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Dr. Anthony Lombardi (2015)

Past Member
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University (2015)
  • MASc in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University (2011)
  • BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University (2009)


Anthony’s main field of specialization is metallurgy and materials science, specifically for low density Al and Mg based alloys. His past research mainly dealt with the optimization of casting and heat treatment parameters to improve the mechanical properties, minimize tensile residual stress and thereby mitigate potential in-service cylinder distortion in aluminum engine blocks. This research is critical to ensure high quality automotive components, which will prevent expensive recalls and improve engine operating efficiency.

After completing his PhD, Anthony went on to work at the University of Toronto as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Since then, he has moved on to work as a R&D Engineer at Nemak Windsor.

 

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Publications

  1. Lombardi, A., Mu, W., Ravindran, C., Dogan, N., Barati, M. (2018). Influence of Al2Cu morphology on the incipient melting characteristics in B206 Al alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 747: 131-139.
  2. Lombardi, A., Mu, W., Ravindran, C., Dogan, N., Barati, M. (2018). In-situ investigation of incipient melting in a 319 type Al alloy using laser scanning confocal microscopy. Materials Characterization. 141: 328-337.
  3. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Machin, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2017). Effect of Solution Heat Treatment on Residual Stress in Al Alloy Engine Blocks using Neutron Diffraction. Materials Science and Engineering A. 697: 238-247.
  4. Lombardi, A., Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2017). Analysis of the Solidification Characteristics of a 319 Type Al Alloy Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 695: 2628-2636.
  5. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2017). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Materials Science Forum. 879: 1558-1563.
  6. 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.
  7. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Machin, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). Transient Analysis of Residual Strain during Heat Treatment of Multi-material Engine Blocks Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. Materials Letters. 157: 50-52.
  8. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). Application of the Billet Casting Method to Determine the Onset of Incipient Melting of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 24: 2179-2184.
  9. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). Optimization of the Solution Heat Treatment Process to Improve Mechanical Properties of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using the Billet Casting Method. Materials Science and Engineering A. 633: 125-135.
  10. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). In-situ Neutron Diffraction Analysis of the Stress-Free d-Spacing during Solution Heat Treatment of Modified 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 54: 30-37.
  11. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., MacKay, R. (2014). Determining the Mechanism of In-Service Cylinder Distortion in Aluminum Engine Blocks with Cast-in Gray Iron Liners. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 45: 6291-6303.
  12. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2014). Improvements in Mechanical Properties of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks through Cost-Effective Heat Treatment. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 23: 2766-2771.
  13. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2014). Residual Stress Mapping Along the Cylinder Bores of Al Alloy Engine Blocks Subjected to Production Solution Heat Treatment Schedule. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing. 7: 415-420.
  14. Lombardi, A., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2014). Replication of Engine Block Cylinder Bridge Microstructure and Mechanical Properties with Lab Scale 319 Al Alloy Billet Castings. Materials Characterization. 87: 125-137.
  15. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., MacKay, R. (2013). Analysis of Residual Strain Profiles in Distorted Aluminum Engine Blocks by Neutron Diffraction. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing. 6(2): 135-140.
  16. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2012). Neutron Diffraction Study on Residual Stress in Aluminum Engine Blocks Following Machining and Service Testing. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing. 5(1): 115-121.
  17. Lombardi, A., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., Murty, B. S., MacKay, R. (2012). Interplay between Residual Stresses, Microstructure, Process Variables and Engine Block Casting Integrity. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 43(13): 5258-5270.
  18. Lombardi, A., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2011). Variation in Microstructure and Mechanical Properties along the Cylinder Bores of a Modified A319 Al Engine Block with Cast-in Iron Liners. AFS Transactions. 119: 229-238.
  19. Lombardi, A., D’Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Murty, B. S., MacKay, R. (2011). Analysis of Secondary Phases in the Microstructure of 319 Type Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using Electron Microscopy and Nano Indentation. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals. 64(1-2): 7-11.
  20. Sediako, D., D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Machin, A., Ravindran, C., Hubbard, C., MacKay, R. (2011). Analysis of Residual Stress Profiles in the Cylinder Web Region of an As-Cast V6 Al Engine Block with Cast-in Fe Liners Using Neutron Diffraction. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing. 4(1): 138-151.
  21. Lombardi, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2010). Influence of Silicon on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Lost Foam Cast AE42 Magnesium Alloy. AFS Transactions. 118: No. 10-044. (8 pages)
  22. Lun Sin, S., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C. (2009). Influence of Calcium on the Castability, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Lost Foam Cast AE42 Magnesium Alloy. AFS Transactions. 117: No. 09-071. (8 pages)
  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.
  2. Ahmad, S., Sediako, D., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Mackay, R., Nabawy, N. (2016). Assessment of Residual Stress in T5-Treated 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using Neutron Diffraction. SAE World Congress. Detroit, USA. Apr 12-14.
  3. D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., Prasad Rao, K. (2014). Assessment of Hot Cracking During TIG Welding of B206 Aluminum Alloy. Light Metals 2014: Aluminum Alloys: Development, Characterization and Applications. San Diego, USA. Feb 16-20.
  4. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., Mackay, R. (2013). Analysis of the Stress-free Interplanar Spacing During Solution Heat Treatment of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using In‑Situ Neutron Diffraction. 52nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2013). Montréal, Canada. Oct 27-31.
  5. Lombardi, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2012). Effect of Silicon on the Microstructure and Tensile Properties of AE42 Magnesium Alloy. 9th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications. Vancouver, Canada. July 8-12.
  6. Sediako, D., Lombardi, A., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Machin, A., Rogge, R. B., MacKay, R. (2011). Residual Stress Mapping in the Interbore Region of a Heat Treated Aluminum Engine Block. 50th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2011). Montréal, Canada. Oct 2-5.
  7. Sediako, D., D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Machin, A., Hubbard, C., MacKay, R. (2011). Application of Neutron Diffraction in Analysis of Residual Stress Profiles in the Cylinder Web Region of an As-cast V6 Al Engine Block with Cast-in Fe Liners. TMS Annual Meeting. San Diego, US. Feb 27-Mar 3.
  8. Sediako, D., D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Machin, A., Hubbard, C., MacKay, R. (2011). Analysis of Residual Stress Profiles in the Cylinder Web Region of an As-cast V6 Al Engine Block with Cast-in Fe Liners using Neutron Diffraction. SAE World Congress. Detroit, US. Apr 12-14.
  9. Lombardi, A., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2010). Influence of Silicon on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Lost Foam Cast AE42 Magnesium Alloy. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010). Vancouver, Canada. Oct 3-6.

 

 

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Updated: 2018