Leila Sorkhi

Dr. Leila Sorkhi is a Research Scientist I at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and Science from the same institution (2021), an MS in Materials Engineering, Corrosion, and Protection from Tarbiat Modares University (Iran), and a BS in Materials Engineering from Amir Kabir University of Technology (Iran). Her research focuses on additive manufacturing, cold spray deposition, and the microstructural and corrosion behavior of materials like WE43 magnesium alloys and coatings. She is affiliated with the Arbegast Advanced Materials Processing and Joining Laboratory.

Education:

• PhD, Materials Engineering and Science, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (2021)
• MS, Materials Engineering, Corrosion, and Protection, Tarbiat Modares University (Iran)
• BS, Materials Engineering, Industrial Metallurgy, Amir Kabir University of Technology (Iran)

Research Interests: Dr. Sorkhi’s work spans advanced manufacturing techniques such as laser powder directed energy deposition and cold spray, with a focus on optimizing microstructure and corrosion resistance in materials. Her studies also include electrophoretic deposition of biomedical coatings and nanocomposite materials.

Key Research Trends in Publications: Her articles highlight investigations into WE43 magnesium alloy properties under additive manufacturing processes, interlayer effects in deposition, and the synthesis of functional coatings for biomedical applications. These studies emphasize material characterization and performance under varying conditions.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided. Her role in the Arbegast Lab likely involves collaborative research projects.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Arbegast Advanced Materials Processing and Joining Laboratory, focusing on advanced materials processing techniques and their applications.