Rakeshkumar Karunakaran

This researcher works on additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metals, particularly titanium and magnesium alloys, and on 'hybrid' manufacturing processes that combine 3D printing with secondary treatments like milling, shot peening, or ultrasonic peening to improve the strength, corrosion resistance, and biological compatibility of printed parts. The work also involves developing methods to inspect and characterize the quality of printed materials, including using ultrasonic testing and studying residual stresses and microstructure. Some projects connect this manufacturing research to biomedical applications, such as implants, and to space-based manufacturing.

Publication output has been modest but has grown somewhat in recent years, rising from occasional single papers before 2020 to a peak of four in 2024, with an average of under two papers per year over the last five years.

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