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 Sustainable Additive Manufacturing of 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 for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing, 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

> Rapid Casting

> Thermomechanical Processing

> Alloy development

> Plasma nitriding/sustainable surface modifications

> Mechanical Testing / Characterization

> FEA and CFD Modeling and Simulation

Current activities

> CFD Modeling and Simulation Aerospace alloys using Ansys and FLOW-3D AM

> 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