Our research focuses on understanding the mechanisms and transformation pathways for microstructural evolution in metallic alloy systems. We focus on various external stimuli (temperature, deformation, irradiation, corrosion) to trigger phase transformations. Ultimately, our work aims at improving and designing resilient structural materials.
State-of-the-art characterization techniques allowing us to quantify microstructures from the micron down to the atomic scale are at the core of our approach. We collaborate with groups in computational and theoretical materials science to complement our experimental work and work with industrial partners and national laboratories.