Distinguished Professor Chris Berndt is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2007.
- DEng (Monash University) 2014, PhD (Monash University) 1981, BAppSc (Hons, South Australian Institute of Technology) 1976.
- Research interests:
- Thermal spray coatings (wear, biomaterials, corrosion, thermal barrier etc.)
- Mechanical testing of materials (hardness, engineering property measurements, etc.)
- Microstructural quantification (crack networks, porosity, phase distribution etc.)
- Recent research project examples:
- Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM)
- Field trial of prototype hydraulic actuator incorporating HVOF coating technology
- Benchmarking of Kinetic Fusion technology 3D printed parts
- Development of metal deposition processes for refurbishment of hydraulic components
- Aerospace Materials for Extreme Environment
- Recent awards:
- 2018 Honorary Life Member of the Australian Ceramic Society
- 2018 Engineering Executive (IEAust)
- Link to Publications
- Memberships:
- Alpha Sigma Mu (ΑΣΜ, The Materials Engineering Honor Society), Fellow
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fellow
- American Welding Society (USA)
- ASM International, Fellow
- Australian Ceramic Society, Fellow
- Australian Institution of Engineers, Fellow
- Indian Institute of Metals (India)
- Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK), Fellow
- Materials Research Society (USA)
- Society of Materials and Mechanical Engineers (India)
- Professional qualifications:
- Chartered Engineer (UK)
- Chartered Professional Engineer (Australia)
- National Engineering Register (Australia)
- Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation Engineer
- International Professional Engineer (Australia
