Dr. Christ Paul

Dr. Christ P. Paul is a distinguished scientist, researcher and technology innovation leader associated with the Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. He is recognised for his contributions to laser-based additive manufacturing, advanced materials processing and indigenous manufacturing technology development.

Dr. Paul has approximately 25 years of research and development experience in laser additive manufacturing, spanning equipment and process development through engineering applications and prosthetic components. His research expertise includes Laser Directed Energy Deposition, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, laser cladding, metal component fabrication, materials testing and characterisation.

His work focuses on developing advanced manufacturing systems, innovative materials, complex engineering components, process modelling and simulation, and in-situ and ex-situ characterisation techniques. These technologies have applications in aerospace, engineering, industrial manufacturing, component repair and biomedical engineering.

In addition to his scientific research, Dr. Paul plays a significant role in technology transfer, entrepreneurship and deep-tech innovation. He is associated with the leadership of the AIC RRCAT PI-HUB Foundation, which supports technology commercialisation, startup incubation and the translation of research outcomes into industrial applications.

Through his contributions to indigenous laser manufacturing technologies and innovation-led industrial development, Dr. Paul supports India's efforts to strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities and accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing across sectors.