Abhijeet Dhal

Technically sound, a highly motivated researcher with expertise in multiscale chemistry-process-microstructure-property-performance correlation. Four years of professional experience in advanced manufacturing, micro-nano mechanics, microstructure characterization and material simulation. Meticulous in data collection, organization, and laboratory management. Strong presentation and technical writing skills, multi-tasking, and problem-solving capabilities. Passionate about learning and teaching, curious, open-minded, and active listener.

• Institute Research Scholar Award, IIT Madras, 2017 (awarded annually to the best researchers in the department).
• Alumni Travel Grant Support, IIT Madras, 2018 (awarded to few scholars demonstrating extraordinary research looking for international exposure by Alumni association of IIT Madras).
• Best poster award, ASM HTSE conference 2020, Chennai.
• Support for Sustaining Research, IIT Madras, 2020 (awarded by Center for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research after institute level competition for carrying out sponsored research after PhD).
• Authored paper “A novel approach for enhanced mechanical properties in solid-state additive manufacturing by additive friction stir deposition using thermally stable Al-Ce-Mg alloy” selected as top 5% article in JOM and featured as Editor choice article by TMS.

h–index = 9, i10 index = 8, Total citations = 288, Journal publications = 17, Patent = 1, Book Chapter = 1, Conference proceeding = 3

Publications relevant to the post:

A. Dhal, S. Thapliyal, P. Agrawal, A. Sharma, A. Roy, R.S. Mishra, E. Faierson, Multimodal and multiscale strengthening mechanisms in Al-Ni-Zr-Ti-Mn alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing, Materials & Design, 237, 112602, 2024.

A. Dhal, R.S. Haridas, P. Agrawal, S. Gupta, R.S. Mishra, Mapping hierarchical and heterogeneous micromechanics of a transformative high entropy alloy by nanoindentation and machine learning augmented clustering, Materials and Design 230, 111957, 2023. (Featured in special issue for nanomechanical testing).

P. Agrawal, S. Gupta, A. Dhal, R. Prabhakaran, L. Shao, R.S. Mishra, Irradiation response of innovatively engineered metastable TRIP high entropy alloy, Journal of Nuclear Materials 574, 154217, 2023.

A Dhal, S Thapliyal, S Gaddam, P Agrawal, RS Mishra Multiscale hierarchical and heterogeneous mechanical response of additively manufactured novel Al alloy investigated by high-resolution nanoindentation mapping, Nature Scientific Reports 12 (1), 18344, 2022.

Other publications:

A. Gumaste, A. Dhal, P. Agrawal, R.S. Haridas, V.K. Vasudevan, D. Weiss, R.S. Mishra, A novel approach for enhanced mechanical properties in solid-state additive manufacturing by additive friction stir deposition using thermally stable Al-Ce-Mg alloy, JOM, 208, 1-14, 2023 (Featured as Editor’s choice article in JOM and selected among top 5% article by TMS).

P. Agrawal, S. Thapliyal, P. Agrawal, A. Dhal, R.S. Haridas, S. Gupta, R.S. Mishra, Additive manufacturing of a metastable high entropy alloy: Metastability engineered microstructural control via process variable driven elemental segregation, Material Science and Engineering A 872, 144938, 2023.

A. Dhal, P. Agrawal, R.S. Haridas, S. Gaddam, A. Sharma, D. Parganiha, R.S. Mishra, H. Kawanaka, S. Matsushita, Y. Yasuda, S.H.C. Park, W. Yuan, High-throughput investigation of multiscale deformation mechanism in additively manufactured Ni superalloy, Metals 13 (420), 1-17, 2023.

R.S. Haridas, P. Agrawal, S. Thapliyal, P. Agrawal, A. Dhal, S. Shukla, L. Zhou, Y. Sohn, R.S. Mishra, Synergy of tensile strength and high cycle fatigue properties in a novel additively manufactured Al-Ni-Ti-Zr alloy with a heterogeneous microstructure, Additive Manufacturing 62, 103380, 2023.

A. Dhal, S.K. Panigrahi, M.S. Shunmugam, A comprehensive study on size-effect, plastic anisotropy and microformability of aluminum with varied alloy chemistry, crystallographic texture, and microstructure, Material Science and Engineering A, 876, 2023.

P. Agrawal, R.S. Haridas, S. Yadav, S. Thapliyal, A. Dhal, R.S. Mishra, Additive friction stir deposition of SS316: effect of process parameters on microstructure evolution, Material Characterization, 195, 112470, 2022.

B Prathyusha, A Dhal, SK Panigrahi, An innovative solid state manufacturing approach for developing high performance Al/Cu bimetals, CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology 39, 359-371, 2022.

A. Dhal, B. Prathysha, R Kumar, S.K Panigrahi, Twin evolution and work-hardening phenomenon of a bulk ultrafine grained copper with high thermal stability and strength-ductility synergy, Material Science and Engineering A, 802, 140622, 2021.

A. Dhal, S.K. Panigrahi, M.S. Shunmugam, “Achieving excellent microformability by engineering a unique ultrafine-grained microstructure”, Nature Scientific Reports, 9, 2019.

A. Dhal, S.K. Panigrahi, M.S. Shunmugam, “Insight into the microstructural evolution during cryo-severe plastic deformation and post-deformation annealing of aluminum and its alloys”, Journal of Alloys Compounds, 726, 1205-1219, 2017.

B. Srinivas, A. Dhal, S.K. Panigrahi, “A mathematical prediction model to establish the role of stacking fault energy on the cryo-deformation behavior of FCC materials at different strain levels”, International Journal of Plasticity, 97, 159-177, 2017.

A. Dhal, S.K. Panigrahi, M.S. Shunmugam, “Influence of annealing on stain hardening behaviour and fracture properties of a cryorolled Al 2014 alloy”, Material Science and Engineering A, 645, 383–392, 2015.

A. Dhal, S.K. Panigrahi, M.S. Shunmugam, “Precipitation phenomena, thermal stability and grain growth kinetics in an ultra-fine-grained Al 2014 alloy after annealing treatment”, Journal of Alloys Compounds, 649, 229-238, 2015.

Conference Presentations:

“Micromechanical Study of Microstructurally Heterogenous and Hierarchical Additive Manufactured Material Using High-resolution Nanoindentation Mapping”, TMS Annual Meeting, February 2022, Anaheim, California, USA.

“Development of high-quality micro-components by engineering ultrafine grained thin sheets”, 2nd Technology Tune-in event organized by Titan Company Limited, 15thApril 2019, Hosur, India.

“Investigation into the micro deep drawing capabilities of a specially engineered refined aluminium alloy”, 5th International Conference on New Forming Technology (ICNFT), 18th 21st September 2018, Bremen, Germany.

“Influence of alloy chemistry on the deformation behaviour and anisotropic properties of aluminium ultra-fine-grained thin sheets”, 11th International Conference and Workshop on Numerical Simulation of 3D Sheet Metal Forming Processes (NUMISHEET), 29th July - 3rd August 2018, Tokyo, Japan.

“Bending deformation behavior of ultra-fine-grained aluminum sheets in micro-domain”, 7th International Conference on Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation (NanoSPD), 2nd-7thJuly 2017, Sydney, Australia.

“Optimizing anisotropic properties of ultra-fine-grained aluminum for micro sheet metal forming operation”, 6th International & 27th All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR), 16th-18thDecember 2016, Pune, India.