B.Tech (I.G.I.T., Sarang), M.Tech (IIT, Kharagpur), Ph.D. (VSSUT, Burla)

Computational Metallurgy, Nanostructured Materials Deformation, Multi-component Alloy Thin Film and Coating, Nanoindentation Deformation, Multi-component Alloy and Composite Design and Processing, Powder and Process Metallurgy, etc.

1. Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Berhampur, Odisha, India, May 2026–Present.
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Jun. 2014–May 2026.
3. Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET), Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha, India, Jul. 2013–Oct. 2013.

1.  Best Oral Presentation Award (Mentor), National Conference on Materials, Modelling, Manufacturing, and Measurements (NCM4–2026), VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, Mar. 13–15, 2026.
2. Editorial Board Member and Regular Reviewer, Journal of Chemistry and Materials.
3. Topper, NPTEL–AICTE Faculty Development Programme Certification Course, “Properties of Materials (Nature & Properties of Materials—An Introductory Course),” Jul. 22–Sep. 13, 2024.
4. 1st and 3rd Prize, Poster Presentation (Mentor), Annual National Symposium DRAVYA 2K23, VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, Mar. 18–19, 2023.
5. 2nd Best Oral Presentation Award (Mentor), National Conference on BTTD–2019, CSIR–NML, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, Sep. 5–6, 2019.
6. Best Poster Presentation Award, Workshop on Monitoring of Research of Ph.D. Scholars (MRS–2017), VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, Mar. 17–18, 2017.
7. Secured All India Rank (AIR) 193 in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2011), Metallurgical Engineering (MT), India, 2011.
8. “B” and “C” Certificate Holder, National Cadet Corps (NCC), India.

PhD Candidate: 02 Nos (Ongoing)

M.Tech Candidate: 11 Nos (Completed)  

1. Head of the Department, Department of MME, PMEC, Berhampur.
2. Member of Library Committee, PMEC, Berhampur.
3. International Student Advisor and Nodal Officer for Government Nominee Students Admission, VSSUT, Burla (09.05.2023 – 20.05.2026).
4. Assistant Warden of Pulaha Hall of Residence, VSSUT, Burla (24.02.2021 – 10.03.2023).
5. Member of Veer Surendra Sai Space Innovation Centre (VSSSIC), VSSUT, Burla (25.10.2021 – 20.05.2026).
6. Professor in charge of MME society, VSSUT, Burla (03.08.2021 – 05.08.2024).

1. Life member in “The Indian Institute of Metals” [AO2-LM-55725]
2. Life member in “Society for Failure Analysis” [FLM-SFA-0591]
3. Life Associate member in “The Institution of Engineers (India)” [AM170967-7]

[1] R. P. Dalai, S. K. Sahu, D. K. Mishra, and A. Behera, “Structure–property relationship in an in situ core-shell-type moiety developed in Al-Ni-Ti alloys,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol. 34, no. 22, pp. 27292–27300, 2025.

[2] R. P. Dalai, S. P. Mohapatra, D. Nayak, D. K. Mishra, and A. Behera, “Microstructure, mechanical, and tribological relationship in Cu-12Al-Ni alloy with respect to the variation of Ni content,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol. 33, no. 16, pp. 8554–8566, 2024.

[3] S. Mishra, P. Mishra, D. K. Mohapatra, P. Mishra, D. K. Mishra, and K. P. Shadangi, “Study of frequency dependence properties of CCTO-BT/polymer composites,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, vol. 238, no. 6, pp. 2140–2149, 2024.

[4] D. Mohapatra, D. R. Behera, and D. K. Mishra, “Prospective of functionalized graphene as shape memory and self-healing polymer: A review,” Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 102, pp. 381–385, 2024.

[5] D. K. Mishra, R. Pattanaik, G. Behera, R. P. Dalai, and S. K. Badjena, “Development of Al–SiC–TiO₂ hybrid composite using powder metallurgy route and the influence of TiO₂ content variation on microstructure and mechanical properties,” International Journal of Materials Research, vol. 114, nos. 4–5, pp. 431–436, 2023.

[6] S. Mishra, P. Mishra, P. Mishra, D. K. Mohapatra, D. K. Mishra, and K. P. Shadangi, “Study of mechanical and morphological properties of CCTO-BT/epoxy composite,” Composites Theory and Practice, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 123–128, 2023.

[7] S. S. Sahoo, D. K. Mishra, and R. P. Dalai, “The effect of thermal aging on the wear behavior of glass fiber-epoxy matrix composite with SiC as filler material,” in Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality, pp. 115–123. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2021.

[8] P. S. Nanda, A. P. Samal, R. P. Dalai, and D. K. Mishra, “The effect of reinforcement composition and sintering temperature on microstructure and properties of Al-SiC-fly ash composite,” in Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality, pp. 95–103. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2021.

[9] D. K. Mishra, S. K. Badjena, and S. Pal, “A comparative nanoindentation study on HEA coated FCC metals and stacking fault tetrahedra evolution in HEA coated single crystal Al: A MD simulation study,” in Processing and Characterization of Materials: Select Proceedings of CPCM 2020, pp. 325–347. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2021.

[10] S. K. Sahu, D. K. Mishra, A. Behera, and R. P. Dalai, “An overview on the effect of heat-treatment and cooling rates on Ni-based superalloys,” Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 47, pp. 3309–3312, 2021.

[11] G. M. Naik, B. N. Anjan, R. I. Badiger, S. Bellubbi, and D. K. Mishra, “An investigation on effects of wire-EDT machining parameters on surface roughness of INCONEL 718,” Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 35, pp. 474–477, 2021.

[12] B. Behera, R. P. Dalai, D. K. Mishra, and S. K. Badjena, “Development and characterization of Al₂O₃ and SiC reinforced Al-Cu metal matrix hybrid composites,” in Materials Science Forum, vol. 978, pp. 202–208. Trans Tech Publications Ltd., 2020.

[13] R. Dalai, S. Nath, D. K. Mishra, and G. Behera, “Fabrication of an Al matrix hybrid composite reinforced with Cu, Al₂O₃ and TiC by mechanical alloying,” Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 26, pp. 1841–1844, 2020.

[14] D. K. Mishra, Md. Meraj, S. K. Badjena, and S. Pal, “Structural evolution and dislocation behaviour study during nanoindentation of Mo₂₀W₂₀Co₂₀Ta₂₀Zr₂₀ high entropy alloy coated Ni single crystal using molecular dynamic simulation,” Molecular Simulation, vol. 45, no. 7, pp. 572–584, 2019.

[15] D. K. Mishra, Md. Meraj, S. K. Badjena, and S. Pal, “Dislocation interaction and V-shaped growth of the distorted structure during nanoindentation of Cu₂₀Ni₂₀Al₂₀Co₂₀Fe₂₀ high-entropy alloy-coated copper: A molecular dynamics simulation-based study,” Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 72, no. 1, pp. 167–180, 2019.

[16] S. Gupta, A. Panda, R. Naskar, D. K. Mishra, and S. Pal, “Processing and refinement of steel microstructure images for assisting in computerized heat treatment of plain carbon steel,” Journal of Electronic Imaging, vol. 26, no. 6, Art. no. 063010, 2017.

[17] P. K. Singh, P. K. Katiyar, A. L. Kumar, D. K. Mishra, and A. Behera, “Agglomeration behavior of solid waste materials in steel plants,” Emerging Materials Research, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 171–176, 2016.

1. Collaborative Research and Innovation Scheme of TEQIP-III, Jan 2020-Dec 2020, Rs. 0.4 Lakhs.

[1] NPTEL–AICTE Faculty Development Programme Certification Course, “Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Plasticity,” 8 weeks, Jan.–Mar. 2026, consolidated score: 56%.

[2] NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), University Grants Commission (UGC), 24 Nov.–3 Dec. 2025, Grade “A+.”

[3] AICTE Faculty Development Programme on “Universal Human Values–II (UHV-II),” 5-day face-to-face programme, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, 9–13 Dec. 2025.

[4] Hindalco Industries Limited, Hirakud, “Certificate of Successful Completion of Two Weeks Industrial Training,” Jun. 16–30, 2025.

[5] Workshop on “NAAC Sensitization–2024,” VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, 12 Dec. 2024.

[6] Workshop on “National Education Policy (NEP–2020),” VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, 11 Dec. 2024.

[7] Workshop on “Outcome Based Education (OBE–2024),” VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, 4–6 Dec. 2024.

[8] NPTEL–AICTE Faculty Development Programme Certification Course, “Properties of Materials (Nature & Properties of Materials—An Introductory Course),” 8 weeks, Jul.–Sep. 2024, consolidated score: 70%, Elite + Topper.

[9] AICTE Faculty Development Programme on “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education,” 3-day face-to-face programme, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, 8–10 Sep. 2023.

[10] AICTE Faculty Development Programme on “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education,” 5-day online UHV-I programme, 22–26 May 2023.

[11] Micro-Credit Course on “Laser Assisted Additive Manufacturing of Steel (LAMS),” IIT Kharagpur, India, 9–16 Jan. 2023.

[12] Workshop on “Recent Advances in Materials and Mechanics (RAMM–2022),” IIT Bhubaneswar, India, 12–13 Nov. 2022.

[13] Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced Material Characterization Techniques (AMCT–2022),” OP Jindal University, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India, 7–11 Nov. 2022.

[14] NPTEL–AICTE Faculty Development Programme Certification Course, “Properties of Materials (Nature & Properties of Materials–III),” 8 weeks, Feb.–Apr. 2022, consolidated score: 77%, Elite + Silver.

[15] NPTEL–AICTE Faculty Development Programme Certification Course, “Phase Equilibria in Materials (Nature & Properties of Materials–II),” 8 weeks, Jul.–Sep. 2021, consolidated score: 84%, Elite + Silver.

[16] Industrial Training, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC), Burla, Odisha, India, 13 Aug.–4 Sep. 2021.

[17] QIP Short-Term Course on “Advances in Energy and Functional Materials,” IIT Bhubaneswar, India, 14–26 Jun. 2021.

[18] Short-Term Course on “Fracture Mechanics and Its Applications to Laminated Composites,” IIT Guwahati, India, 1–5 Mar. 2021.

[19] Faculty Development Programme on “Fundamentals and Advances in Powder Metallurgy,” IIT Indore, India, 8–10 Dec. 2020.

[20] Researcher Academy Module, Elsevier, certification courses in Book Writing, Fundamentals of Manuscript Preparation, and Research Ethics, Jun. 2020.

[21] Nature Masterclasses, Springer Nature, Certification Course on “Focus on Peer Review,” 17 Jun. 2020.

[22] Digital Transformation in Teaching Learning Process (DTITLP), NPIU and IIT Bombay through SWAYAM, 16–30 Mar. 2020.

[23] Workshop on “Hands-on Training on Solar Study Lamp Assembly & Let’s Create Non-violence towards Environment,” in association with Gandhi Global Solar Yatra, IIT Bombay, VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, 2 Oct. 2019.

[24] IITBombayX Certification Course, “SSA101x: Hands-on Training on Solar Study Lamp Assembly,” 1 May–31 Dec. 2019.

[25] Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Training, Level-II Certification.

[26] Short-Term Course on “First Course in Computational Fluid Dynamics: Development, Application and Analysis (FCCFD–2018),” IIT Bombay, India, 25–29 Jun. 2018.

[27] Workshop on “TEQIP-III Faculty Induction Program,” IIT Kharagpur, India, 24–28 May 2018.

[28] Short-Term Course on “Numerical Techniques for Chemical Process Simulations,” IIT Kharagpur, India, 20–26 Nov. 2017.

[29] Workshop on “High Resolution X-Ray and Electron Diffraction,” IIT Kanpur, India, 1–5 Feb. 2016.

[30] Workshop on “Advanced Techniques in Materials Characterization,” NIT Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, 22–23 Jan. 2016.

[31] Workshop on “Microstructure Engineering via Heat Treatment,” IIT Kanpur, India, 19–21 Oct. 2015.

[32] Short-Term Course on “Aerospace Materials: Processing, Characterization & Applications,” IIT Roorkee, India, 1–6 Jun. 2015.

[1] Coordinator, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-sponsored National Workshop on “Standardization in Effective Manufacturing (SEM–2026),” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Mar. 15, 2026.

[2] Co-Convener, Three-Day National Conference on “Materials, Modelling, Manufacturing, and Measurements (NCM4–2026),” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Mar. 13–15, 2026.

[3] Coordinator, MME Society-sponsored Annual Technical Symposium “Dravya 2026,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Mar. 15, 2026.

[4] Co-Convener, “Industrial Conclave 2026—2nd Edition,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Mar. 14, 2026.

[5] Convener-cum-Coordinator, MME Society-sponsored Two-Day Annual National Symposium “Dravya 2K24,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Apr. 12–13, 2024.

[6] Convener-cum-Coordinator, MME Society-sponsored Two-Day Annual National Symposium “Dravya 2K23,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Mar. 18–19, 2023, organized to commemorate 10 years of excellence of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

[7] Convener-cum-Coordinator, MME Society-sponsored One-Day Seminar on “Current Status in Biomaterials and Implants (CSBI–2022),” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Feb. 16, 2022.

[8] Convener-cum-Coordinator, MME Society-sponsored One-Day Webinar on “Advanced Concepts in Corrosion and Battery (ACCB–2022),” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Feb. 6, 2022.

[9] Convener-cum-Coordinator, TEQIP-III-sponsored One-Week Faculty Development Programme Webinar on “AMPCA–2020,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Sep. 8–12, 2020.

[10] Master Trainer, TEQIP-III-sponsored Workshop on “Hands-on Training on Solar Study Lamp Assembly & Let’s Create Non-violence towards Environment,” in association with Gandhi Global Solar Yatra, IIT Bombay, VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India, Oct. 2, 2019.

[11] Co-Convener-cum-Coordinator, TEQIP-III-sponsored Two-Week Short-Term Training Programme on “SPCAM–2019,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Apr. 7–16, 2019.

[12] Convener, TEQIP-III-sponsored One-Week Workshop on “LSDMB–2019,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Feb. 10–14, 2019.

[13] Co-Convener-cum-Coordinator, TEQIP-III-sponsored Two-Day Workshop on “Experiments in Non-Destructive Testing,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Feb. 17–18, 2018.

[14] Faculty Coordinator, Annual National Symposium “Dravya 2018,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, 2018.

[15] Faculty Coordinator, Annual National Symposium “Metaphilia 2017,” Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, 2017.

Reviewer / Peer-Review Contributions — IEEE Style

[1] D. K. Mishra, Reviewer, Scientific Reports, Springer Nature, Certificate for reviewing one manuscript, Jul. 21, 2026.

[2] D. K. Mishra, Reviewer, Scientific Reports, Springer Nature, Certificate for reviewing one manuscript, Apr. 16, 2026.

[3] D. K. Mishra, Reviewer, Journal of Chemistry and Materials, Certificate for reviewing a manuscript for vol. 4, no. 1, Apr. 14, 2025.

[4] D. K. Mishra, Reviewer, International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology—Industry 4.0 (ETETI–2023),” Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, Odisha, India, May 6–7, 2023.

Invited Talks — IEEE Style

[1] D. K. Mishra, “High Entropy Alloys (HEAs): New Trends of Multi-Component Alloy Systems,” Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Feb. 10–14, 2019.

[2] D. K. Mishra, “High Entropy Alloys: A New Hope in the Modern Scientific Society,” Advanced Engineering Research Foundation (AEMRF), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Dec. 24–25, 2018.

Lecture Notes Uploaded on University Portal — IEEE Style

[1] D. K. Mishra, R. Kumari, and S. K. Badjena, Metallurgical Thermodynamics & Kinetics (MME–202), Lecture Notes, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

[2] D. K. Mishra, G. Behera, and A. L. Kumar, Non-Ferrous Extractive Metallurgy (MM–15035), Lecture Notes, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

[3] G. Behera, S. Purohit, and D. K. Mishra, Iron Making (MM–15020), Lecture Notes, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

[4] A. L. Kumar, D. K. Mishra, and S. K. Badjena, Heat Treatment (MM–15–015), Lecture Notes, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

[5] G. Behera, D. K. Mishra, and A. L. Kumar, Mineral Engineering & Fuel Technology (MME–203), Lecture Notes, VSSUT, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

Room-509,  Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering,

Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC), Sitalapalli, 

Berhampur-761003, Ganjam, Odisha, India