Composite Materials
Design and development of advanced polymer-matrix composites with enhanced mechanical, thermal, functional, and structural performance.
Academic Profile
Ujendra Kumar Komal, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
ukk[AT]iitg[DOT]ac[DOT]in
Office: +91-361-258-2681
Advanced Composites Laboratory
About
Dr. Ujendra Kumar Komal leads the Advanced Composites Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Warangal, pursued postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
His research focuses on polymer composites, additive manufacturing, sustainable materials, and natural fibre-reinforced biocomposites. His expertise spans composite fabrication and characterization, surface modification, recycling, and degradation.
At IIT Guwahati, he contributes to teaching, research, and collaborative projects involving academia, industry, and government agencies.
Research Focus
Core Areas of Research
Research themes spanning materials, manufacturing, sustainability, and engineering performance.
Additive Manufacturing
Development and characterization of additively manufactured polymer and fiber/nanofiller-reinforced composite structures with tailored properties.
Sustainable and Bio-Based Polymer Composites
Development of natural fiber-reinforced and bio-based composites, with emphasis on recycling, environmental degradation, durability, and sustainable end-of-life strategies.
Advanced Composite Structures for Aerospace and Defence
Design and development of lightweight composite and sandwich structures with advanced face sheet and engineered core with enhanced strength, impact resistance, damage tolerance, and structural performance for aerospace and defence applications.
Group Vision
Advancing green and high-performance composite technologies
The group aims to develop next-generation engineering solutions for energy, mobility, and structural safety through advanced composite materials and sustainable manufacturing approaches.