Prof. Sougata Karmakar

Dr. Sougata Karmakar is presently working as Assistant Professor at Dept. of Design in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India. He received Ph.D. degree for his work in the field of ‘virtual ergonomics using digital human modeling’ from the Bharathiar University, India in Sept’ 2009. He also received P.G. Diploma in Management (Specialization-Human Resource Management) from Pondicherry University, India. He gained research expertise in the field of ergonomics from Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Delhi (Nov’ 2004-Nov’2009). Before joining to IIT Guwahati, he worked as Asst. Prof. in Krishnagar Govt. College and K.G. College of Health Sciences, India. He is associated with well-equipped ‘Ergonomics Laboratory’ at Department of Design, IIT Guwahati and continuing his research work in the field of Ergonomics/ Human Factors. Three (03) research scholars/ PhD students have been awarded PhD degree and another five (05) students are presently perusing their Doctoral research under his guidance. Dr. Karmakar has conducted many workshops related to Ergonomics/Human Factors, Occupational Health and Safety, and Industrial Design in India and abroad. He has published 21 research papers in renowned international journals and 22 research papers in various referred international conference proceedings with ISBN. He is contributing as editorial board member and reviewer for various international journals of repute.
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