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डॉ. कांतेश बालानी
Dr. Kantesh Balani
HAG Professor

About Me
Educational, Professional & Achievements Details

Dr. Kantesh Balani, FASM, FNAE, FNASc
Lalit Mohan Kapoor Chair & (past holder of Yadupati Singhania Memorial Chair 2022-25)
HAG Professor (Aug. 2025- till date)
Head, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Email: kbalani@iitk.ac.in
Phone: +91-512-679-6194 (Office)
Office: Faculty Building, Room #413, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur-208016, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Kantesh Balani (ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0619-9164; Researcher ID: A-5325-2011; Scopus Author ID: 8218235100) is currently the Head (since July 2024) and a full Professor (since Nov. 2018) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

He is holder of Lalit Mohan Kapoor Chair (Sep. 2025-28), past holder of Yadupati Singhania Memorial Chair (Apr. 2022-25) and an HAG Professor (since Aug. 2025). He has earlier served as Dean, Resources and Alumni (2022-24), Head, Advanced Centre for Materials Science (2020-2022), Chair, Student Placement Office (2019-2021), and Associated Dean, Hall Affairs (2016-19) at IIT Kanpur. He joined IIT Kanpur as an Assistant Professor in July 2008 and then was promoted to Associate Professor position (in Jun. 2014) in the Department of MSE.

He earned his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University, Miami, FL, in 2007. His research concentrated on the role of carbon nanotube dispersion in enhancing the fracture toughness of Al2O3 nanocomposite. He has also worked on bio-ceramic hydroxyapatite coatings for bio-medical applications. He pursued his post-doctoral research in the Nanomechanics and Nanotribology Laboratory (NMNTL) and Plasma Forming Laboratory (PFL), Florida International University, Miami, FL.

He has published 200+ articles in the peer-reviewed international journals and has delivered 230+ lectures in the international/national conferences and workshops. His h-index of 53 (i-10 index of 185, total citations: 12,500+, Source: Google Scholar, https://scholar.google.co.in Mar. 2026, with ~1100 annual citations since last six years 2020-2025) strongly endorses his high research productivity. He is co-author of the books “Fundamentals of Thermal Spraying” (CRC Press, 2022), “Biosurfaces: From the Perspective of Materials Scientist and Engineer” (Wiley, 2015), and “Advanced Structural Ceramics” (Wiley, 2011). Also, he has adapted “The Science and Engineering of Materials” (Cengage Learning, 2012).

He is recipient of several fellowships and prestigious awards such as Class of 2021 Fellow by ASM International (FASM), Fellow Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE) 2021, Fellow National Academy of Science India (FNASc) 2021, 2018 ASM-IIM Visiting Lecturer Award by ASM International, USA, Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2018-23) by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, Metallurgist of The Year 2016 (Metal Science) by Ministry of Steels, Govt. of India, Young Scientist Award 2014, IEI Young Engineer Award (2013-14), P.K. Kelkar Research Fellowship 2013, TMS Young Leader Professional Development Award 2012, Young Researcher Award 2011, Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award 2010, Young Engineer Award 2010, Young Metallurgist Award 2010, Young Scientist Award 2009, R.L. Thakur Memorial Prize 2009, David Merchant International Student Achievement Award 2007, Arthur E. Focke LeaderShape Award 2004, RCTF Fellowship 2002, DAAD Scholarship 2001.

Currently, he serves as the editor-in-chief of Nanomaterials and Energy (Institution of Civil Engineers, Jun. 2017–till date), Associate Editor of Journal of Thermal Spray and Technology (JTST) (Springer, since Jan. 2022), a key reader for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A (Springer, since Jan 2010), and serves as Principal Editor of Journal of Materials Research (MRS Publishing, since Jan. 2020), and is involved in the editorial board of Defense Science Journal (DRDO). Also, he is reviewer of over fifty technical journals from Elsevier, Blackwell Publishing Inc., Wiley, Springer, Hindawi, Highwire, MRS India/INSA, ACS Publications, Institution of Civil Engineers and American Society of Metals. His research interests include multi-functional biomaterials, nanomechanics and nanotribology of bio/nano composites, coatings, synthesis and processing of polymeric/ceramic nanocomposites, ultra-high temperature ceramics, and energy materials.

Educational Details

Ph.D., Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida (CGPA 3.975/ 4.0)
Best Ph.D. Student, Deans Award, Dissertation Year Fellowship
2007
M.S., Materials Science and Engineering
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (CGPA 3.57/ 4.0).
Research Challenge Trust Fund Fellowship
2002
M.Tech., Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, India (CGPA: 9.86/ 10.0).
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Scholarship and Sudharshan Bhat and
S. Ananthramakrishnan Memorial Prize
2001
B. E., Metallurgical Engineering
PSG College of Technology, India (83.5 %).
Best Outgoing Student.
1999

Professional Experience

  • Nov. 2018 – till date:
    Full Professor, Lalit Mohan Kapoor Chair & (past holder of Yadupati Singhania Memorial Chair 2022-2025), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.
    Head of Department, Materials Science and Engineering (July 01, 2024-till date)
    Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) Professor (Aug. 2025 – till date)
    Dean, Resources and Alumni (Mar. 2022 – June 2024)
  • Jun. 2014 – Nov. 2018:
    Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
  • Jul. 2008 – Jun. 2014:
    Assistant Professor, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India
  • July 2007- June 2008:
    Post Doctoral Researcher, Plasma Forming Laboratory (PFL) and Nanomechanical and Nanotribology Lab (NMNTL), Florida International University (FIU), Miami, USA.
  • August 2003-June 2007:
    Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, FIU, Miami, FL, USA.
  • August 2001-August 2002:
    Graduate Research Assistant, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
  • May 2000-Feb 2001:
    DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Exchange scholar, University of Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Jul 1999-May 2000:
    Half-Time Teaching Assistant, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.

Patents Granted/Filed (18 granted, 7 filed):

Patents Granted

  1. A. Kumar, S.K. Jha, Kantesh Balani et al., “A Method for Producing Polymer-Ceramic Suspension for 3D Printing”, Application No. 202511043861, GRANTED (Patent No: 581692), Govt. of India, Feb. 25, 2026.
  2. D. Khare et al., “A Hemophobic and Antibacterial Surface and a Method of Fabricating the Same”, Application No. 202511032137, GRANTED (Patent No: 573934), Govt. of India, Nov. 17, 2025.
  3. R. Kumar et al., “Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering Application and Method of Fabrication Thereof”, Application No. 202511006122, GRANTED (Patent No: 570653), Sept. 15, 2025.
  4. S. Bajpai et al., “Method of Joining Hafnium-And Zirconium-Diborides Based Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic Using Nickel Interlayer”, Application No. 202111041006, GRANTED (Patent No: 563857), Mar. 26, 2025.
  5. R. Kumar et al., “TPMS Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering”, Design Patent (No: 435729-001), Mar. 20, 2025.
  6. R. Kumar et al., “Inosine Hybrid Graded TPMS-based Scaffold”, Design Patent (No: 425532-001), Sep. 13, 2024.
  7. I. Singh et al., “A Bio-Ceramic for Bone Tissue Engineering and Method of Fabricating Thereof”, Application No. 202311032623, GRANTED (Patent No: 545613), July 23, 2024.
  8. S. Bajpai et al., “A Fixture for Shear Strength of Joined Ceramics-Based Composites”, Application No. 202211015701, GRANTED (Patent No: 536468), May 01, 2024.
  9. A. Bhaudauria et al., “Bimodal Microstructure Toughens Plasma Sprayed Al₂O₃-YSZ-CNT Coatings”, Application No. 202111039562, GRANTED (Patent No: 529270), Mar. 20, 2024.
  10. A. Dubey et al., “System, Method and Device for Responsive Advancement of Mandible”, Application No. 201811009344, GRANTED (Patent No: 507554), Feb. 06, 2024.
  11. Abirami S et al., “VAD Demonstrator System with Mock Circulatory Loop”, GRANTED (Patent No: 501166), Jan. 19, 2024.
  12. I. Singh et al., “A 3D Printed Scaffold and a Process for Fabrication Thereof”, GRANTED (Patent No: 496309), Jan. 09, 2024.
  13. Md. Faisal et al., “Hydrogen Storage in Magnesium Based Hybrids”, GRANTED (Patent No: 413242), Nov. 30, 2022.
  14. C. Nayak et al., “A Process for Sterilisation of UHMWPE and Nanocomposites”, GRANTED (Patent No: 410559), Oct. 31, 2022.
  15. Surya P. Singh et al., “CNT and Graphene Nanoplatelets in Polypropylene-SiC Nanocomposites”, GRANTED (Patent No: 373838), Aug. 04, 2021.
  16. S. Karumanchi et al., “Control Signal Processing Device for Lance Movement”, GRANTED (Patent No: 366467), May 11, 2021.
  17. Raja Choudhary et al., “Suspension Agitator”, GRANTED (Patent No: 338895), Jun. 19, 2020.
  18. Abdul Rahim Siddiqui et al., “Process for Preparation of Super Hydrophobic Coating”, GRANTED (Patent No: 337294), May 26, 2020.

    19. Patents Filed

  19. S. Das, R.M. Bhanderi, A. Namdeo, V.K. Tripathi, A. Kumar, H.P. Sharma, M. Sharma, P.C. Gond, N. Sinha, K. Muralidhar, N.A. Bhagat, P. Joshi, Kantesh Balani, J.G. Rao, A. Bandyopadhyay, M.S. Rana, “Device And Method for Providing Paracorporeal Mechanical Circulatory Support in Ventricular Dysfunction”, Indian patent filed on November 04, 2025. Application Number: 202511106800.
  20. S. Das, R.M. Bhanderi, A. Namdeo, V.K. Tripathi, A. Kumar, H.P. Sharma, M. Sharma, P.C. Gond, N. Sinha, K. Muralidhar, N.A. Bhagat, P. Joshi, Kantesh Balani, J.G. Rao, A. Bandyopadhyay, M.S. Rana, “Device and Method for Providing Implantable Mechanical Circulatory Support to Augment Cardiac Output”, Indian patent filed on November 04, 2025. Application Number: 202511106787.
  21. M. Manohar, Kantesh Balani, “Cobalt-Cerium Synergistically Enhanced Cell Viability and Antibacterial Activity of Spark Plasma Sintered 58S-Bioglass Pellets and a Process for Fabrication Thereof”, Indian patent filed on February 14, 2025. Application Number: 202511012922.
  22. V.C. Dave, S. Bajpai, Saranyamol VS, Md Ibrahim Sugarno, Kantesh Balani, “Device For Mounting A Sample In Hypersonic Impact Testing Apparatus And Method Thereof”, Indian patent filed on Nov. 14, 2023, Application Number: 202311077319.
  23. I. Singh, N. Sinha, K. Dixit, Kantesh Balani, “A 3D-Printed Scaffold and a Process for Fabrication Thereof”, Indian patent filed on March 17, 2023, Application Number: 202311018148.
  24. A. R. Siddiqui, R. Maurya, Kantesh Balani, “Process for Synthesis of Aligned Superhydrophobic (Antiwetting) Carbon Nanofiber Coating and its Applications”, Indian patent filed on May 18, 2020 (Published on Jun. 26, 2020), Application Number: 202011020924.
  25. Aditi Pandey, Swati Midha, Sourabh Ghosh, Vinod Kumar Nigam, Kantesh Balani, “HA-CeO2-Ag composite for Bone Tissue Implant” (Provisional patent filed. Nov. 2016, Application Number: 201611038479). Published by Indian patent office on May 11, 2018 in Journal No. 19/2018. First Examination Response (FER) submitted Aug. 2021.

Course Taught

  • Nanotechnology - Nanostructures and Nanomaterials
  • Metallurgical - Introduction to Biomaterials

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NPTEL Lectures

Nanotechnology - Nanostructures and Nanomaterials

Atomic bonding

Overview of nanostructure and Nanomaterials

Carbon nanostructures

Multi-Scale Hierarchy

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Metallurgical - Introduction to Biomaterials

Important Biometallic Alloys

Ti Alloy

Co-Cr-Mo Alloys

Bioceramics

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