Mr. Devabrata Sarmah

1. Research Assistant in the collaborative project titled “Fabrication of sensors to detect hazardous air pollutants for smart cities” in the dept. of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Assam Engineering College.
2. Technical Assistant in Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Assam Don Bosco University.

Journal Publications

1. Sarkar, A. K., Sarmah, D., Baruah, S., & Datta, P. (2023). An optimized dip coating approach for metallic, dielectric, and semiconducting nanomaterial-based optical thin film fabrication. Coatings, 13(8), 1391.
2. Daimary, N., Sarmah, D., Bhattacharjee, A., Barman, U., & Saikia, M. J. (2025). Geotechnical Performance of Lateritic Soil Subgrades Stabilized with Agro-Industrial Waste: An Experimental Assessment and ANN-Based Predictive Modelling. Geotechnics, 5(3), 65.
3. Sarmah, D., Daimary, N., Joyosa, A. D., et al. (2026). Geometry induced strain energy localization and symbolic regression for multiphysics design of kinked composite beams. Discover Mechanical Engineering, 5, 156.
4. Das, T. M., Sarmah, D., Borah, S. M., & Baruah, S. (2024). Development of a Capacitive Pressure Sensor Based on Nanoporous Anodic Aluminium Oxide. East European Journal of Physics, 379–384.
5. Chetia, P., Daimary, N., Sarmah, D., Gasimov, H., & Alyarzade, I. (2025). Experimental and Machine Learning-Based Predictive Modeling of Scratch Behavior in Al-TiC Metal Matrix Composite. Reliability: Theory & Applications, 20(SI 10 (88)), 58–68.
6. Das, T. M., Sarmah, D., Borah, S. M., & Baruah, S. (2024). Developments of Nanoporous AAO Based Capacitive-Type Sensors for Heavy Metal Ion (Arsenic) Sensing Application. East European Journal of Physics, 426–431.
7. Daimary, N., Bhattacharjee, A., Sarmah, D., Abante, M. V., Sagadevan, S., et al. (2026). Integrated experimental and machine learning-based chemico-mineralogical characterization of agro-industrial waste-modified lateritic soil. The European Physical Journal Special Topics, 1–20.
8. Sarma, K., Sarmah, D., & Baruah, S. (2019). Gold Nanoparticles for Sensing Mn²⁺ in Water. ADBU Journal of Engineering Technology, 8(2).
9. Bairagi, P. P., Baruah, S., Islam, B., & Sarmah, D. (2023). IoT Based LPG Monitoring and Controlling System – A Case Study. Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, Innovation and Technology (AMRIT), 2(1), 61–66.
10. Islam, B., Sarmah, D., & Baruah, S. (2026). Detection and Quantification of Pesticide Residue of Emamectin benzoate using a Nanomaterial-Based Sensor. Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, Innovation and Technology (AMRIT), 5(1), 43–47.
11. Sarmah, D., & Baruah, S. (2022). Development of ZnO Nanorod Sensor for Detection of Malathion. Annals of Multidisciplinary Research, Innovation and Technology (AMRIT), 1(2), 63–66.

Conference Publications

1. Islam, B., Sarmah, D., Jha, R., & Baruah, S. (2024). Nanostructured Sensors for Pesticide Detection in Tea. NIELIT's International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technologies.
2. Deka, N., Sarmah, D., & Baruah, S. (2024). Nanomaterials for Wound Healing Applications: A Review. NIELIT's International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technologies.
3. Sarmah, D., Sarma, K. K., & Baruah, S. (2024). Development of SPR Sensor-Based System for Copper Ion Detection in Water. NIELIT's International Conference on Communication, Electronics and Digital Technologies.

Book Chapters

1. Sarkar, A. K., Kalita, D., Das, T. M., Sarmah, D., Leifer, K., & Baruah, S. (2023). Nanotechnology for Pesticide Sensing. In Biological Applications of Nanoparticles, pp. 177–200.
2. Sarkar, A., Sarmah, D., & Baruah, S. (2023). Nanoplastic Sources, Characterization, Ecological Impact, Remediation and Policies. In Microplastic Occurrence, Fate, Impact, and Remediation, pp. 237–249.

Patents & Design Registrations

• Patents

1. “System for Detection of Metal Ions in Aqueous Media using Functionalized Nanoparticles” – Granted on 30 April 2026, Indian Patent Application No. 202231052410.
2. “Smart Device for Controlling Liquefied Petroleum Gas Leakage using IoT” – Published on 20 January 2023, Indian Patent Application No. 202333002914.
3. “Solar Grain Dryer with Moist Controller” – Published on 06 January 2023, Indian Patent Application No. 202231076636.
4. “IoT-Based Intelligent Electronic Voting Machine with Three-Way Verification for Enhanced Security and Real-Time Data Transmission” – Published on 15 May 2026, Indian Patent Application No. 202631054967 A.

• Design Registrations

1. “Pesticide Reducing System Set” – Design registered on 23 April 2026, Indian Design Registration No. 375479-001, Class 15-03.
2. “LPG Leakage Controlling System” – Design registered on 25 March 2026, Indian Design Registration No. 375254-001, Class 29-02.
3. “Acetone Sensing Device from Human Breath” – Design accepted and published in Design Journal No. 14/2024, dated 05 April 2024, Indian Design Application No. 376424-001.