Kannoorpatti Krishnan

Kannoorpatti Krishnan is a Research Professor in the Department of Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology. He is affiliated with the Energy and Resources Institute and leads multiple industry-linked research projects. His expertise spans corrosion science, materials engineering, additive manufacturing, and microbial corrosion. He has supervised numerous postgraduate students and contributed to over 50 research outputs since 2011. Key research areas include corrosion behavior of alloys, cold spray manufacturing, and environmental durability of materials.

Projects include the ARC Industry Transformation Training Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, studies on zinc-rich coatings' lifespan in corrosive environments, and defect detection in 3D-printed metals using supervised learning. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry innovation and climate action. Collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on material science challenges in tropical environments.

Notable contributions include thermodynamic analysis of corrosion in chromium carbides, optimization of heat treatments for stainless steel, and antimicrobial properties of copper-nickel alloys. His research bridges theoretical insights with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainability and lifecycle assessment in manufacturing processes.