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Calum Hicks is a Researcher at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), part of the University of Strathclyde, specializing in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. He holds a PhD and actively accepts PhD students while contributing to cutting-edge industrial research projects.
His research spans Material Science, Laser Metal Deposition, and Aerospace Engineering with focused expertise in microstructure optimization of metallic components. Key interests include titanium alloy processing, heat treatment effects, and powder feed rate dynamics in additive manufacturing systems for aerospace applications.
Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in hybrid manufacturing techniques combining wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) with forging for critical aerospace components, alongside certification methodologies for high-value manufacturing processes. This work directly supports sustainable manufacturing and remanufacturing initiatives.
Dr. Hicks currently leads research activities in the ReMake Glasgow Innovation Accelerator project (Innovate UK) and the AFRC microstructure optimization project, securing external funding while collaborating with industrial partners across the UK manufacturing sector.
He operates within the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland ecosystem, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities at the Advanced Forming Research Centre for metal deposition research and industrial technology transfer.
