We work to investigate deformation and failure of metallic materials (in particular, Ti, Al, Mg, Ni and Steel used in aerospace, defence, ship building, automotive and bioengineering) with variable temperatures (from cryogenic to high temp.) and strain rates.
We work to develop advanced techniques to characterise materials performance using synchrotron X-ray and Neutron diffraction, (HR)EBSD, (HR)DIC, TKD, indentation-based small-scale testing and macro- / micro-universal testing machines with variable temperatures and strain rates.Â
We work to understand the relationship between industrial processes and mechanical / metallurgical / structural properties, and the associated structural integrity. We are currently interested in hot stamping (also termed hot press forming), welding / joining, cryo-forming, deep cryogenic treatment and metal additive manufacturing.