PhD Candidates

Md Joanet Ansari

PhD Candidate working on the project with industry partner LaserBond Limited in Adelaide.

Bruno Felipe Andrade Bezerra

Bruno’s desire to work with coatings and corrosion problems started during his studies at the University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, where he was also awarded a Master of Science and Technology of Materials.

Ting Chong Chen

Ting recently started his PhD candidature with SEAM as part of the Thin Film Coating Group in the Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia.

Minh Nhat Dang

Thesis title: Edge Preparation, Surface Finish, and Their Effects on Modern Precision Cutting Tool Performance.

Martin Eberle

Martin is a PhD Candidate working with industry partner Titomic Limited in Melbourne.

Daniel Garnham

Andre Hatem

Thesis title: Additive manufacturing of structural elements via Laser Metal Deposition: Microstructure, Mechanical and Performance characterization.

Hsin-Hui Huang

Jim Jose

Thesis title: Multi-objective optimisation of additively manufactured components subject to multiphysics loading

Ky Nam Mai

Kritkasem Khantisopon

Thesis title: Addressing ash-related challenges from biomass combustion using ceramic and composite coatings.

Sandy (Tzu-Ying) Liao

Thesis title: A Multifunctional Coating for Long-term Antimicrobial Purposes.

Hank Lloyd

Hank is is investigating the refurbishment of internal bores on industrial components via laser metal deposition, working closely with his industry partner to deliver specific material solutions.

Nonthapat Nawbuntud

Wesley Tai

Wesley Tai is a Master by Research candidate, working with industry partner Titomic Limited. 

Ikram Ul Hassan

Zefeng Wu (Ricky)

Thesis Title: Ultra-high-speed Laser Cladding of Hardfacing Material for Surface Protection.