Alireza Nazarahari

Research

Alireza Nazarahari’s research primarily focuses on the microstructural and mechanical investigation of metallic materials, with a focus on alloys utilized in high-temperature applications. The objective of these studies is to evaluate the suitability of repair processes conducted through additive manufacturing techniques. This evaluation is achieved by performing in-situ mechanical testing and correlating the microstructure with the properties, thus identifying the weakest links in the components. Additionally, to enhance the properties of these repairs, innovative heat treatments are designed to meet industry requirements. 

Biography

Alireza Nazarahari obtained his bachelor of science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in 2018. After receiving a full scholarship from Koc University, he pursed his studies, earning a master of science in the same field and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. His M.Sc. and Ph.D. research primarily focused on applying computational methods—such as machine learning and atomistic simulations—to materials science problems related to high-temperature applications. These studies were further supported through experimental studies. After successfully defending his Ph.D. thesis titled “Experimental and computational assessment of high-temperature properties in Ti-based high entropy alloys” in 2024, Alireza joined the Department of Materials and Manufacturing at Jönköping University as a Postdoctoral researcher. 

Since his arrival at the Department of Materials and Manufacturing, Alireza has contributed to the A-tu-C project (active clearance control tuning through coefficient of thermal expansion, with a focus on Nickel-based superalloys), the SMART project (small-scale testing & cracking behavior of Ti LMDp repairs, with an emphasis on Ti-based alloys), and is currently the project leader for the SCALABLE project (small-scale testing and cracking behavior of Ni-based LMD repairs).