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Dr. Bishop's principal area of research is metal additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on copper, nickel, titanium, ferrous, and aluminum alloys. He conducts applied research in powder manufacture, utilizing gas atomization, and works on process optimization across multiple printing modalities, including laser powder bed fusion, laser directed energy deposition, and binder jet printing. His research also delves into post-build heat treatments, where the transfer of outcomes supports a broad scope of industry partners. Products generated from his research undergo detailed characterization, including microstructure assessment, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, and measurements of residual stresses and physical properties.