Our recent Corrosion Science paper on the oxidation degradation mechanisms of niobium-based alloys has been featured in Japanese media following the University of Tokyo press release.

I am pleased that this work has been introduced to broader audiences interested in future high-temperature structural materials. 

• WING: https://www.jwing.net/news/108660 

• Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun: https://www.nikkan.co.jp/articles/view/00782051 

Our recent research on the oxidation mechanisms of Nb-based alloys was published in Corrosion Science!

The study clarified how temperature and crystal structure of Nb2O5 influence high-temperature oxidation behavior, deepening the mechanistic understanding of the catastrophic oxidation of Nb-based alloys. 

Article (open access): 

The roles of Nb2O5 phase evolution and solute interactions in temperature-dependent oxidation degradation mechanisms of Nb-based alloys 

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This research was also featured in the University of Tokyo press release: 

Why Do Next-Generation High-Temperature Alloys Fail by Oxidation? University of Tokyo Researchers Reveal Key Mechanisms in Niobium-Based Alloys 

I am honored to receive the Grant-in-Aid <KAKENHI> for Early-Career Scientists award, which supports my research on high-temperature oxidation behavior and degradation mechanisms of Nb-based alloys at elevated temperatures. 

Project title: "Elucidating Oxidation Mechanisms in Nb-Silicide-Based Alloys and Establishing Design Guidelines for Improved Oxidation Resistance"

Recent works about high-temperature mechanical properties and oxidation behavior of Nb-based alloys were presented at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition in San Diego, CA.

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Our recent research on refractory complex concentrated alloys (RCCAs) was published in Materials Science and Engineering: A. 

The study clarified how temperature and crystal structure influence high-temperature deformation behavior, providing insights for the design of next-generation structural materials for extreme environments. 

Article (open access): 

The effect of constituent phases on microstructure and high temperature deformation mechanisms of IrRhRuWMo complex concentrated alloys 

This research was also featured in the University of Tokyo press release: 

Unlocking the Secrets of High-Temperature Strength: The University of Tokyo Researchers Make Breakthrough in Multi-Element Alloys 

Our recent research on Ni-based superalloys was published in Materials.

The study investigated the high-temperature yielding behavior of the multicomponent γ′-L12 single phase and revealed the strength contributions from different strengthening mechanisms. 

Article (open access): Effect of Alloying Elements on the High-Temperature Yielding Behavior of Multicomponent γ′-L12 Alloys 

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I am honored to receive the Grant-in-Aid <KAKENHI> for Early-Career Scientists award, which supports my research on high-temperature mechanical properties and deformation of Nb-based alloys

Project title: "The design, development, and investigation of deformation mechanisms of next-generation high temperature structural alloys"

March 2024

I am honored to receive the Early Career Scientist Research Support Grant, which supports my research on refractory alloy research to uncover the underlying deformation mechanisms of refractory alloys and transition metal silicides at high temperatures.

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Our recent research on Nb-Si-based alloys was published in Materials.

The study investigated the composition-structure-property relationship of Nb-Si-X ternary systems with particular focus on high temperature strength at 1300 C and reveal the strength contributions both in compositional and microstrctural perspective. 

Article (open access): Phase Equilibrium and High-Temperature Mechanical Properties of Nb–Si–X Ternary Alloys 

This research was also featured in the University of Tokyo press release: 

New Material Research Push The Limit For Sustainable Power Generation 

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