Christopher Hulme

Christopher Hulme is an Associate Professor of Powder Metallurgy and Rapid Solidification at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on understanding the physical mechanisms of metal powder atomization, including droplet formation and solidification, and linking production conditions to powder properties. He employs computational fluid dynamics, stochastic modelling, and thermodynamic analysis, supported by experimental techniques like shadowgraphy and water modelling. His work also examines powder behavior, developing new testing methods for flow and spreading properties, and explores sustainability and equality in engineering education.

Key research areas include atomization process optimization, powder flow dynamics, additive manufacturing feedstock development, and X-ray source innovation. His teaching responsibilities span courses such as Casting Processing, Material Selection, and Metal Powder Characterization, emphasizing practical methods and ethical engineering practices. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work addressing rotating anode X-ray erosion, nickel silicide alloy optimization, and humidity effects on steel powder flowability.

• Teaching Roles: Course responsible for Metal Powder Production, Materials Processes I, and Material Selection
• Research Themes: Atomization Science, Powder Behavior Modelling, Sustainable Manufacturing