CAMS2024 Keynote Speakers
Prof. Xiaozhou Liao
University of Sydney
Professor Xiaozhou Liao received his PhD degree from the University of Sydney in 2000. In 2001, he relocated to the United States taking up a Director Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2001 and was a research scientist in the University of Chicago from 2004 to 2006. He is now a professor in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, at the University of Sydney.
Abstract: Additive manufacturing of metallic materials with unique microstructures and mechanical properties
Prof. Benny Freeman
Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
My research program explores the relationship between polymer structure, processing and properties. More specifically, we study the effect of polymer structure on the solubility, diffusivity, and permeability of small molecules in polymers and polymer-based materials. These fundamental studies bear directly upon membranes for liquid, gas, and vapor separations; controlled drug delivery devices and techniques; barrier plastics for food and specialty packaging; monomer and solvent removal from formed polymers; and physical aging of glassy polymeric materials and membranes.
Dr. Amy Clarke
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
Amy J. Clarke is a Distinguished Scientist in the Sigma Manufacturing Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory and holds a faculty joint appointment with the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines). Previously, she was the John Henry Moore Distinguished Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in MME at Mines. Amy currently serves as Director of a multi-university, National Nuclear Security Agency (NNSA) Stewardship Science Academic Alliances Center of Excellence on Advanced Characterization of Metals under Extreme Environments. Her research focuses on physical metallurgy; making, measuring, and modeling metallic alloys during processing to realize advanced manufacturing; and processing-structure-properties-performance relationships in metals and alloys. Amy received her MS and PhD degrees from Mines and her BS degree at Michigan Technological University in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. She serves on The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Foundation Board of Trustees, as an Editor for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, and has served on the TMS and Association for Iron & Steel Technology Boards of Directors. She is a past recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (nominated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NNSA Defense Programs), U.S. DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program award, Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program, and Mines Excellence in Research Award (Senior). She is also a TMS Brimacombe Medalist and Fellow of ASM International.
Abstract: Visualization of Solidification under Additive Manufacturing Conditions
Assistant Prof. Jennifer Young
Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore
Jennifer Young was trained as a bioengineer at the University of California Davis (B.S.) and the University of California San Diego (Ph.D.). During her Ph.D. with Prof. Adam Engler, she studied the role of mechanics in cardiac development, and created a hydrogel system capable of mimicking dynamic tissue properties in vitro. Inspired by the role of extracellular matrix (ECM) in dictating cell behavior and fate, she joined Prof. Joachim Spatz’s Cellular Biophysics group at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (Heidelberg, Germany) to study the contribution of nanoscale ECM cues to cellular function. Here, she discovered that variations in nanoscale ligand presentation alone affect chemoresistance in breast cancer cells, which has great implications in cancer treatment strategies. Her work at the MBI and NUS BME will continue to identify nanoscale ECM properties and unravel their contribution to cellular behavior in a diverse set of biological environments.
Abstract: Biomaterials for understanding age-related extracellular matrix mechanobiology
Prof. Michael Moody
University of Oxford, UK
My interests are focused upon enabling materials research at the nanoscale via the microscopy techniques of atom probe tomography (APT) and field ion microscopy (FIM). APT is a technique capable of material characterisations at the atomic-scale, in which each atom is identified chemically and located in three-dimensions with very high accuracy. In particular, I am developing a variety of new analytical techniques to improve the three dimensional reconstructions generated by APT and the subsequent atom-by-atom analysis of the resulting data. I am interested in applying these techniques to the characterisation of a variety of systems to inform the development of the next generation of high performance materials.
I am head of the Atom Probe Research Group in the Department of Materials. The group currently leads and supports research into a wide range of materials topics including: superalloys for aerospace applications, structural materials for fusion and fission power, Si and GaN semiconductors and catalysis. We collaborate with scientists and engineers from around the world on our projects. A key focus of our recent research has been the design of new analytical techniques to improve the accuracy of the reconstruction of atom probe data and to increase the information obtainable from subsequent analysis of the results. The group has active interests in all aspects of atom probe research and places emphasis on developing advanced techniques and applications.
Abstract: Atom Probe Tomography to Underpin Characterisation of Materials for Nuclear Energy Applications
Prof. Satoshi Wada
University of Yamanashi, Japan
Satoshi Wada is a professor of Material Science and Technology at University of Yamanashi. His main research interests include dielectric and piezoelectric nanoparticles, ceramics and single crystals, nano-structure induced enhanced property, and domain engineering in ferroelectric materials. He obtained B.S. degree (1986) in Metallurgy at Ibaraki University, M.S., (1988) and Ph.D. (1991) degrees in Material Science at Tokyo Institute of Technology. After graduation, he joined the faculty (assistant professor) at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology from 1991 to 1999. During Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, he has held visiting scientist at the Pennsylvania State University from 1996 to 1997. On 1999, he joined the faculty (assistant professor) at Tokyo institute of Technology, and promoted to an associate professor there on 2000. On 2007, he joined the faculty (associate professor) at University of Yamanashi and on 2009, promoted to full professor.
He has authored more than 300 publications, 30 patents, and 10 co-authored books in the material science field. He is a member of IEEE, The American Ceramic Society, the Materials Research Society, the Ceramics Society of Japan, the Japanese Society of Applied Physics, the Physical Society of Japan, the Chemical Society of Japan, Catalysis Society of Japan, and the Society of Powder Technology. He co-organized a symposium at the MS&T06 Conference (2006, Cincinnati), the 8th International Symposium on Ferroic Domains and Micro- to Nanoscopic Structure (2004, Tsukuba), IUMRS-ICAM 2003, 2007, 2014 (2003 Yokohama, 2007 Tokyo & 2014 Fukuoka), the 3rd International Ceramics Congress (2010, Osaka), and the 6th Japan-China Ferroelectric Materials and Application (Yamanashi, 2014). He received the Best Presentation Award of MRS-Japan in 1996, the JCerSJ Best Manuscript Award of the Ceramics Society of Japan in 1997, the Young Scientist Award of Electroceramics Division in 1999, the PFEIL Award in 2005, the Richard Fulrath Award of the American Ceramics Society in 2007, the JJAP Editorial Contribution Award of the Japanese Applied Physics Society in 2007, the AEM Award of the Japan AEM Society in 2008, the CSJ Award of the Ceramics Society of Japan in 2009 and Ferroelectric Recognition Award of the IEEE in 2018.
Abstract: Grain Size Dependence on Enhanced Piezoelectric Properties of BaTiO3 Ceramics by AC Poling Treatment Above Curie Temperature
Prof. Paul Dastoor
University of Newcastle
Addressing global issues as diverse as the energy crisis, diabetes and mining safety, Professor Paul Dastoor and his team are at the forefront of the emerging field of organic electronics.
Prof Dastoor is a Professor in Physics in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the director of the Centre for Organic Electronics at the University of Newcastle in Australia. He received his B.A. degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge in 1990 and his PhD in Surface Physics, also from the University of Cambridge, in 1995. After completing his doctorate he joined the Surface Chemistry Department at British Steel in 1994 before taking up his present appointment at the University of Newcastle in 1995. He was an EPSRC Visiting Research Fellow at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, UK in 2002 and a CCLRC Visiting Research Fellow at the Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire, UK in 2004-05.
Prof. Debra Bernhardt
The University of Queensland
Professor Debra Bernhardt is internationally recognised for her contributions to the development of nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and thermodynamics including far-from-equilibrium fluids and confined fluids. She is a Fellow of Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and an ARC Australian Laureate Fellow. Professor Bernhardt’s 30 years of research experience includes appointments at the University of Basel, Switzerland; the Australian National University; and Griffith University, where she was founding director of the Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre. Professor Bernhardt's research interests focus on the use of a range of theoretical and computational approaches to develop a fundamental understanding of the behaviour of matter, and application of these approaches to a wide range of problems including transport in nanopores, fluctuation phenomena, design of materials, gas separation, energy storage and conversion.
Abstract: Design and Synthesis of Nanomaterials: the Role of Computation at the Atomic Level
Dr. ArashTahmasebi
University of Newcastle
Dr Arash Tahmasebi is the Co-Director of the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research (CIMR) at the University of Newcastle. His research interests are in metallurgical cokemaking, bio-coke production, low-carbon ironmaking technologies, biomass utilisation, hydrogen production, and thermochemical conversion of solid fuels. He is actively engaged with the Australian and international resources, steel, and power sectors, developing solutions to industry challenges in addressing greenhouse gas emissions. Arash is a highly cited researcher and has published over 100 papers in reputable international journals.
Abstract: Reactivity and degradation of metallurgical coke in H2-enriched blast furnace ironmaking
Distinguished Prof. Zhengyi Jiang
University of Wollongong
Zhengyi Jiang received the Ph.D. degree from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA, in 1996. He is currently a Distinguished Professor and Leader of the Advanced Micro Manufacturing Centre, University of Wollongong (UOW), Wollongong, NSW, Australia. He has been carrying out research on rolling mechanics with extensive expertise in rolling theory and technology, tribology in metal manufacturing, contact mechanics and computational mechanics in metal manufacturing, numerical simulation of metal manufacturing, advanced micro manufacturing, development of novel composites, and artificial intelligence applications in rolling process. He was promoted a Full Professor with Northeastern University in 1998, and UOW in 2010. He has over 630 publications (more than 435 journal articles) and three monographs in the area of advanced metal manufacturing.,Dr. Jiang has been awarded over 38 prizes and awards from Australia, Japan, Romania, and China, including ARC Future Fellowship (FT3), Australian Research Fellowship (twice), Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship, and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Invitation Fellowship.
Prof. Raman Singh
Monash University
Professor Raman Singh’s primary research interests are in the relationship of Nano-/microstructure and Environment-assisted degradation and fracture of metallic and composite materials, and Nanotechnology for Advanced Mitigation of such Degradations. He has also worked extensively on use of advanced materials (e.g., graphene) for corrosion mitigation, and stress corrosion cracking, and corrosion and corrosion-mitigation of magnesium alloys (including for the use of magnesium alloys for aerospace, defence and bioimplant applications). Prof Singh’s professional distinctions and recognitions include: Guest Professorships at ETH Zurich (2020, 2023, 2024), editor of a unique book on non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of corrosion, editor of a book on cracking of welds, editor-in-chief of an Elsevier journal and two MDPI journals, member the Editorial Boards of a few journals, leader/chairperson of a few international conferences and over 60 plenary/keynote lectures at international conferences, over 265 peer-reviewed international journal publications, 15 book chapters/books and over 100 reviewed conference publications, and several competitive research grants (that include 4 Discovery, 7 Linkage and one ITRH grants of Australian Research Council).
Abstract: Circumventing Challenges in Developing CVD Graphene Coating on Mild Steel: A Disruptive Approach to Remarkable/Durable Corrosion Resistance
Prof. Tuan Ngo
University of Melbourne
Prof Tuan Ngo is the Research Program Leader-Building Transformation of the Building 4.0 CRC, a $130m initiative to transform the building industry in Australia. He also coordinated the bid to establish of the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Manufacturing of Prefabricated Housing (ARC-CAMPH), a $10m centre focusing on prefabricated buildings on off-site construction where he has worked as the Research Director. Prof Ngo leads the Advanced Protective Technologies of Engineering Structures (APTES) Research Group, which has been recognised as one of the leading centres in advanced materials and structural systems, and physical infrastructure protection in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Abstract: Metamaterials and hybrid structures for lightweight high-performance protective solutions
A/Prof. Ailar Hajimohammadi
UNSW Sydney
Associate Professor Ailar Hajimohammadi, a leading engineer with over 20 years of experience, is currently affiliated with the University of New South Wales. She earned her PhD in sustainable cementitious materials from the University of Melbourne and has an extensive background in both academia and industry. A/Prof Hajimohammadi has a record of 71 publications and has secured research and commercialization grants totalling over $9 million. Her pioneering research focuses on sustainable construction materials, resource recovery, and the circular economy. Notably, she has led projects on recycling hard-to-process plastic waste and developing novel low-CO2 cementitious materials. Her entrepreneurial ventures in waste management and sustainable engineering have resulted in innovative solutions implemented in the industry. Globally, she collaborates with top universities and research groups, enhancing her influence in the engineering field.
Abstract: Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Concrete: Pathways to Low-Carbon Solutions
Distinguished Prof. Shujung Zhang
University of Wollongong
Shujun Zhang is a Distinguished Professor of Material Science & Engineering at University of Wollongong, Australia, prior to which, he served as a Senior Scientist and Professor at the Pennsylvania State University, USA. Presently, his focus lies in exploring the intricate relationship between design & fabrication, microstructure, properties, and device performance of electronic materials, particularly with applications in piezoelectric transducers and energy storage/harvesting. He has co-authored 600 technical papers and holds 12 granted patents in the fields of electronic ceramics, crystals and composites. He is the Clarivate highly cited researchers since 2021. He has received several accolades from various societies, including an Academician of World Academy of Ceramics, an IEEE Fellow of the Ultrasonics, Ferroelectric and Frequency Control Society (UFFC-S); a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society; and a Future Fellow of Australian Research Council. Additionally, he is a recipient of IEEE UFFC-S Ferroelectrics Recognition Award; a winner of the New South Wales Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering; the Ross Coffin Purdy Award at the American Ceramic Society; and Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award for Researcher of the Year at UOW. He is the Editor-in-Chief for Microstructures, section Editor-in-Chief for Crystals, as well as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on UFFC, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, and Science Bulletin.
Abstract:High Performance Lead-free Relaxor Antiferroelectrics for Energy Storage Applications
Dr. Ali Hagdigheh
University of Sydney
Dr Hadigheh is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of Research Education in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney (USyd). His research expertise lies in the recycling of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, waste valorisation, corrosion prevention, and structural health monitoring. He has secured over $2.2 million in research funding and holds various patents in composite recycling. Dr Hadigheh has authored two books and published over 120 journal and conference papers. He is a member of MT-007 Non-Destructive Testing of Metals and Materials and SB-000 Sustainable Buildings Committees of Standards Australia, where his research has significantly contributed to the standards. Additionally, he serves as a committee member of the NSW Concrete Institute of Australia and currently leads the Smart Materials and Sustainable Structures group at USyd.
Abstract: How Green are Green Technologies? Circular Solutions for Reducing Carbon Footprint in Concrete and Composite Industries