Research Programs

Current Research Programs:

• Fundamentals of Welding and Joining
• Application of Synchroton and Neutron Sources for In-situ Phase Transformation Study
• Nickel Aluminide Program - OIT
• New Generation Turbine Single Crystal Program - Fossil Energy
• Virtual Welded Joint Design - Catepillar Corporation - OIT (IMF Program)
• Optimization of welding consumables - Lincoln Electric - OIT (Supporting Industries Program)
• Wear Resistance Coatings through Laser Surface Alloying - Applied Research Laboratory - OIT (IMF Program)
• Development of Fe-3Cr heat resistant steels - OIT (IMF Program)
• Friction Stir Processing - OTT
• Long Life Electrode Project - OTT
• Space Power Program
• MPLUS User Program

Completed Research Programs:

• PNGV - Welding Science for New Generation Vehicles
• LDRD - SOL Laser Assisted Arc Welding Project