• Project Engineer (Post-doctoral) (July, 2021 – December, 2022: 1.5 years): Aerospace Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
• PhD in Engineering (2016-2022): Mechanical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University (Thesis: Large Deformation Static and Dynamic Analysis of Initially Curved Beams in Limit Elastic Domain)
• M.E. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design specialization) (2014-2016): Jadavpur University [Passed with 1st Class (Gold medalist) (91.67 %) (9.55 CGPA)] (Thesis: Stress and Deformation Analysis of the Master Leaf of an Automobile Leaf Spring)
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (2010-2014): Jadavpur University [Passed with 1st Class (Honours) (77.46 %) (8.31 CGPA)]

• Mechanical Metamaterials
• Stimuli-responsive soft continuum robotics
• Curved Beam-Like Structures
• Non-linear Solid Mechanics, Large Deformation, Non-linear Dynamics, Multi-physics Mechanics
• Variational Energy method, Updated Lagrangian approach, Finite Element method, Experiment
• Development of Semi-analytical framework for Non-linear Multi-physics Large Deformation Mechanics problems and physical insights through comparison with experiments

Received University Gold Medal for securing 1^st Rank in M.E. in Mechanical Engineering 2014-2016 Batch, Jadavpur University

Publication Summary:

Other research credentials:

• Refereed Journals: (17+7 = 24)

• International Journals Indexed in SCI / SCIE / ESCI / Scopus (17)

1. Ghuku, S., Naskar, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2025). Stimuli-responsive programmable mechanics of bi-level architected nonlinear mechanical metamaterials. Mechanics of Materials, Vol. 206, Article: 105333., DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2025.105333 [SCIE, Impact Factor: 4.1]
2. Ghuku, S., Sahoo, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2025). Nonlinear elasticity tailoring and failure mode manipulation of functionally graded honeycombs under large deformation. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Vol. 168, Article: 104935. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2024.104935 [SCIE, Impact Factor: 3.2]
3. Kumar, A., Jana, T., Ghuku, S., & Mukhopadhyay, A. (2025). Phase transformation, fractal, tribo-mechanical and corrosion characterization of electroless Ni-B-Cu-Sn coating post heat treatment. Physica Scripta, Vol. 100, Article: 125953. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ae1fb9 [SCIE, Impact Factor: 2.6]
4. Kumar, A., Jana, T., Ghuku, S., & Mukhopadhyay, A. (2025). Fractal, tribo-mechanical and corrosion characterization of hydrophobic and lead free electroless Ni-B mono and bi-layer coating developed using artificial intelligence. Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, Vol. 13, Article: 015015, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2051-672X/adad8d. [SCIE, Impact Factor: 2.4]
5. Ghuku, S., Mitra, A., & Sahoo, P. (2024). Loaded vibration characteristics of large statically deformed single parabolic leaf spring. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, Vol. 105(6), pp. 1443-1456, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-024-01101-8. [Scopus]
6. Ghuku, S., Mitra, A., & Sahoo, P. (2024). Theoretical analysis and a parametric study on forced vibration of large statically deformed curved beam with rigid links and moving support. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 238(8), pp. 3348-3372, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062231200385. [SCI, Impact Factor: 1.7]
7. Kundu, D., Ghuku, S., Naskar, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2023). Extreme specific stiffness through interactive cellular networks in bi-level micro-topology architected metamaterials. Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 25(8), Article: 2201407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202201407. [SCIE, Impact Factor: 3.3]
8. Ghuku, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2023). On enhancing mode-dependent failure strength under large deformation: The concept of anti-curvature in honeycomb lattices. Composite Structures, Vol. 305, Article: 116318. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.116318. [SCI, Impact Factor: 7.1]
9. Prajwal, P., Ghuku, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2022). Large-deformation mechanics of anti-curvature lattice materials for mode-dependent enhancement of non-linear shear modulus. Mechanics of Materials, Vol. 171, Article: 104337. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2022.104337. [SCI, Impact Factor: 4.1]
10. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2022). Stress concentration effect on deflection and stress fields of a master leaf spring through domain decomposition and geometry updation technique. International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation, Vol. 23(3-4), pp. 481-507. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnsns-2021-0105. [SCIE, Impact Factor: 1.5]
11. Ghuku, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2022). Anti-curvature honeycomb lattices for mode-dependent enhancement of nonlinear elastic properties under large deformation. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Vol. 140, Article: 103887. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2021.103887. [SCI, Impact Factor: 3.2]
12. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2020). Free vibration analysis of large deformed curved beam incorporating rotary inertia and shear deformation effects and its experimental validation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 234(24), pp. 4780-4800. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406220931564. [SCI, Impact Factor: 1.7]
13. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2020). Stiffness analysis of leaf spring system under large deformation. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 234(12), pp. 2487-2508. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406220906246. [SCI, Impact Factor: 1.7]
14. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2019). A parametric study on geometrically nonlinear behavior of curved beams with single and double link rods, and supported on moving boundary. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 161, Article: 105065. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2019.105065. [SCI, Impact Factor: 9.4]
15. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2019). Theoretical and experimental free vibration analysis of a loaded curved beam with moving boundaries: Vibration analysis of beam with moving boundaries. International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering (IJMMME), Vol. 9(4), pp. 44-67. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMMME.2019100103. [ESCI, Impact Factor: 0.7]
16. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2018). Large deflection analysis of curved beam problem with varying curvature and moving boundaries. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, Vol. 21(3), pp. 408-420. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2018.04.007. [SCIE, Impact Factor: 5.4]
17. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). A theoretical and experimental study on geometric nonlinearity of initially curved cantilever beams. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, Vol. 19(1), pp. 135-146. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2015.07.006. [SCIE, Impact Factor: 5.4]

• International / National Peer Reviewed Journals (07)

18. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2021). Large deflection of clamped curved beam under finite clamping and different combinations of bending-stretching. Engineering Science & Technology, Vol. 2(1), pp. 31-45.
19. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2019). A review on recent advances in micro and nano scale beam theories and the relevant areas of applied solid mechanics. Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol. 89(1 and 2), pp. 6-18.
20. Mondal, S., Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2018). Effect of clamping torque on large deflection static and dynamic response of a cantilever beam: An experimental study. International Journal of Engineering and Technologies, Vol. 15, pp. 1-16.
21. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2017). A review on stress and deformation analysis of curved beams under large deflection. International Journal of Engineering and Technologies, Vol. 11, pp. 13-39.
22. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). A semi-analytical solution of statically indeterminate bar problem by using domain decomposition method. Perspectives in Science, Vol. 8, pp. 661-663.
23. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). An experimental study on stress concentration around a hole under combined bending and stretching stress field. Procedia Technology, Vol. 23, pp. 20-27.
24. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). Design development and performance analysis of leaf spring testing set up in elastic domain. Journal of the Association of Engineers, India, Vol. 86(1 & 2), pp.23-41.

• Conference proceedings: (14)

1. Sagar, G., Gupta, L.K., & Ghuku, S. (2026). Programmable large deformation and elastic rotational restraint of magnetic stimuli-responsive hard magnetic soft beam. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2026), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, January 8-10, Paper Id: INCOM26-151, pp. 303-306, ISBN: 978-81-993635-8-8.
2. Sagar, G., & Ghuku, S. (2026). Effect of initial curved shape on large deflection of hyperelastic soft curved beam: a parametric investigation within semi-analytical framework. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2026), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, January 8-10, Paper Id: NCOM26-77, pp. 283-286, ISBN: 978-81-993635-8-8.
3. Ghuku, S. (2024). Large amplitude vibration of doubly curved beam with rotationally restrained boundary: Foundation of multi-scale framework analyzing nonlinear dynamic properties of anti-curvature lattices. 3^rd International and 15^th National Conference on Industrial Problems on Machines & Mechanisms (IPRoMM-2024), NIT Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, December 19-21, Paper Id: 092.
4. Ghuku, S., & Mukhopadhyay, T. (2024). Non-linear elastic property tailoring in large deforming anti-curvature honeycomb lattices. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2024), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, January 5-6, Paper Id: INCOM24-0212, pp. 291-294, ISBN: 978-81-954806-6-1.
5. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2019). A review on recent advances in micro and nano scale beam theories and the relevant areas of applied solid mechanics. Proceedings of National Conference on Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering (TAME-2019), Kalyani Government Engineering College, Kalyani, West Bengal, India, February 15-16, pp. 101.
6. Mondal, S., Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2018). Effect of clamping torque on stress and deflection response of cantilever beam. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2018), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, January 4-6, 2018, Paper Id: INCOM18-249, pp. 135-138, ISBN: 978-93-83660-38-4.
7. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2018). Description of updated beam geometry in mathematical and physical parlance. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (INCOM 2018), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India, January 4-6, 2018, Paper Id: INCOM18-082, pp. 39-42, ISBN: 978-93-83660-38-4.
8. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). Experimental stress and deformation analysis of an automobile master leaf spring. Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM 2016), Anna University, Chennai, India, February 17-19, pp. 135-141.
9. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). Experimental Analysis on Large Deflection of a Master Leaf under Three Point Bending Test. Proceedings of International Conference on Trends in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering (IC TIME 2016), MANIT, Bhopal, India, February 4-6, Vol. II, pp. 403-412.
10. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). A master leaf spring under combined bending and stretching: An experimental study. Proceedings of 61st Congress of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM 2016) (An International Conference), VIT University, Vellore, India, December 11-14, Paper Id: 61-istam-sm-fp-541.
11. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). Large deflection analysis of leaf spring under three point bending. Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation (ICCMS 2016), IIT Bombay, Powai, Maharashtra, India, June 27-July 1, pp. 1291-1294.
12. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). A semi-analytical solution of statically indeterminate bar problem by using domain decomposition method. Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering and Materials Science (ICEMS-2016), Jaipur National University, Rajasthan, India, March 17-19, Paper Id: 2-IC-792, pp. 147.
13. Ghuku, S., & Saha, K.N. (2016). An Experimental Study on Stress Concentration around a Hole under Combined Bending and Stretching Stress Field. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Innovations in Automation and Mechatronics Engineering (ICIAME 2016), G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology, Gujarat, India, February 5-6, pp. 1.
14. Ghuku, S., Karmakar, S., & Saha, K.N. (2015). An Experimental Study towards Geometric Nonlinearity of Leaf Springs. Proceedings of 23^rd IRF International Conference, Chennai, India, April 5, pp. 86-89.

• Book Chapter (01)

1. Ghuku, S. (2026). Large amplitude vibration of doubly curved beam with rotationally restrained boundary: foundation of multi-scale framework analyzing nonlinear dynamic properties of anti-curvature lattices. In: Sahoo, V., Kumar, D., Mandal, A.K., Bandyopadhyay, S. (eds) Emerging Trends in Industrial Machines and Mechanisms. IPRoMM 2024. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1872-2_30 [SCOPUS]

• Edited Book (01)

1. Om Prakash, Lakhbir Singh Brar, Arkadeb Mukhopadhyay, Saurav Chakraborty, Sushanta Ghuku (2024), Edited book titled Advances in Thermo-Fluids and System Design, BS Publication, ISBN: 978-93-95038-95-9 (selected articles from 2nd International Conference in Thermo-Fluids and System Design (ICTFSD) 2024, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India).

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Project Title: A novel hard magnetic soft continuum curved robot: Multi-physical mechanics, active control, modulation, and optimized design (Acronym: NHMSC robot)

Funding Agency: SERB-EMEQ

Role: Principal Investigator

Amount: 23.76 Lakhs

Duration: 3 years (19-Feb-24 to 18-Feb-2027)

1. Secured all India GATE Scholarship, AICTE, India (2014-2016) in Engineering
2. State Government Senior Research Fellowship for Ph.D., Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India (2016-2021)

Editorial Board

1. Editor, Edited book titled Advances in Thermo-Fluids and System Design, BS Publication, selected articles from 2nd International Conference in Thermo-Fluids and System Design (ICTFSD) 2024, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India
2. Guest Editor, Journal of Physics Conference Series, IOP Proceedings, selected articles from 2nd International Conference in Thermo-Fluids and System Design (ICTFSD) 2024, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, India

Reviewer of International Journals

1. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering (Sage)
2. Advanced Engineering Materials (Wiley)
3. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy (Springer)
4. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (Springer conference proceedings)
5. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (IOP publishing)