Dr. Kumar Sadayappan
Conduct research in non-ferrous metals manufacturing technology
Current research and/or projects
Biography:
I got into research to explore new possibilities and because I had a passion to solve problems by looking for common paterns. Since the last 20 years, I have been a research scientist at Natural Resources Canada. My current research activities include alloy development, casting process development, high pressure die casting and non-ferrous casting alloy metallurgy.
Professional activities / interests
- Adjunct Professor at Western University, Mechancial and Materials department, where I co-supervise a Ph.D Student.
- Adjunct Professor at McMaster University, Mechanical Engineering department.
Education and awards
Degrees:
Ph.D. in metal casting, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 1994.
M.Sc. in Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1990.
Bachelor of Engineering, Annamalai University, India, 1986.
Awards and distinctions:
Fellow of ASM International, 2015.
Howard Taylor Award from the AFS, 1998 and 2014.
AFS Scientific Merit Award, 2005.
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Key publications
- Sadayappan, G. Gegel, D. Weiss and M. Sahoo, “Development of an Aluminum alloy for Elevated Temperature Applications”, Proceedings of Conference, Shape Casting: 3rd International Symposium, TMS 2009, Feb 2009.
- Sadayappan, W. Kasprzak, Z. Brown, L. Ouimet, and A.A. Luo, “Characterization of magnesium automotive components produced by super-vacuum die casting process”, Materials Science Forum, Volume 618 619, 2009, Pages 381-386.
- P Ashtari, K. Tetley Gerard, K. Sadayappan, “Removal of iron from recycled aluminum alloys”, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 2011.
- Li, K. Sadayappan, D. Apelian, “Role of Grain Refinement in the Hot Tearing of Cast Al-Cu Alloy”, Metall. Mater. Trans. B, Vol: 44, No:3, pp: 614-623, 2013.
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Affiliations
Member of ASTM: Light Metals (B07), Additive Manufacturing (F42)
Member of AFS: Copper Division, Ontario Chapter
Member of ASM International: Ontario chapter