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A2M2TECH

A2M2TECH Project Newsletter – Issue 2

Covering the third year (2023–2025)

Coordinator’s Message

As A2M2TECH moves through its third and fourth years, we are proud to share the achievements, challenges, and milestones of our fellows. The project has matured into its research-intensive phase, with ESRs now actively engaged in thesis work, international secondments, and high-level scientific dissemination. Despite some difficulties, including economic and academic challenges that affected retention, the remaining fellows have demonstrated remarkable resilience and excellence.

Prof. Dr. Metin U. SALAMCI
Project Coordinator – Gazi University / EKTAM

ESR Status & Research Progress

The active fellows have completed their coursework and qualifying exams and are now fully engaged in thesis research. Their research spans key areas of alloy development, process simulation, corrosion and fatigue studies, lattice structures, biomaterials, and machine learning applications in additive manufacturing.

Secondments & Mobility

  • University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
  • Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • University of Udine, Italy
  • Fraunhofer Innovation Platform – University of Twente, Netherlands

These secondments provide access to advanced facilities and strengthen international collaborations.

Training & Career Development

  • Advanced software: Thermo-Calc, CASTEP, COMSOL, Flow3D, LS-DYNA, ANSYS
  • Materials testing: SEM, EBSD, XRD, CT, corrosion analysis
  • AI & machine learning for predictive modeling

ESRs participated in international workshops, summer schools, and networking events to strengthen their research and career profiles.

Scientific Achievements

Publications: Numerous journal articles in top-tier journals including Advanced Engineering Materials, Engineering Reports, Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Frontiers in Chemistry, MSEA, Defence Technology, and MSE-R.

Conferences:

  • FLOW-3D Users Conference 2024 (Hamburg)
  • Eurocorr 2024 (Paris)
  • EBAM 2025 (Germany)
  • EMCR 2025 (Venice)
  • TMS 2024 & 2025 (USA)

Patent (2024): Mathematical methods for track analysis & melt pool dynamics system (Gazi University + ESR involvement).

Highlights of ESR Research

  • ESR01 – Ahmed al-Sakkaf: New Al-Mg-Sc alloys; computational alloy design; secondment at Fraunhofer.
  • ESR02 – Usama Zaheer: Orthopedic biomaterials; Ti6Al4V & CoCr surface modification; AI for bone modeling.
  • ESR03 – Hassan Razzaq: Porous biomedical implants; ML-based predictive modeling; secondment at SDU.
  • ESR07 – Abbas Raza: HIP optimization; Flow3D melt pool modeling; Inconel 939 review.
  • ESR08 – Alishavandi: LPBF melt pool analysis; EBSD & X-ray tomography; patent contribution.
  • ESR11 – Laieghi: Corrosion behavior of AM AlSi10Mg; EIS, polarization tests; post-processing effects.
  • ESR14 – Emre Güneş: High-entropy alloys; SEM/TEM/XRD training; presentations at TMS.
  • ESR18 – Varma: 7xxx Al alloys; corrosion and powder studies; CFD + DFT synergy; DTU secondment.
  • ESR20 – Muteeb Butt: Fatigue life prediction; micro-CT defect quantification; ML statistical modeling.
  • ESR21 – Arslan Bin Riaz: Ti6Al4V lattice structures; LS-DYNA modeling; aerospace/medical applications.
  • ESR22 – Mian Imran: TPMS lattice structures; quasi-static/dynamic behavior; advanced crashworthiness modeling.

Dissemination & Outreach

  • Active presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
  • Project website: www.a2m2tech.org.tr
  • Organized A2M2C-1 Conference (Ankara, 2023).

Looking Ahead

  • Completing ESR theses & PhD defenses
  • More secondments and partnerships
  • High-impact publications