Controlled microstructures to develop components with site-specific mechanical property enhancement using the HP Metal Jet additive manufacturing process.Developed a layerwise microstructure control method in the selective laser melting process to tailor component strength and elongation.Lead research in alloy development, characterisation and parameter evaluation for binder jet and selective laser melting additive manufacturing processes. Alloys include: Tungsten, SmCo5, Fe-Si and duplex stainless steels.Optimized deposition parameters for directed energy deposition of hard coating alloys on tooling components with AddUP.Researched accelerated materials development of Ti-48Al-2Cr-xNb alloys processed via spark plasma sintering, analysing phase compositions and corresponding mechanical properties.Studied alloying element addition in the development of γ-TiAl alloys with improved properties, processed via laser based additive manufacturing techniques.

Optimised processing conditions of Granular fused Deposition Modeling (GFDM) additive manufacturing for wood based bio-polymers.Adapted GFDM to the produce commercial produce from commercially friendly polymers.

Operate and maintain metal additive manufacturing machine.Design part orientation for optimum strength and surface quality.Developed a comprehensive database on operation conditions and parameters.Certified technician of Renishaw Selective Laser Melting additive manufacturing machines.

Collaborate with the design team to generate detailed and accurate drawings, showing necessary specifications for manufacture.Compile data for internal engineering requirements.Develop strategies for effective project management and team allocation.

Responsible for operating, job setting and testing of processed induction hardening components.Reviewed the job processing operations of Heat Treatments Ltd, in relation to sustainability and efficiency of heat treating processes. Organised components with respect to their processing characteristics, for the Vacuum Furnace heat treating.

Processed multiple commercially available polymers by Granular Fused Deposition Modeling (GFDM) Additive ManufacturingOptimised specimen printing characteristics in regards to dimensional stability and mechanical properties.Tensile tested specimens printed by GFDM and compared the results to commercially produced polymer products.

Digitised the current refrigerator unit by using SolidWorks and produced manufacturer drawings of components.Analysed the current construction method of refrigerator and defined cost effective and user friendly design alterations.