Jag Kasichainula

Jag Kasichainula is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, part of the College of Engineering. He joined the faculty in 1985 after working as an associate metallurgist at Ames Laboratory. His research focuses on advanced coatings and thin films for technological applications, including corrosion/wear resistance, diffusion barriers, and semiconductor/superconductor films. He emphasizes microstructural characterization and modeling to enhance material properties.

Dr. Kasichainula’s research interests span thin film deposition of ceramics, diamond composites, semiconductors, and superconductors; microstructural analysis; dislocation theory; and material deformation/fracture. His recent publications explore damping in thin films, thermal conductivity in battery cathodes, and flexible substrates for power electronics.

His work is characterized by strong industrial collaboration, particularly in developing diamond coatings for machine tools and electronic heat spreaders. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to materials science are evident through his publications and research focus on practical applications.

Dr. Kasichainula advises no listed students and has no mentioned grants, though his research projects imply collaborative efforts with industry partners. His lab focuses on thin film technologies, with applications in electronics, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.