Peeyush Nandwana
About Peeyush Nandwana
Peeyush Nandwana is a Materials Scientist specializing in powder metals and additive manufacturing, currently serving as Interim Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in phase transformations and materials characterization, particularly in titanium alloys and nickel base superalloys.
Current Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peeyush Nandwana currently serves as Research and Development Staff - Materials Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, focusing on powder metals and additive manufacturing. He has held this position since 2021. In addition to this role, he has been the Interim Group Leader for the Materials for Advanced Manufacturing Group since 2020. His work involves advanced manufacturing techniques, particularly in electron beam melting and binder jet 3D printing.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to his current roles, Peeyush Nandwana worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in various capacities. He served as Associate Research Staff - Materials Scientist from 2017 to 2020 and as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2014 to 2017. His experience at Oak Ridge has contributed to his expertise in materials science, particularly in the context of additive manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
Peeyush Nandwana holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas, completed in 2013. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Engineering from the same institution in 2011, and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in 2009. His expertise includes phase transformations and materials characterization, specifically in titanium alloys and nickel base superalloys.
Research Experience at University of North Texas
Peeyush Nandwana was involved in research at the University of North Texas from 2009 to 2013. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for four years and later as a Postdoctoral Research Associate for three months in 2014. His time at the university contributed significantly to his foundational knowledge in materials science.
Internships and Early Research Experience
Peeyush Nandwana gained early research experience through internships at notable institutions. He was a Summer Intern at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in 2007 and at Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) in 2008. These internships provided him with practical experience in materials science and engineering.