iMAT Aarhus University Centre for Integrated Materials Research

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Jinghao Li

My research focuses on the development and optimization of metal additive manufacturing processes, particularly Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). By integrating experimental investigations with computational modeling and data-driven techniques, I aim to enable better process control, improve part quality, and support the design of novel alloys and structures for industrial applications.

Buzzwords:

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), process monitoring and control, metal powder behavior and rheology, lattice structures, digital twins for manufacturing

Laboratory setup showing Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process and equipment for fabricating fibre reinforced metal composites at Aarhus University.
Finite element simulation of heterogeneous lattice structures for additive manufacturing, visualizing stress distribution and geometry optimization
This project investigates the fabrication of fibre reinforced metal (FRM) composites using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), a cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology. Fibre reinforced metals combine the strength and durability of metals with the improved mechanical properties of fibres, leading to materials with superior performance characteristics.
In recent years, lattice structures have received considerable research attention focusing on the design, simulation and fabrication for AM techniques. Several methodologies have been proposed to design the lattice structures and fulfil the property requirements. This project aims to develop the next generation of the heterogeneous lattice design method.

Applications:

Aerospace part repair and re-manufacturing

Medical implants and surgical tools

Tooling and mold inserts

Industrial automation and smart manufacturing

Material development for high-performance components

Methods: 

Computational:  : Finite element analysis, machine learning, discrete event simulation, surrogate modeling

Experimental: In-situ process monitoring, powder production & characterization, microstructure and property analysis

iMAT Research Topics:

Advanced manufacturing of metallic materials, Optimization of Mechanical Properties, Polymer and Hybrid Materials, AI enabled material development

University profile

Jinghao Li

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering - Design and Manufacturing
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