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Sandip Harimkar is a Professor and Albert H. Nelson, Jr. Chair in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU), part of the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT). His research focuses on advanced materials processing, including laser additive manufacturing, spark plasma sintering, and surface engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2007), an M.E. from the Indian Institute of Science (2003), and a B.E. from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (1999).
His research interests include laser additive manufacturing of structural materials, spark plasma sintering of amorphous alloys and ceramics, laser surface processing, and pulse electrodeposition of composite coatings. He has pioneered studies on nanocrystallization in metallic glasses and wear-resistant coatings for aerospace applications. His work integrates experimental techniques with computational modeling to optimize material properties and processing parameters.
Harimkar has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and holds multiple patents. His articles span topics like additive manufacturing quality control, electrochemical strain analysis in battery materials, and thermal oxidation quantification in metallic glasses. Research trends in his work emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to materials design, combining advanced characterization (e.g., neutron/X-ray scattering) with machine learning for process optimization.
- Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2012)
- Outstanding Young Researcher Award (OSU, 2014)
- ASM-IIM Visiting Lectureship Award (2013)
- Young Leaders International Scholar-JIM Award (2013)
He teaches courses such as Mechanical Metallurgy (MAE 4333) and Phase Transformations in Materials (MAE 5693). His professional service includes leadership roles in TMS committees, including Chair of the Surface Engineering Committee (2010–2016). His labs focus on advanced materials synthesis and characterization for energy, aerospace, and biomedical applications.
