Kapil Gangwar
Bio
I am an Assistant Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology with expertise in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and engineering education. I received my PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington, Seattle, with a focus on processing, structure, properties and performance indices to understand the mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of FSWed dissimilar titanium alloys for aerospace and automotive applications.
Education
Research Interests
My research interests are in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and engineering education focused on making technical knowledge more accessible and inclusive. I have worked extensively on mechanical and metallurgical properties of structural materials such as titanium, copper, magnesium and steel alloys with applications in aerospace, automotive, electronic and biomedical engineering. My primary work was in understanding the mechanical and metallurgical characteristics of FSWed dissimilar titanium alloys, with a focus on processing, structure, properties and performance indices. Currently, I am focusing on making use of accessible machinery, such as drill presses and discarded carbide mills, to conduct friction stir welding research. I am also interested in understanding the fatigue and fracture characteristics of either machined or additively manufactured ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. I am actively involved in KEEN Network while working toward transforming undergraduate engineering education through the integration of entrepreneurial mindset learning (EML). My contributions include KEEN card development, card reviews, curriculum design and EML focused syllabi preparation, ASEE and FYEE Publications, and ABET assessment to create an innovative learning environment.