research

Research Vision

My research focuses on building fundamental understanding and advancing applied technologies for metallic systems. I study vacancy-mediated clustering, precipitation, and recrystallization at the atomic scale and develop engineering solutions for biodegradable magnesium implants, linking microstructure to mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, and ion release behavior.

This work spans fundamental investigations of solute-vacancy interactions to data-driven optimization of processing-microstructure-property relationships, and is conducted in close collaboration with national labs, universities, and industry partners.

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Research Projects

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Thermomechanical Processing of ZX10 Magnesium Alloys

Understanding and optimizing hardness–corrosion trade-off via processing of biodegradable ZX10 Mg alloys

Machine Learning-Driven Optimization in Biodegradable Mg Alloys

Using interpretable machine learning to optimize microstructure, processing, and properties of biodegradable magnesium alloys.

Degradation Kinetics and Ion Release in Mg-Al Alloy for Coronary Stents: In-Vitro and In-Vivo Studies

Investigating degradation behavior and aluminum release in Mg-9Al alloys for bioresorbable stent applications.

Vacancy-Induced Solute Clustering and Precipitation in Lightweight Alloys

Understanding the thermodynamic role of excess vacancies in controlling solute clustering and precipitation behavior in Mg and Al alloys.

Recrystallization Behavior in Commercially Pure Titanium

Investigating the microstructure, texture, and mechanical evolution of cp-Ti during deformation and recrystallization.

Synthesis of Ultralight Magnesium Alloys and Composites

Developing ultralight Mg alloys through innovative alloying and processing for structural applications.