Smart Welding &
Additive Manufacturing

Pioneering arc welding processes and metal additive manufacturing through innovative research and digital transformation at IIT Tirupati.

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Advancing Manufacturing Innovation

The SWAAM Laboratory at IIT Tirupati, led by Dr. Degala Venkata Kiran, focuses on understanding welding arc physics to effectively control processes and improve joint quality.

Arc Welding Physics

Deep investigation of welding arc characteristics to optimize process parameters and enhance weld quality through advanced diagnostic techniques and numerical modeling.

Additive Manufacturing

Development of metal additive manufacturing systems using arc-based techniques, creating complex geometries with superior mechanical properties.

Digital Twins

Application of numerical and machine learning models to develop digital twins for real-time monitoring and optimization of manufacturing processes.

Process Development

Designing energy-efficient welding torches and developing novel manufacturing systems for aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries.

Awards & Achievements

Recognized for excellence in welding research and innovation.

2022

MoU with Hindustan Shipyard

Joint research in welding technologies for shipbuilding through technology development and skill development.

PMRF

Prime Minister Research Fellowship

Mr. Chitral Srihari received the prestigious fellowship from Ministry of Education, Government of India.

2021

Best Paper Award

Mr. Tinku Kumar received best paper award at NSWEST-2021, Indian Institute of Welding, Chennai.

2016

Ramanujan Fellowship

Dr. D.V. Kiran received the prestigious fellowship from Science and Engineering Research Board, India.

2012

Brain Korea 21 Fellowship

Dr. D.V. Kiran received the fellowship from Republic of Korea and Best PhD Thesis Award from IIW.

Our Collaborators

DRDO NMRL DRDO DMRL Hindustan Shipyard IGCAR DST SERB Lincoln Electric TATA Steel IBM Kyndryl Amara Raja Texas A&M DRDO NMRL DRDO DMRL Hindustan Shipyard IGCAR DST SERB Lincoln Electric TATA Steel IBM Kyndryl Amara Raja Texas A&M

Get in Touch

Interested in collaboration or have questions about our research?

Dr. Degala Venkata Kiran

Lab Leader

Department
Mechanical Engineering
Location
IIT Tirupati, Tirupati, India

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