My research focuses on multi-functional high-performance materials and sustainable technology to propel regional prosperity through industry-academia synergy. Also, I am committed to fostering growth of students and scholars through rigorous teaching and mentoring.
I earned a dual-doctoral degree (2016–2020) in Materials Engineering awarded jointly by Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Sweden) and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain) under the Erasmus (DocMASE) program, where Centre Català del Plàstic (Spain) served as an industrial research partner. My doctoral research was focused on establishing process–structure–property relationships and developing bio-based nanocomposites for sustainable packaging. Subsequently, I pursued post-doctoral research (2021–2024) within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University (Canada) where my research led to the development of high-performance multifunctional polymer composites and blends for additive manufacturing. During this tenure, I worked in close collaboration with Hutchinson Aerospace and NanoXplore (both in Montréal, Canada). Another principal aspect of my post-doctoral research involved the development of efficient and sustainable recycling technology for post life-cycle industrial parts. Parallel to my research, I remain actively engaged in mentoring undergraduate and post-graduate students for their research projects, teaching partial courses, writing and securing research grants.
In the upcoming semesters, I shall be teaching courses which are parts of Assistive Technology (Bachelor’s Programme) and Production Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Higher Education Diploma Programme) at Dalarna University.
My research objectives include: (i) the elucidation and optimization of structure–process–property parameters to engineer high-performance functional materials, (ii) the development of cost-effective, scalable and sustainable technology solutions to promote circular economy, (iii) the advancement of regional prosperity through inclusion, collaboration and technology transfer. My present research interests include, but not limited to:
High-performance materials: Development of high-performance polymer composites, blends, and hybrids, focusing on engineering lightweight, robust structures with tailored properties suitable for demanding applications in the aerospace and transportation sectors.
Additive manufacturing: Development of specialized feedstocks and optimization of print parameters to facilitate the production of industry-grade components with high structural integrity.
Sustainability and recycling: Development of efficient and cost-effective technologies for recycling and waste management; development of sustainable materials, such as bio-based composites, for various industrial applications with reduced environmental footprint.
Assistive technology: Application of advanced materials for the design of customized healthcare products, such as orthoses and prostheses, focusing on biocompatibility, durability, and personalized performance.