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Eli Vandersluis

PhD Candidate
  • PhD Candidate at CNPM (2016-present)
  • MASc in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University (2016)
  • BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University (2014)


Eli’s research focuses on casting lightweight alloys with improved mechanical and thermal properties for the automotive and aerospace industries. In particular, his graduate research aims to maximize thermal conductivity in aluminum automotive cylinder heads, via an optimization of casting process, alloying additions and heat treatment. This work will enable improvements in the distribution of heat within engine components, thus allowing for low thermal stresses and increased operating temperatures. As a result, enhanced thermal efficiency, fuel economy and component lifetime will be realized in high-quality automotive components. Eli is also involved with several other research projects, including work to improve melt cleanliness and grain refinement in magnesium automotive castings, as well as analysis of solidification kinetics and residual stresses of light alloys components using neutron diffraction.

 

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  1. Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Emadi, P., Ravindran, C., Elsayed, A., Byczynski, G. (2018). Determination of Temperature-Dependent Crystallographic Parameters of Al-Si Alloys Using In-Situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Applied Crystallography. 51(4): 1141-1150.
  2. Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., Elsayed, A., Byczynski, G. (2018). Analysis of Eutectic Silicon Modification During Solidification of Al-6Si Using In-Situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 736: 172-180. 
  3. Vandersluis, E., Ravindran, C. (2018). Relationships Between Solidification Parameters
    in A319 Aluminum Alloy.     Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 27(3): 1109-1121.
  4. Vandersluis, E., Ravindran, C. (2018). Estimating the Effective Metal-Mould Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient of an Aluminum Alloy via Experimental-Simulated Cooling Curve Convergence. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals. 71(5): 1231-1236.
  5. Vandersluis, E., Ravindran, C. (2017). Comparison of Measurement Methods for Secondary Dendrite Arm Spacing. Metallography Microstructure and Analysis. 6: 89-94.
  6. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2017). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Materials Science Forum. 879: 1558-1563.
  7. Elsayed, A., Vandersluis, E., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2016). Inclusions in Permanent Mold Cast Magnesium ZE41A and AZ91D Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting. 11(4): 749-765.
  8. Vandersluis, E., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Bois-Brochu, A., Chiesa, F., MacKay, R. (2015). Factors Influencing Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Properties in 319 Al Alloy Cylinder Heads. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 648: 401-411.
  9. Elsayed, A., Lun Sin, S., Vandersluis, E., Hill, J., Ahmad, S, Ravindran, C. (2012). Recycling and Degassing of AZ91E Magnesium Alloy Castings and Its Effects on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure. AFS Transactions. 120: 423-429.
  1. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2016). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Thermec 2016: International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials. Graz, Austria. May 22-Jun 2.

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Updated: 2018