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Dr. Rita Maurya
Assistant ProfessorDr. Rita Maurya serving as an Assistant professor from December 2018 onwards at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NIT-Hamirpur, India. She earned her doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT-Kanpur, India, in June 2018 and her postgraduate in Master of Technology from the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT-Durgapur, India in 2012. Her undergraduate degree is in Bachelor of Technology (Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering) from the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur, India. She pursued her doctoral research in the domain of surface engineering and physical metallurgy of light-metal alloys. Her area of research concentrated on the Processing-Structure-Property correlation of non-ferrous metals and alloys, nanomechanical & nano-tribological properties of materials, oxidation and corrosion protection of materials by surface engineering. She has filed an Indian patent and published more than 15 research articles with 300+ citations (h-index: 9 and i 10 index: 8) in peer-reviewed journals. She is a reviewer of journals from Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) and Taylor & Francis publishers. Also, she is a life-time member of the Electron Microscopy Society of India (EMSI) and the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), India and Powder Metallurgical Society of India (PMSI).
General Information
Name | : | Dr. Rita Maurya |
Designation | : | Assistant Professor |
Department | : | Material Science & Engineering |
Qualification | : | Ph.D. |
Date of Birth | : | 15/02/1989 |
Date of joining | : | 07/12/2018 |
Contact Details
Phone | : | 254380 (O) |
Email ID | : | ritam@nith.ac.in |
Specialization
Position Held
Position | Department Name | Institute Name | Time Period |
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Educational Qualification
Name of the Degree | Year of Passing | Institute/University |
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Material Science and Engineering) | 2018 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India |
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) | 2012 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering) | 2010 | University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur, India |
Honors & Recognitions Achieved
Sr.No. | Title | Activity | Given By | Year |
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1 |
Research Experience
Research Interests : | Physical Metallurgy, Corrosion Engineering, Nanoparticle synthesis, Surface Engineering | |
Brief Research Statement : | 1. Surface engineering of metals and alloy: The main focus is the corrosion protection of the metals and alloys by protective coatings. It includes chemical conversion coatings, dip coatings and electrodeposition techniques to deposit coatings on the surface of metals and alloys for the application of biomedical, electronic packaging, automobile and space industry. 2. Severe Plastic Deformation: Friction Stir Process (FSP) is utilized to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of the metallic surface without altering the bulk property, load-bearing capability. Carbonaceous materials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphite were effectively reinforced with minimal damages into the surface by FSP for the preparation of the engineered surface. 3. Composite materials: Preparation of metal matrix composites (MMCs) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs). Metals and alloys were coated with Ni-ceramic composites using the co-deposition method to form a multi-functional layer. Also, developing the natural fibres/whiskers reinforced PMCs. |
Journal Publications
Year | Author(s) | Title & Vol. No. | Journal Name | Indexing (SCI) Web of Science/Scopus |
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2015 | P. Trivedi, A. K. Patel, R. Maurya, R. Jayaganthan, K. Balani | Nanomechanical Characterization and Protein Adsorption of Cold Rolled Zirconium Alloy | Journal of Minerals, Metals, and Materials | SCI |
2016 | R. Maurya, B. Kumar, S. Ariharan, J. Ramkumar, K. Balani | Effect of Carbonaceous Reinforcements on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Friction Stir Processed Al6061 Alloy | Materials & Design | SCI |
2016 | R. Maurya, A. Gupta, S. Omar, K. Balani | Effect of Sintering on Mechanical Properties of Ceria Reinforced Yttria Stabilized Zirconia | Ceramics International | SCI |
2017 | S. Awasthi, R. Maurya, C. P. Pandey, K. Balani | Interfacial Mechanics of Carbonaceous Reinforcements in Electrophoretically Deposited Nickel Coatings | Surface and Coatings Technology | SCI |
2017 | A. R. Siddiqui, R. Maurya, K. Balani | Superhydrophobic Self-floating Carbon Nanofiber Coating for Efficient Gravity-directed Oil/Water Separation | Journal of Materials Chemistry A | SCI |
2017 | R. Maurya, A. R. Siddiqui, K. Balani | In vitro Degradation and Biomineralization Ability of Hydroxyapatite Coated Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys | Surface and Coatings Technology | SCI |
2017 | P. K. Singh, A. L. Kumar, P. K. Katiyar, R. Maurya, | Agglomeration Behavior of Steel Plants Solid Waste and its Effect on Sintering Performance | Journal of Materials Research and Technology | SCI |
2018 | A. Pandey, S. Midha, R. K. Sharma, R. Maurya, | Antioxidant and Antibacterial Hydroxyapatite-based Biocomposite for Orthopedic Applications | Materials Science & Engineering: C | SCI |
2018 | R. Maurya, A. R. Siddiqui, K. Balani | An Environment-Friendly Phosphate Chemical Conversion Coating on Novel Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys with Remarkable Corrosion Protection | Applied Surface Science, | SCI |
2019 | R. Maurya, A. R. Siddiqui, P. K. Katiyar, K. Balani | Mechanical, Tribological and Anti-corrosive Properties of Polyaniline/Graphene Coated Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys | Journal of Materials Science and Technology | SCI |
2020 | R. Maurya, D. Mittal, K. Balani, | Effect of heat-treatment on microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of Mg-Li-Al based alloy | Journal of Materials Research and Technology | SCI |
2020 | S. Ariharan, R. Maurya, R. K. Sharma, V. K. Sharma, S. Lohia, K. Balani | Damage mechanics of polypropylene-based composites using progressive-and constant-load scratching | Polymer Composites | SCI |
2020 | A. R. Siddiqui, R. Maurya, P. K. Katiyar, K. Balani | Superhydrophobic, self-cleaning carbon nanofiber CVD coating for corrosion protection of AISI 1020 steel and AZ31 magnesium alloys | Surface and Coatings Technology | SCI |
2021 | S. Ariharan, R. Maurya | Assessment of plasma sprayed carbon nanotube reinforced Al2O3-based nanocomposite with micro-scratching | Surface and Coatings Technology | SCI |
2021 | P. K. Katiyar, R. Maurya, P.K. Singh | Failure Behavior of Cemented Tungsten Carbide Materials: A Case Study of Mining Drill Bits | Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance | SCI |
Conference Publications
Year | Author(s) | Title | Conference name with place | Indexing (SCI/Web of science/Scopus) |
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Research Projects
Role | Project Type | Title | Funding Agency | From | To | Amount | Status | Co-Investigator | Sanction Order | Sanction Date |
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Research Supervision
Programme Name | Scholar Name | Research Topic | Status | Year | Co-Suprivisor(s) |
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M.Tech | Mohammed Rafi | Mechanical and Microstructural Analysis of Electrodeposited Copper on Heat Treated Mild Steel | Awarded | 2020 | - |
M.Tech | Ashwin Shah | Electrodeposition of Nickel Based Composite Coatings on Copper | Awarded | 2020 | - |
M.Tech | Ankush Yadav | Copper based Metal Matrix Composites Electrodeposited on Mild Steel | Awarded | 2020 | - |
Ph.D | Piyush Priyadarshi | Composite Coatings | On-Going | 2020 | - |
Patents
Title | Reg./Ref.No. | Date of Award/Filling | Awarding Agencies | Status |
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Process for Synthesis of Aligned Superhydrophobic (Antiwetting) Carbon Nanofiber Coating and its Application | 202011020924 A | 26/06/2020 | Indian Patent | Filled |
Teaching Experience
Position Held | Department and Organization | From | To | Total Experience |
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Administrative Experience
Position Held | Department and Organization | From | To |
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Assistant Warden | Aravali Girls Hostel,NIT-H | 25/03/2019 | 31/05/2020 |
Assistant Warden | Manimahesh Girls Hostel,NIT-H | 25/03/2019 | 31/05/2020 |
Assistant Warden | Ambika Girls Hostel,NIT-H | 02/11/2021 | 03/03/2022 |
Assistant Faculty Incharge (Student and Counselling) | NIT-H | 02/11/2021 | |
OIC Purchase (Departmental) | DoMSE, NIT-H | 21/06/2019 | |
Convenor, DBPC | DoMSE, NIT-H | 31/01/2019 | 29/06/2021 |
Convenor DDPC | DoMSE, NIT-H | 29/06/2021 |
Book/Chapters Written
Type | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | ISBN/ISSN No. | Year |
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Expert Talks
Title | Place | Year | Description of Event |
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Consultancy
Title of Consultancy | Client Organization | Faculty Involved | Amount(INR) | Status |
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International and National Exposure
Sr.No. | Title | Description |
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1 | Poster presentation on,“Corrosion Behavior of Micro Scale Phosphate Chemical Conversion Coating on Novel Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys” | International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes (ADMAT 2017-SkyMat), Dec. 14-16, 2017 at Trivandrum, Kerala |
2 | Poster presentation on “Nanomechanical Properties of Mg-Li-Al based alloys” | International Conference: Nanoyantrika 2017, Sep. 17-19, 2017 at Trivandrum, Kerala |
3 | Oral presentation on | 70thAnnual Technical Meeting (ATM), of Indian Institute of Metals, Nov. 11-14, 2016, IIT Kanpur |
Conferences/Courses Organized
Category | Type | Title | Venue | From | To | Designation |
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stc | Virtual Mode | New Generation Functional Materials and Their Applications | NIT-Hamirpur | 03/02/2021 | 07/02/2021 | Coordinator |
Profile Summary



Name | : | Dr. Rita Maurya |
Designation | : | Assistant Professor |
Department | : | Material Science & Engineering |
Qualification | : | Ph.D. |
Phone | : | 254380 (O) |
Email ID | : | ritam@nith.ac.in |
Profile URL | : | https://portfolios.nith.ac.in/index.php?/nith/dr-rita-mourya |
Date of Birth | : | 15/02/1989 |
Date of Joining | : | 07/12/2018 |
Specialization
Education Qualification
Name of the Degree | Year of Passing | Institute/University |
---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Material Science and Engineering) | 2018 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India |
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) | 2012 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India |
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering) | 2010 | University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kanpur, India |
Teaching Experience
Programme Name | Department And Organization | From | To | Total Experience |
---|
Administrative Experience
Position Held | Department And Organization | From | To |
---|---|---|---|
Assistant Warden | Aravali Girls Hostel,NIT-H | 25/03/2019 | 31/05/2020 |
Assistant Warden | Manimahesh Girls Hostel,NIT-H | 25/03/2019 | 31/05/2020 |
Assistant Warden | Ambika Girls Hostel,NIT-H | 02/11/2021 | 03/03/2022 |
Assistant Faculty Incharge (Student and Counselling) | NIT-H | 02/11/2021 | |
OIC Purchase (Departmental) | DoMSE, NIT-H | 21/06/2019 | |
Convenor, DBPC | DoMSE, NIT-H | 31/01/2019 | 29/06/2021 |
Convenor DDPC | DoMSE, NIT-H | 29/06/2021 |
Research Experience
Research Interests : | Physical Metallurgy, Corrosion Engineering, Nanoparticle synthesis, Surface Engineering | |
Brief Research Statement : | 1. Surface engineering of metals and alloy: The main focus is the corrosion protection of the metals and alloys by protective coatings. It includes chemical conversion coatings, dip coatings and electrodeposition techniques to deposit coatings on the surface of metals and alloys for the application of biomedical, electronic packaging, automobile and space industry. 2. Severe Plastic Deformation: Friction Stir Process (FSP) is utilized to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of the metallic surface without altering the bulk property, load-bearing capability. Carbonaceous materials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphite were effectively reinforced with minimal damages into the surface by FSP for the preparation of the engineered surface. 3. Composite materials: Preparation of metal matrix composites (MMCs) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs). Metals and alloys were coated with Ni-ceramic composites using the co-deposition method to form a multi-functional layer. Also, developing the natural fibres/whiskers reinforced PMCs. |
Research Projects
Role | Project Type | Title | Funding Agency | From | To | Amount | Status | Co-Investigator | Sanction Order | Sanction Date |
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Journal Publications
Year | Author(s) | Journal Name | Title & Vol. No. | Indexing (SCI/Web of science/Scopus) |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | P. Trivedi, A. K. Patel, R. Maurya, R. Jayaganthan, K. Balani | Journal of Minerals, Metals, and Materials | Nanomechanical Characterization and Protein Adsorption of Cold Rolled Zirconium Alloy | SCI |
2016 | R. Maurya, B. Kumar, S. Ariharan, J. Ramkumar, K. Balani | Materials & Design | Effect of Carbonaceous Reinforcements on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Friction Stir Processed Al6061 Alloy | SCI |
2016 | R. Maurya, A. Gupta, S. Omar, K. Balani | Ceramics International | Effect of Sintering on Mechanical Properties of Ceria Reinforced Yttria Stabilized Zirconia | SCI |
2017 | S. Awasthi, R. Maurya, C. P. Pandey, K. Balani | Surface and Coatings Technology | Interfacial Mechanics of Carbonaceous Reinforcements in Electrophoretically Deposited Nickel Coatings | SCI |
2017 | A. R. Siddiqui, R. Maurya, K. Balani | Journal of Materials Chemistry A | Superhydrophobic Self-floating Carbon Nanofiber Coating for Efficient Gravity-directed Oil/Water Separation | SCI |
2017 | R. Maurya, A. R. Siddiqui, K. Balani | Surface and Coatings Technology | In vitro Degradation and Biomineralization Ability of Hydroxyapatite Coated Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys | SCI |
2017 | P. K. Singh, A. L. Kumar, P. K. Katiyar, R. Maurya, | Journal of Materials Research and Technology | Agglomeration Behavior of Steel Plants Solid Waste and its Effect on Sintering Performance | SCI |
2018 | A. Pandey, S. Midha, R. K. Sharma, R. Maurya, | Materials Science & Engineering: C | Antioxidant and Antibacterial Hydroxyapatite-based Biocomposite for Orthopedic Applications | SCI |
2018 | R. Maurya, A. R. Siddiqui, K. Balani | Applied Surface Science, | An Environment-Friendly Phosphate Chemical Conversion Coating on Novel Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys with Remarkable Corrosion Protection | SCI |
2019 | R. Maurya, A. R. Siddiqui, P. K. Katiyar, K. Balani | Journal of Materials Science and Technology | Mechanical, Tribological and Anti-corrosive Properties of Polyaniline/Graphene Coated Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys | SCI |
2020 | R. Maurya, D. Mittal, K. Balani, | Journal of Materials Research and Technology | Effect of heat-treatment on microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of Mg-Li-Al based alloy | SCI |
2020 | S. Ariharan, R. Maurya, R. K. Sharma, V. K. Sharma, S. Lohia, K. Balani | Polymer Composites | Damage mechanics of polypropylene-based composites using progressive-and constant-load scratching | SCI |
2020 | A. R. Siddiqui, R. Maurya, P. K. Katiyar, K. Balani | Surface and Coatings Technology | Superhydrophobic, self-cleaning carbon nanofiber CVD coating for corrosion protection of AISI 1020 steel and AZ31 magnesium alloys | SCI |
2021 | S. Ariharan, R. Maurya | Surface and Coatings Technology | Assessment of plasma sprayed carbon nanotube reinforced Al2O3-based nanocomposite with micro-scratching | SCI |
2021 | P. K. Katiyar, R. Maurya, P.K. Singh | Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance | Failure Behavior of Cemented Tungsten Carbide Materials: A Case Study of Mining Drill Bits | SCI |
Conference Publications
Year | Author(s) | Conference | Title | Indexing |
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Book/Chapters Written
Type (Book/Chapter) | Author(s) | Title | Publisher | ISBN/ISSN No. | Year |
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Research Supersion
Programme Name | Scholar Name | Research Topic | Status | Year | Co-Superivisor(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.Tech | Mohammed Rafi | Mechanical and Microstructural Analysis of Electrodeposited Copper on Heat Treated Mild Steel | Awarded | 2020 | - |
M.Tech | Ashwin Shah | Electrodeposition of Nickel Based Composite Coatings on Copper | Awarded | 2020 | - |
M.Tech | Ankush Yadav | Copper based Metal Matrix Composites Electrodeposited on Mild Steel | Awarded | 2020 | - |
Ph.D | Piyush Priyadarshi | Composite Coatings | On-Going | 2020 | - |
Patents
Name | Reg./Ref.No. | Date of Award/Filling | Awarding Agencies | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Process for Synthesis of Aligned Superhydrophobic (Antiwetting) Carbon Nanofiber Coating and its Application | 202011020924 A | 26/06/2020 | Indian Patent | Filled |
Conferences/Workshop/Courses Organized
Category | Type | Title | Venue | From | To | Designation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
stc | Virtual Mode | New Generation Functional Materials and Their Applications | NIT-Hamirpur | 03/02/2021 | 07/02/2021 | Coordinator |
Expert Talks
Title | Place | Year | Description of Event |
---|
Consultancy
Title of Consultancy | Client Organization | Faculty Involved | Amount(INR) | Status |
---|
International and National Exposure
Sr.No. | Title | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Poster presentation on,“Corrosion Behavior of Micro Scale Phosphate Chemical Conversion Coating on Novel Mg-9Li-7Al-1Sn and Mg-9Li-5Al-3Sn-1Zn Alloys” / Poster presentation on “Nanomechanical Properties of Mg-Li-Al based alloys”/Oral presentation on | International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes (ADMAT 2017-SkyMat), Dec. 14-16, 2017 at Trivandrum, Kerala/International Conference: Nanoyantrika 2017, Sep. 17-19, 2017 at Trivandrum, Kerala/70thAnnual Technical Meeting (ATM), of Indian Institute of Metals, Nov. 11-14, 2016, IIT Kanpur |
Honors & Recognitions Achieved
Sr.No. | Title | Activity | Given By | Year |
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1 |