Contact Dr Vikesh Kumar
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- Email: Vikesh.Kumar@cranfield.ac.uk
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Background
Dr. Vikesh completed his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore. His doctoral research focused on understanding the microstructure-property relationships of additively manufactured austenitic stainless steel. During his PhD time, he expertise in advanced microstructure characterization techniques along with high-temperature oxidation, corrosion studies, and finite element analysis. Currently, he is working in vapor-phase coating deposition methods, including PVD, CVD, and ALD, with a particular emphasis on evaluating their performance in extreme environments. His work primarily focuses on hydrogen permeation, hydrogen barrier coatings, and mitigating hydrogen embrittlement. He is dedicated to using advanced research to solve important global problems and make a significant impact in his field. He aims to apply his knowledge and expertise to develop innovative solutions that address critical challenges, such as enhancing material performance in extreme environments and improving the durability and reliability of coatings. By focusing on practical applications of his research, he strives to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and real-world needs, contributing to progress in materials science and engineering.
Research opportunities
Microstructure Properties Correlation
Hydrogen Permeation and Embrittlement
Hydrogen Permeation Barrier Coatings
Finite Element Analysis
Severe Plastic Deformation
Martensitic Transformations
Additive Manufacturing
Corrosion/Passivation Behaviour
High Temperature Oxidation Behaviour
Current activities
Hydrogen Permeation and Embrittlement
Hydrogen Permeation Barrier Coatings
Finite Element Analysis
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Singh D, Samtham M, Bisht N, Choudhary E, Kumar V, .... (2024). Theoretical and experimental studies on 2D β-NiS battery-type electrodes for high-performance supercapacitor. Electrochimica Acta, 506
- Singh D, Kumar V, Nandal V & Hosmani SS. (2024). Investigating microstructure dynamics and strain rate sensitivity in gradient nanostructured AISI 304 L stainless steel: TEM and nanoindentation insights. Materials Today Communications, 41
- Kumar V, Kumbhar NK, Joshi MD, Ma Y-R, Singh I, .... (2024). Microstructural and electrochemical behaviour of severely surface-deformed 316L steel manufactured by conventional and selective laser melting routes. Materials Science and Technology, 40(17)
- Kumbhar NK, Kumar V & Hosmani SS. (2024). Influence of Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment Parameters on Microstructure and Residual Stress of Mg5Zn0.2Ca Alloy. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 33(8)
- Kumar V, Pruncu CI, Wang Y, Echeverrigaray FG, Alvarez F, .... (2024). The response of 316 L steel manufactured by selective laser melting route to high-temperature oxidation behaviour: The role of microstructure modification. Materials Characterization, 207
- Kumar V, Pruncu CI, Wang Y, Figueroa CA, Singh I, .... (2023). The role of microstructure modifications on electrochemical and plasma-nitriding behaviour of 316L steel produced by laser powder bed fusion. Philosophical Magazine, 103(20)
- Kumbhar NK, Kumar V, Singh D & Hosmani SS. (2023). Gradient Microstructure and Properties of Surface Mechanical Attrition–Treated AZ91D Alloy: An Effect of Colliding Balls Velocity. Advanced Engineering Materials, 25(19)
- Kumbhar NK, Joshi MD, Kumar V & Hosmani SS. (2023). An Impact of the Recent Developments in Coating Materials and Techniques on the Corrosion Response of AZ91D Alloy: A Review. Advanced Engineering Materials, 25(10)
- Kumar V, Sharma A, Hosmani SS & Singh I. (2022). Effect of ball size and impact velocity on the microstructure and hardness of surface mechanical attrition–treated 304L steel: experiment and finite element simulations. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 120(5-6)
- Kumar V, Joshi MD, Pruncu C, Singh I & Hosmani SS. (2021). Microstructure and Tribological Response of Selective Laser Melted AISI 316L Stainless Steel: The Role of Severe Surface Deformation. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 30(7)
- Joshi MD, Kumar V & Hosmani SS. (2021). Analysis of surface mechanical attrition treated AISI 316L Steel: Variation in nanomechanical response within the treated layer. Materials Today: Proceedings, 47
- Joshi MD, Kumar V, Singh I & Hosmani SS. (2021). Tribological Response of Mechanical Attrition Treated Surface of AISI 316L Steel: The Role of Velocity of Colliding Balls. Journal of Tribology, 143(3)
- Joshi MD, Kumar V, Litoria AK, Singh D & Hosmani SS. (2020). Effect of surface mechanical attrition treatment on tribological behavior of AISI 2205 steel. Materials Today: Proceedings, 33