Monday, January 1, 2018

2017 Report : The Transition

January 2017
After two years, I submitted a paper to a conference again :
N.Datta, A.N. Kannamwar, Y.Verma, “Wet vibration of low-aspect-ratio wing : semi-analytical and  experimental investigation”, Proceedings of the 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Polar Engineering (OMAE2017), Trondheim, Norway, June 25-20, 2017.
Spandana-090-10 assembled and tested successfully : https://youtu.be/yvA7ZWuzd34

Manuscript accepted in  Elsevier International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (Impact factor 2.88) : N.Datta and Y.Verma, "Accurate Eigenvector-based generation and computational insights of Mindlin's plate modeshapes for twin frequencies".

February 2017
Visit to Barrackpore Cantonment, where my sister and brother-in-law are currently posted.
Vibration Lab experiment demonstration videos recorded : 
Two lectures (two hours each) in the Short term course "Mechanics of Floating and Submerged Bodies" in the Dept. of Ocean Engg and Naval Architecture, IIT Kharagpur. 
Feb 8, 2017 : Wave forces on Structures
Feb 9, 2017 : Body response on waves
Invited Talk at the School of Energy Sciences, invited by Prof. N.K. Kishore, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, 09/02/2017; titled, "Harvesting of hydrokinetic energy by enhancing vortex-induced vibration of a submerged cylinder". Video here.

March 2017
Started thinking about non-academic career options as a researcher. Defined my research statement and listed out my expertise.
Manuscript accepted for publication in the Journal of Ship Production and Design, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers : N.Datta, A.N. Kannamwar, Y. Verma, A. Panda, " Free dry vibration of low-aspect-ratio cantilever wing : semi-analytical and numerical analysis with experimental verification".


April 2017
Submitted the manuscript : N.Datta and Y.Verma, “Analytical scrutiny and prominence of rigid-body modes in vibration of plates with translational edge restraints”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (Elsevier).
Article published in www.womensweb.in : 9 Reasons Why A Convent Education Might Be A Huge Roadblock For Feminism

May 2017
Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Marine Science and Applicationtitled "Dynamic analysis of a partially submerged Compliant Tower with superstructure as a non-uniform Timoshenko beam with a non-classical foundation due to marine environmental loads". (Springer)
Got thoroughly astounded watching Bahubali: the Beginnning and Bahubali : the Conclusion. They are truly out of the world!
Submitted the manuscript : Vortex-induced vibration of a tension leg platform tendon: multi-mode limit cycle oscillations”, Journal of Marine Science and Application, Special Issue on Fluid Structure Interaction (Springer).

June 2017 
10-Day home vacation with my partner. Decided to give industry a shot.

Traveled to Trondhiem, Norway for 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Polar Engineering. Presented my work : Video here




























July 2017
Traveled to Oslo, Norway.




























































Making of Corporate resume, LinkedIn contacts, getting corporate Research-and-Development leads. Article published in www.womensweb.in Have You Ever Thought About The Psycho-Biological Meaning Of Rape?
Started focusing more on cardio workouts in the gym. Reduced food intake : the human body does not need so many calories post the age of 30.
Submitted the revised manuscript : N.Datta and Y.Verma, “Analytical scrutiny and prominence of rigid-body modes in vibration of plates with translational edge restraints”,  International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (Elsevier).

August 2017
Making of corporate portfolio. Industrial phone/in person informational interviews, submission of Resume+Portfolio to MNC Research-and-Development organizations.
Manuscript accepted for publication in Marine Systems and Ocean Technology: N. Datta and J D Thekinen, "Transient point load induced response of Kirchhoff's plate with translationally constrained edges : aircraft landing on floating airports". (Springer)
Submitted the manuscript : Datta, N., Jindal, R., “Forced wet flexural dynamics of spade rudder in propeller slipstream : semi-analytical approach of pivoted FFFF plate”, Marine Systems and Ocean Technology (Springer).
Started intermittent fasting : the gap between 9 pm to next day 10 am was for fasting. Ate three small meals per day. Lost 4 kgs in a month.

September 2017
Participated in the Sankalp Se Siddhi, IIT Kharagpur, Panel Discussion.
Combined Weight-training and high-intensity-interval-training in the gym 4-5 days per week. Regained upper body strength after two months. 
Revised the manuscript : Datta, N. and Verma, Y., “Application of translational edge restraint for vibration analysis of free edge Kirchhoff’s plate including non-trivial closed-form beam-wise rigid-body modes of trivial frequency parameters”.
Making of Corporate SOP (Statement of Purpose), Phone interview.
Participated in Panel Discussion, titled Freedom of Expression and Rational Thinking - problems and tasks ahead”, organized by Breakthrough Science Society, IIT Kharagpur Chapter.
Travel to Mumbai for a week-long vacation with my partner : enjoyed Powai, Andheri, Thane.

October 2017

Manuscript accepted for publication in the Marine Science and Application: N.Datta, "Vortex-induced vibration of a tension leg platform tendon: multi-mode limit cycle oscillations". (Springer)
Travel to GE Global Research, Bangalore (John F. Welch Technology Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru): Seminar and four separate discussions on challenging research problems.
Revised the manuscript: Datta, N. and Jindal, R.,Forced wet flexural dynamics of spade rudder in propeller slipstream : semi-analytical approach of pivoted FFFF plate”. Marine Systems and Ocean Technology, (Springer)
Submitted manuscript to Elsevier Journal titled Applied Ocean Research: N.Datta and J.D.Thekinen, "Rayleigh-Ritz method-based analysis of dry coupled horizontal-torsional-warping vibration of mathematical open-section containership hulls". 

November 2017

Manuscript accepted for publication in International Journal of Mechanical Sciences (Elsevier, Impact factor 2.88) : N.Datta and Y.Verma, “Analytical scrutiny and prominence of rigid-body modes in vibration of plates with translational edge restraints”.
Revised the paper : Y.Verma and N.Datta, "Vibration of Mindlin’s plates with rotationally constrained edges : the advantage of dynamic closed-form non-classical admissible functions in Rayleigh-Ritz method.", Engineering Transactions.
Ramped up weight training, both upper and lower body, and added abs training. Started lifting heavier with fewer reps and getting longer and more severe DOMS (Delayed onset of Muscular Soreness).
11-month (2018) Contract offer as "Independent consulting scientist" from GE Global Research, Bangalore (John F. Welch Technology Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru)

December 2017
Revised the manuscript: Ankit and N.Datta, "Free flexural vibration of a partially wet tapered Timoshenko beam with intermittent mass and stiffness variations, eccentric tip mass and non-classical foundation", Journal of Marine Science and Application.

Two papers presented at International Conference on Ship and Offshore Technology (ICSOT) 2017: 

  • Mohd. Ishtiyak, N.Datta, O. Venkata, V. Gupta, A. Attri, L.S. Lingesh, “Harvesting of hydrokinetic energy by enhancing-vortex induced vibration of a submerged cylinder”, ICSOT India, RINA, December 2017
  • Mohd. Ishtiyak, N.Datta, O. Venkata, V. Gupta, A. Attri, L.S. Lingesh, “Experimental vortex-induced vibration of spring mounted cylinder: achieving lock-in”, ICSOT India, RINA, December 2017.
Manuscript submitted to Springer Journal of Marine Science and Application: J.D.Thekinen and N.Datta, "Response spectrum of non-uniform mathematical hull girder springing to deep water random seas using Rayleigh-Ritz method".

Packing up my hitherto life to reach Bangalore.
Vacation at Lonavala, Maharashtra.