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Vikas Diwakar

SR University, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, MNNIT, MMMUT

ORCID iD 0000-0001-7257-8168

About

I am a researcher in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering with expertise in advanced manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, laser-based materials processing, and computational and data-driven approaches to manufacturing. I received my Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India. My doctoral research focused on the comprehensive analysis of laser-cladded FeCoCrNiMo high-entropy alloys through experimental investigation, multiphysics simulation, and non-destructive testing.

My research interests include additive manufacturing, laser cladding, high-entropy alloys, hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing, multiphysics simulation, machine learning, non-destructive evaluation, and optimization of manufacturing processes. My research integrates experimental studies with computational modelling and artificial intelligence techniques to understand, predict, and optimize process–structure–property relationships in advanced manufacturing.

My work has particularly focused on the development and optimization of laser cladding processes, characterization of high-entropy alloy coatings, prediction of clad geometry and characteristics using machine learning, thermal and residual stress simulation, and non-destructive characterization using magnetic and related techniques. I have experience with advanced materials characterization and analytical techniques, including SEM, TEM, XRD, EBSD, AFM, and Magnetic Barkhausen Noise analysis.

I have contributed to peer-reviewed journal publications, conference proceedings, book chapters, and intellectual property in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. My broader research objective is to develop intelligent, reliable, and high-performance manufacturing technologies by integrating experimental research, multiphysics modelling, advanced materials characterization, non-destructive testing, and artificial intelligence.

Employment

  • SR University Post-doc Fellow
    2026 - 2026

Education

  • IIT (BHU), Varanasi Ph.D
    2021 - 2026
  • MNNIT M.Tech
    2019 - 2021
  • MMMUT B.Tech
    2015 - 2019

Projects & Funding

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Publications (18)