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Materials Engineering Expert | Technical & Scientific Writing | Research Translation | Industrial Materials Insights

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-qualified Materials Engineer with expertise in novel alloys, advanced metallic materials, and surface engineering. I work at the interface of academic research and industrial application, supporting projects through literature-driven analysis, experimental interpretation, and scientific writing. My technical background includes powder metallurgy, gas atomization, mechanically alloyed powders, and thermal spray and laser coatings, with a strong focus on processing–structure–property relationships. I have extensive experience interpreting microstructure, phase evolution, mechanical performance, wear, corrosion, and high-temperature behaviour of advanced alloys. I regularly apply thermodynamic and CALPHAD-based modelling to support alloy design decisions and to explain experimental observations. My work spans powder feedstock development, surface-engineered coatings, and bulk alloy systems for extreme-environment applications in mining, energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. I have authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal publications and provide expert support in scientific writing, literature reviews, review papers, manuscript editing, rebuttal preparation, and technical reporting for both academic and industrial clients. I am particularly effective at translating complex experimental and computational results into clear, publication-ready documents. (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&pli=1&user=fR8zkA0AAAAJ) My consulting work is limited to high-level, non-confidential analysis, including research synthesis, materials selection rationale, experimental design guidance, and technology-readiness assessment. I do not disclose proprietary data, formulations, or client-specific information from current or past affiliations.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Materials Science & Engineering
• ★ Powders & Bulk Materials
• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Surface Science
• ☆ Metallurgy
• ☆ Corrosion
• ☆ Powder Metallurgy
• ☆ Refractory Materials
• ☆ Tribology
• ☆ International Education
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Research Summaries & Abstracts
• ☆ Literature Review

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Processing

Product Development Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Concept Development

Work Experience

CTO and Co-founder

EntroMat Pty Ltd

April 2025 - Present

Research Associate

Swinburne University of Technology

January 2022 - April 2025

Tutor

Swinburne University of Technology

March 2019 - April 2025

Research Intern

Tata Steel Nederland BV

September 2013 - November 2014

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Jindal Group

September 2010 - June 2011

Education

PhD Materials Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering)

Swinburne University of Technology

July 2018 - June 2022

Master of Science (MSc) Metallurgical Engineering (Institute of Ferrous Metallurgy)

RWTH Aachen University

September 2011 - December 2014

B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)

Malaviya National Institute of Technology

July 2006 - June 2010

Certifications

• none

  None

  January 2026 - January 2026

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rasim Eriş, Ashok Meghwal, Richard F. Webster, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang, Paul Munroe (2026). Unravelling phase evolutions in gas atomized CoCrFeNiTi high-entropy alloy powders . Intermetallics.

Ecio Bosi, Ashok Meghwal, Mehdi Hourmand, Surinder Singh, Michael Boschen, Anthony Roccisano, Colin Hall, Steven Matthews, Paul Munroe, Christopher C. Berndt, et al. (2025). First report of agglomerated and sintered carbide-high-entropy alloy composite thermal spray coating . Scripta Materialia.

Ashok Meghwal, Ecio Bosi, Ameey Anupam, Colin Hall, Stefan Björklund, Shrikant Joshi, P. Munroe, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang (2024). Microstructure, multi-scale mechanical and tribological performance of HVAF sprayed AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy coating . Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Rasim Eriş, Ecio Bosi, Ashok Meghwal, Richard F. Webster, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang, Paul Munroe (2024). Sunflower-like eutectic solidification in gas atomized Al0.3CrFeNiTi0.3 medium-entropy alloy powders: A comprehensive microstructural study . Materials Science and Engineering: A.

Ashok Meghwal, Christiane Schulz, Colin Hall, Evelina Vogli, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang (2023). Microstructural, mechanical and high-temperature tribological performance of Fe-based fully amorphous and amorphous/crystalline coatings . Surface and Coatings Technology.

Ashok Meghwal, Ameey Anupam, Michael Boschen, Surinder Singh, Stefan Björklund, Shrikant Joshi, Paul Munroe, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang (2023). Novel Al2CoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy coating produced using suspension high velocity air fuel (SHVAF) spraying . Intermetallics.

Ema E. Nersezova, Michael C. Rowe, Kathleen A. Campbell, Andrew Ang, Steve Matthews, Steven W. Ruff, Ashok Meghwal, Ludmila Adam, Niamh Galligan, Thomas Loho (2023). Exploring the internal textures and physical properties of digitate sinter in hot springs: Implications for remote sampling on Mars . Planetary and Space Science.

Ecio Bosi, Ashok Meghwal, Surinder Singh, Paul Munroe, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang(2023). Empirical and Computational-Based Phase Predictions of Thermal Sprayed High-Entropy Alloys . Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Ashok Meghwal(2023). Development of composite high entropy-medium entropy alloy coating . Scripta Materialia. 222. p. 115044. Elsevier {BV}

Structure-property correlation of a CoCrFeNi medium-entropy alloy manufactured using extreme high-speed laser material deposition (EHLA) <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Intermetallics.

Ashok Meghwal, Steven Matthews, Hugo Howse, Christopher C. Berndt, Andrew Siao Ming Ang(2022). Steam and air oxidation behaviour of thermal spray chromium carbide-based composite coatings . International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials. 111. p. 106088. Elsevier {BV}

Microparticles of High Entropy Alloys Made by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Materials.

Molong Han, Ashok Meghwal, Soon Hock Ng, Daniel Smith, Haoran Mu, Tomas Katkus, De Ming Zhu, Reiza Mukhlis, Jitraporn Vongsvivut, Christopher C. Berndt, et al. (2022). Microparticles of High Entropy Alloys Made by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer . Materials.

Ashok Meghwal(2022). Tribological and corrosion performance of an atmospheric plasma sprayed AlCoCr0.5Ni high-entropy alloy coating . Wear. 506-507. p. 204443. Elsevier {BV}

Ashok Meghwal(2022). Fe-based amorphous coating for high-temperature wear, marine and low pH environments . Materialia. p. 101549. Elsevier {BV}

Ashok Meghwal and Surinder Singh and Ameey Anupam and Hannah J. King and Christiane Schulz and Colin Hall and P. Munroe and Christopher C. Berndt and Andrew Siao Ming Ang(2022). Nano- and micro-mechanical properties and corrosion performance of a HVOF sprayed AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy coating . Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 912. p. 165000. Elsevier {BV}

Surinder Singh and Ashok Meghwal and Paul Munroe and Christopher C. Berndt and Andrew S. M. Ang(2021). Development of high entropy alloys in Australia: a review . Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering. p. 1--7. Informa {UK} Limited

Ashok Meghwal and Christopher C. Berndt and Vladimir Luzin and Christiane Schulz and Travis Crowe and Howard Gabel and Andrew S.M. Ang(2021). Mechanical Performance and Residual Stress of WC-Co coatings Manufactured by Kinetic Metallization™ . Surface and Coatings Technology. p. 127359. Elsevier {BV}

(2021). Multiscale mechanical performance and corrosion behaviour of plasma sprayed AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy coatings . Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

(2020). Thermal Spray High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: A Review . Journal of Thermal Spray Technology.

(2019). Understanding the Microstructural Evolution of High Entropy Alloy Coatings Manufactured by Atmospheric Plasma Spray Processing . Applied Surface Science.

Br&#246;cking, R., Meghwal, A., Melzer, S., Verdier, S., Evans, G., Lowbridge, T., Vanhumbeeck, J-F., Debrabandere, D., Crahay, J.(2015). Development of electrical discharge coating (EDC) as chrome-free alternative for increasing campaign length of temper mill work rolls . Iron and Steel Technology. 12. (11). p. 68-76.

PREPRINT

Micro-Particles of High Entropy Alloys Made by Laser Induced Forward Transfer <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> .

BOOK

Accepted Practice for Metallographic Preparation of Thermal Spray Coating Samples @book{2022, doi = {10.31399/asm.tb.tstap.9781627084284}, url = {https://doi.org/10.31399%2Fasm.tb.tstap.9781627084284}, year = 2022, month = {jun}, publisher = {{ASM} International}, title = {Thermal Spray Technology}} . ASM International.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Bracking, R., Meghwal, A., Melzer, S., Verdier, S., Evans, G., Lowbridge, T., Vanhumbeeck, J.-F., Debrabandere, D., Crahay, J.(2015). Development of electrical discharge coating (EDC) as chrome-free alternative for increasing campaign length of temper mill work rolls . AISTech - Iron and Steel Technology Conference Proceedings. 3. p. 3195-3208.

WORKING PAPER

Micro-Particles of High Entropy Alloys Made by Laser Induced Forward Transfer .