Research Excellence Award
Arnab Chanda
Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
| Arnab Chanda |
| Affiliation |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| Country |
India |
| Scopus ID |
57216437069 |
| Documents |
115 |
| Citations |
1,721 |
| h-index |
22 |
| Subject Area |
Nanotechnology |
| Event |
Indian Scientist Awards |
Arnab Chanda is a biomedical engineering researcher affiliated with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). Institutional sources identify his work with the Centre for Biomedical Engineering and describe research activities spanning biomechanics, tissue-mimicking materials, wearable technologies, robotics, computational modelling and biomedical device development. [1][2] His Scopus author identifier is 57216437069, and the supplied recognition profile records 115 documents, 1,721 citations and an h-index of 22. These bibliometric figures are presented as the supplied award-profile values and may vary over time as databases are updated.
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents the research record of Arnab Chanda, affiliated with the Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Institutional profiles describe his research interests in biomechanics, tissue mimics, wearable technologies, robotics, soft-tissue mechanics and biomedical engineering applications. [1][2] His documented research activities include the development and characterization of artificial tissue models, computational approaches to biological systems, wearable technologies and engineering solutions for healthcare applications. [1][3] The supplied award profile identifies Nanotechnology as the subject area and records 115 documents, 1,721 citations and an h-index of 22. The profile is intended to provide a structured academic overview for consideration under the Research Excellence Award at the Indian Scientist Awards.
Keywords
Arnab Chanda; Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; biomedical engineering; biomechanics; nanotechnology; tissue engineering; artificial tissues; wearable technologies; robotics; computational modelling; medical devices; research excellence.
Introduction
Research in biomedical engineering frequently combines mechanical engineering, materials science, computational modelling and clinical requirements to address biological and healthcare problems. Within this interdisciplinary context, Arnab Chanda is associated with the Centre for Biomedical Engineering at IIT Delhi, where institutional information describes research involving diagnostics, experiments, simulation, biological systems, healthcare products and musculoskeletal modelling. [1]
His institutional research profile identifies biomechanics, tissue-mimicking systems, finite-element modelling, robotics and wearable-device development among his areas of expertise. [2] His research activities therefore span both fundamental characterization of biological materials and the engineering of devices or models intended for biomedical and healthcare applications. A 2026 publication on nanotechnology-based artificial tissues further connects his work with the use of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in tissue-engineering contexts. [4]
Research Profile
Arnab Chanda is listed by IIT Delhi as an Associate Professor in the Centre for Biomedical Engineering. [1]His institutional biography states that he completed a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Alabama and subsequently undertook postdoctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh. His academic work has developed at the intersection of engineering mechanics and biomedical applications.
The research profile associated with him includes tissue-mimicking materials and their mechanical characterization, finite-element modelling, gait and movement analysis, wearable technologies, robotics and biomedical-device development. [2][3]IIT Delhi’s biomechanics research group also identifies Chanda as an associated faculty member within a multidisciplinary programme involving computational modelling of bones and tissues, diagnostic systems, medical devices and musculoskeletal applications. [3]
- Biomechanics and soft-tissue mechanics
- Tissue-mimicking and artificial tissue systems
- Wearable technologies and biomedical devices
- Computational and finite-element modelling
- Nanotechnology and biomedical applications
Research Contributions
A significant component of Chanda’s documented research concerns the development of biofidelic or tissue-mimicking systems. His research profile describes artificial surrogates for human skin, muscles, brain, artery and plantar fascia, with applications including surgical training and the study of injury scenarios. Such systems provide engineering platforms through which selected mechanical characteristics of biological tissues can be represented and experimentally investigated.
Another research direction involves wearable and assistive technologies. Institutional material describes work on sensing and wearable systems for healthcare applications, including technologies associated with foot-related disorders and human movement. These activities illustrate the application-oriented character of the research programme, where modelling, material characterization and device development can be combined to address biomedical engineering problems.
Chanda’s publication record also includes work relating to nanotechnology-based artificial tissues. A 2026 Springer publication discusses the role of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in tissue engineering, medical imaging and implant-related applications. [4] This provides a documented connection between his broader biomedical-engineering research and the nanotechnology subject area specified for this recognition profile.
Publications
Chanda’s indexed publication record includes research articles, reviews and book-chapter contributions covering biomechanics, tissue mechanics, footwear and slip resistance, artificial tissues and biomedical engineering. The Scopus-linked author record identifies him under author ID 57216437069 and provides a continuously updated bibliometric record.
- Chanda, A. and collaborators, Nanotechnology-Based Artificial Tissues, in Handbook of Artificial Tissues, Biofabrication and Bioprinting, Springer Nature, 2026.[4]
- Chanda, A. and Gurpreet Singh, Mechanical properties of whole-body soft human tissues: a review, a publication recognized by IOP Publishing with a Top Cited Paper Award for 2023 according to IIT Delhi’s Centre for Biomedical Engineering.
- Chanda, A. and collaborators, recent research on footwear, frictional performance, slip resistance and biomechanical characterization, as represented in the author’s current indexed publication record.
Research Impact
The supplied award profile records 1,721 citations, 115 documents and an h-index of 22 for Arnab Chanda. Bibliometric indicators provide quantitative measures of scholarly visibility but should be interpreted in relation to publication age, discipline, database coverage and citation practices. The figures should therefore be understood as a snapshot of the supplied profile rather than permanent measures of research quality.
Institutional evidence also documents recognition of Chanda’s research. IIT Delhi’s Centre for Biomedical Engineering reported in September 2026 that he appeared in the Top 2% Scientists List 2023 based on the Scopus Elsevier and Stanford University database. The same centre reported that a paper co-authored with Gurpreet Singh received an IOP Publishing Top Cited Paper Award for 2023.
Beyond citation-based indicators, institutional research descriptions identify practical applications involving medical devices, tissue models, wearable technologies and healthcare-oriented engineering. [1][3] These activities provide additional context for evaluating the potential significance of the research record.
Award Suitability
Based on the supplied nomination information and publicly documented institutional research profile, Arnab Chanda’s record contains several characteristics relevant to a Research Excellence Award profile, including a substantial indexed publication record, citation activity, interdisciplinary biomedical-engineering research and documented work connecting engineering methods with healthcare applications. [1][2][4]
The specified subject area for this recognition is Nanotechnology. Publicly available publication information includes a 2026 chapter specifically addressing nanotechnology-based artificial tissues, providing a direct subject-area connection. [4] Final award eligibility or selection remains subject to the applicable rules, documentation requirements and evaluation procedures of the Indian Scientist Awards.
Conclusion
Arnab Chanda’s academic profile reflects interdisciplinary research at the interface of biomedical engineering, biomechanics, tissue mechanics, wearable technologies, computational modelling and nanotechnology-related applications. Institutional sources document his affiliation with IIT Delhi and describe research extending from fundamental tissue characterization to engineering systems intended for biomedical and healthcare use. [1][2] [3]The supplied bibliometric indicators and documented publication and research recognitions provide additional context for consideration under the Research Excellence Award category.
As with all bibliometric and recognition profiles, the information presented here should be considered alongside primary institutional records, indexed databases and the official award criteria. Bibliometric values may change as databases receive new publications, citations and corrections.
External Links
References
- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Faculty Profile: Arnab Chanda. Available at:
https://cbme.iitd.ac.in/faculty-profile/2.
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Arnab Chanda — Research Interests and Academic Profile. Available at:
https://web.iitd.ac.in/~arnabchanda/home.html.
- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Biomechanics Research Group. Available at:
https://cbme.iitd.ac.in/research_faculty/9.
- Chanda, A., et al. Nanotechnology-Based Artificial Tissues. In: Handbook of Artificial Tissues, Biofabrication and Bioprinting. Springer Nature, 2026. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-92-1307-8_8.
- Disease and Injury Mechanics Lab, IIT Delhi. Principal Investigator: Dr. Arnab Chanda. Available at:
https://sites.google.com/view/diml-iitd/people/principal-investigator.