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Prof. Stefaan Cottenier – Associated professor
Research interests
- Investigation of materials at the atomic scale, starting from the fundamental laws of quantum physics
- Application of Density Functional Theory (DFT) to problems defined by experimental or industrial partners
- Focus on static and dynamic stability, mechanical and magnetic properties, hyperfine interactions, pressure or temperature dependence, phase diagram predictions
- Didactics of science teaching, with a particular focus on online teaching
Prof. Leo Kestens – Senior full professor
Research interests
- Microstructural characterisation by optical and electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction
- Crystallographic texture, texture measurements by XRD and orientation contrast microscopy by Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD)
- Structure-Property relations with particular emphasis on anisotropy of properties as a function of crystallographic anisotropy Non-Oriented electrical steels as flux carriers in electro-magnetic devices
- Modelling of recrystallization textures in metal alloys
- Formation of microstructures through innovative metal processing such as thermo-mechanically controlled rolling or Additive Manufacturing
Prof. Roumen Petrov – Full professor
Research interests
- Technological approaches for microstructure, texture and properties control in metallic materials
- Novel techniques for thermal and thermo-mechanical treatment of advanced high-strength steels for automotive and pipeline applications
- Characterization of morphological and crystallographic microstructural aspects through Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD), including 3D EBSD and TKD
- Microstructural aspects of damage and fracture of components of machines
Prof. dr. ir. Patricia Verleysen – Full professor
Location
Materials Science and Technology
Tech Lane Ghent Science Park – Campus A
Tech Lane Ghent Science Park – Campus A