Capability Overview
ORNL researchers develop improved alloys for energy applications by improving our understanding of processing-structure-property relationships.
Alloy development activities at ORNL find solutions to pressing problems in energy generation and utilization where alloy performance is the bottleneck. Our approach to alloy development involves the application of physical metallurgy principles. Alloy processing, microstructure characterization and mechanical (and other) property testing are all performed to understand their interrelationships and are often supplemented with computational approaches.
Equipment & Facilities
- Alloy synthesis
- Alloy characterization, including mechanical property testing
- Custom powder production and small-scale 3D printing
Dr. Amit Shyam is leader of the Alloy Behavior and Design group at ORNL, focusing on lightweight alloys for structural applications. He earned his Ph.D. from Michigan Technological University in 2002 and a B.S. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, in 1997. Dr. Shyam specializes in mechanical behavior of materials, alloy design, and additive manufacturing. His contributions include innovative research in aluminum alloys that enhance structural performance, attracting collaborations in materials science and engineering. For more information on collaborations, contact Dr. Shyam at [email protected].