Amol Baburao Kale
Research Associate
Suncheon,46
Summary
PhD-qualified Materials Scientist with over 5 years of postdoctoral and research associate experience, specializing in metal additive manufacturing, lightweight alloys (Mg, Al, Ti), surface engineering, hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion behavior, and microstructure-property relationship analysis. Possesses strong hands-on expertise in advanced manufacturing processes and coating technologies, along with a solid background in industrial material performance evaluation. Demonstrated ability to manage collaborative academic-industry research projects and oversee experimental lab operations effectively. Committed to driving innovation and excellence in materials science through rigorous research and practical application.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Associate
Pine Tree PosMagnesium Co. ltd (Earlier POSCO Magnesium strip Plant)
12.2023 - Current
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct research and development of magnesium alloys and lightweight metal materials, focusing on performance optimization and industrial applications.
- Perform twin roll casting (TRC) of magnesium alloys, including control of casting parameters such as melt temperature, roll speed, cooling rate, and strip quality optimization.
- Carry out hot extrusion processing of magnesium alloys, including billet preparation, extrusion parameter optimization, and post-extrusion microstructure evaluation.
- Optimize melting, casting, extrusion, and secondary processing routes to improve material homogeneity, mechanical properties, and surface quality.
- Perform microstructural characterization using optical microscopy, SEM, EBSD, and XRD to study grain refinement, texture evolution, and phase distribution.
- Execute mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, formability) to evaluate extruded and TRC-processed magnesium products.
- Analyze process–structure–property relationships to enhance strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, and formability of magnesium alloys.
- Support production troubleshooting and quality control, identifying defects such as segregation, cracks, porosity, and surface defects.
- Collaborate with process engineers and production teams to scale laboratory-developed parameters to industrial production.
- Prepare technical reports, experimental documentation, and performance evaluation summaries for internal R&D projects and management review.
- Assist in new magnesium alloy development projects and customer-specific material solution development.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Inha University
05.2022 - 11.2023
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively conducted research on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of WC-12Co, Al-10Si-Mg, lightweight steel, and Inconel 718 alloys fabricated using additive manufacturing lattice structures and cold spray technologies.
- Performed experimental studies on HVOF, plasma spray, and wire arc spray coating processes for Mo-based alloys and WC-12Co coatings, focusing on coating quality, adhesion strength, wear resistance, and microstructural optimization.
- Investigated the mechanical performance and microstructural evolution of 316L stainless steel components produced by Wire Laser Additive Manufacturing (WLAM).
- Conducted process parameter optimization for additive manufacturing and thermal spray processes to improve deposition efficiency, structural integrity, and performance characteristics.
- Carried out materials characterization and testing, including SEM, EBSD, XRD, hardness, tensile testing, wear testing, and corrosion evaluation.
- Designed independent research plans and experimental methodologies, proposed alternative processing routes, and actively discussed experimental results and technical strategies with the supervising professor.
- Prepared technical reports, research manuscripts, and project documentation, and supported collaborative research activities with industry and academic partners..
Teaching Assistant
Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Polytechnic
04.2021 - 03.2022
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisted in teaching core mechanical engineering subjects including Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Mechanical Engineering Materials, and Manufacturing Processes.
- Supported faculty members in lecture delivery, tutorial sessions, and laboratory practicals to enhance student understanding of theoretical and practical concepts.
- Conducted problem-solving sessions and doubt-clearing tutorials to improve student performance and academic engagement.
- Assisted in preparing teaching materials, assignments, quizzes, and laboratory manuals.
- Supervised laboratory experiments and workshop practices, ensuring safety compliance and correct experimental procedures.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sunchon National University
09.2020 - 03.2021
Key Responsibilities:
- Led and managed the research project titled “Effect of Hydrogen on the Mechanical Behavior of Additively Manufactured (AM) Materials”.
- Performed electrochemical hydrogen charging experiments to investigate hydrogen embrittlement behavior in various metallic alloys.
- Conducted corrosion testing and environmental degradation studies to evaluate material performance under hydrogen-rich and aggressive environments.
- Analyzed fracture mechanisms and failure modes using advanced characterization techniques including SEM fractography and microstructural analysis.
- Investigated the relationship between hydrogen diffusion, microstructure evolution, and mechanical property degradation.
- Designed experimental methodologies and optimized test parameters to ensure reliable and reproducible results.
Education
Ph.D. - Materials Science and Engineering
Sunchon National University
Suncheon, South Korea08-2020
Master of Science - Chemistry
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Nanded, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Nanded, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Extrusion & Casting (Magnesium Alloys)
Thermal Spray Coatings (HVOF, Wire Arc)
Heat Treatment & Process Optimization
SEM, EBSD, XRD, Optical Microscopy
Mechanical Testing
Corrosion Testing & Hydrogen Charging
JMATPro, ImageJ
MS Excel, PowerPoint, Technical Reporting
Certification
Best Poster Presentation Award in ICAS 2018
Timeline
Research Associate
Pine Tree PosMagnesium Co. ltd (Earlier POSCO Magnesium strip Plant)
12.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
Inha University
05.2022 - 11.2023
Teaching Assistant
Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Polytechnic
04.2021 - 03.2022
Postdoctoral Researcher
Sunchon National University
09.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Materials Science and Engineering
Sunchon National University
References
- Prof. Shi Hoon, Choi, shihoon123@gmail.com, Department of Advanced Components and Material Engineering Sunchon National University, South Korea
- Prof. Mike J., Reece, m.j.reece@qmul.ac.uk, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University London
- Prof. Kee-Ahn, Lee, keeahn@inha.ac.kr, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
- Prof. Kwang Seon SHIN, ksshin@snu.ac.kr, Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea
Publications
- Amol B. Kale, Preetham Alluri, Abhishek K. Singh, Shi-Hoon Choi. The deformation and fracture behaviour of 316L SS fabricated by SLM under a mini V-bending test. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 196: 106292 (2021).
- Amol B. Kale, Byung-Kyu Kim, Dong-Ik Kim, E.G. Castle, M. Reece, Shi-Hoon Choi. An Investigation of the corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel fabricated by SLM and SPS techniques. Materials Characterization 163, 110204 (2020).
- Amol B. Kale, Jaiveer Singh, Byung-Kyu Kim, Dong-Ik Kim, Shi-Hoon Choi. Effect of initial microstructure on deformation heterogeneities of 316L stainless steels fabricated by selective laser melting processing. Journal of Materials Research and Technology ;9(4):8867–8883, (2020).
- Amol B. Kale, Jaiveer Singh, Eun-Young Kim, WiGeol Seo, Mike Reece, Shi-Hoon Choi. Deformation and Fracture Behaviors of 316L Stainless Steels Fabricated by SLM Techniques under Uniaxial Tension. ICAS 3-0729 pg.176 (2018).
- Amol B. Kale, Atanu Bag, Ji-Hyun Hwang, Elinor G. Castle, MikeJ. Reece, and Shi-Hoon Choi. The deformation and fracture behaviors of 316L stainless steels fabricated by spark plasma sintering technique under uniaxial tension. Materials Science and Engineering A, 707,362- 372, (2017).
- Ikhe Amol Bhairuba, Amol Baburao Kale, Jaehyang Jeong, Michael J. Reece, Shi-Hoon Choi, Myoungho Pyo. Perfluorinated polysiloxane hybridized with graphene oxide for corrosion inhibition of AZ31 magnesium alloy. Corrosion Science, 109, 238245 (2016).
- Yuanjiu Huang, Amol B. Kale, Tae-Hoon Kang, Han-Soo Kim and Kee- Ahn Lee. Fabrication, microstructure, and mechanical properties of Fe-16Mn- 10Al-5Ni-0.86C (wt.%) lightweight steel manufactured by direct energy deposition. Materials Science and Engineering A, 944, 148901, (2025).
- Tae-Hoon Kang, Yuanjiu Huang, Amol B. Kale, Han-Soo Kim and Kee-Ahn Lee. B2 phase controlling method of austenitic Fe–16Mn– 10Al–5Ni–0.86C lightweight steel using laser powder bed fusion process and its microstructure and mechanical properties. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 39,4332-4343, (2025).
- KW Kim, AB Kale, YH Cho, SH Park, KA Lee, Microstructural and wear properties of WC-12Co cemented carbide fabricated by direct energy deposition. Wear 518-519 (2023).
- Tae-Hoon Kang, Amol B. Kale, Han-Soo Kim and Kee-Ahn Lee. Wear properties of Fe-16Mn-10Al-5Ni-0.86C lightweight steel manufactured by laser powder bed fusion. Powder Metallurgy (2023).
Manuscripts Under Review
- Tae-Hoon Kang, Amol B. Kale, Han-Soo Kim and Kee-Ahn Lee, Unit cell topology and mechanical property relationship of Inconel 718 micro lattice Structures manufactured by Selective laser melting. Manuscript Under review
- Amol B. Kale, and Kee-Ahn Lee. Microstructure, and mechanical properties of 316L SUS fabricated by DED wire laser AM. Manuscript Under review.
- Amol B. Kale, and Kee-Ahn Lee. Effect of processing parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V alloy fabricated by selective laser melting. Manuscript Under review.
Conference Presentations
- Kale, A.B., Park, J.H., Kim, D.J., & Lee, K.-A. Comparative analysis of microstructure and mechanical properties of 316L stainless steel fabricated by wire laser additive manufacturing and laser powder bed fusion. Asia Pacific Materials Association (APMA) Conference.
- Kale, A.B., Kim, K.-W., Cho, Y.-H., Park, S.-H., & Lee, K.-A. Microstructural and wear properties of WC-12Co cemented carbide fabricated by direct energy deposition. Korean Institute of Metals and Materials (KIM) Autumn Conference 2023.
- Hwang, W.J., Kang, T.-H., Kale, A.B., Kim, H.-S., & Lee, K.-A. Effect of annealing temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe–16Mn–10Al–5Ni–0.86C lightweight steel hot-rolled sheet. KIM Autumn Conference 2023.
- Kang, T.-H., Kale, A.B., Sohn, Y., & Lee, K.-A. Microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel 718 lattice structures manufactured by laser powder bed fusion at room temperature and 650°C. KIM Autumn Conference 2023.
- Kale, A.B., Hwang, Y.-J., & Lee, K.-A. Investigation of microstructure and nanoindentation behavior of cold-sprayed Mo coatings. KIM Autumn Conference 2023.
- Kale, A.B., Kim, K.-W., Cho, Y.-H., Park, S.-H., & Lee, K.-A. Microstructure and wear behavior of WC-12Co cemented carbide manufactured by direct energy deposition. KIM Spring Conference 2023.
- Lee, K.-A., Kim, K.-W., Kale, A.B., Cho, Y.-H., & Park, S.-H. Microstructural, compressive, and wear properties of WC-12Co cemented carbide fabricated by direct energy deposition. Korean Ceramic Society Spring Conference 2023.
- Kale, A.B., Singh, J., & Choi, S.-H. Effect of processing parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of 316L stainless steel fabricated by selective laser melting. (Oral Presentation) KIM Spring Conference 2019.
- Kale, A.B., Singh, J., Kim, E.-Y., Seo, W., Reece, M., & Choi, S.-H. Deformation and fracture behavior of 316L stainless steel fabricated by selective laser melting under uniaxial tension. International Conference on Advanced Steels (ICAS) 2018.
- Kale, A.B., Bag, A., Kim, B.-K., Kim, D.-I., & Choi, S.-H. Investigation of corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel fabricated by spark plasma sintering. KIM Spring Conference 2017.
- Kale, A.B., Hwang, J.-H., Bag, A., Castle, E.G., Reece, M., & Choi, S.-H. Influence of microstructure on corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel fabricated by SLM and SPS techniques. KIM Autumn Conference 2016.
- Kim, M.-S., Hwang, J.-H., Kale, A.B., & Choi, S.-H. Study on plastic strain ratio of E-form anisotropic magnesium alloy sheet. KIM Spring Conference 2016.
- Kale, A.B., Hwang, J.-H., Jahanzeb, N., Castle, E.G., Reece, M., & Choi, S.-H. Investigation of corrosion behavior of 316L stainless steel fabricated by SLM and SPS. (Oral Presentation) KIM Conference 2016.
- Shin, J.-H., Bag, A., Kale, A.B., & Choi, S.-H. Nucleation events and evolution of dislocation slip and twinning in magnesium studied using molecular dynamics simulation. International Magnesium Conference (Mg-2015), Jeju, South Korea.