Tuesday, October 15

MSE Transport and Infrastructure Symposium 2024

Come to the MSE Transport and Infrastructure Symposium to discuss the latest trends and innovations in transportation and infrastructure.

Date and time

Tuesday, October 15 · 9:30am - 4:30pm AEDT

Location

Michael Crouch Innovation Centre

Level G, Hilmer Building (E10) Kensington, NSW 2052 Australia

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Morning Tea

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome

Prof Sophie Primig, Dr Andrew Breen, Dr Vitor Rielli

10:10 AM - 10:35 AM

Is a Magnesium Alloy Stronger than Steel and Titanium Possible?

Prof Michael Ferry

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM

Microstructural and Mechanical Properties

Prof Paul Munroe

A detailed investigation on the microstructural and mechanical properties of high velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) sprayed Al0.3CrFeNiTi0.3 medium-entropy alloy coatings

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

Microstructure engineering in alloys for high performance applications

Prof Sophie Primig

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM

Latest Developments in Next-Generation Ferritic Stainless Steels

A/Prof Kevin Laws

11:50 AM - 1:10 PM

Lunch Break and Networking

1:10 PM - 1:40 PM

Additive manufacturing and post-processing of metastable beta Ti alloys

Invited speaker: Prof Elena Pereloma

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Superior Mechanical Properties

Dr Bosong Li (On behalf of Prof. Jay Kruzic)

Superior mechanical properties of a Zr-based bulk metallic glass via LPBF control

2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

Impact of micro and mesostructure

A/Prof Bernd Gludovatz

Impact of micro and mesostructure on the failure resistance of laser powder bed fusion-processed materials

2:25 PM - 2:45 PM

Corrosion behaviour

Dr Warren Xi (On behalf of Prof. Jianqiang Zhang)

Corrosion behaviour of chromia-forming alloys in a simulated combustion environment

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

In-situ Electron Microscopy Investigation

Invited speaker: Prof. Xiaozhou Liao

In-situ Electron Microscopy Investigation of Advanced Structural and Functional Materials

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking break

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Trivia

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing remarks and prize

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours

The Transport & Infrastructure Symposium will focus on the pivotal role of next-generation structural materials in advancing engineering innovations. These materials, designed to combine superior strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, are crucial for applications across aerospace, automotive, defence, and more. The symposium will highlight the latest research in materials processing and characterisation, showcasing the exciting advancements in Australia and beyond. Attendees will explore how cutting-edge tools and collaborative efforts are driving this renaissance in structural materials research, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future through innovative, high-performance solutions that meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Organized by

School of Materials Science and Engineering

The School of Materials Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney is recognised as the leading MSE program in Australia and is among the best in the world. The School leads the way in innovative research and is committed to providing an exceptional education to all students.

Free