Contact Dr Arul Mozhi Varman J P
Areas of expertise
- Computing, Simulation & Modelling
- Structures and Materials
- Sustainable Manufacturing
Background
Dr. Arul Mozhi Varman is currently a Research Fellow specializing in FEA and CFD modeling of Melting and Continuous Casting for Aerospace alloys at the Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre. He earned his PhD from the University of Queensland, Australia (awarded the 'University of Queensland International Scholarship'), where his dissertation focused on the "Development of Novel Manganese Steel Alloy," in collaboration with WEIR Minerals, Australia, and other international partners.
Dr. Arul's interdisciplinary research expertise spans alloy development, plastic deformation, surface engineering and materials characterization. He is currently focused on sustainable additive manufacturing as part of an EPSRC-funded project, where he is developing a CFD model to enhance micro-casting capabilities at Cranfield, in collaboration with various partners
Dr. Arul has received the ASM International Metallography Award, USA, the IITM-LRAMP Young Innovator Award, USA, and recognition from the American Solar Energy Society, USA. He also holds a provisional patent from his Ph.D. research.
Research opportunities
> Casting
> Thermomechanical Processing
> Heat Treatment
> Surface Engineering
> Mechanical Testing / Characterization
> CFD Modeling
Current activities
> CFD Modeling and Simulation of diverse Casting types to faciliate AM of Aerospace alloys.
> Development of Plasma Arc Melting experiments and Characterization of diverse materials in different prerequisites.
> Collaborate with fellow researchers and industry partners to enhance material/process performance and sustainability.
Clients
- Boeing Co
- Weir Group PLC
- WABCO (ZF Friedrichshafen AG)
- ELTROPULS (ELTRO GmbH)
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Arul Mozhi Varman JP. (2018). A Novel Method for Microstructural Characterization of Gray Cast Iron. Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis, 7(2)
- Mozhi Varman JPA & Huchel U. (2017). Effect of Pulse Repetition Time on Surface Properties of Pulsed Plasma Nitrided AISI 4340 Steel. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 10(38)
- J P AMV. (2016). Effect of Pulse Repetition Time on Pulsed Plasma Nitriding of AISI 4340 Steel. Journal of Materials Science & Surface Engineering
Conference Papers
- Arul Mozhi Varman JP, Balasubramanian M & Huchel U. (2014). Effect of pulse repetition on Pulsed Plasma Nitriding of AISI 4340 steel and its fatigue crack growth (FCG) and polarization studies
- J P AMV. (2013). Wear Analysis of D.C. Pulsed Plasma Nitriding of AISI 4340 Low Alloy Steel for Crankshaft Application
- J P AMV. Microstructural characterization of grey iron