Rate My Professor Arnab Guha

Dr. Arnab Guha serves as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, a role he assumed in March 2023. A mechanical engineer by training, he specializes in vibrations, acoustic resonators, microfluidics, and biosensors, applying engineering and physical science principles to address challenges in sensing and actuation at the microscale. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Guha worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Nanoengineered Systems Laboratory, University College London (UCL). His career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing biosensor technologies and mechanical systems design.

Dr. Guha earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in acoustic biosensors from Loughborough University, United Kingdom, between 2014 and 2018. During his doctoral studies, he received the Wolfson School Indian PhD Scholarship. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering (2012-2014) and completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering with Honours from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur (2008-2012). His PhD thesis, titled 'Studying resonant frequency and dissipation shifts in a mechanical resonator using a fixed-frequency drive,' contributes to the understanding of mechanical resonator dynamics for biomolecular sensing applications. According to Google Scholar, his research has garnered 171 citations, underscoring his influence in the field of mechanical engineering and sensor technologies.

Dr. Guha's recent publications include 'Mixed-Dimensional van der Waals Heterostructure (2D ReS2/3D Sb2Se3) for High-Performance Photodetectors' published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces in 2024. As principal investigator, he leads funded projects such as the ANRF-PMECRG and DRDO ARMREB schemes, focusing on real-time quorum sensing detection and biomedical applications. He supervises PhD scholars in dual-degree programs with international collaborators like RMIT University and teaches courses including Mechanical System Design. His ongoing recruitment of Junior Research Fellows highlights his active role in fostering research talent in biotechnology and biosensors.