Krishanu Biswas

Professor Krishanu Biswas is a faculty member in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His research focuses on understanding phase transformations in nanoscale materials and developing advanced energy materials for practical applications.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Metallurgy from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• ME in Metallurgy from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• BE in Metallurgy from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

Professor Biswas's research interests center on the phase transformation of nanoscale materials prepared through various routes including solidification, mechanical alloying, chemical synthesis, and severe plastic deformation. His work also explores energy materials such as catalysts and graphene to develop advanced materials with potential industrial applications. His research spans multiple disciplines including materials science, nanotechnology, and energy systems, with a strong emphasis on understanding fundamental material properties at the nanoscale.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced materials processing techniques and characterization. The research spans ceramic composites, metallic alloys, and semiconductor materials, with applications in biomedical engineering, energy systems, and electronic devices. His work shows consistent innovation in materials synthesis and processing methods across multiple sub-disciplines of materials science.

His notable awards and recognitions include:

• Young Scientist Medal by Indian National Science Academy (INSA), 2010
• Young Engineer Award by Institution of Engineers India (IEI), 2011
• BOYSCAST fellowship by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2011
• Young Metallurgist of the Year, Ministry of Steel, Government of India, 2008
• Recipient of The Shri Ram Arora Award for Materials Science and Engineering by The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), USA, 2006

Professor Biswas leads an active research group focused on materials science and engineering. His laboratory work involves advanced characterization techniques and novel processing methods for developing next-generation materials. Through his research, he has secured multiple grants from national funding agencies to support his work in nanomaterials and energy applications, contributing significantly to India's materials research infrastructure.

His research group utilizes state-of-the-art facilities at IIT Kanpur for materials synthesis, characterization, and testing, with particular expertise in electron microscopy and advanced thermal processing techniques for developing novel materials with tailored properties.