Rodolphe Bolot

Rodolphe Bolot is a University Professor at the University of Burgundy, serving as Head of the LTm team (Laser Materials Processing) at IUT Le Creusot. His work focuses on metallurgical processes, sustainability, and materials science within the Physical Measurements department.

Education:

• HDR (2008): Modeling of processes and properties of deposits produced by thermal spraying
• Doctoral thesis (1999): Modeling of blown arc plasma flows – Application to the projection of powdery materials

Research Interests: Professor Bolot specializes in welding and additive manufacturing modeling, with particular expertise in electromagnetic couplings and thermomechanical calculations. His research encompasses both experimental and numerical approaches to address metallurgical issues in welding, especially concerning dissimilar materials like Ti6Al4V with 316L. He is also developing innovative solutions for offline robotic programming and trajectory generation. His work has significant applications in industrial manufacturing processes.

Advising: Professor Bolot has supervised or co-supervised 12 theses, with 1 currently in progress. He has also served as a rapporteur for 7 thesis juries.

Laboratory: Professor Bolot leads the LTm team (Laser Materials Processing) within the ICB (Institut Carnot de Bourgogne), which comprises approximately ten teacher-researchers spread across Le Creusot (welding/FA activities) and Chalon sur Saône (NDT activities). The team is currently involved in the CALHIPSO project, focusing on innovative manufacturing processes including WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) and WLAM.