Darshan Yadav

Darshan Yadav is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences, College of Engineering and Science at Florida Institute of Technology. He is stationed at the F.W. Olin Engineering Complex, room 249, and can be reached at yadavd2015@fit.edu or +1 321-674-7241.

His core expertise lies in ultrafast laser-material interaction, materials science, and structural mechanics, with a growing portfolio that bridges additive manufacturing post-processing, sustainable product design, and recyclability assessment.

Research Focus:

• Advanced laser post-processing techniques to improve mechanical performance of 3-D printed components.
• Development of recyclability indices grounded in design-for-assembly and design-for-disassembly principles.
• Modeling non-functional requirements during early-stage product development.

Across his recent publications (2017–2025), a clear trajectory emerges: from theoretical frameworks for sustainable design to hands-on experimental validation of ultrafast laser treatments on polymers and composites. His work consistently targets enhanced material properties, reduced environmental impact, and economically viable manufacturing pathways.

Selected Publications Snapshot: The ten most recent articles emphasize (i) ultrafast laser enhancement of FDM-printed parts, (ii) powder deposition on glass substrates, and (iii) design methodologies that embed recyclability and consumer-value metrics early in the product life-cycle.

Collaboration & Outreach: Active profiles on Google Scholar and ResearchGate facilitate open dissemination of results and foster interdisciplinary collaborations spanning mechanical engineering, materials science, and sustainable manufacturing.