My research focuses on 4 parts of materials science and engineering: structure, properties, modelling, and processing. I have developed a model that captures how chemical composition governs the processability of superalloys during additive manufacturing. I characterise materials across multiple length scales using complementary microscopy techniques and large-scale research infrastructure, and I design and perform mechanical testing under static and cyclic loading across a wide temperature range to understand how these materials ultimately fail.
More recently, my focus has shifted towards process monitoring, with particular emphasis on the signals generated during additive manufacturing that carry rich process information yet are typically overlooked. These signals are closely linked to the formation of defects and anomalies.
My research is committed to creating high-performance engineering materials through a deeper understanding of the underlying physics and through sustainable manufacturing.
