Wed, 28 February, 2024
NSIRC PhD student Ali Alperen Bakır has recently joined TWI as a Mechanical Engineer in the Fatigue Integrity Management (FIM) section.
After spending three years as a PhD student in the same section, Ali is excited to apply his research expertise to real-world challenges.
As part of the NSIRC industrial PhD programme at TWI, Ali has honed his research skills while also gaining valuable industry experience. This opportunity has allowed him to transition seamlessly from an academic environment to a professional one, reducing the need for expensive and time-consuming training.
Working within an industrial environment like TWI has given Ali the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and draw upon their technological expertise. This has enabled him to create highly impactful and industry-relevant research that has the potential to make a significant difference in the field of aerospace engineering.
In October 2023, Ali presented his latest research on the "Structural Integrity Assessment of Cold Spray Repaired High-Strength Aluminium 7075 Specimens" at Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 23 in Columbus, Ohio. This conference provided him with an opportunity to share his insights and collaborate with fellow material scientists.
Ali's research is particularly significant in the aerospace industry, where the repair of high-strength aluminium components is a crucial requirement. The use of cold spray (CS) as a repair technique has the potential to reduce costs, minimise maintenance time, and have a positive environmental impact. By addressing concerns regarding the mechanical performance of cold spray repaired specimens, Ali's research aims to make this technique a viable solution for the aerospace industry.
Overall, Ali's appointment at TWI marks an exciting new chapter in his career, and his research has the potential to make a significant impact in the field of aerospace engineering.
His PhD is sponsored by Lloyd's Register Foundation and awarded by Coventry University.
Ali Alperen Bakır presenting at the NSIRC Research & Innovation Conference. Photo: NSIRC