John Arputharaj

My research centers on advanced manufacturing, particularly the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) of titanium alloys such as Ti6Al4V. My expertise lies in materials engineering, with a strong focus on material-property correlations and their impact on the performance of additively manufactured components. I have explored the manufacturability and geometric capabilities of thin cross-sections, the impact of process parameters, and the evolution of microstructures. My work includes investigating the continuous cooling characteristics of L-PBF Ti6Al4V at varying rates, correlating microstructural features with cooling rates through mathematical modeling. This research bridges the understanding of thermal and mechanical behaviors in metals to their resultant properties.

I am particularly passionate about studying the mechanical properties of additively manufactured materials, optimizing processes to enhance material performance, correlating it with it metallurgical processing and addressing challenges in defect formation. My work aims to contribute to applications in aerospace and biomedical industries by ensuring structural integrity, repeatability, and reliability in manufactured components.