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Dr. Sharmistha Rakshit
Assistant Professor
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School/College
School of Social Sciences
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Department
Department of Data Sciences And Analytics
Dr. Sharmistha Rakshit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Sciences and Analytics, School of Social Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India. She holds a strong academic background with expertise in linear algebra and Discrete Mathematics. Dr. Sharmistha has been actively engaged in teaching and research, contributing to the advancement of data-driven methodologies and their applications across diverse domains.
Dr. Sharmistha have completed her M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad with First Class and Distinction, and subsequently pursued Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani. Her research primarily focuses on Solid Mechanics, with a special interest in the mathematical modelling and analysis of elastic wave propagation, vibration characteristics in smart materials and complex composite structures, and thermoelasticity theories. Through her work, Dr. Sharmistha aim to contribute to the understanding of advanced material behaviour under various physical conditions, which has potential applications in engineering, materials science, and applied mathematics.
With over 6 years of dedicated research experience and more than 4 years of teaching experience, she has developed a strong academic and professional foundation. Dr. Sharmistha has published six international research articles in reputed journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge. Beyond research, she is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, bridging theoretical mathematics with practical applications in mechanics and material sciences.
Qualifications
- PhD
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani , 2024
- M.Sc. in Mathematics & Computing
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, 2016
- B.Sc. in Mathematics
The University of Burdwan, 2013
Experience
Total Years of Experience4 Years 1 Months
Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor in Department of Mathematics at Brainware University, Barasat from 17th July 2023 to 12th August 2025.
- Guest lecturer in Department of Mathematics at Shri Shikshayatan College from July 2017 to 2019.
- Elastic wave propagation
- Piezoelectricity
- Porous-piezoelectricity
- Thermoelasticity
- Qualified Gate 2019 with AIR 717.
International Journal Papers
- Rakshit, S., Mistri, K.C., Das, A. and Lakshman, A., 2025. Mathematical analysis of Rayleightype wave propagation in a thermo-porous piezoelectric composite structure with interfacial imperfection employing dual-phase-lag model. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, (SAGE), p.10812865251334809. DOI: 10.1177/10812865251334809.
- Rakshit, S., Lakshman, A. and Mistri, K.C., 2024. Analysis of different wave characteristics in a fiber-reinforced thermo-piezoelectric rotating medium influenced by gravity. Waves in Random and Complex Media, pp.1-31 (Taylor & Francis). DOI: 10.1080/17455030.2024.2351942.
- Rakshit, S., Das, A., Mistri, K.C. and Lakshman, A., 2023. Complex fluid loading on Love type wave propagation in a layered porous-piezoelectric structure using direct Sturm–Liouville method. Archive of Applied Mechanics, pp.1-23. (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s00419-023-02367-7.
- Rakshit, S., Lakshman, A. and Mistri, K.C., 2023. Thermoelastic interactions on the propagation of surface waves in a piezoelectric half-space: A comparative analysis of GN-III type and three-phase-lag model. Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids, 28(3):653-679. (SAGE). DOI: 10.1177/10812865221092986.
- Rakshit, S., Mistri, K.C., Das, A. and Lakshman, A., 2022. Effect of interfacial imperfections on SH-wave propagation in a porous piezoelectric composite. Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 29(25): 4008-4018. (Taylor & Francis). DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2021.1916138.
- Rakshit, S., Mistri, K.C., Das, A. and Lakshman, A., 2022. Stress analysis on the irregular surface of visco-porous piezoelectric half-space subjected to a moving load. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 33(10):1244-1270. (SAGE). DOI: 10.1177/1045389X211048226.
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