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Research Area:
Advanced materials; nanoscale characterization; Nanomechanics
Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Unlike the traditional alloying strategies that are basically epitomised by the single-major-element approach, the novel metallugical design paradigm of high-entropy alloys (HEAs) is based on incorporating multi-principal elements in near equiatomic concentrations that generally form compositionally complex solid solutions. This new class of materials have triggered tremendous research interests in materials community since they empower us to break through to a new level of materials effectiveness’s, which are difficult to attain in conventional alloys, and they open a new avenue of alloy design that has been little explored. In this project, we will apply advanced characterization techniques to understand the origins of their superior mechanical properties. The outcomes will not only advance our knowledge about the deformation mechanisms of HEAs, but also will create an empowering map for the mechanistic HEA design to push the property boundary of possibility for enriching their potential applications.
Offering:
This project is supported by Dr. Linlin Li's DECRA project which aims to start July - October 2021. There are 2 scholarships available and if you are interested. Highly self-motivated candidates with background of mechanical and materials engineering are warmly welcomed.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email the following to xianghai.an@sydney.edu.au (Dr. Xianghai An, who will be the main supervisor and Dr Linlin Li's DECRA collaborator in USYD):
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3482