Microstructure Design for High-Performance Metals
About
Microstructure is a key factor in determining the properties of materials, particularly in high-performance metals designed for energy systems operating under extreme temperatures and pressures. Variations in phase composition, geometry, size, volume fraction, and interfacial characteristics can significantly affect performance, including oxidation resistance, magnetic behavior, and mechanical properties such as strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance.
Our group designs and tailors microstructures by modifying alloy production processes to develop high-performance metals with targeted, multifunctional properties. This is achieved through a deep understanding of the process–microstructure–property relationship.
Research Topics
Correlative microstructural and mechanical characterization: linking local structure and chemistry to mechanical response
High-throughput process-microstructure-property screening: accelerating the discovery and optimization of new materials
Micromechanics and deformation mechanisms: understanding how microstructural features govern plasticity and failure
