Sokkalingam Rathinavelu

Sokkalingam Rathinavelu is an Associate Senior Lecturer at Karlstad University, specializing in Additive Manufacturing Research. His work focuses on advanced materials processing techniques, particularly in high-entropy alloys, bimetallic structures, and powder metallurgy.

His research interests include additive manufacturing processes like selective laser melting, dissimilar welding techniques, and structure-property correlations in materials. He has extensively studied the mechanical and corrosion properties of high-entropy alloys and composites, often using methods like electron beam welding and spark plasma sintering.

Recent articles highlight innovations in in-situ alloying strategies, densification mechanisms of novel materials, and the optimization of bimetallic interfaces. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical applications in aerospace, biomedical, and structural engineering sectors.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Advising records or grant details are not provided in the available texts. His research often involves collaborations on advanced material systems, with a focus on microstructural analysis and process optimization.