Ramesh Babu

Ramesh Babu is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University, Sweden. He holds a prominent industrial position as Principal Material Specialist at DNVGL Maritime in Høvik, Norway, with 26 years of experience in materials engineering, welding, and non-destructive testing (NDT). His research focuses on additive manufacturing (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing - WAAM) for marine components, particularly analyzing seaworthiness of WAAM-manufactured marine propellers. He has contributed to DNV class guidelines including DNV-CG-0197, DNV-CP-0267, and robotic/underwater welding standards.

Education

• Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bangalore, India
• 1 Year Technology Program, University of California, Berkeley
• International Welding Engineer (IIW) certification

Research Expertise

• Specializes in Additive Manufacturing for maritime applications
• Technical expert in Maritime Materials, Welding, and NDT
• Global project coordinator for AM/3D Printing at DNV
• Focuses on structural integrity of offshore and marine components

Publications

• Co-authored key publications on WAAM-certification and Ni-Al bronze propeller manufacturing