• Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) of metal matrix composites

• Powder handling and preparation

• Selective laser melting parameter optimisation

• Sintering and two-stage sintering of ceramics

• Surface modification and polishing

• Mechanical and thermal post-processing treatments

Software: SolidWorks, JMat Pro, ANSYS Mechanical

• Microstructural characterisation (SEM, EBSD, XRD, EDS, OM)

• Phase analysis and crystallographic texture evaluation

• Mechanical testing (hardness, tensile, and wear testing)

• Porosity, grain size, and density analysis

• Thermal and residual stress modelling

Software: ImageJ, OriginPro, MATLAB, Olympus Stream Essentials, Atex EBSD, Excel, Minitab, Design Expert, Python

• CAD modelling and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)

• Finite element analysis (FEA) and process simulation

• Residual stress and thermal modelling of PBF-LB manufacturing processes

• Statistical analysis and process parameter optimisation

Software: SolidWorks, JMat Pro, ANSYS Mechanical, MSC Simufact Additive