Sougata Karmakar

DR. SOUGATA KARMAKAR


Associate Professor,
Dept. of Design,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati,
Guwahati-781039, Assam, India.
Email: karmakar[dot]sougata[at]gmail[dot]com, karmakar[dot]sougata[at]iitg[dot]ac[dot]in
Mobile/Cell: +91-8011403513, Ph: 0361-2582464
URL: http://www.iitg.ac.in/erglab/sk.html
ORCID: 0000-0001-9649-0865

Educational Status:

Work Experience:

Editorial Board Member-Journal:

Reviewer:

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES /SHORT-TERM COURSES ORGANISED

Role Name of Sem./Wor./Con. Funded By Date International/National
Co-Organizer
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) Ergonomics & Technology Applications
 MHRD
25-29th October 2010
National
Conference Secretary Typography Day 2013 Various Sponsors 7-9th March 2013 International
Conference Secretary International Ergonomics Conference HWWE 2104 Various Sponsors 1st -5th December 2014 International
Principal Consultant and Course Coordinator Short term training program on Automotive Ergonomics & Design TATA Elxsi Ltd. 16th -20th March 2015 National
Coordinator 5 days hort-term course on ‘Ergonomics in Design and Engineering Education’ TEQIP-III (MHRD) 26th- 30th November 2018 National
Coordinator 5 days hort-term course on ‘Ergonomics in Design and Engineering Education’ TEQIP-III (MHRD) 7th- 11th January 2020 National

Invited Talk/ Workshop conducted:

  1. Delivered guest lecture on "Application of Ergonomics in Product Design" on 10th Sept. 2018, at School of Engineering Design, MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune, Maharastra, India.

  2. Invited as resource person for delivering lecture in a Continuing Education Programme (CEP) entitled "Ergonomics and Military Environment" organized by Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS), DRDO, Delhi-54 on 9th March 2018.

  3. Invited as resource person for Industry Academia Expert Lecture Week (25 to 29 September' 17) organized by PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, India. Delivered two lectures entitled "Consideration of Ergonomics in various stages of Product Design Process and Virtual Ergonomics for Product Design" on 26th Sept. 2017.

  4. Invited as resource person and delivered lecture entitled "Use of Ergonomics in designing product and workstation" in Directorate of ATARI, Zone-III, ICAR, Meghalaya, sponsored capacity building training on "Use of ergonomics in drudgery reduction of women in workplace" (15th -17th Feb. 2017) organized by College of Home Sciences, Central Agricultural University (CAU), Tura, Meghalaya, India.

  5. Invited as resource person and delivered lecture entitled "Workplace Design Intervention in Industries" in TEQIP sponsored industry- institute interaction workshop on "Ergonomics" (30th Sept-1st Oct. 2016) organized by Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

  6. Invited as resource person and delivered lectures entitled "Virtual Ergonomics Evaluation for Product and Workstation Design" in TEQIP (Phase-II) sponsored Workshop on "Ergonomics in Workplace: Measurement, Analysis and Solutions" (20-22 July 2016) organized by Mechanical Engineering Dept., Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT), Kottayam, Kerala, India.

  7. Delivered invited talk on "Research in Ergonomics in IIT Guwahati" during 3rd February 2016, at Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Assam, India.

  8. Invited as keynote speaker in international conference "MED BY- Mechanical Engineering & Design, organized by SEC, Beer-Sheva, Israel during 5th to 9th July 2015.

  9. Conducted week long (January, 2015) workshop on "Fundamentals of Ergonomics" and "Automotive Ergonomics" at DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies, Charoli Bk. via Lohegaon, Pune - 412 105, Maharashtra, India.

  10. Delivered a lecture entitled "Visual information processing to understand consumer behavior in Retail Business" in a AICTE sponsored seminar "Atmospheric and Space Management in Retail Business" during 22nd December 2014, organized by Assam College of Management, Guwahati, Assam, India.

  11. As resource person, Dr. Sougata Karmakar, Assistant Professor, Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology " Guwahati conducted a two-day research workshop on "Ergonomics: Application in Engineering and Industrial Design" sponsored by TEQIP-II (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme Phase-II) at the PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, on August 24 to 25, 2013.

  12. Delivered two lectures entitled "Virtual Ergonomics in Product and Workplace Design" and "Environmental Factors in Workplace" in a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Ergonomics and Safety in Product Design" during 14-18 May 2013, organized by Agricultural Engineering Dept., NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

  13. Invited as resource person and delivered lectures entitled "Ergonomics in Built Environment" to AICTE approved faculties from various institutes during MHRD sponsored workshop "National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning" organized jointly by IIT Guwahati and Royal Group of Institutions, Guwahati on 29th April 2013.

  14. Conducted one-day (25th March, 2013) workshop on "Fundamentals of Human Factors / Ergonomics" for the PG students at Dept. of Physiology, Presidency University, Kolkata-700001, West Bengal, India.

  15. Conducted one-day (3rd August, 2012) workshop on "Human Factors / Ergonomics for Interior Design" for the students at The Bhawanipur Design Academy, Kolkata- 700020, West Bengal, India.

  16. Invited as resource person for presentation in National Design Sensitisation Seminar (NDSS), organized by National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, on behest of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, on 2 August, 2012 at NIT Durgapur, West Bengal, India.

  17. Invited as resource person and delivered lectures in TEQIP sponsored Faculty Development Programme (FDP) Workshop on "Advances in Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Robotics" (26-30 June 2012) organized by Mechanical Engineering Dept., NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

  18. Invited as resource person and delivered lectures in TEQIP sponsored Staff Development Programme (SDP) Workshop on "Ergonomics in Workplace" (22-26 June 2012) organized by Mechanical Engineering Dept., NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

  19. Conducted half-day (16th April, 2011) workshop for M.Des students at Instrument Design Development Center, Indian Institute of Techonology (IIT) Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India.

  20. Conducted week long (04-09 February, 2010) workshop on "Human Factors / Ergonomics for the Automotive Sector" at DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies, Charoli Bk. via Lohegaon, Pune - 412 105, Maharashtra, India.

Awards:

Membership:

PhD students and their research work:

Name Roll No. Status of thesis work Thesis title/ research area
Dr. Anirban Chowdhury 126105003 Awarded Influence of Anthropomorphic Product Appearance on Purchase Intention: A Cognitive Ergonomics Perspective
Dr. Sanjog J. 11610501 Awarded Ergonomic design interventions for improvement of shop-floor working conditions in the Indian small and medium scale injection-molded plastic furniture manufacturing industries
Dr. Thaneswer Patel 126105007 Awarded Ergonomic Design Modification of Pedal Operated Paddy Thresher Adoptable for Agricultural Needs of Northeast India
Dr. Swathi Matta Reddy 10610501 Awarded Influence of Colour and Form in Product Choice: Cognitive Ergonomics Perspective
Dr. Surendra Kumar 126105004 Awarded Study on illumination and noise level in handloom sectors and their physiological and psychological impact on weavers
Mr. Indresh Kumar 146105005 Continuing Study on influence of various factors (in vehicle devices, age, gender, experience etc.) on distraction behavior of Indian drivers
Dr. Susmita Nath 156105008 Awarded Ergonomic redesign of hand-held floor-polishing device for reducing the occupational exposure to vibration and improvement of usability
Arunachalam M. 156105020 Continuing Comfortable riding posture for standard motorcycle: Ergonomics perspective
Bighna Kalyan Nayak 156105021 Continuing Correlation study between subjective and objective measures of classical aesthetics
Chirapriya Mondal 166105107 Continuing Developing a framework for retention of ethnic features and pursue innovation in handloom sarees: Case study from India
Mr. Amare Wubneh 166105010 Continuing Ergonomic and Crew Protective Interventions of Light Armoured Vehicles for Ethiopian Army
Gurdeep Singh 176105105 Continuing Ergonomic Design Interventions for improvement of shop-floor working conditions in Indian Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing industries
Jitesh Singh Chauhan 166105103 Continuing Ergonomics intervention in the harvesting of aquatic food crop
Hijam Jiten Singh 186105004 Continuing Ergonomic design of farm tools for pineapple harvesting suitable for hilly region
Abhijit Sen 186105002 Continuing Ergonomic design intervention for ensuring OSH of the worker involved in floating solar panel installation and maintenance
Sangeeta Bhanja Chaudhuri 186105007 Continuing Awareness and training for OSH in Industrial Workplace: Cognitive ergonomics perspective

Sponsored Project / Consultancy (in reverse chronological order)

Sl. No. Title Sponsoring Agency Sponsored Amount Duration Role Co- Investigators
1. Design intervention to reduce muscular fatigue during backpack mode of load carriage by Indian Army personnel DRDO 9.75 Lacs 21.10.2016 to 20.10.2018 PI Dr. U.R. Salve
2. Massive online open access course (MOOC) on "Digital Human Modeling and Simulation for Virtual Ergonomics Evaluation" NPTEL, MHRD 3 Lacs July 2016 to Sept. 2016 PI NIL
3. Design Intervention to ameliorate exposure to vibration during use of hand-held vibrating tools in unorganized sector (Stone-polishing work) DIC, MHRD 20 Lacs 02.01.2015 to Continuing PI Prof. R. Tiwari
4. Development of automatic fish seed grader cum counter DIC, MHRD 6 Lacs 02.04. 2016 to Continuing Co-PI Dr. B. C. Borah
5. Short-term training program on Automotive Ergonomics and Design TATA Elxsi Ltd 1.07 Lacs 16.03.2015 to 20.03.2015 PI NIL
6. Lecture notes reparatory to a textbook: Digital Human Modeling and Simulation in Product and Workstation Design QIP, MHRD 0.245 Lacs June 2011 to 01.01.2013 PI NIL
7. Visual and Tactile Information Processing in Product Selection Process DBT 40.83 Lacs 02.06.2011 to 01.06.2014 PI Dr. S. Ghosh
8. Design and Evaluation of Play Ground for Primary School Children in Virtual Environment IITG 5.0 Lacs 26.08.2010 to 25.08.2012 PI NIL

Publications:

Journal Paper:
    2020
  1. Singh, H.J., Singh, H.D., Chauhan, J.S., and Karmakar, S., 2020. Progress on Research and Development in Pineapple Harvesting: Special Emphasis on Indian Scenario. Science and Culture, 86 (5-6), 178-187. https://doi.org/10.36094/sc.v86.2020.Development_in_Pineapple.Singh.178

  2. Wibneh, A., Singh, A.K., and Karmakar, S., 2020. An Anthropometric Measurement and Comparative Analysis of Ethiopian Army Personnel Across Age, Ethnicity, and Nationality, Defence Science Journal, 70 (4), 383-396.10.14429/dsj.70.15435

  3. Verma, I. K., and Karmakar, S., 2020. Positioning of the mobile-phone to minimize driver’s biomechanical effort during navigation: DHM based approach. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, 1-14. [Spinger] 10.1007/s40032-020-00580-9

  4. Arunachalam, M., Singh, A.K. and Karmakar, S., 2020. Determination of the key anthropometric and range of motion measurements for the ergonomic design of motorcycle. Measurement 10.1016/j.measurement.2020.107751

  5. Singh, A.K., Meena, M.L., Chaudhary, H. and Karmakar, S., 2020. Assessment of transmissibility of hand-arm vibration, noise exposure and shift in hearing threshold among handicraft operatives’: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering. 10.1080/21681015.2020.1737841)

  6. Nath, S., Tiwari, R. and Karmakar, S., 2020. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Stone Polishing Workers using Stone Polishing Devices in Unorganized Sector of Guwahati (India), International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering. 9 (5), 140- 142. 10.35940/ijitee.E2132.039520

    7. 2019
  7. Maurya, C.M., Karmakar. S. and Das, A.K., 2019. Digital human modeling (DHM) for improving work environment for specially‑abled and elderly. SN Applied Sciences, 1:1326, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1399-y. [Spinger]

  8. Sanjog, J., Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2019. Occupational ergonomics research and applied contextual design implementation for an industrial shop-floor workstation. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 72, pp.188-198.

  9. Singh, A.K., Meena, M.L., Chaudhary, H. and Karmakar, S., 2019. Assessment of low-cost intervention (foam rubber) among wood carvers exposed to hand-arm vibration and noise. DREWNO, 62(203), pp.131-151.

  10. Arunachalam, M., Mondal, C., Singh, G. and Karmakar, S., 2019. Motorcycle riding posture: A Review. Measurement, 134, 390-399.
    11. 2017
  11. Nath, S., Kalita, T., Chatterjee, A., Tiwari, R. and Karmakar, S., 2017. Occupation imposed postural discomfort among the stone polishing workers from Guwahati, Assam: A systematic ergonomic evaluation. The Japanese Journal of Ergonomics, Vol. 53 (Supplement-2 p. S438-S441. http://doi.org/10.5100/jje.53.S438
    12. 2016
  12. Patel, T., Sanjog, J., Chatterjee, A. and Karmakar, S., 2016. Statistical Interpretation of Collected Anthropometric Data of Agricultural Workers from Northeast India and a Comparison with National and International Databases. IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 4(4), 197-210. 10.1080/21577323.2016.1194912 [Taylor & Francis]

  13. Patel, T., Sanjog, J. and Karmakar, S., 2016. Ergonomics perspective in agricultural research: a user-centred approach using computer-aided design (CAD) and digital human modeling (DHM) technologies. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, 97(3), 333-342 http://doi.org/10.1007/s40030-016-0162-2 [Spinger]

  14. Sanjog, J., Patnaik, B., Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2016. Context specific design interventions in blending workstation: An ergonomics perspective. Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 33(1), 32-50. http://doi.org/10.1080/21681015.2015.1099057 [Taylor & Francis]
    15. 2015
  15. Sanjog, J., Patel, T., Chowdhury, A. and Karmakar, S., 2015. Musculoskeletal ailments in Indian injection-molded plastic furniture manufacturing shop-floor: Mediating role of work shift duration. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 48, 89-98. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2015.04.004 [Elsevier]

  16. Sanjog, J., Karmakar, S., Patel, T. and Chowdhury, A., 2015. Towards virtual ergonomics: aviation and aerospace. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Vol. 87 (3), 266–273. [Emerald]

  17. Patel, T., Sanjog, J. and Karmakar, S., 2015. Isometric hand grip strength of agricultural workers from northeast region of India. Agric. Eng. Int: CIGR Journal, 17(1), 130-140.
    18. 2014
  18. Patel, T., Sanjog, J., Kumar, P., and Karmakar, S., 2014. Isometric muscular strength data of Indian agricultural workers for equipment design: Critical analysis. Agric. Eng. Int: CIGR Journal, 16(2), 70-79.

  19. Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Book review: Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 44(6), 892-893. [Elsevier]

  20. Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Book review: Anthropometric and Strength Data of Indian Agricultural Workers for Farm Equipment Design. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 1(44),189-190. [Elsevier]

  21. Chowdhury, A., Karmakar, S., Reddy, S.M. and Ghosh, S. and Debkumar Chakrabarti 2014. Usability is more valuable predictor than product personality for product choice in human-product physical interaction. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 44(5), 697-705. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2014.07.008[Elsevier]

  22. Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Book review: Automotive Ergonomics: Driver-Vehicle Interaction. Journal of Transport Geography, 41, 346—347. [Elsevier]

  23. Karmakar, S., Sanjog, J. and Patel, T., 2014. Digital Human Modeling and Simulation in Product and Workplace Design: Indian Scenario. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA), Special issue. Pp. 06-12. [ISSN: 2248-9622]

  24. Karmakar, S., 2014. Book Review: Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process. Ergonomics in Design, 22 (1), p.33. SAGE Publication. http://doi.org/10.1177/1064804614522753
    25. 2013
  25. Chowdhury, A., Karmakar, S., Ghosh, S. and Chakrabarti, D., 2013. Purchase intention of anthropomorphic chair is influenced by visual attractiveness and perceived pleasure. International Review of Applied Engineering Research, 4(2), 133-140.

  26. Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Anthropometric and strength data of Indian agricultural workers for farm equipment design: Book review. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 44, 189-190. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2013.10.006 [Elsevier]

  27. Patel, T., Sanjog, J., Chowdhury, A., and Karmakar, S., 2013. Applications of DHM in Agricultural Engineering: A Review. Advanced Engineering Forum, 10, 16-21. http://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.10.16

  28. Patel, T., Karmakar, S., Sanjog, J., Kumar, S. and Chowdhury, A., 2013. Socio-Economic and Environmental Changes with Transition from Shifting to Settled Cultivation In North-Eastern India: An Ergonomics Perspective. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 3(2), 117-136

  29. Sanjog, J., Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2013. Indoor physical work environment: an ergonomics perspective. International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research, 2(3), 507-513.
    30. 2012
  30. Sanjog, J., Karmakar, S., Patel, T. and Chowdhury, A., 2012. DHM an aid for virtual ergonomics of manufacturing shop floor: A review with reference to industrially developing countries. International Journal of Computer Applications, 54(14), 18-23. http://doi.org/10.5120/8634-2541

  31. Chowdhury, A., Sanjog, J., Reddy, S.M. and Karmakar, S., 2012. Nanomaterials in the field of Design Ergonomics: Present status. Ergonomics, 55(12), 1453-1462. http://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2012.720287[Taylor and Francis]

  32. Sanjog, J., Karmakar, S., Agarwal,H. and Dattu Patil, C., 2012. Designing and ergonomic Evaluation of a Shoe-rack in CAD Environment. International Journal of Computer Applications, 49(20), 38-41. http://doi.org/10.5120/7890-1275

  33. Chowdhury, A., Karmakar, S., Reddy, S.M., Sanjog, J., Ghosh, S. and Chakrabarti, D., 2012. Visual attention analysis on mutated brand name using eye-tracking: A case study. Journal of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Issue-68, p. 1132-1135. (pISSN: 2010-376X, eISSN:2010-3778)

  34. Karmakar, S., Pal, M. S., Majumdar, Deepti. and Majumdar, D., 2012. Application of Digital Human Modeling and Simulation for Vision Analysis of Pilots in a Jet Aircraft: A Case Study. Work. IOS Press, 41 Suppl. 1, 3412-3418. http://doi.org/10.3233/WORK-2012-0617-3412

  35. Reddy, S.M., Chakrabarti, D. and Karmakar, S., 2012. Emotion and Interior Space Design: An Ergonomic Perspective. Work. IOS Press, 41 Suppl. 1, 1072-1078. http://doi.org/10.3233/WORK-2012-0284-1072

Conference Proceedings:
    2019
  1. Nath, S., Kalita, T., Arunachalam, M., Tiwari, R. and Karmakar, S., 2019. Association Between Adopted Posture and Perceived Vibrational Discomfort Among Stone Polishing Workers. In Research into Design for a Connected World (pp. 549-561). Springer, Singapore.

  2. Nayak, B.K. and Karmakar, S., 2019. A Review of Eye Tracking Studies Related to Visual Aesthetic Experience: A Bottom-Up Approach. In: Research into Design for a Connected World (pp. 391-403). Springer, Singapore.

  3. Arunachalam M. and Karmakar S., 2019. Ergonomic Design and Evaluation of Innovative MainStand of Motorcycle. In: Bagnara S., Tartaglia R., Albolino S., Alexander T., Fujita Y. (eds.) Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). IEA 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 824, Pp.1099-1111 Springer, Cham. [ISBN 978-3-319-96070-8]

    4. 2018
  4. Nayak, B.K. and Karmakar, S., 2018. Eye Tracking Based Objective Evaluation of Visual Aesthetics: A Review. In International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (pp. 370-381). Springer, Cham. [ISBN 978-3-319-94705-1]

  5. Verma, I., Nath, S. and Karmakar, S., 2018. Research in Driver-Vehicle Interaction: Indian Scenario. In: Ergonomics in Caring for People, 353-361. [ISBN 978-981-10-4980-4][Springer, Singapore].

  6. Chowdhury, A., Chakrabarti, D. and Karmakar, S., 2018. Anthropomorphic Televisions Are More Attractive: The Effect of Novelty. In Ergonomics in Caring for People, 243-249. [ISBN 978-981-10-4980-4][Springer, Singapore].

  7. Mondal, C. and Karmakar, S., 2018. A Study Exploring the Facets of Visual Elements in Ethnic Products: Case Study of Sarees from West Bengal. In: Advances in Ergonomics in Design, (pp. 821-831). Springer, Cham.
    8. 2017
  8. Karmakar, S. and Solomon, R., 2018. Ergonomic Evaluations and Design Interventions for Shop-Floors Dealing with Chemical Conversion Coatings: Case Study from India. In: Advances in Ergonomics in Design (pp. 857-868). Springer, Cham.[ ISBN:978-3-319-60581-4]

  9. Patel, T., Sanjog, J., Chatterjee, A., Shroff, A., Prusty, S. S., Mohapatra, S., and Karmakar, S., 2017. Virtual Ergonomics Evaluation of a Design Concept of Manual Powered Portable Paddy Thresher Suitable for Hilly Region Agriculture. In: A. Chakrabarti and D. Chakrabarti (eds.), ICoRD '17 - Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1, 503 - 512. [ISBN 978-981-10-3517-3] [Spinger]

  10. Verma, I. K., and Karmakar, S., 2017. Driver Distraction: Methodological Review. In: A. Chakrabarti and D. Chakrabarti (eds.), ICoRD '17 - Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1, 849 - 859. [ISBN 978-981-10-3517-3] [Spinger, Singapore]

  11. Sharma, H., Karmakar, S., and Chakrabarti, D., 2017. Exploring the Purchase Experience of Assam Silk as a Memento Among the Tourists to Strengthen the Bond Between Visitors and Native People. In: A. Chakrabarti and D. Chakrabarti (eds.), ICoRD '17 - Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1, 679 - 690. [ISBN 978-981-10-3517-3] [Spinger]

  12. Bora, S., Chatterjee, A., Karmakar, S. and Chakrabarti, D., 2017. Implementation of Ergonomic Design Intervention to Improve Workplace Amenities for Assam Policewomen. In: A. Chakrabarti and D. Chakrabarti (eds.), ICoRD '17 - Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1, 219 - 230. [ISBN 978-981-10-3517-3] [Spinger]

  13. Goswami, T., Chowdhury, A. and Karmakar, S., 2017. Framework of a KE application software development for emotive design: A computational cognitive science perspective. In: A. Chakrabarti and D. Chakrabarti (eds.), ICoRD '17 - Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1, 479 - 478. [ISBN 978-981-10-3517-3] [Spinger]
    14. 2016
  14. Sanjog, J., Baruah, R.L., Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2016. Redesign of Work-Accessories Towards Minimizing Awkward Posture and Reduction of Work Cycle Elements in an Indian Shop-Floor Workstation. In: Advances in Ergonomics in Design (pp. 219-232). Springer International Publishing.
    15. 2015
  15. Sanjog, J., Dash, T., Patel, T., and Karmakar, S., 2015. Redesign of small and medium scale injection molded plastic furniture manufacturing shop floor: Physical and environmental ergonomics aspects, In: Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Planning and Design (ICPD 2015), National Cheng Kung University, Tiwan, 25th - 28th May, 2015, pp. 276–286. [ISBN: 978-986-04-4432-2]

  16. Sanjog, J., Patel, T., Chowdhury, A., Kumar, S. and Karmakar, S., 2015. Ergonomics Investigations across Durable Goods Manufacturing Sector in India: an Insight. In: P.C. Dhara (Ed.), Ergonomics for Rural Development: A collection of articles presented at the International Conference on Ergonomics (HWWE 2013), 4th-6th December 2013, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, pp.167-174. [ISBN: 978-93-5174-905-9]

  17. Patel, T., Sanjog, J., Kumar, P. and Karmakar, S., 2015. Analytical study of Isometric Muscular Strength of Agricultural Workers: Indian Perspective. In: P.C. Dhara (Ed.), Ergonomics for Rural Development: A collection of articles presented at the International Conference on Ergonomics (HWWE 2013), 4th-6th December 2013, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, pp.69-77. [ISBN: 978-93-5174-905-9]

  18. howdhury, A., Reddy, S.M., Chakrabarti, D. and Karmakar, S., 2015. Cognitive Theories of Product Emotion and Their Applications in Emotional Product Design. In: A. Chakrabarti (ed.), ICoRD'15, Research into Design Across Boundaries, Volume 1, 329-340. [Print ISBN: 978-81-322-2231-6].[Spinger]

  19. Reddy, S.M., Chowdhury, A., Chakrabarti, D. and Karmakar, S., 2015. Role of Colour and Form in Product Choice and Variation of Preferences Across Product Categories: A Review. In: A. Chakrabarti (ed.), ICoRD'15: Research into Design Across Boundaries, Volume 2, 631-640. [Print ISBN: 978-81-322-2228-6].[Spinger]

    20. 2014
  20. Kumar, S., Sanjog, J., Patel, T., and Karmakar, S., 2014. Virtual Human Modeling and Simulation in Textile Industry, In: Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2014, (12th ISE annual Conference), IIT Guwahati, 3rd - 5th December, pp. 252-260. [ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3][Mc Graw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.]

  21. Kumar, P. N., Sanjog, J., Karmakar, S., 2014. Prevalence of awkward working posture and consequent discomforts in body parts among workers of cashew nut processing factories in coastal regions of eastern India, In: Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2014, (12th ISE annual Conference), IIT Guwahati, 3rd - 5th December, pp. 671-673. [ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3] [Mc Graw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.]

  22. Kumar, S., Patel, T. and Karmakar, S. 2014. Scenario of handloom industry: Indian perspective. In: Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference (HWWE: December, 3-5), Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India, pp. 234-238. [ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3] [Mc Graw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.]

  23. Sanjog, J., Patel, T. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Reduction of hand grip strength as an indicator towards discomfort of upper body extremities, In: Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2014, (12th ISE annual Conference), IIT Guwahati, 3rd - 5th December, pp. 655-659. [ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3] [Mc Graw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.]

  24. Chowdhury, A., Sahoo, S.P., Chakrabarti, D. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Designing of anthropometric bike headlight using cognitive ergonomics approach, In: Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2014, (12th ISE annual Conference), IIT Guwahati, 3rd - 5th December, pp. 228-233. [ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3] [Mc Graw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.]

  25. Patel, T., Sanjog, J., Sahoo, A., Das, B. and Karmakar, S., 2014. Assessment of Reliability and Technical Error of Measurement Associated with Anthropometric Data Collection, In: Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE-2014, (12th ISE annual Conference), IIT Guwahati, 3rd - 5th December, pp. 769 - 775. [ISBN: 978-93-392-1970-3] [Mc Graw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd.]
    26. 2013
  26. Chowdhury, A., Karmakar, S., Reddy, S.M., Ghosh, S. and Chakrabarti, D., 2013. Product personality rating style for satisfaction of tactile need of online buyers- A human factors issue in the context of e-retailers' web-design. 2013 International Conference on Human Computer Interactions (ICHCI), 23rd-24th August, Chennai, India. p. 01-08. (DOI: 10.1109/ICHCI-IEEE.2013.6887784, ISBN: 978-1-4673-5702-9) [IEEE Xplore]

  27. Udaykumar, B., Bora, A., Sanjog, J., and Karmakar, S., 2013. Proactive Ergonomics through Digital Human Modeling and Simulation for Product Design Innovation: A Case Study. 2013 International Computer Science and Engineering Conference (ICSEC 2013), 4th-6th Sept., Bangkok, Thiland. p. 319-323. IEEE Catalog Number: CFP13IBE-ART (doi: 10.1109/ICSEC.2013.6694801, ISBN: 978-1-4673-5324-3) [IEEE Xplore]

  28. Chowdhury, A., Reddy, S.M., Karmakar, S., Ghosh, S. and Chakrabarti, D., 2013. Is Perception of Product Personality Related with Product Usability?- A Cognitive Ergonomics Perspective. In: Parimalam, P., Premalatha, M.R. and Banumathi, P. (eds.), Ergonomics for Enhanced Productivity, pp. 177-182. Excel India Publishers: New Delhi.[ISBN: 978-93-82880-43-1]

  29. Patel, T., Karmakar, S., Sanjog, J., Kumar, S. and Chowdhury, A., 2013. Digital Human Modeling for Virtual Ergonomic Evaluation of Tractor Operator's Workplace: A Review. In: Parimalam, P., Premalatha, M.R. and Banumathi, P. (eds.), Ergonomics for Enhanced Productivity, pp. 203-208. Excel India Publishers: New Delhi.[ISBN: 978-93-82880-43-1]

  30. Chowdhury, A., Ramdas, R. and Karmakar, S., 2013. Muscle computer interface: A Review. In: A. Chakrabarti and R. V. Prakash (eds.), ICoRD'13, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, 411-421. [Print ISBN-13: 978-81-322-1049-8].[Spinger]
    31. 2012
  31. Chowdhury, A., Reddy, S.M. and Karmakar, S., 2012. Mutated/scrambled brand name and its impact on market. In: Kumar, A., Arshdeep. and Singh, K. (Eds.), Emerging Issues in Managent and Behavioural Sciences. Delhi: Bharati Publications, 201-209. [ISBN: 978-93-81212-17-2]

  32. Reddy, S.M., Chowdhury, A., Chakrabarti, D. and Karmakar, S., 2012. Need of visual behavioural study of Indian consumers. In: Kumar, A., Arshdeep. and Singh, K. (Eds.), Emerging Issues in Managent and Behavioural Sciences. Delhi: Bharati Publications, 285-293. [ISBN: 978-93-81212-17-2]

  33. Patel, T., Karmakar, S. and Chakravorty, A., 2012. Software for Performance Prediction and Matching of Tractor-Implement System. In: Proceedings of 3rd National Conference on Emerging Trends and Applications in Computer Science (NCETACS-2012), 30-31 March, 2012, St. Anthony's College, Shillong, Meghalaya, India. p. 262-269. IEEE Catalog Number CFP1258M-PRT [Print ISBN 978-1-4577-0749-0]

  34. Sanjog, J., Chowdhury, A. and Karmakar, S., 2012. Industry Specific Applications of DHM. In: Karim Abdel-Malek edited: Proceedings of the International Summit on Human Simulation 2012 (ISHS-2012):, 23-25 May, 2012, St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA, Pp.123-134.

  35. Sanjog, J., Chowdhury, A. and Karmakar, S., 2012. Digital Human Modeling Software in Secondary Manufacturing Sector: A review. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Trends in Computer Science and Engineering (ICRTCSE-2012), 3-4 May, 2012, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. AEC12397.[ISBN 978-81-9089-807-2].
    36. 2011
  36. Karmakar, S., Majumdar, Deepti., Pal, M. S. and Majumdar, D., 2011. Ergonomic Study of Ingress-Egress of an Army Vehicle in Simulated Environment. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Trends in Product Lifecycle, Modeling, Simulation and Synthesis (PLMSS)-2011, Bangalore, India. 69-74.


Patents
Indian Patents (Utility)
  1. Design of steering wheel-hub mounted self-balancing universal mobile phone holder for reducing biomechanical effort for display-navigation by vehicle drivers.
    Applicants: Indresh Kumar Verma, Gurdeep Singh, Sougata Karmakar
    Application Number: 202031030298
    Date of Filing: 16th July, 2020, Kolkata
    Date of Publication: 14th August 2020

  2. Design of safety-enriched standing-position oriented mechanized apparatus for damaged pouch and sachet cutting for re-work in FMCG industries. Applicants: Gurdeep Singh, Sougata Karmakar, Abhishek Singh, Amandeep Verma, Sangeeta Bhanja Chaudhuri
    Application Number: 202011011369
    Date of Filing: 17th March, 2020, Delhi
    Date of Publication: 19th June 2020

  3. Design of safety-enriched sitting-position oriented hand-held apparatus for damaged pouch and sachet cutting for re-work in FMCG industries.
    Applicants: Gurdeep Singh, Sougata Karmakar, Abhishek Singh, Amandeep Verma, Sangeeta Bhanja Chaudhuri
    Application Number: 202011011370
    Date of Filing: 17th March, 2020, Delhi
    Date of Publication: 19th June 2020

Indian Patent (Design Registration)
  1. Self-balancing mobile holder for steering wheels. [FER Issued]
    Design Registration Number: 329864-001, Class: 08-08, Filed on 08th June, 2020
    Members: Indresh Kumar Verma, Gurdeep Singh, Sougata Karmakar

  2. Ergonomic sachet cutting apparatus for FMCG re-work. [FER Issued]
    Design Registration Number: 329290-001, Class: 08-03, Filed on 12th May, 2020
    Members: Gurdeep Singh, Sougata Karmakar, Mr. Amandeep Verma, Mr. Abhishek Singh

  3. Mechanized pouch cutter for FMCG re-work. [Granted]
    Design Registration Number: 329288-001, Class: 08-03, Granted on 12th May, 2020
    Members: Gurdeep Singh, Sougata Karmakar, Amandeep Verma, Abhishek Singh