John C. Lippold

This researcher focuses on welding metallurgy and 'weldability' — the study of how metals, especially steels and nickel-based superalloys, behave when they are joined by welding or repaired using laser-based techniques. Work covers topics such as hydrogen-related cracking, residual stress from welding and additive manufacturing processes, and how heat treatments and alloy composition affect the strength and durability of welded joints. Much of the recent output also includes editorial and organizational writing for the welding engineering community, such as annual field updates and obituaries.

Publication output has been fairly steady at roughly 4-7 items per year for most of the last decade, with a recent decline in 2023-2024.

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