A. Patran

Papers

Total Citations

100

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About

Dr. A. Patran is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) and the digital transformation of welding processes. Their most impactful work explores the precise control of pulsed WAAM for high-performance alloys, demonstrating how current mode parameters directly influence weld bead geometry and the heat-affected zone in critical materials like Ti-6-4 and Inconel 718—a study that has garnered 88 citations and become a foundational reference for optimizing additive manufacturing of aerospace-grade components. Dr. Patran has also been at the forefront of integrating welding with Industry 4.0, authoring a seminal work on welding process monitoring applications that bridges traditional fusion techniques with cyber-physical systems. This contribution, cited 12 times, outlines how centuries-old manual craft is being reshaped into a digitized, data-driven process governed by industrial IoT. By combining deep metallurgical insight with cutting-edge digitalization, Dr. Patran’s research is not only advancing the science of additive manufacturing but also paving the way for smarter, more efficient production in the fourth industrial revolution.