Phalgun Nelaturu

Phalgun Nelaturu is a Senior Metallurgist at Albemarle Corporation, with a background in materials science and engineering. Nelaturu's previous role as Scientist I at the University of Wisconsin-Madison involved research on high-throughput alloy development using additive manufacturing and computational techniques, focusing on advancements for energy and automotive applications. Prior experience includes positions as a Materials Engineer at General Motors, where joining solutions for dissimilar materials were developed, and as an intern at Kennametal, where process alternatives for powder pressing were explored. Nelaturu holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas, a Master's degree from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology Warangal.