Application Scientist at Asian Lab Grown Diamonds, India.
Avishkar Ramchandra Bhoskar is a dedicated and accomplished Application Scientist and Mechanical Engineer with a profound expertise in material characterization, advanced metallurgical studies, and wear-resistant coatings. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, he has contributed significantly to the field of material science, focusing on metallurgical failure analysis, CVD machine design, and welding metallurgy. His research has yielded notable advancements in wear resistance and hardness improvements of metallic coatings. He currently applies his extensive research background in his role at Asian Lab Grown Diamonds, where he focuses on the development of synthetic diamonds for industrial applications.
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Education
Avishkar Bhoskar pursued his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at SVNIT, Surat, from 2018 to 2023, achieving a CGPA of 8.58. His doctoral research, titled “Metallurgical Studies on Cobalt-based Stellite 6 Coating Deposited on SS316L Substrate,” explored metallurgical properties using advanced characterization techniques like SEM, EDS, and XRD. He previously obtained his M.Tech in Automobile Engineering from Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (2015-2017), where he conducted research on the mathematical modeling and analysis of bevel gears. His undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from M.G.M. College of Engineering, Nanded (2011-2015), focused on the design and manufacturing of a foot-operated pesticide sprayer, demonstrating his early interest in applied mechanical engineering.
Experience
Currently serving as an Application Scientist at Asian Lab Grown Diamonds, Avishkar is engaged in research on single-crystal and polycrystalline diamonds for industrial applications. His role involves optimizing diamond growth processes and developing CVD machines for advanced material synthesis. Prior to this, he spent five years as a Research Scholar at SVNIT, Surat, investigating metallurgical transformations in cladded surfaces and wear-resistant coatings. His industry experience includes a research internship at Ghatage Patil Industries Ltd., where he worked on the design and analysis of alloy steel bevel gears, and a technical internship at Mercedes-Benz, Pune, where he gained hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance and mechanical system optimization.
Research Interest
Avishkar research interests encompass advanced material processing, metallurgical characterization, welding metallurgy, and wear-resistant coatings. His expertise extends to powder-fed plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW), failure analysis of hardfaced components, and the application of high-temperature metallurgical coatings. He is particularly interested in exploring novel metallurgical architectures for industrial applications, with a focus on enhancing mechanical properties and durability through microstructural optimization.
Awards and Achievements
Throughout his academic and professional journey, Avishkar has received several prestigious accolades. He was awarded TEQIP funding for metallurgical sample testing and was a recipient of the Ministry of Education Scholarship at SVNIT Surat (2018–2024) and RIT Rajaramnagar (2015–2017). He played a key role in establishing the E-Yantra Lab at DPCOE, Pune, in collaboration with IIT Bombay, and successfully qualified the GATE 2015 exam in Mechanical Engineering. His contributions to material science and engineering have been recognized through multiple journal publications and international conference presentations.
Selected Publications
Bhoskar, A., & Kalyankar, V. (2024). Effect of powder feed rate on the structure and properties of plasma deposited Stellite 6 cladding on SS316L stainless steel substrate. Metal Science and Heat Treatment, cited by 7 articles.
Bhoskar, A., Kalyankar, V., & Deshmukh, D. (2024). Implications of FCC and HCP cobalt phases on wear performance of weld deposited cobalt-based coating. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, cited by 5 articles.
Bhoskar, A., Singh, K., & Kalyankar, V. (2025). On the impact of stack patterns on the microstructure and wear performance of Colmonoy 6 coatings deposited on SS 304 via PTAW. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, cited by 4 articles.
Bhoskar, A., Kalyankar, V., & Deshmukh, D. (2023). Metallurgical characterisation of multi-track Stellite 6 coating on SS316L substrate. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, cited by 6 articles.
Bhoskar, A., Naik, H., Kalyankar, V., & Deshmukh, D. (2025). Nickel-Based Metallurgical Coating Architectures for Superior Wear Resistance in High-Temperature P91 Steel Applications. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems, cited by 3 articles.
Kalyankar, V., Bhoskar, A., Deshmukh, D., & Patil, S. (2022). On the performance of metallurgical behaviour of Stellite 6 cladding deposited on SS316L substrate with PTAW process. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, cited by 2 articles.
Kalyankar, V., & Bhoskar, A. (2021). Influence of torch oscillation on the microstructure of Colmonoy 6 overlay deposition on SS304 substrate with PTA welding process. Metallurgical Research & Technology, cited by 1 article.
Conclusion
Avishkar Ramchandra Bhoskar is a highly skilled and research-driven professional with a strong background in metallurgical engineering, material characterization, and advanced manufacturing processes. His contributions to the field of wear-resistant coatings and metallurgical failure analysis have been instrumental in advancing industry applications. Through his ongoing research and industrial endeavors, he continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry, pushing the boundaries of material science for real-world applications. His expertise in CVD machine design, welding metallurgy, and hardfacing solutions makes him a valuable asset to the field of advanced material engineering.