Ashok Ku Sahoo

@kiit.ac.in

Professor & Director
KIIT University

Dr Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Director, R&D (Technology), KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India has extensive industry, teaching, research and administrative experience of 25 years. He has published more than 150 research articles with h-index 15 (Web of Science), h-index 21 (Scopus), h-index 23 (Google Scholar), i10-index 40 (Google Scholar) with 1300+ and 1700+ Scopus & Google Scholar Citations. Science Direct Top 25 Hottest Articles, Five sponsored research projects from DST, SERB and RPS, AICTE, New Delhi and Eight Patents are in his credit. He has supervised already 23 M.Tech & 08 PhD Thesis. He was the recipient of “Best Staff Award”, KIIT University, “Highly Cited Research Award”, Elsevier, Outstanding Reviewer award, Elsevier and reviewer board member in many reputed journals. He is actively engaged in research area of Sustainable Machining & Machinability of Advanced materials, Hard machining, MQL & Nanofluid assisted machining, C

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Hard Machining & Machinability, Sustainable & high speed machining, Machinability of Titanium & Ni based super alloys, Nano machining, MQL & Cryogenic assisted machining, Solid lubricants assisted machining, Non-conventional machining, Thin film Coatings, Composite materials, Vibration & Tool condit

FUTURE PROJECTS

Sustainable Machining


Applications Invited
Project
220

Scopus Publications

5138

Scholar Citations

41

Scholar h-index

133

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Impact of process parameters on noise emission and microhardness during dry turning of squeeze cast Al 7075 alloy: A case study
    P Sethy, A Kumar Sahoo, R Kumar, A Panda, D Das
    EPJ Web of Conferences 345, 01069 , 2026
    2026
  • Machining performance analysis of Al 7075/ferrochrome metal matrix nanocomposite using uncoated carbide insert towards environmental sustainability
    P Sethy, P Poddar, A Kumar Sahoo, R Kumar, A Panda, D Das
    EPJ Web of Conferences 345, 01068 , 2026
    2026
  • Synthesis, characterization and machinability investigation of novel ultrasonically aided stir-squeeze cast Al 7075/Fe-Cr slag nanocomposite and squeeze cast unreinforced Al …
    DD Priyaranjan Sethy, Pritam Poddar, Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Ramanuj Kumar ...
    Measurement 260, 119811 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Performance assessment of single-and dual-jet enriched MQL-assisted machining of hardened steel toward environmental sustainability
    AP Saswat Khatai, Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Ramanuj Kumar
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 35 (1), 258-281 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 7
  • Assessing hard-turning performance improvement using ionic liquid-infused cutting fluids: Tribological benefits, tool life assessment, and sustainable machining
    RSJS Rajashree Mallick, Ramanuj Kumar, Amlana Panda, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Optimizing Sustainable machining conditions for Incoloy 800HT using Twin-Nozzle MQL with Bio-Based Groundnut Oil Lubrication
    AP Ramai Ranjan Panigrahi, Ramanuj Kumar, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Lubricants 13 (8), 320 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Machinability improvement investigation in face milling of Ti–3Al–2.5V alloys using TiAlN coated carbide insert under dual nozzle minimum quantity lubrication cooling environment
    PK Tiwari, S Raj, RSKR Kumar, A Panda, AK Sahoo
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Electrical discharge machining of Ni based superalloy and its applications in aero turbine parts: A comprehensive review
    SSM Asit Behera, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Advances in Materials and Processing Technology 11 (2), 1085-1121 , 2025
    2025
  • Synthesis of an Ionic Liquid-Based Cutting Lubricant and its Performance Comparison with Mineral Oil in Hard Turning
    DD Rajashree Mallick, Ramanuj Kumar, Amlana Panda, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Lubricants 13 (4), 166 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Intelligent Machine Learning Strategies for Minimizing Machining Power in MQL Machining of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
    D Sarma, R Ozah, J Borah, M Chandrasekaran, AK Sahoo
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance , 2025
    2025
  • Hard turning performance evaluation in various sustainable environments employing a COPRAS optimization and pugh matrix sustainability approach
    AKS Rajashree Mallick, Ramanuj Kumar, Amlana Panda
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Investigation on machinability and sustainability aspects during hard turning under GO nanofluid MQL environment for precision and cleaner manufacturing
    RKAP [195] Saswat Khatai, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Precision Engineering 95, 379-408 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Physical discomfort analysis of farmers during plucking vegetable using firefly algorithm
    AKS Hullash Chauhan, Suchismita Satapathy, Anish Pandey
    Operations Research Forum 6 (0), 36 , 2025
    2025
  • Material-specific machining optimization of Ti6Al4V alloy under MQL: A sustainability-centric approach
    SP Dhrubajit Sarma, Rupshree Ozah, Muthumari Chandrasekaran, Ashok Kumar ...
    Next Materials 8 (0), 100586 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • A Novel Application of MgO Nano-cutting Fluid in Hardened AISI D2 Steel Machining Using a Chemical Vapor Deposition-Coated Carbide Tool
    R Mallick, R Kumar, A Panda, AK Sahoo
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 0 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 17
  • Characterization and machinability analysis of aluminium-based metal matrix composites (MMC): A critical review
    RK Rasmi Ranjan Mishra, Amlana Panda, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 16
  • Sustainable hard machining under zirconia nano-cutting fluid: A step towards a green and cleaner manufacturing process
    RKAP Saswat Khatai, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Measurement 242 (Part C), 116087 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 31
  • Evaluation of physical and thermo-mechanical behavior of heat-treated novel nimonic alloy
    SSM Asit Behera, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 34 (14), 14757-14775 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Experimental investigation of plain and nano-graphene oxide mixed dielectric for sustainable EDM of Nimonic alloy using Cu and Brass electrode: A comparative study
    SSM Asit Behera, Ashok Kumar Sahoo
    Measurement 241, 115659 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 27
  • Performance assessment of the multi-nozzle injection MQL system for cleaner machining of hardened AISI D2 steel concerning power consumption
    S Khatai, A Kumar Sahoo, R Kumar, A Panda
    Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 64 (3), 1684-1707 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Experimental investigations on machinability aspects in finish hard turning of AISI 4340 steel using uncoated and multilayer coated carbide inserts
    AK Sahoo, B Sahoo
    Measurement 45 (8), 2153-2165 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 231
  • Modeling and optimization of Al/SiCp MMC machining using Taguchi approach
    AK Sahoo, S Pradhan
    Measurement 46 (9), 3064-3072 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 186
  • Performance studies of multilayer hard surface coatings (TiN/TiCN/Al2O3/TiN) of indexable carbide inserts in hard machining: Part-II (RSM, grey relational and techno economical …
    AK Sahoo, B Sahoo
    Measurement 46 (8), 2868-2884 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 170
  • Multi-attribute decision making parametric optimization and modeling in hard turning using ceramic insert through grey relational analysis: A case study
    A Panda, AK Sahoo, AK Rout
    Decis. Sci. Lett 5 (4), 581-592 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 150
  • Development and machinability assessment in turning Al/SiCp-metal matrix composite with multilayer coated carbide insert using Taguchi and statistical techniques
    AK Sahoo, S Pradhan, AK Rout
    Archives of civil and mechanical engineering 13 (1), 27-35 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 116
  • Comparative investigation towards machinability improvement in hard turning using coated and uncoated carbide inserts: part I experimental investigation
    R Kumar, AK Sahoo, PC Mishra, RK Das
    Advances in Manufacturing 6 (1), 52-70 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 94
  • Multi-objective optimization and predictive modeling of surface roughness and material removal rate in turning using grey relational and regression analysis
    AK Sahoo, AN Baral, AK Rout, BC Routra
    Procedia engineering 38, 1606-1627 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 88
  • A comparative study on performance of multilayer coated and uncoated carbide inserts when turning AISI D2 steel under dry environment
    AK Sahoo, B Sahoo
    Measurement 46 (8), 2695-2704 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 81
  • Enhancement of material properties of titanium alloys through heat treatment process: A brief review
    J Sarma, R Kumar, AK Sahoo, A Panda
    Materials Today: Proceedings 23, 561-564 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 77
  • Machinability behavior of aluminium alloys: A brief study
    TR Soren, R Kumar, I Panigrahi, AK Sahoo, A Panda, RK Das
    Materials Today: Proceedings 18, 5069-5075 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 74
  • Measurement and machinability study under environmentally conscious spray impingement cooling assisted machining
    R Kumar, AK Sahoo, PC Mishra, RK Das
    Measurement 135, 913-927 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 71
  • Sustainable machining: an experimental investigation and optimization of machining Inconel 825 with dry and MQL approach
    SK Tamang, M Chandrasekaran, AK Sahoo
    Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 40 … , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 71
  • Investigations on hard turning using coated carbide insert: Grey based Taguchi and regression methodology
    DK Das, AK Sahoo, R Das, BC Routara
    Procedia Materials Science 6, 1351-1358 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 70
  • Influence of Al 2 O 3 and TiO 2 nanofluid on hard turning performance
    R Kumar, AK Sahoo, PC Mishra, RK Das
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 106 (5), 2265 … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 69
  • Comparative study on machinability improvement in hard turning using coated and uncoated carbide inserts: part II modeling, multi-response optimization, tool life, and economic …
    R Kumar, AK Sahoo, PC Mishra, RK Das
    Advances in Manufacturing 6 (2), 155-175 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 65
  • Current status of hard turning in manufacturing: Aspects of cooling strategy and sustainability
    AKS Rajashree Mallick, Ramanuj Kumar, Amlana Panda
    Lubricants 11 (3), 108 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 64
  • A comprehensive review on jute fiber reinforced composites
    E Gogna, R Kumar, Anurag, AK Sahoo, A Panda
    Advances in industrial and production engineering: select proceedings of … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 63
  • Response surface and artificial neural network prediction model and optimization for surface roughness in machining
    AK Sahoo, AK Rout, DK Das
    International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations 6 (2), 229 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 63
  • Response surface methodology and genetic algorithm used to optimize the cutting condition for surface roughness parameters in CNC turning
    BC Routara, AK Sahoo, AK Parida, PC Padhi
    Procedia engineering 38, 1893-1904 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 61
  • Modelling of flank wear, surface roughness and cutting temperature in sustainable hard turning of AISI D2 steel
    R Kumar, AK Sahoo, RK Das, A Panda, PC Mishra
    Procedia Manufacturing 20, 406-413 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 59