Dr. Litton Bhandari

Dr. Litton Bhandari holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, with a specialization in mechanical behavior of additively manufactured alloys. His research focuses on advancing metal additive manufacturing processes through a combination of experimental studies, computational modelling, and simulations. By investigating process-structure-property relationships, he aims to improve the quality, reliability, and performance of additively manufactured components for aerospace, automotive, and biomedical applications. Dr. Bhandari further broadened his expertise through a research exchange program at the University of Tokyo, Japan, where he gained hands-on experience in crystal plasticity modelling and high-resolution digital image correlation. This exposure strengthened his ability to couple advanced experimental techniques with computational models for deeper insights into material behavior.

Dr. Bhandari has published several peer-reviewed research articles, filed patent, and has delivered multiple talks and presented posters at international platforms, reflecting both his academic contributions and global recognition in the field.

With expertise in additive manufacturing, experimental approaches, computational modelling, and digital transformation of production systems, Dr. Bhandari’s research contributes to the broader vision of Industry 4.0 and smart factories, bridging the gap between fundamental materials science and practical engineering applications.

2020-2025 Ph.D.

Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

2017-2019 M.Tech

Materials Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar

2012-2016 B.Tech

Mechanical Engineering, Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology (BTKIT) Dwarahat

September 2025 – till now

Assistant Professor at NAMTECH

Journal

Litton Bhandari, Vidit Gaur, Fabien Briffod, Takayuki Shiraiwa, and Manabu Enoki. “High-temperature fatigue and creep damage mechanism in additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy.” Engineering Failure Analysis174 (2025): 109534.
Abhinav Pandey, Litton Bhandari, and Vidit Gaur. “Identification and optimization of material constitutive equations using genetic algorithms.” Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence128 (2024): 107534.
Litton Bhandari, and Vidit Gaur. “A study on dwell-fatigue behavior of additively manufactured Ti-alloy.” Engineering Failure Analysis151 (2023): 107423.
Litton Bhandari, and Vidit Gaur. “Different post-processing methods to improve fatigue properties of additively built Ti-6Al-4V alloy.” International Journal of Fatigue176 (2023): 107850.
Litton Bhandari, and Vidit Gaur. “On study of process induced defects-based fatigue performance of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V alloy.” Additive Manufacturing60 (2022): 103227.
Litton Bhandari, Jalaj Kumar, I. Balasundar, and Amit Arora. “Variability in Fatigue Life of Near-α Titanium Alloy IMI 834.”Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 74, no. 4 (2021): 979-989.

Conference

Litton Bhandari, and Vidit Gaur. “A study on defect-induced fatigue failures in SLM Ti6Al4V Alloy.” Procedia Structural Integrity 42 (2022): 529-536.