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Todd Palmer

· Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Pennsylvania State University · Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Active 1980–2025

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Citations7.4k
Papers18538 last 5y
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About

Todd Palmer is a Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics and of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State University, where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Innovative Sintered Products. His research interests encompass high energy density processing and joining of structural and advanced materials, with a focus on additive manufacturing of metals, including laser and electron beam techniques. He investigates process-structure-property relationships in additive manufacturing, as well as the application of these techniques to repair and refurbishment of parts. Palmer's work involves the characterization of phase transformations using synchrotron-based in situ x-ray diffraction techniques, and he is actively involved in the development of diagnostics for electron beam welding. His research lies at the intersection of materials processing, microstructural characterization, and materials performance, emphasizing advanced fabrication technologies such as high energy density welding, additive manufacturing, and particulate materials processing in metallic systems. Palmer has contributed significantly to the field through over 100 publications and holds four patents related to electron beam diagnostics. He collaborates with standards organizations and works closely with industry, government, and academia to advance high energy density beam processing, welding, and additive manufacturing technologies.

Research topics

  • Metallurgy
  • Materials science
  • Composite material
  • Thermodynamics
  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Mechanics
  • Chemical engineering

Selected publications

Frequent coauthors

  • J. W. Elmer

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

    57 shared

  • T. DebRoy

    Pennsylvania State University

    45 shared

  • S. S. Babu

    Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    17 shared

  • E. D. Specht

    Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    15 shared

  • Jayme Keist

    Pennsylvania State University

    13 shared

  • J. J. Blecher

    3D Systems (United States)

    11 shared

  • J.S. Zuback

    10 shared

  • Wei Zhang

    10 shared

Education

  • Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering

    Pennsylvania State University

Awards & honors

  • Past Chair, American Welding Society C7B Sub-Committee on El…
  • Vice Chair, American Welding Society D20 Committee on Additi…
  • Chair, Fellows Committee, American Welding Society
  • Chair, Awards Committee, American Welding Society

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