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{{Infobox academic
| name = Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty
| image = Sashindra_Kumar_Kakoty.jpg
| caption = Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty
| birth_date = 1961
| birth_place = Guwahati, Assam, India - 781039
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Professor
| institution = Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
| field = Mechanical Engineering
| education = Ph.D
| awards = Technology Fellowship
| orcid = 0000-0002-1795-5132
}}

'''Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty''' is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in '''Mechanical Engineering, particularly in Hydrodynamic Bearings, Duct Acoustics, Mechanical Utilities'''. He is presently based at '''Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Kamrup'''. He has shaped the contours of his discipline through rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and sustained academic engagement.

== Early Life and Education ==

Born in '''1961''' and is associated with '''Guwahati, Assam, India - 781039''', Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty showed early promise in academic pursuits, with a natural affinity for scientific subjects that would later crystallise into a lifelong vocation. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a '''Ph.D'''. Armed with these qualifications, he was well-prepared to make
meaningful contributions to his chosen field.

== Academic Career ==

As '''Professor''' in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Kamrup, he made significant contributions (2000–present).

Throughout his career, he has been recognised as a dedicated mentor, guiding numerous postgraduate and doctoral students. His contributions extend beyond research to include curriculum development, academic administration, and institution building.

== Research Contributions ==

Working at the intersection of '''Mechanical Engineering''' and its subdisciplines, he has developed a particular expertise in '''Hydrodynamic Bearings''', producing scholarship that has enhanced the field's conceptual and empirical foundations. Complementing his primary research programme, he has engaged with '''Duct Acoustics''', '''Mechanical Utilities''', reflecting a broad intellectual vision and a commitment to holistic scientific inquiry.

His research trajectory has been marked by productive collaborations with institutions across Indiabroad. He has attracted research funding from major national agencies and has engaged with industry to ensure that his findings have tangible practical value.

== Publications ==

The scholarly output of Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty encompasses approximately '''15 publications''', including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. His research has been cited more than '''429 times''' by scholars globally, underscoring the significance and impact of his work. An '''h-index of 12''' reflects the sustained impact that his research has had on the scholarly conversation in his field.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1624 Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty has been recognised with several prestigious honours throughout his career, including:

- The '''Technology Fellowship''' awarded by UGC

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1624 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof+Sashindra+Kumar+Kakoty+Indian+Institute+of+Technology,+Guwahati |publisher=Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1624 Prof Sashindra Kumar Kakoty – Official Vidwan Profile]

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