Ashwath Ravi

- Involved in a European Research Council Project on multi-phase microstructure development in metallic materials - Successfully developed and published a mathematical model to describe bainite formation during steel processing. - Initiated collaboration with Max-Planck Institute of Iron Research to analyze bainite nucleation in steels using Electron Back Scatter Diffraction studies and Atom Probe Tomography - Currently working on innovative heat treatment routes for faster processing of steels

- Completed graduation project and internship as a part of the masters’ studies - Carried out research work on solid-state welding of titanium alloys - Investigated material

- Interned in the powder metallurgical department of the satellite launch vehicle manufacturing facility of Indian Space Research Organization

Main areas of research include the study of phase transformations in steels and understanding the principles of physical metallurgy Thesis: Phase transformation behaviour and Non-equilibrium microstructures in Steels (to be submitted)

The program focussed on the science and engineering of ceramics, metals, polymers and composites. Thesis: Material Flow Visualization and Strain Rate Analysis using Tracer Material in Ti-6Al-4V Friction Stir Welds.

The four-year bachelors' program was offered by one of the top technical universities in India. The program provided an in-depth understanding of metallurgical engineering and materials science. Thesis topic: TEM Study of Rapidly Solidified Alloy 800 containing Boron and Titanium.