Chanakya University School of Biosciences

Sahil Bharti

Ph.D., IIT Madras

Sahil Bharti

Ph.D., IIT Madras
sahil.b@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
Robot-assisted Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Forming, Plasticity and Damage Modeling, Finite Element Analysis

My research focus is at the intersection of robotics and advanced manufacturing, specifically investigating robot-assisted incremental sheet metal forming (Roboforming). The core of my work involves developing hybrid methodologies—experimental, numerical, and analytical—to overcome challenges in geometric accuracy and formability in die-less manufacturing processes.

A significant portion of my research is dedicated to the development of phenomenological damage models. I have proposed analytical methodologies to evaluate damage progression outside conventional Finite Element environments, effectively reducing computational time by up to 50%.

Beyond theoretical modeling, I am passionate about the practical realization of these systems. My goal is to bridge the gap between high-level robotic control and the fundamental mechanics of material deformation to drive innovation in industrial automation and precision engineering.

Sahil Bharti has served as an Assistant Professor at Chanakya University since early 2026. His research career is marked by a strong emphasis on the mechanics of material deformation and the integration of robotics into traditional manufacturing processes.

Dr. Bharti completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Madras in 2024, where his dissertation on toolpath and heat-assisted methods for Roboforming led to three filed patents. He has published over six peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, including Nature Scientific Reports. His professional contributions have been recognized with the Young Achievers Award (2017) and the International Emersion Experience Award from IIT Madras.

At Chanakya University, Dr. Bharti focuses on advancing die-less bulk metal forming and robotics in manufacturing. He remains active in the research community, contributing to international conferences and journals in material forming and manufacturing processes.

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 2024, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • M.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 2017, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
  • B.E., Production Technology, 2013, Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University

  1. S. R. Palwai, S. Bharti, A. Tiwari, H. Krishnaswamy, and S. K. Gurunathan, ‘Mathematical approach to design preform for multi-stage robot-assisted incremental forming,’ International Journal of Material Forming, vol. 18, art. no. 62, July 2025.
  2. S. Bharti, E. Paul, A. Uthaman, A. Klimchik, H. Krishnaswamy, and R. A. Boby, ‘Systematic analysis of geometric inaccuracy and its contributing factors in roboforming,’ Nature Scientific Reports, vol. 14, art. no. 20291, 2024.
  3. S. Bharti, K. S. Karvaje, H. Krishnaswamy, A. Agrawal, and S. K. Panigrahi, ‘Investigation of feature-based and space-filling tool path strategies for formability in incremental sheet metal forming,’ The International Journal of Material Forming, vol. 16, art. no. 60, 2023.
  4. N. Kumar, S. Bharti, H. Krishnaswamy, and A. Agrawal, ‘Exploring deformation mechanics of temperature assisted incremental forming with hybrid heating,’ Journal of Manufacturing Processes, vol. 104, pp. 472-484, 2023.
  5. H. Krishnaswamy, V. Balaji, and S. Bharti, ‘A new path independent variable to model ductile damage,’ Materials Science and Technology, vol. 39, pp. 496-500, 2023.
  6. S. Bharti, A. Gupta, H. Krishnaswamy, S. K. Panigrahi, and M. G. Lee, ‘Evaluation of uncoupled ductile damage models for fracture prediction in incremental sheet metal forming,’ CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, vol. 37, pp. 499-517, 2022.
  7. S. R. Palwai, S. Bharti, A. Tiwari, and H. Krishnaswamy, ‘A Novel Method to Design Preform Shape for Robo-forming,’ in Proc. 10th Int. Conf. on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT), July 2024.
  8. E. Paul, S. Bharti, A. Uthama, R. A. Boby, H. Krishnaswamy, and A. Klimchik, ‘Evaluation of Deviations Due To Robot Configuration For Robot-based Incremental Sheet Metal Forming,’ in Proc. 6th Int. Conf. of the Robotics Society (AIR 2023), July 2023.
  9. S. Bharti, D. Raneesh, H. Krishnaswamy, and S. K. Panigrahi, ‘Analytical approach to damage prediction in incremental sheet metal forming,’ IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 1238, art. no. 012024, 2022.
  10. E. Paul, H. Krishnaswamy, R. A. Boby, and S. Bharti, ‘A Finite Element Analysis Study on the Effect of Tool Stiffness in Incremental Forming Process,’ in Proc. 6th Joint Int. Conf. on Multibody System Dynamics, Oct. 2020.

  1. 2017 Young Achievers Award, Madras Institute of Technology Alumni Association
  2. Pre-incubation startup grant, IIT Madras
  3. International Emersion Experience Award (Travel Grant), IIT Madras

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