Kovar Research Group
The University of Texas at Austin · Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Source: me.utexas.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MS in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Source: me.utexas.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Desiderio Kovar at The University of Texas at Austin Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering lists Production and characterization of nanoparticles, Nanostructured thick films, Solid oxide fuel cells, Honeycomb ceramics, Additive manufacturing processes and materials as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- Using visible-near infrared light to measure temperature during selective laser flash sintering of yttria stabilized zirconia conducted with an alternating electric fieldThe International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology · Aug 18
- Formation mechanism of solvent- and binder-free cathode nanostructures produced by supersonically accelerated lithium iron phosphate ceramic particlesElectrochimica Acta · Jun 23
- Open loop control of selective laser flash sintering conducted with AC electric fieldsRapid Prototyping Journal · May 26
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