Dr. Pourya Heidari Orojloo

Postdoctoral researcher in laser technology group at KSF-Institute for Advanced Manufacturing

Education:

PhD Mechanical Engineering (Dec 2022 – Apr 2026)

Politecnico di Milano, Milan

Thesis Title “Remote Laser Cutting of Lithium-ion and Solid-state Battery Components”

  • Laser cutting of LIB cathode (NMC & LFP), Anode (Gr & Gr+Si, Li metal), Separator with CW, ns-, ps-, and fs-pulsed laser systems

 

M.S Mechanical Engineering (Sep 2020 – Dec 2022)

Politecnico di Milano, Milan

Thesis Title “Oscillation-based Beam Shaping for Laser Welding of Stainless Steel”

  • Thermal modelling in FLUENT, DoE for welding optimization

 

B.S Mechanical Engineering (Sep 2012 – Sep 2016)

Yasouj University, Yasouj

Thesis Title “Crashworthiness of thin-walled structures.”

  • Design of nested tube energy absorbers with Polyurethane foam

 

Professional Experience:

Visiting Researcher (Sep 2025 – Dec 2025)

TUM (iwb), Garching bei München, Munich

  • Laser-ablation-based manufacturing of lithium-ion and solid-state batteries
  • Laser-based processing in dry-room atmosphere

Scientific Researcher (Dec 2022 – Dec 2025)

Comau, Grugliasco, Torino

  • Cella Project: Design and development of a laser system prototype for flexible cutting of lithium-ion battery electrodes
  • Development of the laser system for the flexible laser welding station for the battery manufacturing

TA of Advanced manufacturing processes course (A.Y. 2023/2024 & 2024/2025)

Politecnico di Milano, Milan

  • Solved exam questions and provided support in advanced manufacturing problem-solving
  • Designed and manufactured a PCB board using laser technology for student demonstrations and projects