A continuous production of metal matrix composite sheets using twin roll continuous casting method  

Name of Inventors: Mr. D. K. Saini and Dr. P. K. Jha, Patent number: 515594

1.  A. K. Soni, D. Das, S. Bag, P. S. Robi, D. K. Saini, and P. K. Jha, “Prediction of segregation and mechanism of microstructure formation in twin roll cast AA6061 alloy strip through numerical simulation and experimental verification,” Mater. Chem. Phys., vol. 354, p. 132208, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2026.132208.

2.      V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Numerical Investigations on the Influence of Electromagnetic Stirring on Multiphase Flow in Continuous Casting Billet: A Parametric Study,” J. Therm. Sci. Eng. Appl., pp. 1–16, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.1115/1.4070424.

3.     P. K. Jha, I. Singh, and P. K. Jha, “Machinability characteristics of an aluminum alloy composite: a study and analysis,” Mater. Manuf. Process., vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 102–116, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.1080/10426914.2025.2586494.

4.     J. Karloopia, K. Chauhan, J. K. Katiyar, and P. K. Jha, “Abrasive wear characteristics of in-situ synthesized Al-12%Si/TiB₂ metal matrix composites under room temperature conditions,” Tribol. Int., vol. 212, p. 110980, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2025.110980.

5.     D. K. Saini, P. Saini, and P. K. Jha, “Investigation of processing parameters, dendritic coherency point, and microstructural evolution in continuous cast in-situ Al-Mg2Si composite sheets,” J. Manuf. Process., vol. 149, pp. 258–275, Sep. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.05.069.

6.     K. K. Sharma and P. K. Jha, “Physical Modeling and Numerical Investigation of Inclusion Behavior in a Slab Caster Mold With Use of Hexa-furcated Nozzle,” Trans. Indian Inst. Met., vol. 78, no. 1, p. 22, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12666-024-03473-y.

7.     S. Ranjan, D. K. Saini, and P. K. Jha, “Next-gen composite sheets: Experimental and numerical investigation of processing and solidification kinetics of continuously cast Al-12Si-(TiB₂ + Al₂O₃) hybrid composite,” J. Manuf. Process., vol. 140, pp. 14–30, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.02.040.

8.     D. K. Saini, J. Dwivedi, S. Joshi, V. Dawar, and P. K. Jha, “Centerline macrosegregation control in Al-Mg2Si composite sheet: Analyzing melt delivery dynamics in twin-roll continuous casting,” Therm. Sci. Eng. Prog., vol. 60, p. 103407, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.tsep.2025.103407.

9.     D. Gehlot, P. K. Jha, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Investigation of rotary magnetic field for the fabrication of microfluidic channel using MAECDM process,” Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. Part B J. Eng. Manuf., Mar. 2025, doi: 10.1177/09544054251326117.

10.   S. Ranjan and P. K. Jha, “Investigation of Solidification Behavior and Strengthening in Al-Si Based Hybrid Composites Fabricated Through In-Situ Stir Casting Route,” Silicon, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s12633-025-03280-0.

11.   T. A. Bahita, S. Swain, P. K. Jha, S. S. Palmate, and A. Pandey, “Numerical modelling of pollutant dispersion affecting water quality of Upper Ganga Canal (Roorkee City, India),” Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 4433–4444, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.1007/s13762-024-06054-0.

12.   V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Numerical investigation of solidification behavior and inclusion transport with M-EMS in continuous casting mold,” Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. Part B J. Eng. Manuf., vol. 238, no. 4, pp. 590–604, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1177/09544054231166234.

13.   D. K. Saini and P. K. Jha, “A hybrid approach towards evaluation of average heat transfer coefficient in twin-roll strip casting mold,” Therm. Sci. Eng. Prog., vol. 49, p. 102472, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.tsep.2024.102472.

14.   D. Gehlot, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Experimental Investigation and Modelling Studies on MHD Convection in Magnetic-assisted -ECDM,” Mater. Manuf. Process., vol. 39, no. 4, pp. 494–505, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1080/10426914.2023.2236207.

15.   D. Gehlot, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Microchannel Fabrication on Silica Glass and Experimental Investigation of MHD Convection in ECDM Process,” Silicon, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 2521–2531, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.1007/s12633-024-02859-3.

16.   K. K. Sharma, R. Kumar, and P. K. Jha, “Physical modeling and numerical investigation of fluid flow and solidification behavior in a slab caster mold using hexa‐furcated nozzle,” Heat Transf., vol. 53, no. 3, pp. 1050–1072, May 2024, doi: 10.1002/htj.22980.

17.  V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Numerical Investigations of Stirring Induced Flow on Solidification and Interface Behavior in Continuous Casting Mold With Bifurcated Nozzle,” ASME J. Heat Mass Transf., vol. 146, no. 6, Jun. 2024, doi: 10.1115/1.4064561.

18.   D. K. Saini and P. K. Jha, “Study on effect of melt level on heat transfer characteristics and quality of continuously cast Al-Mg2Si composite sheet,” Int. Commun. Heat Mass Transf., vol. 155, p. 107506, Jun. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107506.

19.   D. Gehlot, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Modelling Studies of Rotary Magnetic Field in ECDM for Microchannel Fabrication of Silica Glass,” Silicon, vol. 16, no. 11, pp. 4915–4928, Jul. 2024, doi: 10.1007/s12633-024-03057-x.

20.   D. K. Saini, N. Bafna, and P. K. Jha, “Effect of sheet thickness on the solidification and quality of Al-Mg2Si composite sheet fabricated by continuous casting,” J. Manuf. Process., vol. 131, pp. 27–37, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2024.09.007.

21.   D. Gehlot, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Jain, “Micro-slit fabrication using magnetic-assisted ECDM and parametric optimization by metaheuristic algorithms,” J. Brazilian Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng., vol. 45, no. 9, p. 455, Sep. 2023, doi: 10.1007/s40430-023-04390-9.

22.   R. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “Effect of casting speed on solidification and inclusion motions in bloom mold caster under the influence of in-mold electromagnetic stirring,” Int. J. Numer. Methods Heat Fluid Flow, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 1022–1045, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.1108/HFF-07-2022-0415.

23.   R. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “Effect of electromagnetic stirring on the transient flow, solidification and inclusion movements in the continuous casting slab mold,” Int. J. Numer. Methods Heat Fluid Flow, vol. 33, no. 11, pp. 3716–3733, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.1108/HFF-04-2023-0220.

24.   R. Kumar, A. Maurya, and P. K. Jha, “Transient Analysis of Fluid Flow, Solidification, and Inclusion Behavior in Electromagnetically Stirred Bloom Caster Mold Using Bifurcated Submerged Entry Nozzle,” steel Res. Int., vol. 94, no. 11, Nov. 2023, doi: 10.1002/srin.202300014.

25.   S. Mozammil, E. Koshta, P. K. Jha, and P. K. Swain, “Investigation on Experimental Machinability & 3D Finite Element Turning Simulations of Al–4.5%Cu/TiB2/3p Composite,” Trans. Indian Inst. Met., vol. 76, no. 1, pp. 225–238, Jan. 2023, doi: 10.1007/s12666-022-02735-x.

26.   S. Ranjan and P. K. Jha, “Investigation on the thermodynamic stability of phases evolved in Al-based hybrid metal matrix composite fabricated using in-situ stir casting route,” J. Manuf. Process., vol. 95, pp. 14–26, Jun. 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.03.084.

27.   D. K. Saini and P. K. Jha, “Fabrication of aluminum metal matrix composite through continuous casting route: A review and future directions,” J. Manuf. Process., vol. 96, pp. 138–160, Jun. 2023, doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.04.041.

28.   D. K. Saini and P. K. Jha, “Numerical Modeling and Experimental Study of Solidification Behavior of Al-Mg2Si Composite Sheet Fabricated Using Continuous Casting Route,” ASME J. Heat Mass Transf., vol. 145, no. 10, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.1115/1.4062758.

29.  R. Kumar, and P. K. Jha, "Effect of casting speed on solidification and inclusion motions in bloom mold caster under the influence of in-mold electromagnetic stirring", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, 2022.  https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-07-2022-0415

30.  S. Mozammil, E. Koshta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Swain, “Investigation on experimental machinability & 3D finite element turning simulations of Al–4.5%Cu/TiB2/3p composite”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-022-02735-x

31.  R. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “Numerical simulation for EMS induced solidification and inclusion behavior in bloom caster CC mold with bifurcated SEN”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol 81, 2022, pp. 396-405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.06.061

32.  V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain, “A novel approach to predict the inclusion removal in a billet caster mold with the use of electromagnetic stirrer”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol 83, 2022, pp. 27-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.08.048

33.  V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain, “Numerical investigation on gas bubbling assisted inclusion transport and removal in multistrand tundish”, Metals and Materials International, Vol 28, 2022, pp. 2146-2165. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12540-021- 01124-1

34.  V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain, “Numerical investigation into flow and solidification behavior of billet continuous casting with and without mold electromagnetic stirring”, Heat Transfer, Vol 51, 2021, pp. 909-928. https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.22335

35.  V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain, “Modeling of wall shear stress induced inclusion transport and removal in multi-strand tundish”, ISIJ international, vol. 61, 2021, pp. 2445-2456. https://doi.org/10.2355/isijinternational.ISIJINT-2020-66

36.  J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil, P. K. Jha and T. S. Srivatsan, A study on microstructure and mechanical properties of in-situ processed Aluminum alloy composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol 46, 2021, pp. 1396-1400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.492.

37.  S. Mozammil, E. Koshta and P. K. Jha, “Abrasive wear investigation and parametric process optimization of in-situ Al- 4.5%Cu-xTiB2 composites”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 74, 2021, pp. 629-648. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-020-02180-8

38.  A. Maurya, R. Kumar, P. K. Jha, “Simulation of electromagnetic field and its effect during electromagnetic stirring in continuous casting mold”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol 60, 2020, pp. 596-607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.11.003.

39.  S. Mozammil, R. Verma, J. Karloopia and P. K. Jha, “Investigation and measurement of porosity in Al + 4.5Cu/6wt%TiB2 in situ composite: optimization and statistical modelling” Journal of Materials Research & Technology, Vol. 9, 2020, pp. 8041- 8057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.05.045

40.  J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, " Influence of in situ titanium diboride particulate reinforcement on mechanical properties of aluminum–silicon-based metal matrix composite ", JOM, Vol. 72, 2020, pp. 2927-2936. https://doi.org/10.1007/S11837-020-04245-X

41.  S. Mozammil, J. Karloopia, R. Verma and P. K. Jha, “Mechanical response of friction stir butt weld Al-4.5%Cu/TiB2/2.5p in situ composite: Statistical modelling and optimization”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 826, 2020, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154184

42.  H. K. Narang, C. Pandey, J. G. Thakare, N. Saini, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, "Thermomechanical analysis of tungsten inert gas welding process for predicting temperature distribution and angular distortion." Journal of Ship Production and Design, Vol 35, 2019, pp. 241–249. doi: https://doi.org/10.5957/JSPD.12170057

43.  S. Mozammil, J. Karloopia, and P. K. Jha, “Effect of varying TiB2 reinforcement and its ageing behaviour on tensile and hardness properties of in-situ Al-4.5%Cu-xTiB2 composite”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 793, 2019, pp. 454-466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.04.137

44.  J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil, and P. K. Jha, “Machinability, modelling and statistical analysis of in-situ Al–Si–TiB2 composites,” Journal of Composites Science, vol. 3, no. 1, 2018, pp. 28. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs3010028

45.  A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Two-phase analysis of interface level fluctuation in continuous casting mold with electromagnetic stirring”. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol 28, 2018, pp. 2036-2051. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-08-2017-0310

46.  A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Study of fluid flow and solidification in billet caster continuous casting mold with electromagnetic stirring”. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, Vol 63, 2018, pp. 413-424. https://doi.org/10.24425/118955

47.  S. Mozammil, J. Karloopia, and P. K. Jha, “Studies on porosity of Al-4.5% Cu-2.5pTiB2 in situ composites,” Materials Science Forum, Vol. 928, 2018, pp. 51–55. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.928.51

48.  H. K. Narang, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha, PVSS Sridhar and P. Biswas, “Experimental and numerical study on effect of weld reinforcement on angular distortion of SAW square butt welded plates”, Journal of Welding and Joining, Vol 36(2), 2018, pp. 48-59. https://doi.org/10.5781/JWJ.2018.36.2.8

49.  J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil, and P. K. Jha, “An experimental study on friction stir welding of Al-Si-TiB2 metal matrix composite,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol 5, 2018, pp. 17260–17269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.04.137

50.  S. Mozammil, J. Karloopia, and P. K. Jha, “Investigation of porosity in Al casting,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol 5, 2018, pp. 17270–17276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.04.138

51.  A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Numerical investigation of M-EMS for fluid flow and solidification”, COMPEL: The International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol 36, 2017, pp. 1106-1119. https://doi.org/10.1108/COMPEL-10-2016-0460

52.  A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Influence of electromagnetic stirrer position on fluid flow and solidification in continuous casting mold”, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Vol 48, 2017, pp. 736-748. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2017.02.029

53.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “A novel method of increasing ceramic shell permeability and optimizing casting shrinkage and tensile strength of the investment cast parts”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol 231, 2017, pp. 377-388. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405415606386

54.  A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Mathematical modelling of solidification in a curved strand during continuous casting of steel”. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, Vol 98, 2016, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-016-0322-1

55.  S. K. Singh, M. Mishra and P. K. Jha, “Performance of co-current and counter-current parallel flow three-fluid heat exchanger due to perturbations in flow”, International Journal of Global Energy Issues, Vol 39, 2016, pp. 144-156. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJGEI.2016.076342.

56.  M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “ Effect of inflow rate variation on intermixing in a steelmaking tundish during ladle change- over”, Steel Research International, Vol 87, 2015, pp. 733-744. https://doi.org/10.1002/srin.201500210

57.  M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Numerical Investigation of Inclusion Behaviour in a Multi-Strand Tundish During Strand Blockages”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, Vol 96, 2015, pp. 123–130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-015-0077-5

58.  M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Assessment of turbulence models for prediction of intermixed amount with free surface variation using coupled level-set volume of fluid method,” ISIJ International, Vol 54, 2014, pp. 2578-2587. https://doi.org/10.2355/isijinternational.54.2578

59.  S. K. Singh, M. Mishra and P. K. Jha, “Nonuniformities in compact heat exchangers—scope for better energy utilization: A review”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol 40, 2014, pp. 583-596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.207

60.  M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Numerical simulation of flow-induced wall shear stresses in three different shapes of multi- strand steelmaking tundishes,” Steel Research International, Vol 86, 2014, pp. 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/srin.201400217

61.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Parametric optimization of the investment casting process using utility concept and Taguchi method”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, Vol 228, 2013, pp. 288-300. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420713487654

62.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “A review of rapid prototyping integrated investment casting processes”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials Design and Applications, Vol 228, 2013, pp. 249-277. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420713479257

63.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Modeling and parametric optimization of investment casting process by uniting desirability function approach and fuzzy logic”, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, Vol 26(3), 2014, pp. 1235-1244. https://doi.org/10.3233/IFS-130809

64.  S. K. Singh, M. Mishra and P. K. Jha, “Experimental investigations on thermo-hydraulic behaviour of triple concentric-tube heat exchanger”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 229(4), 2014, pp. 299–308. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954408914531118

65.  A. Kumar, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha, N. R. Mandal and V. Devuri, “Influence of tool geometries and process variables on friction stir butt welding of Al–4.5%Cu/TiC in situ metal matrix composites”, Materials & Design, Vol 59, 2014, pp. 406-414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.02.063

66.  A. Kumar, P. K. Jha and M. M. Mahapatra, “Abrasive wear behavior of in situ TiC reinforced with Al-4.5%Cu matrix”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol 23, 2014, pp. 743–752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-013-0836-0

67.  S. K. Singh, M. Mishra and P. K. Jha, “Transient behavior of co-current parallel flow three-fluid heat exchanger”, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol 52, 2014, pp. 46-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2014.01.001

68.  H. K. Narang, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha and P. Biswas, “Optimization and prediction of angular distortion and weldment characteristics of TIG square butt joints”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol 23, 2014, pp. 1750–1758. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-014-0905-z

69.  A. Kumar, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha, “Effect of machining parameters on cutting force and surface roughness of in situ Al– 4.5%Cu/TiC metal matrix composites”, Measurement, Vol 48(1), 2014, pp. 325–332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2013.11.026

70.  M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Experimental investigation of inter mixing in a tundish-mold arrangement”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, Vol 1, 2014, pp. 36-43.

71.  A. Maurya, and P. K. Jha, "Effect of casting speed on continuous casting of steel slab," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, Vol 1, 2014, pp. 13-21.

72.  S. Y. Belete, D. Venkateswarlu, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha and N.R. Mandal, “On friction stir butt welding of Al + 12Si/10 wt%TiC in situ composite”, Materials & Design, Vol 54, 2014, pp. 1019-1027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.09.034

73.  S. Y. Belete, P. K. Jha and M. M. Mahapatra, “The key attributes of synthesizing ceramic particulate reinforced Al-based matrix composites through stir casting process: a review”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol 28(9), 2013, pp. 969- 979. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2012.677909969

74.  S. Y. Belete, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, “On modeling the abrasive wear characteristics of in situ Al–12%Si/TiC composites”, Materials and Design, Vol 50, 2013, pp. 277–284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.02.042

75.  A. Kumar, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha, “Modelling the abrasive wear characteristics of in-situ synthesized Al-4.5%Cu/TiC composites”, Wear, Vol 306, 2013, pp. 170-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2013.08.013.

76.  S. Y. Belete, P. K. Jha and M. M. Mahapatra, “Effect of sliding distance, applied load, and weight percentage of reinforcement on the abrasive wear properties of in situ synthesized Al–12%Si/TiC composites”, Tribology Transactions, Vol 56, 2013, pp. 546-554. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2013.767401

77.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Utility-Fuzzy-Taguchi based hybrid approach in investment casting process”, International Journal of Interactive Design and Manufacturing, Vol 8, 2013, pp. 77-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-013- 0183-2

78.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “A prediction model for the lost wax process through fuzzy-based artificial neural network”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol 228, 2013, pp. 1259-1271. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406213507701

79.  A. Sengupta, P. Mishra, V. Singh, S. Mishra, P. K. Jha, S. K. Ajmani and S. C. Sharma, “Physical modelling investigation of influence of strand blockage on RTD characteristics in a multistrand tundish”, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, Vol 40, 2013, pp. 159-166, https://doi.org/10.1179/1743281212Y.0000000054

80.  S. Y. Belete, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, “Influence of reinforcement type on microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties of an aluminum alloy metal matrix composite”, Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, Vol 1, 2013, pp. 124-130. https://doi.org/10.4236/jmmce.2013.14022

81.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Multi-characteristic optimization of wax patterns in the investment casting process using grey–fuzzy logic”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol 67, 2013, pp. 1577-1587. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4591-4

82.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Optimization of multiple responses in the lost wax process using Taguchi method and grey relational analysis”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials Design and Applications, Vol 227, 2012, pp. 156-167. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420712464711

83.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Influence of injection process parameters on dimensional stability of wax patterns made by the lost wax process using Taguchi approach”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials Design and Applications, Vol 227, 2012, pp. 52–56. https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420712451807

84.  H. K. Narang, A. Kumar, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, “Modelling for SAW Square Butt Joints by Using ANFIS to Predict the Weldment Characteristics of Joint”, Advanced Materials Research, Vol 585, 2012, pp. 455-459. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.585.455

85.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Developments in investment casting process—A review”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol 212, 2012, pp. 2332– 2348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2012.06.003

86.  S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Application of computer simulation for finding optimum gate location in plastic injection moulding process”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Studies, Vol 1(2), 2012, 159-161.

97.  H. K. Narang, U. P. Singh, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha and P. Biswas, “Development of fuzzy logic system to predict the SAW weldment shape profiles”, Journal of Marine Science Application, Vol 11, 2012, pp. 387–391. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11804- 012-1147-9

88.  S. K. Mishra, P. K. Jha, S. C. Sharma and S. K. Ajmani, “Effect of blockage of outlet nozzle on fluid flow and heat transfer in a continuously cast multi strand billet caster tundish”, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (CMQ), Vol 51, 2012, pp. 170-183. https://doi.org/10.1179/1879139511Y.0000000032

89.  H. K. Narang, U. P. Singh, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, “Prediction and optimization of TIG weldment macrostructure zones using response surface methodology”, Journal for Manufacturing Science and Production, Vol 12, 2012, pp. 171  180. https://doi.org/10.1515/jmsp-2012-0012

90.  A. Kumar, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, "Fabrication and characterizations of mechanical properties of Al-4.5%Cu/10TiC composite by in-situ method," Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, Vol 11, 2012, pp. 1075- 1080. https://doi.org/10.4236/jmmce.2012.1111114

91.  H. K. Narang, M. M. Mahapatra, P. K. Jha and I. Mukherjee, “Modelling and predicting the effects of submerged arc weldment process parameters on weldment characteristics and shape profiles”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol 226, 2012, pp. 1230-1240, https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405412441561

92.  H. K. Narang, U. P. Singh, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha, “Prediction of the weld pool geometry of TIG arc welding by using fuzzy logic controller”, International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol 3, 2011, pp. 77-85. https://doi.org/10.4314/ijest. v3i9.6

93.  S. K. Mishra, P. K. Jha, S. C. Sharma and S. K. Ajmani, “Numerical investigation of the effect of transitory strand opening on mixing in a multistrand tundish”, International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy, and Materials, Vol 18, 2011, pp. 535-542. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-011-0474-1

94.  S. Kant, P. K. Jha and P. Kumar, “Investigation of effect of dam on intermixing during ladle changeover in six strand billet caster tundishes”, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, Vol 38, 2011, pp. 391-397. https://doi.org/10.1179/1743281211Y.0000000007

95.  S. K. Mishra, P. K. Jha, S. C. Sharma, and S. K. Ajmani, “Numerical investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer in a multi- strand steelmaking tundish with closed strands”, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol 3, 2011, pp. 1137-1146.

96. S. Kant, P. K. Jha and P. Kumar, “Investigation of intermixing with the use of flow modifiers in a two-strand slab caster tundish”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol 56, 2010, pp. 39-45.

97. P. K. Jha, P. S. Rao and A. Dewan, “Effect of height and position of dams on inclusion removal in a six-strand tundish”, ISIJ international, Vol 48, 2008, pp. 154-160. https://doi.org/10.2355/isijinternational.48.154

98. P. K. Jha and S. K., Dash, “Employment of different turbulence models to the design of optimum steel flows in a tundish”, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol 14, 2004, pp. 953-979. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615530410544283

99. P. K. Jha, R. Ranjan, S. S. Mondal and S. K., Dash, “Mixing in a tundish and a choice of turbulence model for its prediction”, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol 13, 2003, pp. 964-996. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615530310501920

100. P. K. Jha and S. K. Dash, “Effect of outlet positions and various turbulence models on mixing in a single and multi-strand tundish”, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol 12, 2002, pp. 560-584. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615530210434296

101. P. K. Jha and S. K. Dash, “Global optimization of fluid flow and mixing in a six-strand billet caster tundish”, ISIJ International, Vol 42, 2002, pp. 670-672. https://doi.org/10.2355/isijinternational.42.670

102.   P. K. Jha, S. K. Dash and S. Kumar, “Fluid flow and mixing in a six-strand billet caster tundish: A Parametric Study”, ISIJ International, Vol 41, 2001, pp. 1437-1446. https://doi.org/10.2355/isijinternational.41.1437

1. R. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “Investigation on EMS induced solidification and inclusion behavior with curved mold in continuous casting process”, FMFP-2022 at IIT Roorkee, India, 2022.
2. R. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “Effect of in-mold electromagnetic stirring on solidification and inclusion behavior”, STIS-2022 at IIT Bombay, India, 2022.
3. Md. Farhan, V. K. Gupta and P. K. Jha, “Effect of inlet position and transverse wall inclination on the behaviour of inclusions in four-strand curved shaped tundish for steelmaking”, FMFP-2022 at IIT Roorkee, India, 2022.
4. K. K. Sharma and P. K. Jha, “Effect of nozzle geometry on slag entrapment during thin slab continuous casting process”, FMFP-2022 at IIT Roorkee, India, 2022.
5. V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain, “Influence of electromagnetic stirrer parameters on solidification and interface behaivour in continuous casting mold”, IIM-ATM 2022 at Hyderabad, India, 2022.
6. V.K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain, “Effect of submerged entry nozzle port angle on fluid flow and solidification of  continuous casting bloom”, FMFP-2020 at IIT Guwahati, India, 2020.
7. J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, "Fabrication and characterization of Al–Si/TiB2 in-situ composites", International Conference on Innovative Engineering Design (ICoIED 2020) at Dehradun, India, 2020.
8. J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, "Synthesis and characterization of in-situ formed TiB2 particulate reinforced Al-Si alloy composites", TMS 2020 at San Diego, USA, 2020.
9. J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, "Wear and mechanical characteristics of Al-Si/TiB2", Twenty-Second International Conference on composite materials (ICCM22) at Melbourne, Australia, 2019.
10. J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, "Effect of in-situ TiB2 on mechanical properties of Al-Si based MMC's", International Conference on Advanced Materials, Energy & Environmental Sustainability (ICAMEES-2018) at Dehradun, India, 2018.
11. J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, "A study on machining performance of Al-Si-TiB2 in-situ metal matrix composites", 11^th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite materials (ACCM-11), Cairns, Australia, 2018.
12. S. K. Mishra and P. K. Jha, “Inclusion removal study in multistrand tundish with turbostoper”, 18 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), Dubai, 2018.
13. S. Mozammil, J. Karloopia and P. K. Jha, “Studies of porosities in Al-4.5%Cu-2.5pTiB₂ in-situ composites”, 3^RD International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCME-2018), Singapore, 2018.
14. J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil and P. K. Jha, "Influence of TiB2 on microstructure, hardness and Tensile properties of aluminium alloy-based metal matrix composite", 12^th International conference on Complex Fluids and Soft Matter (COMPFLU-2018) at Roorkee, India, 2018.
15. A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Investigation of meniscus level fluctuation during electromagnetic stirring in continuous casting mold”, STIS-2017, IIT Kanpur, India, 2017.
16. R. Kumar, A. Maurya, M. I. H. Siddiqui, P. K. Jha, “Some studies in different shapes of tundish-intermixing and flow behavior”, International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering, NIT Jalandhar, India, 2016, pp. 1-8.
17. P. K. Jha and A. Maurya, “Study of mold level fluctuation with electromagnetic stirring in continuous casting mold”, International Conference on “Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials XXV”, Auckland, New Zealand, 2016, pp. 217-226
18. M. I. H. Siddiqui, A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Physical investigations of grade mixing phenomenon in delta shape steel-making tundish,”  International Conference CETCME, NIET, Noida, India, 2015.
19. A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Study of inclusion removal in a single strand tundish with varying dam height and position”. International Conference on “Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials – XXIII”, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, 2014, pp. 1010-1024.
20. M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Grade mixing analysis in steelmaking tundish using different turbulence models,”  5^th International and 26^th All India ManufacturingTechnology, Design and Research Conference AIMTDR, IIT Guwahati, India, pp. 341, 2014.
21. M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Numercal investigation of grade intermixing and heat transfer during ladle change-over in steelmaking tundish,” 23^rd International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India, 2014, pp. 981-993.
22. A. Kumar, P. K. Jha and M. M. Mahapatra, “Synthesis and mechanical property evaluation of Al-Cu-TiC in-situ metal matrix composites”, 22^nd International conference on Processing & Fabrication of Advanced Materials, NUS Singapore, 2013.
23. M. I. H. Siddiqui and P. K. Jha, “Effect of tundish shape on wall shear stress and mixing in continuous casting tundish steelmaking”, 2^nd Annual International Conference on Materials Science, Metal and Manufacturing(M3-2012), GSTF, Nov 19-20, Singapore, 2012.
24. S. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar and P. K. Jha, “Optimization of gate location with least defects in plastic injection moulding”, 5^th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Surat,india, 2011.
25. S. K. Mishra, A. Maurya, P. K. Jha, S. C. Sharma and S. K. Ajmani, “Optimization of dam height and position with regard to mixing in a single strand Tundish”, International Conference on “All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference”, Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2010, pp. 1099-1104.
26. S. K. Mishra, P. K. Jha, S. C. Sharma and S. K. Ajmani, “Simulation of the effect of roughness of dam height on mixing”, International conference, FIME – 2010, at National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka, 2010.
27. S. Kant, A. Dubey, P. K. Jha and P. Kumar, “Grade change study with the use of flow modifiers in slab caster tundish,” AIMTDR 2010,3^rd International Conference and 24^th AIMTDR on Global Trends and Challenges in Design and Manufacturing, Andhra University Visakhapatnam, India, 2010.
28. S. Kant,  P. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “Intermixed amount optimization using artificial neural network in six strand billet caster tundish”, International Conference on Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics, IIT Kharagpur, India, 2010.
29. S. Kant., P. K. Jha and P. Kumar, “The effect of wall inclination on intermixing during grade transition in two strands  slab caster tundish”, International Conference on Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering   FIME-2010, NITK, Surathkal, 2010, pp 255-259.
30. S. Kant., P. K. Jha and P. Kumar, “Investigation of grade transition in two strands slab caster tundish”, International Conference on Latest trends in Simulation  Modeling  and Analysis ,COSMA-2009, NIT Calicut, 2009, pp 142-147.
31. M. K. Jha, R. Swarnkar, A. Dewan, P. K. Jha, and V. Buwa, “An assessment of different turbulence models for prediction of single phase flow in a stirred vessel”, 2^nd International congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation,  IIT Guwahati, 2006.
32. P. S. Rao, P. K. Jha and A. Dewan, “Numerical simulation of inclusion separation process in continuous casting tundish”, 2^nd International congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, IIT Guwahati, 2006.
33. S. S. Shinde, P. K. Jha and A. L. Mujumdar, “Effect of geometrical parameters on mixing in a continuous casting tundish”, 18^th National & 7^th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, IIT Guwahati, India, 2006.
34. P. K. Jha, “Assessment of various non-linear differencing schemes for the prediction of mixing in a tundish”, 118^th National & 7^th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, IIT Guwahati, India, 2006.
35. S. S. Choudhary, P. K. Jha and P. S. Robi, “Numerical simulation of hollow continuous casting”, 18^th National & 7^th ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, 2006, IIT Guwahati, India, 2006.
36. P. K. Jha and S. K. Dash, “Study of mixing in a tundish using different turbulence models”, Asia Steel International Conference, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur, 2003.
37. P. K. Jha, M. P. Yallasiri and N. S. Mishra, “Genesis of pearlite banding during hot deformation of high strength low alloy steels”, International Conference on Metallurgical Technologies(ICMT-98), IT BHU, Varanasi,1998.

1.     A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Numerical modelling of M-EMS in continuous casting billet mold”. National Conference on “Statistics and Analytical Method in Production & Industrial Engineering”, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, 2016, pp. 207-213
2.     A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Numerical modelling of M-EMS in continuous casting billet mold”. National Conference on Statistics and Analytical Method in Production & Industrial Engineering, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, 2016, pp. 207-213.
3.     A. Maurya and P. K. Jha, “Effect of casting  speed on continuous casting of steel slab”. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotic Research, Special Issue 1(1), National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2014, pp. 13-21.
4.     S. R. Pattnaik, D. B. Karunakar, P. K. Jha, “Mold filling analysis of the pattern wax in investment casting process by simulation and defect prediction”, National Seminar on Development in Materials and Manufacturing Process, Rajdhani Engineering College, Bhubaneswar, India, 2011.
5.     S. Kant, P. Kumar and P. K. Jha, “The effect of dam and weir on intermixing during grade transition in six strand billet caster tundish”, Proceeding: National Conference on Futuristic trend in Mechanical Engineering (FTME-2010), October 29-30, GNDEC, Ludhiana, 2010.
6.     S. Kant, A. Dubey, P. K. Jha and P. Kumar, “The effect of dam and weir on intermixing during grade transition in two strand slab caster tundish”, 2nd National Conference on Precision Metrology, SLIET Longowal, India, 2010.
7.     P. K. Jha, P. Kumar and S. Kant, “Investigation of intermixing in single strand tundish in continuous casting tundish steelmaking process”, RAMP-2009, GBPUAT Pantnagar, India, 2009.
8.     P. K. Jha, J. P. Malladi, P. Kumar and S. Kant, “Investigation of grade change in continuous casting tundish”, NCFCE-2007, IIT Guwahati, Dec 12-14, 2007.

1.       Kinetics and Mechanisms of Reactions Involved in In-Situ Aluminum-Based Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with TiB2: A Numerical Investigation

Authors: S. Ranjan, P. K. Jha Book: Advancements in Materials Processing Technology, Volume 2, Springer, 2024

2.       Solidification Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of In-Situ Fabricated Al-12.5wt%Si-(TiB₂ + Al₂O₃) Hybrid Composite

Authors: S. Ranjan, P. K. Jha Book: Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, Volume 2, Springer, 2024

3.       Processing Challenges in the Fabrication of In Situ Al-Mg₂Si Composite Sheet Through Continuous Casting Route

Authors: D.K. Saini, P. K. Jha Book: Advancements in Materials Processing Technology, Volume 1, Springer, 2024

4.       Effect of Inlet Position and Transverse Wall Inclination on the Behaviour of Inclusions in Four-Strand Curved Shaped Tundish for Steelmaking

Authors: M. Farhan, V.K. Gupta, P. K. Jha Book: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Volume 8, Springer, 2024

5.       Investigation on EMS Induced Solidification and Inclusion Behavior with Curved Mold in Continuous Casting Process

Authors: R. Kumar, P. K. Jha Book: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Volume 8, Springer, 2024

6.       Effect of Nozzle Geometry on Slag Entrapment During Thin Slab Continuous Casting Process

Authors: K.K. Sharma, P. K. Jha Book: Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Volume 8, Springer, 2024

7.       Investigation of Solidification Behavior and Processing Defects in the Continuous Cast Al-Based Composite Sheet

Authors: D.K. Saini, P. K. Jha Book Proceedings of the International Conference on Metallurgical Engineering and Centenary Celebration, Springer, 2023

8.       The abrasive wear behavior of in situ processes aluminium alloy metal matrix composite

Authors: J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil, P. K. Jha and T. S. Srivatsan Book: Metal-Matrix Composites. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series, Springer, 2022.

9.       Recent advances in aluminium based hybrid metal matrix composite: A Review

Authors: S. Ranjan, J. Karloopia and P. K. Jha Book: Metal-Matrix Composites. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series, Springer, 2022.

10.     Analysis of inclusion behaviour in mold during continuous casting

Authors: R. Kumar, A. Maurya and P. K. Jha Book: Advanced Computational Methods in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, CRC Press, 2021.

11.     Mathematical and intelligent modeling in tundish steelmaking

Authors: V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain Book: Advanced Computational Methods in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, CRC Press, 2021.

12.     Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties of an aluminum alloy and aluminum alloy composite: a comparative study

Authors: S. Mozammil, J. Karloopia, P. K. Jha and T. S. Srivatsan Book: Metal- Metal-Matrix Composites, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series, Springer, 2021

13.     Transient numerical simulation of solidification in continuous casting slab caster

Authors: V. K. Gupta, P. K. Jha and P. K. Jain Book: Advances in Industrial and Production Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, Singapore, 2021

14.     Understanding the mechanical response of friction stir welded in situ processed aluminium alloy metal matrix composite: Experimental and statistical modelling approaches

Authors: J. Karloopia, S. Mozammil, P. K. Jha and T. S. Srivatsan Book: Metal Metal-Matrix Composites, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series, Springer, 2021.

15.     Water quality assessment of upper ganga canal for human drinking

Authors: T. A. Bahita, S. Swain, D. Dayal, P. K. Jha and A. Pandey Book: Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 95. Springer, 2021

16.     Analysis of solidification kinetics during continuous casting mold

Authors: A. Maurya and P. K. Jha Book: Manufacturing Techniques for Materials: Engineering and Engineered, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017, pp. 539-558.

17.     Influence of machining parameter on Al-4.5Cu-TiC in-situ metal matrix composites

Authors: P. K. Jha, A. Kumar and M. M. Mahapatra Book: Light Metals, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, 2013

18.     An assessment of six turbulent model for prediction of single-phase flow in a vessel stirred by a grid disc impeller

Authors: A. Dewan, R. Swarnkar, M. K. Jha, P. K. Jha and V. V. Buwa Book: Applied Mathematical Modeling, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York, USA, 2008.

19.     Mechanical property and abrasive wear characteristics of in-situ synthesized Al+12Si/10TiC composites

Authors: S. Y. Belete, M. M. Mahapatra and P. K. Jha Book: In: TMS (ed), TMS2013 Supplemental Proceedings, 2013

20.     Fluid flow and inclusion removal in multi-strand tundish with nozzle blockage

Authors: P. K. Jha, S. K. Mishra, S. C. Sharma, S. K. Ajmani, and M. M. Mahapatra Book: CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing, TMS, 2012.

21.     Time zone analysis of F-curve for intermixing during ladle change-over

Authors: P. K. Jha, S. Kant, P. Kumar, and A. Kumar Book: CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing, TMS, 2012.

22.     Modeling the effects of tool geometries on the temperature distributions and material flow of friction stir aluminum welds

Authors: H. K. Mohanty, M. M. Mahapatra, P. Kumar and P. K. Jha Book: CFD Modeling and Simulation in Materials Processing, TMS, 2012.

1. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Engineering Economic Analysis (duration: 8 Weeks) during July-September 2016
2. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Principles of Casting Technology (duration: 8 Weeks) during January-March 2017
3. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Modeling and Simulation of Discrete Event Systems (duration: 8 Weeks) during July-September 2017
4. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Theory of Production Processes (duration:12 Weeks) during January-March 2018
5. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Principles of Metal Forming Technology (duration: 8 Weeks) during July-September 2018
6. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Financial Mathematics (duration: 12 Weeks) during January-March 2019
7. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Welding Metallurgy (duration: 12 Weeks) during July-September 2019
8. MOOCS Online course (NPTEL) on Modeling of Tundish Steelmaking in Continuous Casting (duration: 8 Weeks) during January-March 2020