Mr. Veluchamy M | Additive Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Veluchamy M | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | India

Mr. Veluchamy M is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, specializing in the study of additively manufactured SS316L materials. His research focuses on analyzing and enhancing the microstructural, mechanical, corrosion, and tribological behavior of these components through advanced surface modification techniques such as heat treatment and laser shock peening. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of surface integrity and performance improvement in selective laser melted materials, publishing five SCIE and ESCI-indexed papers in reputed international journals. His investigations explore tribological performance under lubricated conditions, microstructural evolution, and the mechanical response of post-processed stainless steel components. His research employs multidisciplinary approaches, integrating material science, manufacturing processes, and mechanical testing to achieve optimized engineering performance. His work provides valuable insights for industrial applications where surface durability and wear resistance are critical. Through his continued studies and experimental advancements, he contributes to the development of high-performance materials and the broader field of additive manufacturing, supporting the evolution of sustainable engineering solutions and innovative manufacturing technologies for next-generation industrial systems.

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Featured Publications

Veluchamy, M., Somasundaram, K., & Satheeshkumar, V. (2024). Investigations on tribological behavior under lubricated condition of post heat treated additively manufactured SS316L parts. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 76(7/8), 1003–1014.

Veluchamy, M., & Somasundaram, K. (2025). Influence of laser shock peening on the tribological behavior of additively manufactured SS316L. Surface Review and Letters.

Veluchamy, M., & Kumanan, S. (2025). Estimation of tribological performance of selective laser melted SS316L under lubricated conditions using MCDM techniques. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 8(8), 369.

Veluchamy, M., & Kumanan, S. (2025). Effect of double-side laser shock peening on tensile behavior of selective laser-melted 316L SS parts. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, 1–15.

Veluchamy, M., & Kumanan, S. (2025). Microstructural and mechanical characterization of heat-treated and laser shock-peened SS316L fabricated by selective laser melting. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1–21.

Mr. Yishu Song | Additive Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yishu Song | Guangzhou City Construction College | China

Mr. Yishu Song, currently serving as an Assistant Instructor at Guangzhou City Construction College, holds a Master’s degree in engineering with a graduate specialization in mechanical engineering. His academic and research focus is on laser additive manufacturing of aluminum-based composite materials, with significant contributions to the development of titanium diboride reinforced aluminum-silicon composites. His recent research has advanced the understanding of how energy density modulation in laser-directed energy deposition improves the microstructure and mechanical performance of such composites, as demonstrated in an article published in the Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society in 2025. He has also contributed to leading Chinese journals, where his studies have highlighted the progress of selective laser melting in aluminum matrix composites. A key achievement of his work is the discovery of the dual distribution of titanium diboride particles during the stages of high-energy laser melting and rapid solidification, together with an explanation of the underlying mechanism. He has systematically analyzed how these processes affect the strength and properties of the composite materials. Dedicated to advancing both theory and application, Mr. Yishu Song continues to expand his collaborations in additive manufacturing. I hereby declare that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, in compliance with award requirements.

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