Mr John Arputharaj
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering and Information Technology
My research focuses on advanced manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) of titanium alloys (e.g., Ti6Al4V) and bimetallic printing, particularly Fe-Cu systems. With a strong foundation in materials engineering, my expertise lies in establishing material-property correlations and understanding their impact on the performance and reliability of additively manufactured components. I have investigated manufacturability constraints and geometric capabilities of thin cross-sections, examined process parameter influences, and analyzed microstructural evolution in L-PBF. A key aspect of my work involves studying the continuous cooling behavior of L-PBF Ti6Al4V at varying rates, developing mathematical models to correlate microstructural transformations with thermal conditions. Additionally, my recent research extends to bimetallic printing, particularly Fe-Cu systems, exploring interfacial bonding, phase stability, and thermal compatibility to optimize mechanical performance and functional integration in multi-material manufacturing. I am particularly passionate about optimizing additive manufacturing processes to enhance material performance, structural integrity, and defect mitigation. By integrating metallurgical insights with advanced process control, my research aims to ensure repeatability and reliability in AM-produced components.
| Year | Citation |
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| 2025 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., & Ghomashchi, R. (2025). Compression Behaviour of L-PBF-Manufactured Ti6Al4V BCC Lattices. Metals, 15(2), 220. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2025 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., Dareh Baghi, A., & Ghomashchi, R. (2025). Continuous cooling transformation of L-PBF Ti64. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1021, 179700. Scopus5 WoS4 |
| 2024 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., & Ghomashchi, R. (2024). Printability and Geometric Capability of L-Pbf in Manufacturing Thin Circular Cross-Sections. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 129, 319-340. Scopus10 WoS10 |
| 2024 | Basak, A. K., Kurdi, A., Radhika, N., Arputharaj, J., Prakash, C., Pramanik, A., & Shankar, S. (2024). Compressive mechanical properties of thermal sprayed AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coating. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 1003, 175721. Scopus24 WoS22 |
| 2024 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., & Ghomashchi, R. (2024). Additive manufacturing of continuous wave and pulsed wave L-PBF Ti64 thin cross sections. Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 10(5), 3377-3400. Scopus4 WoS3 |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2025 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., & Ghomashchi, R. (2025). Ti6Al4V L-PBF Lattices Compression Testing. In Minerals, Metals and Materials Series (pp. 303-317). Las Vegas Nevada: Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2024 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., & Ghomashchi, R. (2024). Effect of Laser Irradiation Mode on L-PBF Ti6Al4V Thin Sections. In Minerals, Metals and Materials Series (pp. 273-289). Online: Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2023 | Arputharaj, J. D., Nafisi, S., & Ghomashchi, R. (2023). LPBF Fabrication of Thin Cross Sections: Challenges and Printability. In Minerals, Metals and Materials Series (pp. 150-164). Online: Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI Scopus3 |
I was previously involved in tutoring/lecturing the following subjects under University of Adelaide
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Material Selection and Failure Analysis
- Materials 1
- Introduction to Engineering
- Research Methods and Project Management
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Communication and Critical Thinking
Currently, I tutor/lecture the following subjects
- Industry 4.0
- Mechanics of Materials
- Professional Engineering Management
- Professional Engineering Practice
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