Badri Narayanan
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Badri Narayanan is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in wire-based metal additive manufacturing and laser-based cladding processes. His work focuses on overcoming critical challenges in fabricating large-scale industrial components, such as stamping dies, by improving mechanical reliability and process efficiency. Narayanan’s most-cited paper, “Mitigating Scatter in Mechanical Properties in AISI 410 Fabricated via Arc-Based Additive Manufacturing Process” (2020, 36 citations), addresses the variability in material performance—a key barrier to industrial adoption—by optimizing deposition strategies for high-deposition-rate processes exceeding 7 kg/h. In his earlier work, “Calculation of energy balance and efficiency in Laser Hot-Wire (LHW) cladding process” (2016, 7 citations), he provided foundational insights into dual-heat-source systems, combining laser and wire energy to enhance deposition control and energy efficiency. These contributions have practical implications for reducing waste and improving part consistency in sectors like automotive tooling and aerospace. Narayanan’s research bridges fundamental process physics with scalable manufacturing solutions, making him a notable figure in the evolution of additive manufacturing for heavy industry.
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