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Which Planets Can You See With the Naked Eye — and How to Find Them
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
The Birth of the ZIP Phases
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
Metal-carbon interfaces
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
We have developed the “metallurgical recipe” for future nuclear fusion materials!
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!
The Evolution of Nanoindentation Towards Extreme Environments
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
Three reasons why you must do a Master in Metallurgy here Leoben!
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!
The secret of mentorship in science, by Khalil Gibran
The Lebanese visionary Gibran Khalil Gibran once gave us a timeless gift: the secret of true mentorship lies in thinking not only of ourselves, but of the generations to come. In just a few words, he captured something extraordinary – that the deepest impact we can make is not in what we build for today, … Continue reading The secret of mentorship in science, by Khalil Gibran
Answering WordPress Prompts #1
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? I want my legacy to be one of integrity, curiosity, and responsibility. I hope to encourage my students a mindset of critical thinking. If I can help shift the current status quo even slightly — through research, collaboration, or simply by my mentorship — I’d consider … Continue reading Answering WordPress Prompts #1
Pushing the Limits of Aluminium Crossover Alloys
Dr. mont. Patrick Willenshofer’s recent publication, “Influence of alloy chemistry and overaging on mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in aluminium crossover alloys”, is a remarkable contribution to the rapidly evolving field of advanced aluminium alloy development. This paper investigates the nuanced interplay between alloying elements and thermal history in novel AlMgZn-based crossover alloys enriched with copper … Continue reading Pushing the Limits of Aluminium Crossover Alloys
Materials at Extremes 