CV

Summary

Doctoral researcher specializing in pipeline steel integrity, with expertise in hydrogen-steel interactions, advanced material characterization, and the development of novel experimental methodologies for safe hydrogen infrastructure at Ghent University.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Engineering
  Ghent University, 2022 - June 2026 (Completed)

• MSc in Materials Science and Engineering
  KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2018 - 2020
  Key Courses: Scientific Methodology, Mechanical Properties of Materials, Applied Thermodynamics, Advanced Process Sciences, Powder Metallurgy, Casting, Corrosion and Surface Protection

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), 2013 - 2017
  GPA: 9.59
  Key Courses: Machine Design, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing Processes, Thermodynamics

Work Experience

• PhD Researcher - Materials Science
  Ghent University, May 2022 - Present
  Doctoral researcher specializing in pipeline steel integrity, with expertise in hydrogen-steel interactions and advanced material characterization.

• Master Thesis Researcher
  Swerim AB, February 2020 - October 2020
  Characterization of Secondary Carbides in Low-Alloyed Martensitic Model Alloy Tool Steels

• Summer Technologist
  Sandvik Materials Technology, June 2019 - August 2019
  Etching Methods Development for Duplex Stainless Steel

Skills

• Materials Science (Advanced)
  Hydrogen Embrittlement • Pipeline Steels • Material Characterization

• Programming Skills (Proficient)
  R • Python (Numpy, Pandas, Plotly, Scipy) • LaTeX/Typst • Markdown • Microsoft Office

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Dutch: Basic
• Swedish: Basic
• Oriya: Native
• Hindi: Native
• Bengali: Native

Publications

• Understanding the role of oxygen in preventing hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steels
  International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2026
  Link
  Study on the inhibiting effect of oxygen in gaseous H2 mixtures on hydrogen uptake, macroscopic embrittlement, and fracture in pipeline steels.

• Evaluating hydrogen susceptibility in pipeline steels: A screening approach based on microstructural and hydrogen characteristics correlations
  International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2026
  Link
  Development of a screening methodology aimed at ranking parameters governing hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity of repurposed pipeline steels.

• Role of gaseous charging parameters on hydrogen uptake in pipeline steels
  5th International Conference on Metals and Hydrogen, 2025
  Link
  Investigation into the effect of gaseous charging parameters on the hydrogen uptake of pipeline steels.

• Linking microstructure to fracture morphology under hydrogen charging in L485MB pipeline steels
  The Energy Pipeline Innovation Conference (EPIC 2025), 2025
  Link
  Ex-situ quasi-static tensile tests to study the hydrogen performance of cold-bent L485MB pipeline steels with different banding morphologies.

• A comprehensive overview of hydrogen transport in existing pipelines and mitigation of hydrogen embrittlement by gaseous inhibitors
  EUROCORR 2025, 2025
  Link
  A literature overview on the relevant aspects of hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steels and its mitigation through the addition of inhibitors.

• Gaseous inhibitors: A comprehensive overview on mitigating hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steels
  International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2025
  Link
  Review of hydrogen embrittlement risks in pipeline steels during transport and mitigation using trace inhibitor gases.

• Hydrogen embrittlement in L485 pipeline materials: comparative insights between excavated and stock conditions
  European Conference on Fracture (ECF24), 2024
  Link
  Comparative study of hydrogen embrittlement in different pipeline material conditions under excavated and stock states.

• The role of hydrogen on the fracture micro-mechanism of different pipeline steels and their welds
  EPRI Workshop on Hydrogen Embrittlement, 2024
  Link
  Analysis of hydrogen’s role in the fracture micro-mechanism of various pipeline steels and their welds.

• Screening the hydrogen compatibility of pipeline steels and welds
  European Gas Technology Conference 2024 (EGATEC), 2024
  Link
  Developing a fast screening method to evaluate hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity in pipeline steels and their welds.

• Study of the susceptibility of L485 pipeline steel to hydrogen embrittlement
  European PhD Hydrogen Conference (EPHyC), 2024
  Link
  Investigation of fracture patterns and characteristics of L485 pipeline steel to understand the causes of material failure due to hydrogen embrittlement.

• Fractographic study for screening the hydrogen compatibility of X70 pipeline steels and welds
  International Hydrogen Conference (IHC2023), 2023
  Link
  Fractography analysis to support the screening and selection of compatible X70 pipeline steels and welds for hydrogen transport.

• Fractography of Hydrogen-Charged X70 Pipeline Steels under Quasi-Static Tension
  EUROCORR 2023, 2023
  Link
  Examination of the fractographic features of hydrogen-charged X70 pipeline steels under quasi-static tension.

• Fractographic study of quasi-static tensile tested, electrochemically hydrogen charged X70 pipeline steels
  EUROCORR 2023, 2023
  Link
  Analysis of the mechanical properties and fractographic features of electrochemically hydrogen charged X70 pipeline steels.

• Microstructural and fractographic investigation of hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity of X70 pipeline steels
  3rd Benelux Network Meeting and Workshop on Damage and Fracture Mechanics, 2023
  Link
  Investigation of hydrogen embrittlement in X70 pipeline steels through microstructural analysis.

• Characterization of Secondary Carbides in Low-Alloyed Martensitic Model Alloy Tool Steels
  KTH Royal Institute of Technology / Swerim AB, 2020
  Link
  Master’s thesis studying secondary carbides and tempering behavior in low-alloyed martensitic model alloy tool steels.

Presentations

• The role of hydrogen on the fracture micro-mechanism of different pipeline steels and their welds
  EPRI Workshop on Hydrogen Embrittlement 2024, 2024
  Oxford, UK
  Presentation on hydrogen’s role in fracture mechanisms of pipeline steels.

• Screening Hydrogen Compatibility of Pipeline Steels and Welds
  EPRI Workshop on Hydrogen Embrittlement 2024, 2024
  Oxford, UK
  Presentation on developing a statistical screening tool to evaluate hydrogen compatibility of pipeline steels.

Contact

• Email: behera.jubica@gmail.com
• Website: https://jubica.github.io
• Location: Ghent, Flanders, BE

Profiles

• Google Scholar
• ORCID
• LinkedIn