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Gwalani Research Lab

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Pushing the Boundaries of Materials Research

Nanomechanics Lab

Extreme temperature in-situ testing

Alloy Design Lab

Multi-stimuli, high-performance metals

CAMAL Facility

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Nanomechanics and Alloy Design Lab

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Nanomechanical Testing

In-situ nanomechanical instruments, including a Hysitron PI-89 SEM PicoIndenter with cryogenic and high-temperature control, enable us to link processing and properties at the micro- and nano-scale.
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Alloy Design and Processing

Developing multifunctional alloys for extreme environments using solid-state processing routes and multi-stimuli manufacturing techniques.

CAMAL – Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics

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Additive Manufacturing Hub

Founded in 2014, CAMAL is NC State’s premier center for 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, and logistics—driving innovation in collaboration with industry and government.
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Fabrication and Testing Services

CAMAL provides prototyping, metallurgy, and physical testing for NC State and external partners, bridging research and application.

“It’s about bringing processing and microstructure together: understanding how processing shapes properties, and creating environments that strengthen both.”

Bharat Gwalani

Bharat Gwalani, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, NC State MSE and CAMAL

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Cutting-Edge Collaborations

CAMAL hosts industry-leading technologies like Freemelt’s eMELT electron beam powder bed fusion system, expanding high-temperature alloy research and applications.

Industry Partners
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