Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Pranti Saha

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Bio

I am a lecturer of Material Science and Engineering (MSE) Department, in Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh. As a faculty, I am responsible for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, offering theory and lab courses, as well as providing guidance to their research and thesis initiatives. 

My current research interests include -
  • Material simulation and exploration using density functional theory (DFT)
    • Electronic, mechanical and Optical properties of inorganic halide perovskites
    • Band dispersion and band alignment of 2D heterostructure
    • Phonon and thermal properties of quasi-1D materials
  • Numerical and mathematical modeling of composite-based pressure vessel using finite element simulation (Abaqus)

Education

  • Education Level: B. Sc.
Degree Title: Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering,                      
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, 2017 - 2023.
CGPA: 3.91 out of 4.00
Merit Position: 2
Thesis: Modeling and Stress Analysis of Pressure Vessels Made of Kevlar/Natural Fiber and Hybrid Composites 
Achievement: Dean's list award for excellent academic performance, 2018 - 2023.

 

  • Education Level: HSC
Degree Title: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam
Chuadanga Govt. College, Group: Science, Jashore Board, Bangladesh, 2015 - 2017.
CGPA: 5.00 out of 5.00
Achievement: HSC Board Merit Scholarship

 

  • Education Level: SSC
Degree Title: Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam
Chuadanga Govt. Girls’ High School, Group: Science, Jashore Board, Bangladesh, 2015.
CGPA: 5.00 out of 5.00

 


Scholarship and Award

  • Dean's List award, 2018-2023

    Academic award for maintaining CGPA above 3.75 for 8 consecutive terms

  • HSC Merit Scholarship, 2018-2021

    Education Board Scholarship for academic excellence


Research

  • Ab initio simulation of inorganic halide perovskite materials
    • Simulation of the structural, mechanical, elastic, electrical and optical properties of new perovskites using the density functional theory.
    • Extraction of the band properties of perovksites using PBE, PBE+SOC and HSE level of theory.

     

  • Design optimization of multi-layer kevlar composite pressure vessel
    • Developed multi-ply Kevlar reinforced Epoxy pressure vessels analyzed by finite element method (FEM) In Abaqus.
    • Optimized the pressure vessel design which improved the stress performance while minimizing the number of costly Kevlar fiber layers.

  • Finite element modeling of altenative fiber-reinforced composite pressure vessel
    • Developed and simulated composite overwrapped pressure vessel using ABAQUS finite element simulations. 
    • Extracted the burst pressure of pressure vessel made of different combinations of natural and synthetic fibers (Jute, Kevlar, Glass and Aluminum foil).
    • Jute and Kevlar hybrid pressure vessel is found to have significant strength improvement over pure jute pressure vessel. 

     


Experience

Service Records
  • Lecturer
    Department/Section: Dept. of Material Science and Engineering
    Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) 23-Mar-2023 to Present

Teaching and Supervision

Course Conduction
Theory:
  • Extractive Metallurgy
  • Polymer and Composite materials
  • Welding and Materials Joining Processes
Lab:
  • Materials Processing and Plant Design
  • Polymer and Composite materials

Last Update: 31-Aug-2024