Avik Mahata

Avik Mahata is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Merrimack College. His research focuses on computational materials science, particularly solidification processes in metals/alloys, mechanical properties of 2D materials, and machine learning applications in material design. He holds a PhD from Missouri S&T, an M.Tech from National Institute of Technology Trichy, and a BE from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur.

Research interests include multiscale materials modeling, high-entropy alloys, and error-inclusive Bayesian machine learning for probabilistic material characterization. His work bridges atomistic simulations with experimental analysis to uncover phase equilibria during solidification and optimize material properties for advanced manufacturing.

Key contributions include studies on nanocrystalline microstructure stabilization, dielectric response modeling, and alloy solidification dynamics. His articles span topics like high entropy alloys, 2D material heterostructures, and machine learning integration in materials research.

Professional experience includes a postdoc at Brown University and guest research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He maintains the Mahata Lab at avikmahata.com for ongoing research initiatives.