The recent Nature editorial highlights the persistent and often underestimated problem of bullying and harassment in academia. It stresses that scientific excellence cannot be separated from the integrity of the research environment: organisations that ignore harmful behaviour ultimately undermine both their people and the quality of their work. The article calls for transparent procedures, responsible … Continue reading Stop Harassement in Science!
With great pleasure I am sharing with you our new review paper entitled "A snapshot of high-entropy alloy processing techniques and their effects on resulting mechanical properties" written by Mr. Christopher Matthews, a brilliant alumni student from the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Dakota School of Mines, now a Master Student in Metallurgy at … Continue reading A snapshot of high-entropy alloy processing techniques and their effects on resulting mechanical properties
Professor Peter J. Uggowitzer was never officially my mentor or supervisor -- neither during my studies nor in my former postdoc in Leoben. Yet, his presence and friendship over all these years have profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life. Through him, I learned not just metallurgy, but how to think metallurgy -- how … Continue reading The Spirit of Metallurgy at 75 Years Strong
Five worlds are watching us tonight — and you can see them all with your own eyes. Look up. The Solar System is closer than you think. Tonight, you …Which Planets Can You See With the Naked Eye — and How to Find Them
It started far beneath the southern sky,In Brazil, where questions first took flight.In Leoben’s halls the dream grew strong,And in Los Alamos — it found where it belonged. There atoms formed a pattern new,Two shapes, two souls — yet one clear view:One diamond-like, with perfect grace,One hexagonal — a mirrored face. With metal bonds and … Continue reading The Birth of the ZIP Phases
The final version of our manuscript “Is nitrogen doping of diamond-like carbon films a viable strategy for bipolar plates in proton exchange membrane fuel cells?” is now available to download! We are investigating the corrosion response of diamond-like carbon coatings onto aluminium alloys under simulated proton exchange membrane fuel cells environment. In addition, we investigate … Continue reading Metal-carbon interfaces
Our latest research proposes a powerful new approach to designing metallic alloys with enhanced resilience under irradiation in fusion-relevant conditions. By focusing on atomic-scale defect behaviour, we demonstrate that optimal radiation resistance can be achieved when interstitial and vacancy diffusivities are closely matched, and their migration energy barriers are minimised. This combination accelerates interstitial-vacancy recombination, … Continue reading We have developed the “metallurgical recipe” for future nuclear fusion materials!
Since its debut in the 1990s with the influential Oliver–Pharr method, nanoindentation has become a cornerstone of modern materials science. Originally developed to probe hardness and elastic properties at the nanoscale, this technique has since evolved far beyond its early capabilities. Today, advanced nanoindentation methods offer powerful insights into heterogeneous materials, thermally activated deformation mechanisms, … Continue reading The Evolution of Nanoindentation Towards Extreme Environments
Hey future metal legends! Thinking about what’s next after your Bachelor’s degree? If you’re into science, tech, and making real impact with raw materials, buckle up - here’s why the Master in Metallurgical Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) should be your next big move! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSLwhAt0nCc 1. Real Science, Real Impact Metals run the world — … Continue reading Three reasons why you must do a Master in Metallurgy here Leoben!
Materials at Extremes 