Sambhaji Kusekar is a Ph.D. scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, where he is under the supervision of Dr. Tushar Borkar. His research focuses on the mechanical properties and microstructure characterization of materials such as 316L stainless steel and Inconel 718, employing various metal additive manufacturing techniques, including Powder Bed Fusion, Binder Jetting, and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing. Currently, he is working on Optimizing Forging Preforms Production using Additive Manufacturing Routes: Process Selection, Testing, and Performance Evaluation​. He has a profound interest in research, teaching, and exploring emerging areas within his field. He can be contacted via email at s.kusekar@vikes.csuohio.edu