A. Rajesh Kannan
Hanyang University, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
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About
Dr. A. Rajesh Kannan is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering, with a primary focus on welding metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and the repair of high-performance alloys. His work centers on developing cost-effective, robust solutions for extending the service life of critical components. A major contribution is his pioneering use of robotic gas metal arc welding for weld overlaying, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2022 study on depositing ER-308L overlays onto AISI 321 stainless steel for repair applications (17 citations). This work established a practical, economical pathway for restoring degraded industrial structures. More recently, Dr. Kannan has pushed the boundaries of wire arc additive manufacturing, investigating how robotic weaving motion can control crystallographic texture and mechanical properties in NiTi shape memory alloys (2023, 7 citations). His research uniquely bridges microstructural characterization with electrochemical and mechanical performance, offering transformative insights for the aerospace, biomedical, and energy sectors. Through his innovative use of robotic automation, Dr. Kannan is defining next-generation strategies for both repair and fabrication of advanced materials.
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