Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
Sanoj Kumar Karki is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Cleveland State University specializing in metal additive manufacturing and metal–matrix composites. His research examines structure–property relationships in nickel-based superalloys, with an emphasis on Inconel 718 reinforced with carbon-based nanomaterials processed using selective laser melting and spark plasma sintering. His work integrates powder processing, laser parameter optimization, and thermomechanical control with advanced characterization techniques including SEM, TEM, XRD, and EBSD to quantify microstructural evolution and performance.
Karki brings industry experience from manufacturing environments supporting CNC machining, process planning, GD&T interpretation, and dimensional inspection of drivetrain and clutch components. Prior to graduate study, he worked in steel manufacturing, contributing to hot rolling mill commissioning and high-temperature processing operations. This combined research and industrial background supports an application-driven approach to additive manufacturing for aerospace and energy systems.
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Selective Laser Melting of Graphene nanoplatelets-Inconel 718 Nanocomposites
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM East Coast USA Time