Mohammadhossein Ghoncheh

Performed carburizing and tempering of automotive gears, conducted failure mode and effects analysis, and supported production part approval processes. Conducted structural, mechanical, and contamination analyses of heat-treated steel gears.

Conducted research on hydrogen evolution reaction in electrocatalysts, synthesis of topological metals, and high-temperature energy storage using density functional theory and ab-initio molecular dynamics.

Performed chemistry analysis and standardization using spectrometers, optimized materials chemistry and billet weight, and conducted forensic engineering including root cause failure analysis and process FMEA.

Developed a time-temperature model to predict grain size in grain-refined AM components and alloyed AM maraging steels to enhance mechanical properties. Utilized laser powder bed fusion and various characterization techniques.

Optimized sample geometry for thermomechanical testing of DP high-strength steels using Gleeble apparatus and performed SEM fractography of hot-deformed steels.

Conducted in-situ monitoring of solidification of aluminum alloys via thermal analysis, using slope and lost-foam casting methods.

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science & Engineering with a focus on sustainable energy materials.

Master of Applied Science in Materials Science & Engineering with a focus on thermomechanical analysis.

Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering with a focus on materials characterization and selection.

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering with a focus on industrial metallurgy.