With extensive experience in research administration—particularly in post-award management—Fatma currently holds the position of Senior Grants Officer at Swinburne University of Technology, where she manages the ARC portfolio.

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Jiali Jing (Julia) completed a Master of Food Science at the University of Melbourne in 2018. After graduation, she worked in a microbiology laboratory, where she gained hands-on experience in microbial testing and quality assurance for food safety. This experience further strengthened her interest in antimicrobial technologies and laid the foundation for her current research. She is now undertaking a PhD in Materials Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology as a SEAM affiliate. Her research focuses on the development of graphene-enhanced antibacterial polymer coatings designed to improve antimicrobial performance and surface durability. Julia collaborates with her industry partner, Kingsflair International — a Hong Kong-based leader in the design, engineering, and distribution of kitchenware and household products. Kingsflair is committed to innovation and sustainable manufacturing, with expertise in nanotechnology. Julia’s project translates those innovations into functional solutions for the food sector and broader industrial applications.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiali-jing-612282174/

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

Jim Jose obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics from Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland, United Kingdom). He joined RMIT in 2018 as a research assistant working on various projects including the development of an automated electrochemical robot for corrosion testing, virtual lab training using HoloLens, and portable water testing devices. Subsequently, he transitioned into the industry in 2020 to work for XRF Scientific group as an R&D engineer for product development. With a passion for industrial research and development, Jim has since joined RMIT as a PhD candidate in 2022, working closely with his industry partner, Romar Engineering, to investigate modelling methods for optimising conformally cooled, heat exchangers under multi-physics loading for additive manufacturing. Through this project, Jim aims to achieve research outcomes that will provide capability to rapidly design optimised additively manufactured parts and hence, translating to strong commercial benefits for the Australian additive manufacturing industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-jose-94513443/

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

Jim Jose obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics from Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland, United Kingdom). He joined RMIT in 2018 as a research assistant working on various projects including the development of an automated electrochemical robot for corrosion testing, virtual lab training using HoloLens, and portable water testing devices. Subsequently, he transitioned into the industry in 2020 to work for XRF Scientific group as an R&D engineer for product development. With a passion for industrial research and development, Jim has since joined RMIT as a PhD candidate in 2022, working closely with his industry partner, Romar Engineering, to investigate modelling methods for optimising conformally cooled, heat exchangers under multi-physics loading for additive manufacturing. Through this project, Jim aims to achieve research outcomes that will provide capability to rapidly design optimised additively manufactured parts and hence, translating to strong commercial benefits for the Australian additive manufacturing industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-jose-94513443/

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In 2018, she moved to Melbourne, Australia, where she completed her PhD in Engineering from the University of Melbourne (Chemical and Biomedical Engineering) in 2023. Her doctoral thesis encompassed the topics of Additive Manufacturing (direct ink writing), colloidal and ceramic processing, rheology and bone tissue engineering. In 2023-2024, Shareen conducted research as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Melbourne on spray atomisation and freeze drying of ceramic and MAX phase materials with the aim of improving flowability of feedstocks for powder-based Additive Manufacturing techniques.

Shareen joined the SEAM team as a postdoctoral research fellow at Swinburne University in 2024. She primarily collaborates with SEAM’s industrial partners on surface engineering projects, particularly in Additive Manufacturing via cold-spray and high-speed laser cladding (EHLA) for repair and refurbishment. Within these collaborations, she assists with process development and characterisation, as well as research student supervision and training. Her passion for education also extends to mentoring the younger generations, especially females, in the STEM fields.

Dr Shareen Chan was featured in the September 2024 edition of the Materials Australia Magazine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shareen-chan/

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Thesis Title: Development of surface engineering methods for processing internal steel pipe diameters

Nonthapat (Non) Nawbuntud completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with Honours from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. His interest in surface engineering began during his internship with SEAM, where he worked on the innovative manufacturing of nanostructured solid-state electrolytes using suspension plasma spray. Non commenced his PhD with SEAM in April 2023 at the Swinburne University of Technology. His current research focuses on developing surface engineering methods, including thermal spray and surface peening techniques, for processing internal steel pipe diameters. This project aims to address the high corrosion rates in pipelines and structural components, a significant challenge for the energy, marine, and other industries for over 50 years.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/non-nawbuntud/

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Thesis title: Optical and Structural Properties of Metallic Glasses and Composites

Thesis synopsis: High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are alloys consisting of five or more principal elements at equimolar ratios, developed by Prof. Yeh in the early 2000s. These alloys are desired due to their comprehensive mechanical and chemical properties, such as corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and thermostability. Even though HEAs are studied extensively for their applications, the fundamental properties of HEAs remain largely unexplored. The most common studies are on their characterisation and investigation on their grain or crystal structures. However, studies on their elemental connectivity are still lacking. Hsin-Hui’s project aims to understand the fundamentals of HEAs with the help of X-ray and THz spectroscopy methods as well as synchrotron and free-electron laser facilities. Through her studies, we aim to gain fundamental knowledge of the relation between elemental connectivity and their mechanical or chemical properties. This is helpful for future HEAs design.

Hsin-Hui Huang was featured in April 2024 edition of the Materials Australia Magazine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsinhui-huang-53a67712/

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Currently, Nam Mai is pursuing a PhD in Energy and Advanced Manufacturing at the University of South Australia, which he began in 2022.  His PhD project, entitled “Anti-corrosion Coating for the Hydrogen Economy,” is conducted as an integral part of the SEAM team.  His research focuses on developing an inner surface coating for natural gas pipelines that provides resistance to both corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement.  This innovation is crucial for enabling the use of these pipelines for hydrogen transportation in the future.

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Rob has a wealth of experience in research administration having managed numerous research centres at Swinburne University of Technology, overseeing a multitude of Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 projects.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mcmahon-93a75642/

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Thesis Title: Surface Properties of components formed by additive/subtractive manufacturing

Thesis synopsis: Laser powder direct energy deposition (LP-DED) is an additive manufacturing process that employs a concentrated laser beam with a high energy density to locally melt the material. The use of a concentrated laser beam and a high material deposition rate results in inferior surface characteristics, including elevated residual stresses and increased surface roughness. Premature fractures, cracks, distortions, and warpage in the components fabricated by LP-DED pose significant challenges that impede their widespread industrial applications. Residual stresses represent one of the primary causes of these issues, arising from high temperature gradients or non-uniform temperature distribution. While post-processing techniques are often employed to either eliminate or reduce these stresses, they are unable to rectify permanent process-induced defects such as cracks. Therefore, the implementation of in-process strategies to mitigate these residual stresses is of paramount importance in advancing the large-scale production of metal parts.

The research project’s primary objective is to achieve uniform structures by reducing temperature gradients and associated defects, thereby enhancing the structural integrity of metal parts.

Ikram Ul Hassan has a mechanical engineering background and received their Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Design from Deakin University (Australia) in 2020.

Prior to joining RMIT University as a PhD student, Ikram worked as a design engineer in design & manufacturing areas across Victoria (Australia). During this time, Ikram was associated with product development & innovation teams responsible for designing & manufacturing compact heat exchanger devices and analysing their thermal properties using different equipment for various industry partners. Ikram’s interests in working on additive manufacturing technologies was due to its sustainability (lower waste & simpler process train). Currently, Ikram working on a research project in association with the Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials Industrial Transformation Training Centre (SEAM ITTC) and industry partner Romar Engineering for surface properties optimisation of hybrid (additive and subtractive) manufactured parts.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikramulhassan/

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