Additive Manufacturing: Investigating novel approaches and techniques to optimize the additive manufacturing process, including metal additive manufacturing (AM) and polymer-based AM, to enhance the quality, efficiency, and functionality of manufactured components.
Multi-Material Manufacturing: Exploring advanced methods for producing multi-material metallic parts using additive manufacturing technologies, with a particular emphasis on optimizing the performance and properties of these components for various applications.
Surface Engineering and Coatings: Studying the development and application of high-performance coatings and surface treatments using additive manufacturing methods, such as Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) and Cold Spray (CS), to improve wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and other surface properties.
Advanced Materials Characterization: Conducting comprehensive characterization studies to analyze the micro and macrostructural properties of materials manufactured through additive manufacturing processes, including the evaluation of mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
Process Monitoring and Optimization: Developing and implementing advanced monitoring and control systems for additive manufacturing processes, including optical and thermal monitoring techniques, to optimize process parameters and ensure the quality and consistency of manufactured components.
Applications in Aerospace and Automotive Industries: Exploring the application of additive manufacturing technologies in aerospace and automotive industries, including the development of lightweight and high-performance components, rapid prototyping, and customized manufacturing solutions.