Thermomechanics and Materials Engineering (TME) Group

Our group studies how processing controls microstructure and properties in metals, with emphasis on additive manufacturing and sustainable routes. We integrate in situ characterization (synchrotron X-ray diffraction/imaging, SEM/TEM) with physics-based modelling (dislocation thermomechanics, polycrystal thermo-elasto-viscoplasticity) to connect process → microstructure → properties. When tools don’t exist, we build them; custom instruments—a miniature AM device for synchrotron X-ray studies and a high-vacuum continuous-wave (CW) LaserSEM for oxidation-free surface processing (two patent applications filed)—let us track melt pools, phase changes, dislocation evolution, and residual stresses in real time; these datasets inform our micro-thermomechanical models. We use this experiment–modelling synergy to design energy-lean processes such as in-process laser heat treatments and high-vacuum laser surface treatments that improve strength, ductility, and fatigue limit.

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Alumni

Nikhil Mohanan (Ph.D. Student & Master’s student)
Gabriel Dante Lima Chaves (Ph.D. Student)
Kouider Abdellah Abdesselam (Ph.D. Student)

Meriem Ben Haj Slama (Post-doc)
Steve Gaudez (Post-doc)
Juan Guillermo Santos Macías (Post-doc)
Kewei Chen (Post-doc)
Marjolaine Sazerat (Post-doc)

Andreas Ntinos (Master’s student)
Hind Meissera (Master’s student)
Emmanuelle Guerret (Master’s student)

Hugo Pinsard (Bachelor’s student)