Biography My research is on Laser Surface Polishing. I have been working on setting up a high-power laser that can change the shape of the power distribution on the fly. I am also doing some image analysis of Laser Polishing videos captured in Argonne National Labs. As a pastime I like participating in outdoor sports …
Biography I am pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis subject of “Quantifying the mechanical properties of friction surfaced solid-state metallic bonds”. The solid-state bonds in question are produced using a friction surfacing process. Using a 3-axis CNC machine, a metal a rod is spun at a high rotation per minute (rpm), similar to a …
Biography Thesis topic: Multi-Material Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Biography Shardul is currently conducting research on Friction Surfacing, which is a solid-state metal additive manufacturing process.
Biography Pursuing PhD in mechanical engineering; Thesis Project – Improving the bond strength in Friction Surfacing
Biography Conducting research on automation of solid-state metal additive manufacturing process: i.e., friction surfacing.