nanomaterials for renewable energy production, Coatings & Anti Corrosion Engineering Review, 2014, 5(1), April/May, 2014. http://www.orientjchem.org/?p=23134 /July, 2013 issue

 

National conferences

  1. Animesh Talapatra, Nil Ratan Bandhyopadhyay, Jayati Datta. “Corrosion Behaviour of TRIP Steels for Industrial Application in Sea Atmosphere”. National Conference on Industrial engineering (NCIE 2011), 17-18th February, 2011, Paper code: MMMT 1.
  2. Animesh Talapatra, Nil Ratan Bandhyopadhyay, Jayati Datta. “Correlation between heat treatment, microstructure and properties of TRIP-assisted steels”. National Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials (NCPCM 2012), NIT, Rourkela: 7-8th December 2012, Paper code: NCPCM III-1.
  3. Animesh Talapatra, Pallab Sarkar “Comparative Analysis of Erichsen Index between different Metals using Cupping” SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING (NCSCCE-2025), Elitte College of Engineering, Kolkata, April 23-24, 2025. Paper Code NCSCCE.

 

Book Chapter

  1. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Molecular dynamics based simulations to study structures and properties of graphene/polyurethane nanocomposites” Functional Nanocomposites and Their Applications, 2024, Chapter-4, Page no 75-135, Web of Science Book Citation Index (BkCI), Apple Academic Press, Inc. Co-published with CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003412748
  2. Animesh Talapatra, Debasis Datta “Molecular dynamics simulations-based study on enhancing thermal properties of graphene reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposite for heat exchanger materials” Inverse Heat Conduction and Heat Exchangers, 2020, Chapter-5, IntechOpen (London) publisher. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.86527.
  • The Institute of Engineers “Fellow of the Institution of Engineers” (FIE) (F-1321478)]
  • TSI Long term individual membership (Life membership number 6146)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Kolkata, Member (MIET)(1101141309)
  • Life member of Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)(LMB3761)

AICTE SPONSORED Programme Organized

  1. Organized as Coordinator for ATAL-AICTE SPONSORED SIX DAYS ONLINE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME on “Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials: Fabrication, Characterization and Application”” from 9th to 14th February, 2026, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Elitte College of Engineering (NAAC B+) Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to MAKAUT, WB), Sodepur, Kolkata, West Bengal.
  2. Organized as Co-Coordinator for AICTE – ISTE SPONSORED SIX DAYS ONLINE INDUCTION/ REFRESHER PROGRAMME on “Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology in Automotive Sector” from 23rd to 30th December 2021, organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, MCKV Institute of Engineering (An Autonomous Institute under UGC Act. 1956, NAAC Accredited ‘A’ grade institute, Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to MAKAUT, WB), 243, G. T. Road (N), Liluah – 711204, Howrah, West Bengal, India.

 

Participated in different programme

  1. FDP on Heat transfers in NIT, Agartala (1 Week) in April, 2009.
  2. FDP on Renewable energy materials and industrial application in IIT, Kharagpur (2 week), November 2012.
  3. FDP on Mechanics of composite and functionally graded materials (MCFGM 2013) in NIT, Durgapur (1 week), December, 2013.
  4. FDP for “Effective Teaching” (1 week) in IIT, Kharagpur in November, 2014.
  5. GAIN FEM course in IIT, Hyderabad 14-24 JULY,2016 (2 week)
  6. FDP on “Cryogenics and Composites: Theory and Applications (CCTA 2020)” in NIT, Jalandhar,3-7th august 2020.
  7.  FDP on “Fundamentals of Corrosion Science and Technology” in IIT Indore 9-14th September 2020.
  8. FDP on “Molecular Modelling of Materials and Biological Macromolecules” in NIT, Rourkela 22-26 September, 2020.
  9. FDP on “Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation” in NIT Srinagar 26-30 Oct, 2020.
  10. FDP on “Recent Advances in Mechanical Science and Engineering” in Siddartha Institute of Science and Technology, Puttur (1 week), November, 2020
  11. FDP on “Advanced Technology for Materials Physics and Engineering” in IIT, Indore (1week) November, 2020.
  12. FDP on “Atomistic Modelling of Solids: Theory & Applications” in IIT, Indore, 21-25 Dec, 2020.
  13. FDP on “Micro- & Nano-Mechanics of Solids: Fundamentals & Applications” in IIT, Indore, 14- 19 December 2020.
  14. FDP on “Emerging Technologies in Automotive Industry” VNRVJ Institute of technology (1 week), August, 2021.
  15. FDP on “Emerging nano-materials for sustainability” in MAKAUT-WB (1 week) from 30th Aug 2021 to 4th Sep 2021.
  16. FDP on “Molecular dynamic simulations in materials science and engineering” 21th Sept -3rd October, 2021 in IIT,KGP
  17. FDP on “Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology in Automotive Sector” during 23/12/2021 -30/12/2021 in MCKVIE.
  18. FDP on “Advanced Materials for Sustainable Engineering” in IPS College of technology & management, Gwalior, 05/01/22 to 11/01/22.
  19. FDP “Advanced Internal Combustion Engine” in NIT, Agartala during 20th -26th June 2022 under the DST-STUTI Project.
  20. 5 days FDP on “Application of Ansys for engineering problems” from 19/12/22 to 23/12/22 conducted by Marwadi University & ARK Infosolution Pvt. Ltd.
  21. 5 days FDP on “Modeling and Application of AI/ML in Engineering” from 17/12/24 to 21/12/24 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering , NIT, Agartala.
  22. 6 days ATAL FDP (Online). FDP Title: Manufacturing & Industry 4.0: Technologies and Applications from 08/12/25 to 13/12/25.

 

PG Project (M.Tech) Guided: 04 (Degree awarded)
B.Tech Guided: 20 (Degree awarded)

Award and Honours

  1. Received 3rd Prize in poster presentation at the First World Conference on Fracture and Damage mechanics (FRACTURE-2014) held at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, 9-11 August, 2014.
  2. Chaired a session “Composite materials” at the First world Conference on FRACTURE AND DAMAGE MECHANICS (FRACTURE 2014) held at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and Kerala, India during August, 9 to 11, 2014.
  3. Received 3rd Prize for poster research paper presentation category in Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites (ICNM 2017) during 10-12th February 2017 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  4. Received 1st prize for research paper presentation in Research Scholar Colloquium (RSC-2016) during August 23-24, 2016 at IIEST, Shibpur, Howrah, India.
  5. Best paper award in the International Conference Proceeding: Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Nanotechnology (ICMEN 2019), March 8-9, 2019 at Manipal University Jaipur (ICMEN 2019).
  6. Chaired a session “Plenary Lectures” at the International Conference (offline and online) on Polymers, Composites, Nanocomposites & Biocomposites-2024 (ICPCNB-2024), November 8-10, 2024 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and Kerala, India.

 

Expert Talks

Invited speaker for the session on “Numerical Characterization of Graphene Based Nano composites” in the One- week Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advances in Mechanical Science and Engineering” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Siddartha Institute of Science and Technology, Puttur, Andhra Pradesh held during 18th to 22 November, 2020.