Felix Nugraha Lomo

I am Felix, a Masters by Research student at RMIT University.

I really enjoy photography, especially street photography where every random object & event are an opportunity to open our eyes to a different perspective. This, combined with my aptitude for engineering, led me to complete my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) at RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia) in 2018.

During my undergraduate studies, I developed an interest in computer-aided design & finite element analysis. This led me to work for RMIT as a product designer for an exciting medical project in a manufacturing environment that eventually directed me to the wonderful world of additive manufacturing.

In 2020, as part of my professional year program, I had a great opportunity to work at CSIRO as a mechanical engineering intern for 3 months. My CSIRO supervisor then offered me a position as an external mechanical engineering contractor for a biomedical project, furthering my exposure to additive manufacturing technology. As a result, I started my Masters by Research degree in 2021 in the area of cold spray additive manufacturing.

Portrait of Felix Nugraha Lomo

Skills

  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
    • SolidWorks
    • Autodesk Inventor
    • CATIA V5
  • Finite element modelling/analysis (FEA/FEM)
    • Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Standard
  • Instron static testers for tensile strength testing
  • Cold spray additive manufacturing
    • Impact Innovations system
  • Metallographic analysis
    • Sample preparation
    • Optical microscopy (OM)
    • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

MRes Project

Prior work

  • 2020-2021: Mechanical Engineer contractor, CSIRO (Melbourne Australia)
  • 2020-2020: Mechanical Engineering intern, CSIRO (Melbourne Australia)
  • 2018-2019: Product Development Research Assistant, RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)

Further information

  • Senior Supervisor: Dr Milan Patel (RMIT University)
  • Associate Supervisor: Prof. Ivan Cole (RMIT University)
  • Associate Supervisor: Dr Peter King (CSIRO)
  • Associate Supervisor: Dr Alejandro Vargas-Uscategui (CSIRO)

Publications

  • FN Lomo, A Vargas-Uscategui, PC King, MJ Patel, IS Cole (2023). ‘Microstructure and mechanical properties of heat-treated cold spray additively manufactured titanium metal matrix composites’, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 99, 12-26, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.04.077.
  • FN Lomo, MJ Patel, A Vargas-Uscategui, PC King, IS Cole (2023). ‘A design & optimisation framework for cold spray additive manufacturing of lightweight aerospace structural components’ [UNDER PREPARATION].  

References

  1. T Hussain (2012). ‘Cold spraying of titanium: a review of bonding mechanisms, microstructure and properties,” Key Engineering Materials, vol. 533, pp. 53–90, DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.533.53.
  2. H Wu, X Xie, M Liu, C Verdy, Y Zhang, H Liao & S Deng. (2020). ‘Stable layer-building strategy to enhance cold-spray-based additive manufacturing’, Additive Manufacturing, vol. 35, 101356, DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2020.101356.
  3. Vargas-Uscategui A, King PC, Yang S, Chu C, Li J (2021). ‘Toolpath planning for cold spray additively manufactured titanium walls and corners: Effect on geometry and porosity’, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 298, 117272, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2021.117272.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.