Gary J. Shiflet Professor,

Department of Materials Science & Engineering

University of Virginia

Dr. Shiflet's primary interests are in the kinetics and thermodynamics of phase transformations in crystalline and amorphous solids with particular emphasis on the atomic mechanism involved. Carefully controlled heat treatment experiments and both analytical and high resolution TEM are the primary experimental tools currently employed. CALPHAD and other computational techniques, as well as mathematical derivations are used to compare experiment with theory. Results are often extended to microstructure-property relationships.

Wayne D. Hutchison Discipline co-ordinator (Physics & Oceanography)

Senior Lecturer

School of Physical, Environmental & Mathematical

Sciences

The University of New South Wales, Canberra

Australia

Dr Hutchison is an expert in magnetism and magnetic resonance. He has extensive experience in low temperature measurements and has a lab at UNSW Canberra equipped with multiple low-temperature cryostats, including a dilution refrigerator. He is also experienced in research training, having supervised more than 25 research students. He has established an ongoing collaboration with researchers in Japan with a formal agreement in place between UNSW Canberra and the University of Toyama since 2002.

Injoon Son Assistant Professor

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical

Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,

Kyungpook National University, Korea

My research fields are surface treatment of metallic materials, specifically the electroplating and electroless plating processes based on electrochemistry of metals. Currently, I am researching electroplating processes for electronic components, particularly electrical connectors, which save on the usage of gold. I also have been interested in corrosion properties and anodization processes for corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys.

Małgorzata Lewandowska Professor Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering Warsaw University of Technology Scientific research conducted at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering of Warsaw University of Technology is connected with the main issues of modern materials science and materials engineering. The main scope of research includes: nanocrystalline and amorphous materials; biomaterials; intelligent and functional materials; modern ceramic and polymer materials; materials for pure power engineering; surface engineering; materials degradation issues, including degradation processes of industrial installations; characterization of materials (electron microscopy, microscopy of atomic forces, Auger electron and photoelectron spectroscopy, Roentgen diffraction, stereology and image analysis); macro-scale modelling.

Randi Holmestad Professor Department of Physics, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Holmestad's present research interests are focussed on materials physics; transmission electron diffraction and microscopy (TEM), materials microstructure and the relation to macroscopic properties. Ongoing projects are on aluminium alloys, quantitative electron diffraction, hydrogen storage materials, solar cell materials, thermoelectric materials and new functional materials. Home page: https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/randi.holmestad

 

Knut Marthinsen, Professor/Deputy Head of Department 

Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU, Norway 

 

Knut Marthinsen is professor (since 1998) and Deputy Head of department at the Department 

of  Materials  Science  and  Engineering,  Norwegian  University  of  Science  and  Technology 

(NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. He received his PhD in materials physics in 1986 from former 

NTH, Norway, and has more than 30 years of experience in teaching and research in material 

physics and materials science and engineering. 

His  research  interests  and  fields  of  expertise  include  quantitative  electron  diffraction  and 

microscopy  as  well  as  advanced  characterization  (mainly  by  scanning  and  transmission 

electron  microscopy  (SEM/TEM))  of  materials  nano‐/micro‐structure  and  its  relation  to 

material properties. Current research activities are mainly related to the development and 

application  of  physically  based  computer  models  (including  atomistic  modelling)  for  the 

evolution of microstructure, texture and properties during thermomechanical processing of 

aluminium alloys,  including models  for precipitation, work hardening,  recrystallization and 

grain growth.  

The objective is to contribute to improved and new processes and materials, enabling cost‐

effective and environment‐friendly materials processing and use, in close collaboration with 

national and international research partners and industry.   

 

Home page: 

http://www.ntnu.edu/employees/knut.marthinsen 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calin D. Marioara Senior Research Scientist

Materials and Nanotechnology

SINTEF Industry It is demonstrated that good thermal stability in Al-Mg-Si-Cu aluminum alloys correlates with a high density of fine lath-shaped, Cu-containing, disordered L-precipitates. Alloys optimized for L retained hardness above 90 HV after 3 weeks over-aging at 473 K (200 °C). Further improvement was achieved by substituting Si by Ge in one alloy. High-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy showed that at peak-hardness conditions, L coexists with more common needle-shaped precipitates, often with Cu-enriched interfaces.

Mirosław Stygar PhD

Department of Physical Chemistry and Modeling,

Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics,

AGH University of Science and Technology

His scientific interest is focused mainly on High Entropy Materials - both ceramics and alloys. He is in particular interested in the influence of the alkali dopants on the microstructure, thermal stability and electrical properties of the high-entropy oxides. Succeeded in synthesizing for a first time a high-entropy (Co,Cr,Fe,Mn,Ni)3O4 oxide, characterized by the Fd-3m single-phase, spinel structure. He is also interested in oxidation behavior of high entropy alloys in isothermal and thermal cycling conditions.

Kazimierz Przybylski Professor

Department of Physical Chemistry and Modelling,

Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics,

AGH University of Science and Technology

The effect of niobium, boron and carbon addition on the oxidation behaviour of γ-TiAl based alloys under cyclic conditions was investigated. It can be concluded that the addition of 8 at.% niobium to γ-TiAl alloy significantly increases its resistance against cyclic oxidation in air and improves the adherence of the oxide scale formed during the corrosion process to the metallic substrate.

PHAM MAI KHANH Associate Professor Department of Materials and Foundry Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Assoc. Prof. Pham Mai Khanh received the Eng., M. S and Ph. D degree in metallurgical technology, materials science and engineering and materials science from Hanoi University of Science and Technology and Ehime University in 1996, 2004 and 2011, respectively. The interested research fields are iron and steel alloys, especially abrasion and corrosion resistance alloys for mining and chemical industry application such as High Manganese Steel, High Chromium Cast Iron (White Cast Iron) … Recently, he also has been interested in martensitic transformation of Copper alloys, HAZ in welding of dissimilar steel and Bio-materials based on Titanium and Magnesium alloys. Home page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pham_Khanh14

Khanh Quoc DANG Lecturer, Doctor of Engineering Department of Non-ferrous Metals and Composite School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

Applying powder metallurgy route to consolidate advanced materials including structural and functional metal/ceramic matrix composites and analysis of their physical and mechanical properties. Recent projects consist of the development of ceramics processing, transparent ceramics, high wear resistance and tough metal/ceramic matrix composites based on Al2O3 or high manganese steel. Currently, attention to use the Pulsed Electric Current Sintering (also called Spark Plasma Sintering, SPS) technique to develop improved materials and their processing that will increase the properties of the designed materials. The objective is to develop highly reliable materials by conducting research in collaboration with the universities, research institutes and companies around the world, especially with professionals in Japan.

Home page: https://mse-en.hust.edu.vn/dv02-danh-muc-can-bo/-/asset_publisher/5t7E/content/1473432?redirect=%2Fdv02-danh-muc-can-bo

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9416-891X

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Quoc_Khanh_Dang

Mitsuhiro (Mitsu) Murayama

Professor

Materials Science and Engineering Department,

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA. Dr. Murayama has carried out research in a number of scientifically challenging and technologically

important problems in nanoscale materials characterization. He has made contributions in the field of

corrosion, energy materials, structural metallic materials for development of aerospace and sustainable

infrastructure, nanoscale earth and environmental sciences, and beyond. He has held positions in various

research projects in institutions in Japan and USA. His research focus involves applying sophisticated

electron microscopy techniques to critical materials problems, ranging from naturally occurring inorganic to

advanced engineering materials.

Since joining Virginia Tech, Murayama has expanded his research area to nanoscale earth and

environmental science, especially nanominerals in aqueous phases, by applying advanced transmission

electron microscopy techniques including electron tomography, electron energy loss spectroscopy, and

dynamic observation. He currently serves as the deputy director of the Virginia Tech National Center for

Earth and Environmental Nanotechnology Infrastructure, a member of the National Nanotechnology

Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) supported by NSF (a partner network of Japan’s Nanotechnology

Platform). Murayama also holds a chief scientist position in the Structural Materials and Characterization

group, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US Department of Energy (Richland, WA 99352, USA).

Kedsarin PIMRAKSA Asst. Prof.

Head of Industrial Chemistry Department

Chiang Mai University Bottom ash (BA) from Mae Moh lignite power plant was used to synthesize zeolite and zeolite-like materials. Low temperature synthesis (100-110 °C) was completed using SiO2 to Al2O3 with molar ratios of 2.94 and 2.92, respectively. The NAT-K and KASH encapsulate Cr, Ni and Cd ions in the structures of cement mortar matrices more than 97%.

Torranin Chairuangsri Professor

Dean, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Isothermal phase transformation behaviour in a Fe-22wt%Cr-3.2wt%Mo-6.2wt%Ni- 0.037wt%C cast duplex stainless steel has been studied. The transition temperature range where the σ phase took precedence over the χ phase as a major transformation product is approximately above 700oC. Features of the isothermal phase transformation sequence of the cast materials are discussed in comparison to that of wrought duplex stainless steel. Home page: http://www.inc.science.cmu.ac.th/thai/personals-detail.php?id=32

Chaiyasit Banjongprasert Assistant Professor

Department of Physics and Materials Science,

Faculty of Science,

Chiang Mai University

My research focuses on advanced metal processing and involves a variety of characterization techniques especially Electron Back Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) to investigate the microstructural evolution after processing. Current advanced processes include severe plastic deformation (SPD), thermal spray coating, and dissimilar joining. The research includes variants of manufacturing techniques such as Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) and High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) for maintenance of industrial structures. An extensive use of characterization techniques is to provide an understanding of the process-structure-property relationships. All the research projects involve close collaboration with industry and other research institutes nationally and internationally.

Ilona Mullerova Professor

Director, Institute of Scientific Instruments

Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic For a long time she is engaged in the scanning electron microscopy with slow and very slow electrons as regards its use in surface physics as well as concerns the electron optical issues of beam formation and signal detection. In 2000 she was a member of the organization board and secretary of the 12th European congress on electron microscopy in Brno. She is the founder of the regular schools on fundamentals of electron microscopy, organized by the institute. She is a member of the Branch board at the Faculty of electrical engineering and communication of BUT. She was awarded by the Japan Institute of Metals and the International Metallographic Society.

Shixun Cao Professor Department of Physics, International Center of Quantum and Molecular Structures, and Materials Genome Institute Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China Engaged in the field of materials science and condensed matter physics, mainly on the study of single crystal growth and physical properties research. Research field involving oxide high-temperature superconductivity, intermetallic compound magnetic superconductors, manganese oxide colossal magnetoresistance, iron-based superconductors, rare earth oxides spin switching effect, ultrafast optomagnetic spin excitation and coherent control, and multiferroic magnetoelectric coupling, etc. Constantly recruiting postdoc and faculty members at all rankings, please send Email to sxcao@shu.edu.cn. Home page: http://www.mgi.shu.edu.cn/Default.aspx?tabid=33029&ctl=Detail&mid=61795&Id=180267&SkinSrc=[L]Skins/mig/

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Yong Zou Professor

School of Materials Science and Engineering,

Shandong University

Prof. Zou Yong received the B.S., M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in

materials engineering from Shandong University of Technology,

University of Toyama, Japan, in 1993, 1996 and 2002,

respectively. Main study includes the synthesis and structural

analysis of novel materials, friction stir welding,

surface modification, corrosion and protection of metals. He

published about 120 Papers in Peer-Reviewed International

Journals and own 6 invention patents in China

Guanghui Min Professor

Institute of Liquid Metals and Casting Technology,

School of Materials Science and Engineering,

Shandong University, CHINA

Basing on the relationship among chemical composition, processing, structure and properties, focus on the processing technologies of casting and deforming Al alloys and their matrix composites, mainly by rare element alloying and parameters controlling. By adding tiny elements and Twin Rolls Casting(TRC), the fine grains formed in casting and the base crystal planes tilted in deforming in order to improve the ductility for the stripes of Mg alloys like AM30 and ZM30. Aiming to develop new light alloys for current or future industrial application by international cooperation with the companies and universities over the world.

Shuqi Zheng Professor

Department of Materials Science and Engineering,

School of Science,

China University of Petroleum-Beijing

Dr. Shuqi Zheng is currently a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at China

University of Petroleum, Beijing. He received his Ph.D. in Department of Materials Engineering at

Shandong University in 2002 and master degree in Department of Materials Engineering at Shandong

University of Technology in 1999.

His current research fields include 1) the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured

thermoelectric materials; 2)Corrosion and Protection of Metal Materials in H2S/CO2 environment; 3)H2/CO2

corrosion of pipeline steel for transportation of coal-to-natural Gas.

Robert Bidulsky Associate Professor

European Powder Metallurgy R&D Centre

Kosice

Slovakia

He obtained Ph.D. at the Institute of Materials Research in Kosice of Slovak Academy of Sciences in 2003. He is an editor of journal “Acta Metallurgica Slovaca”. He published more than 100 papers and participated in various EC and National projects. He was awarded fellowships for a senior foreign researcher at Politecnico di Torino (2008-2012). He received Associate Professor degree in 2014. His scientific work focuses on the materials science (powder metallurgy, SPD) HT processing, as well physical and mathematical simulation (compressibility, diffusion, and material flow phenomena). He starts be active in additive manufacturing area as a leader in EPMA Powder Metallurgy R&D Centre in 2016.

Tibor Kvackaj Professor

The Technical University of Košice – Slovakia

The study of materials properties of steels and Al, Cu

and their alloys, processed by traditional plastic

deformation techniques and SPD provided at ambient

and cryogenic temperature conditions with follow by

heat treatment.

Kyung Tae Kim Principal Researcher, Ph.D. Powder Technology Department, Korea Institute of Materials Science

Dr. Kim is Principal Researcher in Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS). He also serves as Vice Editor of Journal of Korean Powder Metallurgy. He got his Engineering Doctor’s degree (Ph.D.) at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He worked as Senior Engineer in flexible display laboratory at SAMSUNG Electronics, Korea and post-doctoral researcher in the institute of complex materials at Leibniz-IFW Dresden, Germany, respectively. Dr. Kim’s researches currently focus on the field of composite powders for thermoelectric-energy-conversion using carbon nanomaterials (CNT, Nanodiamonds and Graphene) but also for reactive materials based on Al particles.