We connect first-principles calculations, atom-probe characterization, and neutron scattering with real engineering challenges in joining, additive manufacturing, and materials for extreme environments.
About the labSurface science, processing, and microstructure–property relationships — with a focus on dissimilar-material systems where interfaces govern everything.
Explore researchAerospace, biomedical & high-temperature Ti alloys.
Adhesive-free joining to polymers and ceramics.
DED & PBF of multi-material structures.
ODS steels and molten-salt corrosion.
Cu–Cu hybrid bonding for HBM packaging.
Welding of high-strength, dissimilar metals.
We welcome motivated graduate and undergraduate students interested in metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and materials characterization.
