Selected Publications

Referred Journal Publications

Mozafari A., Bonakdar A., Kelleher J., Abdolvand H., 2024, “Residual stress measurement of laser powder bed fusion additively manufactured Hastelloy-X through crystal plasticity and neutron diffraction”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-024-07474-w.

Lamarche-Gagnon M. E., Molavi-Zarandi M., Raymond V., Ilinca F., 2024, “Additively manufactured conformal cooling channels through topology optimization”, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-024-03846-3

Mohammadtaheri H., Sedaghati R., Molavi-Zarandi, M., 2024, “Development of an efficient multi-scale model to predict residual stresses and distortions in the laser powder bed fusion process for Inconel-718”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13348-7.

Hu J., Molavi-Zarandi M., Pasini D., 2023, “Topology Optimization of Lattice Support Structure for Cantilever Beams Fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion”, Advanced Engineering Materials. DOI:10.1002/adem.202300976.

Ibhadode O., Zhang Z., Sixt J., Nsiempba K., Orakwe J., Osazee E., Imani Shahabad S., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E, 2023, “Topology optimization for metal additive manufacturing: current trends, challenges, and future outlook”, Virtual and Physical Prototyping (NVPP). https://doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2023.2181192.

Zhang Z., Imani Shahabad S., Ibhadode O., Dibia Chinedu F., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2023, “3-Dimensional heat transfer modeling for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing using parallel computing and adaptive mesh”, Optics and Laser Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2022.108839.

Osman M., Sarafan S., Wanjara P., Bernier F., Atabay S. E., Gholipour J., Molavi-Zarandi M., Soost J., Brochu M., 2023, “Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of 18Ni-300 Maraging Steel Produced by Additive-Subtractive Hybrid Manufacturing”, Materials (Basel). https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16134749.

Aburakhia A., Bonakdar A., Molavi-Zarandi M., Keller J., Abdolvand H., 2022, “On the effects of additive manufacturing process parameters on the performance of Hastelloy-X: A neutron diffraction experiment and crystal plasticity finite element modeling” Design and Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.111030.

Mohammadtaheri H., Sedaghati R., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2022, “Inherent strain approach to estimate residual stress and deformation in the laser powder bed fusion process for metal additive manufacturing—a state-of-the-art review”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. DOI:10.1007/s00170-022-10052-2.

Imani Shahabad S., Ali U., Zhang Z., Keshavarzkermani A., Esmaeilizadeh R., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2022 “On the effect of thin-wall thickness on melt pool dimensions in laser powder-bed fusion of Hastelloy X: Numerical modeling and experimental validation”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.01.029.

Zhang Z., Ibhadode O., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2021, “TopADD: A 2D/3D integrated topology optimization parallel-computing framework for arbitrary design domains”, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-021-02917-z.

Ibhadode O., Zhang Z., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2021, “IbIPP for Topology Optimization – An Image-Based Initialization and Post-Processing Code Written in MATLAB” SoftwareX. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2021.100701.

Keshavarzkermani A., Esmaeilizadeh R., Enrique P. D., Zhou Y. N., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2021, “Static recrystallization impact on grain structure and mechanical properties of heat-treated Hastelloy X produced via laser powder-bed fusion”, Materials Characterization. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2021.110969.

Esmaeilizadeh R., Keshavarzkermani A., Mahmoodkhani Y., Behrvesh B., Jahed H., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2021, “On the effect of laser powder-bed fusion process parameters on quasi-static and fatigue behaviour of Hastelloy X: A microstructure/defect interaction study” Additive Manufacturing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101805.

Sarafan S., Wanjara P., Gholipour J., Bernier F., Osman M., Sikan F., Molavi-Zarandi M., Soost J., Brochu M., 2021, “Evaluation of Maraging Steel Produced Using Hybrid Additive/Subtractive Manufacturing”, Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp5040107

Ibhadode O., Zhang Z., Rahnama P., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2020, “Topology optimization of structures under design-dependent pressure loads by a boundary identification-load evolution (BILE) model”, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-020-02582-8.

Zhang Z., Ibhadode O., Ali U., Dibia F. C., Rahnama P, Bonakdar A, Toyserkani E, 2020, “Topology optimization parallel-computing framework based on the inherent strain method for support structure design in laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing”, International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10999-020-09494-x.

Imani Shahabad S., Zhang Z., Keshavarzkermani A., Ali U., Mahmoodkhani Y., Esmaeilizadeh R., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E, 2020, “Heat Source Model Calibration for Thermal Analysis of Laser Powder-Bed Fusion”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-04908-3.

Esmaeilizadeh R., Keshavarzkermani A., Ali U., Mahmoodkhani Y., Behravesh B., Jahed H., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E, 2020, “Customizing mechanical properties of additively manufactured Hastelloy X parts by adjusting laser scanning speed”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.152097.

Keshavarzkermani A., Marzbanrada E., Esmaeilizadeh R., Mahmoodkhani Y., Zhou Y. N., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E, 2019, “Controlling mechanical properties of additively manufactured Hastelloy X by altering solidification patterns during laser powder bed fusion”, Materials Science & Engineering A. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2019.138081.

Keshavarzkermani A., Marzbanrada E., Esmaeilizadeh R., Mahmoodkhani Y., Zhou Y. N., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2019, “An investigation into the effect of process parameters on melt pool geometry, cell spacing, and grain refinement during laser powder bed fusion”, Optics and Laser Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2019.03.012.

Keshavarz M. K., Turenne S., Bonakdar A., 2018, “Solidification behavior of Inconel 713LC gas turbine blades during electron beam melding”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2017.11.021.

Bonakdar A., Molavi-Zarandi M., Chamanfar A., Jahazi M., 2017, “Finite element modelling of the electron beam welding of Inconel-713LC gas turbine blades”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2017.02.011.

Chamanfar A., Jahazi M., Rosenbaum A., Bonakdar A., Morin E., 2017, “Microstructure and mechanical properties of surface and subsurface layers in broached and shot-peened Inconel-718 gas turbine disc fir-trees” Materials Characterization. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2017.08.002.

Chanamfar A., Jahazi M., Bonakdar A., Morin E, 2015, “Cracking in fusion zone and heat affected zone of electron beam welded Inconel-713LC gas turbine blades”, Materials Science & Engineering A. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2015.06.087.

Mohammadi F., Sedaghati R., Bonakdar A., 2014, “Finite element analysis and design optimization of low plasticity burnishing process”, International Journal of Advance Manufacturing Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5406-y.

Patents

Bonakdar A., Imani Shahabad S., Toyserkani E., 2021 (filed) “Thermal modeling approach for powder bed fusion additive manufacturing”, Publication numbers:  WO2022161657.

Bonakdar A., Keshavarzkermani A., Toyserkani E., 2021 (filed) “Solidification and grain structure simulation of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process” Publication numbers:  WO2022194432A1.

Bonakdar A., Ibhadode O., Toyserkani E., 2020 (filed) “Computer-implemented topology optimization model for components under design-dependent loads”, Publication numbers: WO2022122229.

Bonakdar A., Ibhadode O., Toyserkani E., 2020 (filed) “Computer-implemented method of reducing support structures in topology optimized design for additive manufacturing”, Publication numbers: WO2022128361.

Bonakdar A., Ali U, Mahmoodkhani Y., Liravi F., Chenouri S., and Toyserkani E., 2019 (granted) “Method and system for optimizing process parameters in an additive manufacturing process”, Publication number: WO 2020/204883 A1.

Conferences

Molavi-Zarandi M., Bonakdar A., 2024, “Assessment of residual stress distribution in additively manufactured components using the modified inherent strain method and x-ray diffraction”, ASTM ICAM 2024, October 28, 2024 -November 01, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Bonakdar A., 2024, Invited Speaker, “An innovative approach for optimizing process parameters in additive manufacturing”, ASTM ICAM 2024, October 28, 2024 -November 01, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Bagheri M., Molavi-Zarandi M., Bonakdar A., 2024, “Prediction of melt pool characteristics in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) using machine learning”, ASTM ICAM 2024, October 28, 2024 -November 01, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Orakwe J., Bonakdar A., Ibhadode O., Toyserkan E., 2024, “Integrated topology and lattice optimization approach for the additively manufactured heat exchangers”, ASTM ICAM 2024, October 28, 2024 -November 01, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Sahu A., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2024, “Evaluation of melt pool characteristics in Inconel 718 laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing under consistent volumetric energy density”, ASTM ICAM 2024, October 28, 2024 -November 01, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Mohammadtaheri H., Sedaghati R., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2024, “Assessment of residual stress distribution in additively manufactured components using the modified inherent strain method and x-ray diffraction”, ASTM ICAM 2024, October 28, 2024 -November 01, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Bonakdar A., Orakwe J., Ibhadode O., Toyserkani E., 2024, “Topology optimization of an additively manufactured heat exchanger”, AeroMat 2024 Conference, March 12-14, Charlotte, NC, USA

Bonakdar A., Imani Shahabad S., Zhang Z., Toyserkani E., 2024, “Novel accelerated thermo-mechanical LPBF modelling using an effective heat source”, AeroMat 2024 Conference, March 12-14, Charlotte, NC, USA

Molavi-Zarandi M., Bonakdar A., 2024, “Evaluation of residual stress distribution in additively manufactured Inconel 625 using finite element analysis and experimental investigations”, March 12-14, AeroMat 2024, March 12-14, Charlotte, NC.

Vautrin Y., Marcotte J. Ph., Kalonji Kabaa K., Molavi-Zarandi M., Ilinca F., 2024, “Prediction of residual stresses in metal lpbf parts through a holistic multiscale simulation approach”, 16th World Congress on Computational Mechanics and 4th Pan American Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM), July 21-26, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Molavi-Zarandi M., Brochu M., 2023, “Heat management through topology optimization and lattice structures in additive manufacturing”, 3D printing & additive manufacturing event | RAPID + TCT, May 2-4, Chicago.

Orakwe J., Ibhadode O., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2023, “Design for additive manufacturing: Redesign, performance, and manufacturability analysis of a single non-compressible fluid-flow heat exchanger”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, June 27-28, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Mozafarighoraba A., Aburakhia A., Bonakdar A., Abdolvand A., 2023, “The effects of process parameters on the development of internal strains in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of Hastelloy-X”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, June 27-28, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Imani Shahabad S., Zhang Z., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2023, “Novel accelerated thermo-mechanical LPBF modelling using an effective heat source”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, June 27-28, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Lamarche-Gagnon M.E., Molavi-Zarandi M., Raymond V., Ilinca F., 2023, “Towards the design of additive-manufacturing-ready conformal cooling channels through topology optimization”, World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimisation (WCSMO-15), June 5-9, Ireland.

Mohammadtaheri H., Sedaghati R., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2023, “Development of an efficient multi-scale model to predict residual stresses and distortion in the laser powder bed fusion process for Inconel-718”, NSERC HI-AM Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Molavi-Zarandi M., Invited speaker at Global Conference on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 2022,” A multiscale modeling approach for fast prediction of residual stress during laser powder bed fusion”, November 10-12, Valencia, Spain.

Molavi-Zarandi M., 2022, “Multiscale simulation for rapid prediction of residual stress during laser melting on powder bed”, Women in STEM, Online, Canada.

Aburakhia A., Bonakdar A., Molavi-Zarandi M., Keller J., Abdolvand H., 2021, “On the effects of additive manufacturing process parameters on the macroscopic and microscopic behavior of Hastelloy-X”, Canadian Materials Science Conference, Online, Canada.

Imani Shahabad S., Zhang Z., Keshavarzkermani A., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2021, “The effect of laser scanning stripe width on melt pool geometries in laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing process”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Online, Canada.

Esmaeilizadeh R., Keshavarzkermani A., Bonakdar A., Jahed H., Toyserkani E., 2021, “Fatigue behaviour of additively manufactured Hastelloy X” Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Online, Canada.

Zhang Z., Imani Shahabad S., Bonakdar A., Toyserkan E., 2021, “Heat transfer modeling of multi-track laser Scanning in laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing using adaptive mesh”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference. Online, Canada.

Molavi-Zarandi M., Invited speaker at the 60th Conference of Metallurgists, 2021, “A multiscale modeling approach for fast prediction of residual stress during laser powder bed fusion”, August 17-19, Online.

Sarafan S., Wanjara P., Gholipour J., Bernier F., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2021, “Hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing of maraging steels”, The 60th Conference of Metallurgists, August 17-19, Online.

Marcotte J. P., Kabanemi K. K., Molavi-Zarandi M., Ilinca F. 2021, “Predictive model for residual stress field and distortion in laser powder-bed fusion process”, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), JSAE Annual Spring Congress, May 26 – 28, Online.

Lamarche-Gagnon M. E., Navah F., Ilinca F., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2021, “A comparative study of a sharp and a diffuse topology optimization method for thermal problems”, IMECE2021, November 1 -5, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

Navah F., Lamarche-Gagnon M.E., Ilinca F., Molavi-Zarandi M., Raymond V., Audet M., 2021, “Development of a topology optimization framework for cooling channel design in die casting molds”, IMECE2021, November 1 -5, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

Vautrin Y., Molavi-Zarandi M., Ilinca F., 2021, “Heat source modelling for multiscale laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing simulations”, CASI2021, June 14 – 18, Montreal, Canada.

Navah F., Lamarche-Gagnon M. E., Ilinca F., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2021, “Efficient heat management via topology optimization: a diffuse and a sharp method”, CASI2021, June 14 – 18, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

Lamarche-Gagnon M.E., Navah F., Ilinca F., Molavi-Zarandi M., 2021, “Topology optimization for the design of additively-manufactured cooling channels”, CASI2021, June 14 – 18, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

Ibhadode O., Zhang Z., Rahnama P., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2020, “Design for additive manufacturing: A multiphysics topology optimization model for conceptual structural designs under realistic loads and boundary conditions” Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference. Online, Canada.

Imani Shahabad S., Ali U., Zhang Z., Keshavarzkermani A., Esmaeilizadeh R., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2020, “The effect of part geometries on melt pool dimensions in laser powder bed fusion process (LPBF)” Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference. Online, Canada.

Esmaeilizadeh R., Keshavarzkermani A., Jahed H., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E, 2020, “An investigation on the tensile and fatigue behavior of laser powder-bed fusion Hastelloy X” Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference. Online, Canada.

Zhang Z., Ibhadode O., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2020, “Comparison of volumetric heat sources in the thermomechanical modeling of the laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing” Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference. Online, Canada.

Marcotte J.P., Kabanemi K.K., Molavi-Zarandi M., Ilinca F., 2020, “Development of a thermo-mechanical model for prediction of residual stress during laser powder bed fusion; Evaluation of inherent strain vs agglomeration approach”, 14th World Congress in Computational Mechanics (WCCM), ECCOMAS Congress 2020, 19 – 24 July, Paris, France.

Bonakdar A., 2019, “Industrialization of additive manufacturing: A journey from fundamental research to production”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Zhang Z., Ibhadode O., Rahnama P., Bonakdar A., Toyserkani E., 2019, “Topology optimization of support structures for laser powder-bed fusion based on the inherent strain method”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Molavi M., Bonakdar A., Sedaghati R., 2019, “Evaluation of residual stresses induced in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process: finite element simulation and experimental investigation”, NSERC-Hi AM Conference, June 26-27, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Cagnone J. S., Marcotte J. P. Molavi-Zarandi M., Ilinca F., Kabanemi K. K., 2019, “Thermo-mechanical numerical modelling of selective laser melting for prediction of residual stress”, NSERC-Hi AM Conference, June 26-27, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Molavi-Zarandi M., Cagnone J. S., Marcotte J. P., Ilinca F., Kabaa K.K., 2019, “Development of thermomechanical finite element simulation and experimental investigations on stress fields in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process”, AERO – CASI / IASC, August 27-30, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

Imani S., Kasinathan A.R., Zhang Z., Mahmoodkhani Y., Ali U., Keshavarzkermani A., Toyserkani E., Bonakdar A., 2019, “Numerical analysis of melt pool geometry in laser powder-bed fusion of Hastelloy X”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Keshavarzkermani A., Marzbanrad E., Esmaeilizadeh R., Mahmoodkhani Y., Zhou Y. N., Bonakdar A., 2019, “Correlating the columnar grain structure with the anisotropic mechanical response of Hastelloy X produced by laser powder-bed fusion”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Molavi-Zarandi M., Bonakdar A., Sedaghati R., 2019, “Evaluation of residual stresses induced in laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing process: finite element simulation and experimental investigation”, Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Mahmoodkhani Y., Ali U., Liravi F., Marzbanrad E., Toyserkani E., Bonakdar A., 2018, “Determination of the most contributing selective laser melting process parameters on the surface roughness quality of Hastelloy X components”, Global Power and Propulsion Society (GPPS) Conference, Montreal, Qc, Canada.

Rosenbaum A., Chamanfar A., Jahazi M., Bonakdar A., 2014 “Microstructure analysis of broached Inconel-718 gas turbine disc fit-trees”, ASME TE 2014, GT2014-26972.