Prof. Ajay Malshe — Research Profile
Purdue University · School of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
School of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MSME (thesis / research)
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Ajay Malshe at Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering lists Bio-inspired designs, Surface engineering and multifunctional materials, Systems integration, productization, production, Heavy-duty machines: machining, lubrication, corrosion, Frugal engineering, social innovations, social equity, Manufacturing in space as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- Challenges in additive manufacturing of multi-metals: Nitinol-maraging steel, a case studyManufacturing Letters · Oct 1
- Interfacial integrity in multi-metal additive manufacturing: challenges, mechanisms, and processing strategiesProgress in Additive Manufacturing · Aug 12
- Innovations in advanced processes and systems for semiconductor manufacturingCIRP Annals · Jan 1
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