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
The passing of Sir Peter Hirsch on September 12th 2025, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in the story of metallurgy and materials science. Professor Hirsch, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child through the Kindertransport, went on to redefine how we see the inner world of metals. His pioneering use of transmission electron … Continue reading Farewell to Professor Peter Hirsch — A Giant in Metallurgy and a Gentle Soul
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
It is with great pride and heartfelt congratulations that we celebrate the recent recognition of Professor Peter Uggowitzer, who was awarded the Great Badge of Honour of the State of Styria on 12 May 2025 in a formal ceremony at the Old University in Graz. The honour was presented by Governor Mario Kunasek and Deputy … Continue reading The Great Mentor of World’s Non-Ferrous Metallurgy
Materials at Extremes 