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Professor David C. Dunand is a faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, where he leads the Dunand Research Group. His work focuses on mechanical metallurgy of advanced metallic materials, including alloys, composites, and foams, with applications in energy-efficient transportation and biomaterials. He also investigates additive manufacturing techniques like laser powder-bed fusion and 3D ink extrusion.
Research Interests:
- Physical and mechanical metallurgy of multiphase metals
- Additive manufacturing (ink extrusion, selective laser melting)
- Green/sustainable metal production
- In situ X-ray tomography for microstructure analysis
- Metallic foams and scaffolds
- Thermoelectric materials
Recent Publications show expertise in redox cycling stability, precipitation strengthening, and hierarchical microstructures, with applications in batteries, shape-memory alloys, and high-entropy systems.
Awards:
- TMS Fellow (2012)
- Structural Materials Division Distinguished Scientist/Engineering Award (2008)
- Fellow, ASM International (2007)
- Department Teacher of the Year (1998)
He has held leadership roles including Co-Director of the Initiative for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (2008-2015) and Visiting Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2000). The group operates a SISMA MYSINT 100 laser powder bed fusion machine and collaborates extensively.
