Mr. Subhnit Roy | New Product Development | Best Researcher Award
Researcher, JSW Steel Ltd, India
Subhnit Kumar Roy (born on April 25, 1996) is an innovative metallurgical researcher with over four years of industrial and research experience in materials engineering. Currently working as a Deputy Manager in R&D at JSW Steel Ltd., he has significantly contributed to advanced steel design and product development for pipeline applications. With a strong academic foundation from IIT Bombay and hands-on project execution at CSIR-IMMT, he is known for blending scientific insight with industrial utility. His technical passion, proactive involvement in national seminars, and multiple awards showcase his commitment to material science excellence.
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🎓 Education
Subhnit earned his M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science from IIT Bombay in 2022, graduating with a stellar CPI of 9.73. His undergraduate studies in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering were completed at IGIT Sarang (BPUT, Odisha) in 2017 with a CGPA of 7.92. Prior to that, he completed his +2 from DAV Public School in 2013 with 82.4%, and matriculation in 2011 with a CGPA of 8.60. His academic path has been consistently marked with distinction, scholarships, and active research involvement throughout.
💼 Experience
Currently serving as Deputy Manager (R&D) at JSW Steel Ltd., Subhnit focuses on new product development for the pipe and tube segment, including hydrogen- and sour-service steel. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as Project Assistant-II at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, optimizing reduction roasting techniques for iron ore beneficiation. He’s also interned at Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. and Larsen & Toubro. His experience spans industry-led innovation, collaborative trials, and academic mentorship, solidifying his multifaceted engineering career.
🔬 Research Interest
Subhnit’s research revolves around materials innovation for structural steels, microwave-assisted beneficiation, corrosion mechanisms in HSLA steels, and hydrogen-induced degradation in AHSS. He specializes in alloy design, reduction roasting, patina formation analysis, and corrosion resistance, particularly in challenging environments. His interest extends into optimizing metallurgical processes for sustainability and performance, evidenced by his peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and patents on linepipe steels.
🏅 Awards
Subhnit has been awarded the Best Poster Award (2nd) at the XVIII International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology in Hyderabad (2019) and Third Prize at the CSIR-IMMT Foundation Day (2019). He received the L&T Scholarship, the Medhabruti Scholarship, and a Merit Prize in the 4th National Physics Olympiad. These recognitions highlight his academic excellence and research contributions across national platforms.
📚 Publications
Steel Research International (2025)
Precipitate-Induced Fracture Mechanisms of API X60 Linepipe Steel Suitable for Sour Conditions
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➤ Investigates microstructural behavior of linepipe steel under sour conditions.
Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (2023)
Understanding the Structure and Electrochemical Behavior of the Rust Layer…
Cited by: 2
➤ Explores rust layer formation under marine atmospheric exposure.
Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review (2021)
Influence of Coal Petrography on Microwave-Assisted Carbothermic Reduction Roasting…
Cited by: 14
➤ Examines the reduction behavior of Banded Hematite Jasper Ore.
Powder Technology (2020)
A Review on the Enrichment of Iron Values of Low-Grade Iron Ore Resources…
Cited by: 178
➤ Comprehensive review on reduction roasting and magnetic separation techniques.
International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials (2020)
Microwave-Assisted Reduction Roasting-Magnetic Separation Studies…
Cited by: 52
➤ Focuses on beneficiation of different low-grade iron ores.
Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals (2020)
Investigation on the Coal-Based Direct Reduction of Mill Scale Pellets…
Cited by: 8
➤ Studies coal-based reduction of mill scale for pellet production.
🏆 Conclusion
Mr. Subhnit Kumar Roy is a highly suitable and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, demonstrating a powerful mix of academic brilliance, industrial research application, publication strength, and patent contributions. His blend of real-world problem-solving, academic insight, and a strong upward research trajectory aligns perfectly with the spirit of this award. With continued growth in leadership and international exposure, he is poised to be a future leader in materials science and metallurgy research.