Shaping the Future of Structural Materials
We integrate computational materials engineering, advanced manufacturing, and experimental characterization to design next-generation structural materials for demanding engineering applications.
Research Journey
PhD through postdoctoral work
Processing routes: mechanical alloying & spark plasma sintering, high-pressure torsion, thermo-mechanical processing, and additive manufacturing.
Properties studied: thermal stability; severe deformation behavior and tensile properties at cryogenic, room, and high temperatures.
Our Research Areas
Our research is organized around the design, fabrication, and surface engineering of high-performance structural alloys — spanning computational alloy design, additive manufacturing, and advanced surface treatments.
Computational Materials Engineering
Designs high-performance structural alloys through CALPHAD-guided composition and phase stability optimization.
- AI-Assisted Design of Advanced Structural Alloys and Optimization of Heat Treatment Parameters
Additive Manufacturing
Fabricates designed high-performance structural alloys via laser-based additive manufacturing.
- Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Multi-Principal Element Alloys
Surface Engineering
Improves the surface properties of high-performance structural alloys through laser cladding and surface modification.
- Laser Surface Engineering for Enhanced High Temperature Degradation Resistance
Our Research Workflow
Our research follows an integrated workflow that combines computational tools, advanced processing, and experimental characterization to accelerate the development of structural materials.
Computational Design
CALPHAD, Thermo-Calc, AI-assisted alloy design
Materials Processing
Casting, heat treatment, additive manufacturing
Characterization
SEM, EBSD, XRD, DIC and microscopy
Performance Evaluation
Mechanical testing and property optimization
Funded Projects
Research projects supported by national funding agencies and industry partners.
| Project Title | Funding Agency | Value | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and development of maraging-based medium entropy alloys using additive manufacturing | DRDO | ₹110.31 Lakhs | PI (Co-PI: Dr. G M Karthik, IIT BHU; Dr. K. Guruvidyathri, UOH) | Ongoing |
| Development of compositionally complex alloys for laser cladding on top zone caster rolls | Tata Steel | ₹43.89 Lakhs | PI (Co-PI: Dr. G M Karthik, IIT BHU) | Ongoing |
| Laser powder bed fusion processing of high-strength metastable beta Ti alloy Ti5553 | ARDB | ₹53.9 Lakhs | Co-PI (PI: Dr. G M Karthik, IIT BHU; Co-PI: Dr. Pawan Sarma, IIT BHU) | Ongoing |
| Design, development, and microstructural engineering of ultra-strong maraging medium entropy alloys | SERB (Core Research Grant) | ₹41.58 Lakhs | PI (Co-PI: Dr. Joysurya Basu, IIT BHU) | Completed (Feb 2023 – Feb 2026) |
Advancing Research Through Strategic Partnerships
Our research is strengthened through collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners, supported by competitive national research funding.
Research Collaborations
- Academic Institutions
- National Research Laboratories
- Industrial Partners
- International Research Collaborators
Funding Support
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
- Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
- Tata Steel Limited (TSL)
- Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi