Bio
Pavan Ajjarapu is a research associate in Materials Processing Group of Materials Science and Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research focuses primarily on understanding and leveraging structure-property-processing correlations in large-scale metal parts fabricated via additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy.
Specialized Equipment
Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Microhardness Testing, Helium Gas Pycnometry, Mechanical Testing (Tensile, Compression & 3-point bend testing)
Other Publications
Mapping 3D printed part density and filament flow characteristics in the material extrusion (MEX) process for filled and unfilled polymers
KPK Ajjarapu, R Mishra, R Malhotra, KH Kate
Virtual and Physical Prototyping 19 (1), e2331206
Development of Aluminum Feedstock for Additive Manufacturing
S Zhang, KPK Ajjarapu, A Blanchard, J Jones, S Atre, K Kate, F Ndiaye
Marshall Jamboree & Poster Expo
Advancements in 3D printing and hot isostatic pressing of copper: bridging the gap between green and sintered states for enhanced mechanical and electrical properties
KPK Ajjarapu, C Barber, J Taylor, T Pelletiers, D Jackson, C Beamer, S. Atre, K. Kate
Progress in Additive Manufacturing, 1-8
Synergistic strategies in sinter-based material extrusion (MEX) 3D printing of copper: process development, product design, predictive maps and models.
KPK Ajjarapu
University of Louisville
Mixed Matrix Thermoset Casting with Thermoplastic Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing
S Khanjar, P Tyagi, KPK Ajjarapu, K Kate
Physiology 38 (S1), 5733152
Characterization of industry grade soybean wax for potential applications in natural fiber reinforced composite (NFRC) filaments
AN Surendran, KPK Ajjarapu, AA Arumugham, K Kate, J Satyavolu
Industrial Crops and Products 186, 115163
Barocaloric Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomers
B Bhatia, N Weerasekera, KPK Ajjarapu, K Sudan, G Sumanasekera, K. Kunal
Frontiers in Energy Research, 573
Addressing Powder Morphology and Filament Properties for Extending PIM Feedstocks to Fabricate Green and Sintered Alumina Parts via Ceramic Fused Filament Fabrication (CF3 )
KPK Ajjarapu, K Sudan, P Singh, KH Kate
MPIF Additive Manufacturing with Powder Metallurgy Conference Proceedings
Sintering Behavior of Ni/TiC Cermet Scaffolds Fabricated via Particle-Based Ink Extrusion 3D Printing
KPK Ajjarapu
University of Cincinnati
Generative Design and Topology Optimization Based 3D Printing via Metal Fused Filament Fabrication (MF3)
S Khanjar, KPK Ajjarapu, C Barber, M Barr, M Zanon, SV Atre, KH Kate