Nurul Anwar

Nurul Anwar serves as a Project Employee (Researcher) at Aalto University's Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in sustainable foundry technologies and inorganic binder systems. With active research output through 2025 and ongoing project involvement, Anwar contributes significantly to materials innovation in metal casting processes.

Education:

• Doctoral Thesis (PhD): Inorganic foundry binders for sustainable sand molding, Aalto University (2024)
• Master's degree: Engineering and Technology, Aalto University (2018)

Research centers on advanced materials for sustainable manufacturing, particularly silicate-based inorganic binders, heat-hardening mechanisms, and 3D-printed pattern integration in sand molding. Key investigations include optimizing binder formulations with additives, microwave-assisted curing, and evaluating mold properties like collapsibility and tensile strength. This work directly addresses environmental challenges in traditional foundry practices through reduced chemical usage and energy-efficient processing.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated research trajectory toward sustainable sand casting solutions, with emphasis on sodium silicate systems, solid binder hardening techniques, and additive manufacturing applications. These studies collectively advance precision casting capabilities while minimizing ecological impact through innovative material engineering.

Research Projects:

• NETCASTPL4.0: Networking for advancing excellence and capacity in light-weight castings for foundry 4.0 in Poland (2024-2026) - Project Member focusing on mold strength optimization and sustainable binder development

Collaborative efforts span European institutions targeting lightweight casting innovations, with Anwar contributing materials expertise to enhance industrial sustainability. No student supervision activities or scientific awards were documented in current records.