Arindam Raj

Vision for my future research group

Towards Materials Capable of Repairing Themselves

How can structural materials be endowed with properties to autonomously heal the damage accrued during service?
How can we determine the relevant design features for self-healing properties?

I develop methods to map how atoms move through metals, alloys, and composite microstructures and connect this transport to material performance. My goal is to design alloy compositions and interfaces that enable atoms to fill internal voids and repair damage, thus extending material lifetimes under high temperatures and other extreme conditions.