Materials Science and Engineering graduate research projects

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Projects

Name of faculty memberResearch focusEmailFaculty profile
Dr. Kathryn GrandfieldMapping Bone Structural Units in 3Dkgrandfield@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Grandfield
Dr. Andre PhillionSolidification, additive manufacturing, process modeling, 3D correlative microscopy, X-ray tomography

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3D correlative microscopy for solidification of aluminum alloys, recycling-friendly aluminum alloys for casting and additive manufacturing		philliab@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Phillion
Dr. Kyla SaskBiomaterials, surface modification, protein and cell interactions, blood-contacting devices, polymers, nanomaterials, biosensors, biomanufacturing, membranesksask@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Sask
Dr. Leili TafaghodiSustainable high-temperature materials production, decarbonization, iron and steelmaking, hydrogen-based ironmaking, kinetics and thermodynamics of high-temperature materials productiontafaghodi@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Tafaghodi
Dr. Nabil BassimAdvanced electron optics, focused ion beam microscopy, TEM of semiconductors, X-ray/diffraction contrast tomographybassimn@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Bassim
Dr. David WilkinsonMicrostructural Modeling of Bendability of High Strength Steelwilkinso@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Wilkinson
Dr. Marek NiewczasSynthesis and Characterization of Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) Films and Coatings for Applications in Optics and Tribologyniewczas@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Niewczas
Dr. Adrian KitaiFundamental luminescent materials:
Thin films of these oxide phosphors are being grow on glass and ceramic substrates to determine the relationship between point defects and luminescence in these materials.


New luminescent devices:
A new and unique type of luminescent “Sphere Supported Thin Film Electroluminescent” (SSTFEL) device has been developed.


New avalanche injection devices:
Two new research projects involve avalanche-injection electroluminescence. Two PhD student projects on this are being started.


Optical Fiber Liquid Crystal Display Technology:
A new type of display using the combination of a uniquely woven optical fiber array, light emitting diodes, and liquid crystal-based light modulation achieves an intense full colour display suitable for public information in the form of an electronic poster. New optical components are being developed to optimize the performance of this system.		kitaia@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Kitai
Dr. Hatem ZurobDevelopment of Structure-Property Relationships for Microalloyed Steelszurobh@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Zurob
Dr. Joseph McDermidPress Hardening Steels for Safety Applications.

Forming Limits of med-Mn Third Generation Steels.

Effect of Surface Active Elements (Sn and Sb) on the Selective Oxidation and Reactive Wetting of Si+Mn Advanced Steels.

Selective Oxidation and Decarburization Kinetics of High-Si Non-Oriented Electric Steels (these are for electric vehicle motor applications).		mcdermi@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. McDermid
Dr. Maureen LagosElectron spectroscopy and imaging of quantum materials, optoelectronic properties of semiconductor nanostructures for single photon emission, phonon properties of superconductorsmjlagos@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Lagos
Dr. Dimitri MalakhovBoronizing of stainless steels and titanium alloysmalakhov@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Malakhov
Dr. Joseph KishCorrosion control of structural engineering alloys, influence of metallurgical aspects on controlling anode and cathode processes, multi-scale length analysiskishjr@mcmaster.caLearn more about Dr. Kish
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