Dr.S.M.Ganesan, M.S., Ph.D (Norway)

I am working as a Senior Scientist at Corrosion and Materials Protection Division of CSIR-CECRI in Karaikudi. I obtained my PhD degree in Metal Processing from Norwegian University of Science and Technology in 2013. I worked as a Materials Specialist for 5 years at TechnipFMC Technologies in Oslo, which is one of the world’s leading subsea oilfield construction companies. Prior to this, I had a short stint with Kiwa Technology Institute in Oslo as a welding and materials advisor for small and medium scale industries, approximately for 6 months. I am a Certified International Welding Engineer by Norsk Sveiseteknisk Forbund (NSF). During my tenure at TechnipFMC, I have worked as a materials in-charge for subsea oil field construction activities to some of the world’s largest oil producers like Total ASA, STATOIL, ENI and British Petroleum. I have published peer reviewed journal papers related to metallurgy, welding and laser assisted fabrication of the materials. At CSIR-CECRI, my area of work mainly focuses on corrosion prevention techniques, ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy, fracture mechanics, advanced composite materials, welding and additive manufacturing of metallic components.