Future IFM research projects

Professor Peter Hodgson

• APA(I) - roll forming finite element modelling
• APA(I) - new rolling process for nanostructured metals
• AMCRC - nano strengthened composites
• AutoCRC - range of materials and modelling projects
• Light Metals - projects in Mg and Ti
• Strip Casting - novel alloys through rapid solidification; advanced modelling methods for phase transformations at high rates
• Ultrahigh strength Nanobainitic Steels
• Surface Engineering of Metals and Wear behaviour

Professor Xungai Wang

• Protein Fibre Powders: Production, Characterisation and Applications (16 KB)
• Surface functionalisation for fibres and polymers
• Needleless electrospinning of nanofibres
• Photodegradation and UV protection of fibres and polymers

Associate/Professor Tong Lin

• Electrospinning of nanofibres
• Electrostatic assembly of nanomaterials
• Fibrous membranes for desalination of seawater
• Liquid marbles for new microfluidics
• Directional fluid transfer fabrics and membranes