A. Durga

Dr. A. Durga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), where she has been serving since December 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium, and a B.Tech. from IIT Madras in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium (2015)
• B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Madras, India (2009)

Her research lies at the intersection of computational materials science and advanced manufacturing. She specializes in computational thermodynamics, additive manufacturing, microstructure evolution, and phase transformations. Her work employs phase-field modeling and thermodynamic optimization to understand and predict material behavior during processing.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on predictive modeling in alloy systems, particularly in additively manufactured steels, solder joints, and superalloys. Her research integrates digital tools to accelerate alloy design and microstructure control, contributing to next-generation materials development.

Scientific Contributions:

• Published in high-impact journals such as Scripta Materialia, Acta Materialia, and JOM
• Invited speaker at international seminars including the MateriAlZ Seminar Series (USA)
• Active Google Scholar profile with significant citations

Dr. Durga has prior industrial and academic research experience at GE Research, Bangalore, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. She advises students in computational and experimental materials science, though specific advisees are not listed. Her work is supported by institutional and potentially external research funding, though specific grants are not detailed.

She is part of the active research group within the MEMS department at IIT Bombay, contributing to the department’s vision in advanced materials development and industrial collaboration.