Research Themes

Our research themes are supported by the variety of experience covered by our doctoral supervisors and industrial partners.

Metals are crucial to the economy, for forming a strong industrial base, and producing a broad range of goods and applications used in everyday life and modern technologies.

Research carried out through the AMS CDT supports R&D in multiple sectors including: transport and infrastructure, energy, and defence. We provide a multidisciplinary approach to metallic systems, from Technology Readiness Levels 1-7, across the whole-product-lifecycle.

Our research is also assisting in the generation of energy [through renewables, fission, and fusion]; improving the performance and sustainability of automotive and aerospace vehicles; increasing the reliability of rail transport; and providing novel components that can be confident used in the human body. 

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Fundamental Physical Metallurgy

The research theme explores fundamental physical metallurgy to understand how processing affects material microstructure, and how this determines its properties.

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Advanced Characterisation and Simulation of Complex Behaviour in Metals

The research theme explores the advanced characterisation and simulation of complex behaviours in metals relevant to their use.

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Development of Novel Materials and Manufacturing Routes

The research theme explores the development of novel materials and manufacturing routes to provide advanced materials with increased capabilities in a sustainable manner.

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Research Publications

See the vast collection of research, which has published by our Cohorts since 2009, on our Google Scholar page.

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