Vijay Vasudevan

Vijay Vasudevan is a Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, corrosion mechanisms, mechanical properties, and surface engineering of advanced alloys. He has published extensively on topics including laser shock peening, friction stir deposition, and nuclear materials.

His recent work emphasizes:

• Design of novel alloys for extreme environments (e.g., molten chloride reactors)
• Microstructural evolution in additively manufactured metals
• Surface modification techniques to enhance fatigue and corrosion resistance

Articles primarily appear in materials science journals, with recent emphasis on nuclear applications and additive manufacturing process optimization.