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The Materials Research Group conducts research in the design, synthesis, microstructure characterisation and properties evaluation of advanced materials for various engineering applications. The Group is currently undertaking research in the following key areas of interdisciplinary material research: design, synthesis and advanced characterisation of materials; mechanical behaviour and deformation mechanisms; light-weight alloys and their composites; functional nanomaterials for water treatment; biomaterials and composites; corrosion behaviour. The Group uses advanced tools and techniques to characterise and understand materials properties and performance. The group uses many advanced characterisation techniques for research, such as transmission electron microscopy, atom probe tomography, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, mechanical testing (mechanical properties evaluation, fatigue and three-point bending test) and corrosion resistance. The Group has highly specialised facilities, such as PANalytical X-ray diffractometer, JEOL scanning electron microscope, Instron mechanical testing machines (5569 static and 8801 dynamic), nanoindentation system, UV-Vis spectrometer and Princeton PARSTAT 2273 advanced electrochemical system. We encourage enquiries from students and researchers wishing to pursue research activities in our research group. We also welcome enquiries from industry seeking solutions or collaborations in relevant research areas through Research and Development including: 3D Print of metallic materials; Biomedical titanium alloys and composites; Nanocrystalline light-weight alloys; Nanomaterials for water treatment.
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It is desirable that all applicants do not contact potential supervisors before applying. Applicants will be matched with a suitable supervisor if successful in gaining course admission.
On Campus at Joondalup
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
3D Print, Titanium alloys, Nanocrystalline, Light-weight alloys, Composite materials
Academia, Government Agencies, Engineering Consultancies, Research and Development, Industry
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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