Work experience..
2008 – present Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
2005 –2008* Anuradha Engineering College, Heading the Department of Textile Engineering.
2003 –2005 Kumaraguru College, [Anna University] Coimbatore as Senior Lecturer and subsequently as Asst. Professor.
1996- 1997 Management Trainee, Arvind Mills Ahmedabad, [Logistics -production planning and control of denim]
*2007-2008 As research scientist with the FCT grant in Fibrous Materials Research Group, University of Minho
2008 – present Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi
2005 –2008* Anuradha Engineering College, Heading the Department of Textile Engineering.
2003 –2005 Kumaraguru College, [Anna University] Coimbatore as Senior Lecturer and subsequently as Asst. Professor.
1996- 1997 Management Trainee, Arvind Mills Ahmedabad, [Logistics -production planning and control of denim]
*2007-2008 As research scientist with the FCT grant in Fibrous Materials Research Group, University of Minho
Education
2007-2008 Post Doctoral Research Scientist, Fibrous Materials Research Group, University of Minho, Portugal. Worked with Prof. Raul Fangueiro on uni-directional natural fibre reinforced composites.
1999-2003PhD from IIT Delhi, PhD Thesis titled “High modulus polypropylene filaments by gradient drawing and single polymer composites” [supervised by Prof B L Deopura and Prof R Alagirusamy].
1998-1999 M.Tech, Fibre Science, IIT Delhi, Thesis titled “Use of N6 copolymers as hot melt adhesives” [supervised by Prof. Ashwini Agarwal] sponsored by Modipon, India
1992-1996 BSc (Tech) Calcutta University, Gold Medalist, Bachelors thesis titled “Air texturing of different varieties of silk- polyester blends”, supervised by Prof. Siddhartha Bandopadhyay, CTT (Berhampore)
2007-2008 Post Doctoral Research Scientist, Fibrous Materials Research Group, University of Minho, Portugal. Worked with Prof. Raul Fangueiro on uni-directional natural fibre reinforced composites.
1999-2003PhD from IIT Delhi, PhD Thesis titled “High modulus polypropylene filaments by gradient drawing and single polymer composites” [supervised by Prof B L Deopura and Prof R Alagirusamy].
1998-1999 M.Tech, Fibre Science, IIT Delhi, Thesis titled “Use of N6 copolymers as hot melt adhesives” [supervised by Prof. Ashwini Agarwal] sponsored by Modipon, India
1992-1996 BSc (Tech) Calcutta University, Gold Medalist, Bachelors thesis titled “Air texturing of different varieties of silk- polyester blends”, supervised by Prof. Siddhartha Bandopadhyay, CTT (Berhampore)
Selected publications [last five years]
- Saktivel C and S. Mukhopadhyay, "Some studies on Mudar Fibers spinning" Journal of Industrial Textiles, Sage Publications, London. Vol. 35, No. 1, 63-76 [July 2005]
- S. Mukhopadhyay, Prem Kumar and D L Venkatesh Babu “Role of Fabric Structure on Moisture Retention and its effect on Concrete Strength” Journal of Industrial Textiles, London. Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 36, No. 1, 59-72 (2006)
- G.Ramakrishnan, and S. Mukhopadhyay, ‘An investigation into the properties of knitted fabrics made from viscose microfibers’ Volume 6, Issue 1, Spring 2009. 1, JTATM, USA
- S. Mukhopadhyay and Srikanta R, "Effect of ageing on properties of sisal – polyolefin composites” Polymer Degradation and Stability,Volume 93, Issue 11, November 2008, Pages 2048-20
- S. Mukhopadhyay, R Fangeuiro and V. Shivankar, “Variability of Tensile Properties of Banana Fibers”, Textile Research Journal, 2009;79 387-393, SAGE London
- S. Mukhopadhyay, R Fangeuiro, Physical modification of natural fibres and thermoplastic films for composites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 22, No. 2, 135-162 (2009)
- S.Mukhopadhyay, R Fangueiro, Yusuf A and Ulku S, Banana Fibers – Variability and Fracture Behaviour,Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, Volume 3, Issue 2—200
- S.Mukhopadhyay, D Annamalai, R Srikanta, Coir Fiber for Heat Insulation, Journal of Natural Fibers, Volume 8, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 48 - 58
- Abhijit Majumdar, Samrat Mukhopadhyay and Ravindra Yadav, Thermal properties of knitted fabrics made from cotton and regenerated bamboo cellulosic fibres, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Volume 49, Issue 10, October 2010, Pages 2042-2048, [DOI information: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2010.05.017]
Book chapters and Monographs
Book chapters
1. Book Chapter on "Biiodegradable yarns" in a Book on Technical Yarns, Edited by: Dr Alagirusamy and Dr Apurba Das, Woodhead Publications, London
2. Book Chapter on “ANNs in Composites” in Soft Computing in Textile Engineering: Yarns, Fabrics, Garments and Technical Textile Applications’, edited by Dr Abhijit Mazumdar, Woodhead Publications, London
3. Book Chapter on "Bicomponent Yarns" in Advances in Fibre spinning, edited by Dong Zhang, Woodhead, London [under progress].
Monographs
1. Principal author for Monograph on Microfibers by Taylor and Francais, London and Textile Institute London, for Textile Progress. [co-author G Ramakrishnan]
2. Co-author for monograph on “Natural fiber reinforced composites – Their mechanical properties” by Taylor and Francais, London and Textile Institute London, for Textile Progress with R. Alagirusamy and Manick Bhowmick [communicated]
1. Book Chapter on "Biiodegradable yarns" in a Book on Technical Yarns, Edited by: Dr Alagirusamy and Dr Apurba Das, Woodhead Publications, London
2. Book Chapter on “ANNs in Composites” in Soft Computing in Textile Engineering: Yarns, Fabrics, Garments and Technical Textile Applications’, edited by Dr Abhijit Mazumdar, Woodhead Publications, London
3. Book Chapter on "Bicomponent Yarns" in Advances in Fibre spinning, edited by Dong Zhang, Woodhead, London [under progress].
Monographs
1. Principal author for Monograph on Microfibers by Taylor and Francais, London and Textile Institute London, for Textile Progress. [co-author G Ramakrishnan]
2. Co-author for monograph on “Natural fiber reinforced composites – Their mechanical properties” by Taylor and Francais, London and Textile Institute London, for Textile Progress with R. Alagirusamy and Manick Bhowmick [communicated]