Chandan Kumar
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Tampere University, Indian Institute of Science, Tezpur University
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About
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, where I investigate material behaviour under irradiation, with a focus on deformation, damage evolution, and structural reliability in extreme environments relevant to nuclear and advanced energy systems. Previously, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Tampere University, where I worked on the micromechanics of plasticity in high-entropy carbides, targeting ultra-high temperature applications. My research emphasized mechanism-driven understanding and the development of structure–property relationships to guide material design.
I earned my PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, where I studied high-temperature deformation and damage behaviour in Ni-based superalloys, with contributions spanning creep, fatigue, and life prediction.
My expertise lies in advanced experimental mechanics, including the development and operation of mechanical testing systems for extreme conditions (ultra-high temperature and thermomechanical fatigue), combined with advanced microscopy for microstructure-sensitive analysis. My research vision is to bridge micromechanics, microstructure, and performance to enable the design of materials for extreme environments. I am particularly interested in integrating experiments with physics-based modelling and contributing to both research and teaching in an academic setting.
Employment
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Postdoctoral research fellow2026 - Present
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Tampere University Postdoctoral Fellow2025 - 2026
Education
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Indian Institute of Science PhD2019 - 2025
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Tezpur University MTech2017 - 2019
Projects & Funding
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Publications (10)
- Infrared-induced ultrahigh energy storage in SWCNT–Ti2O3 photo-supercapacitor Save
- Anisotropic creep and stress rupture behaviour of laser powder bed fusion processed Hastelloy X Save
- Electric current-induced solid-state crack healing and life extension Save
- Creep-fatigue damage evolution in a nickel-based superalloy: An experiment-inspired modeling approach for life prediction Save
- Microstructure optimization for improving creep resistance of additively manufactured Ni-based superalloy IN939 through heat treatment Save
- Role of threshold stress in creep of IN740H, a γ′-lean Ni-based superalloy Save
- Semiconductor Nanoparticle Anchored Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for a Bolometer Save
- Effect of processing Mg–6Zn–0.2Ce through high-pressure torsion on its use as a biomaterial Save
- Analyzing dynamic strain aging and yield strength anomaly in IN740H, a nickel-based superalloy comprising low volume fraction of γ′ Save
- Effect of Fuel Properties on Reaction Front in an Open-Top Downdraft Gasifier Save