Research

Major Research Contributions

  • Theoretical Models and Experimental Work on Dendritic Solidification
  • Solidification of Metal Matrix Composites
  • Structure Property Relationships in Composites
  • Polymer Natural Fiber Composites
  • Materials Policy, Education Policy, Technology Policy
  • Invited chapters have been included in Handbooks and International Materials Reviews
  • Self-Lubricating and Self-Healing Materials

Composites Synthesized by Rohatgi and Coworkers Using Solidification Processing

  • Al-Graphite, Al2O3(Inco 1965)
  • Al-Graphite Fiber
  • Al-SiC Particle (Inco 1966)
  • Al-Alumina Particle (Inco 1967)
  • Al- Zircon (ZrSiO4)
  • Al- Titania (TiO2)
  • Al- Zirconia (Zr02)
  • Al- Coconut Shell Char
  • Al- Illite Clay
  • Al- Rice Husk Ash
  • Al-Fly Ash
  • Al-Red Mud
  • Al-SiO2
  • Iron-Al2O3
  • Iron-Titanium Carbide
  • Lead- Graphite
  • Lead- Fly Ash
  • Al-Graphite-Silicon Carbide
  • Al-Graphite-Alumina
  • Al-Alumina (47nm)
  • Al-Steel Wire
  • Copper-Graphite Particle
  • Copper-Fly Ash
  • Zinc-Graphite
  • Zinc-Fly Ash
  • Zinc- Alumina
  • Magnesium-Graphite
  • Magnesium-Fly Ash
  • Al-WC