Broad Research Interest:
Applied research studies, specific to industrial systems through process modelling, validation, optimization and scale-up.
Specific Research Interests:
1. Coupled Phenomena Modeling in Welding Processes.
2. Energy Conversion, Storage and Management in Li-ion Batteries and Fuel Cells.
3. Additive Manufacturing of Metals.
4. Ablative Materials as Thermal Protection Systems.
5. CFD Studies in Phase-change Materials and Heat Pipes.
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) - selected results and videos:
video-Temperature evolution around tool (isometric view)
video-Temperature evolution around tool (cross-sectional view)
video-Material flow evolution around tool (cross-sectional view)
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Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) - selected results and videos:
video-Temp-RSW-14.2kA-w14cycles:
video-Stress-RSW-14.2kA-w14cycles:
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