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Magnetic nanoparticles, nanomaterials for biomedical applications, magnetic hyperthermia, and the physics of condensed matter systems.

Raman and optical spectroscopy of solids, carbon nanomaterials (fullerenes, nanotubes, graphene), and optical properties of advanced functional materials.

High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) of materials at the nanoscale, EELS analysis, and the structural characterisation of semiconductor heterostructures, thin films, and nanostructured materials.

Electron microscopy and structural characterisation of solid materials, analysis of defects and interfaces at the atomic scale, and the study of structural properties of advanced functional materials.

Deposition of thin films by physical and chemical methods, in-situ characterisation techniques, organic semiconductors, and optoelectronic thin-film devices.

Growth and optical characterisation of advanced materials, thin film synthesis, and spectroscopic methods for the study of functional materials. Teaches Nanomaterials and Smart Materials (MSEN 721, 722, 1001).

Optical spectroscopy of solids, photoluminescence, Raman spectroscopy, and the study of optical properties of semiconductor and dielectric materials for optoelectronic applications.

Electron microscopy, structural analysis of crystalline and amorphous materials, and microstructural characterisation of functional materials using advanced TEM and SEM techniques.

Computational methods for the study of structural properties of condensed matter, density functional theory, and ab initio modelling of semiconductors and functional materials.

Nanoscale materials physics, organic thin films, flexible electronics, spectroscopic ellipsometry, and the development of materials for flexible optoelectronic devices.

Magnetic and magneto-optical properties of materials, spintronic materials, and thin-film magnetic structures for data storage and sensor applications.

Thin film technology, surface science, photonics and plasmonics, PVD/CVD growth, and optical spectroscopy of nanostructured materials. 150+ papers, 8,000+ citations. Young Scientist Award, European MRS. Visiting Professor, University of Poitiers & Nottingham Trent.

Magnetic and electrical properties of condensed matter systems, magnetism in nanostructures, and the characterisation of magnetic materials for data storage and energy applications.

Crystal growth, X-ray diffraction analysis of materials structure, thin film deposition, and the structural characterisation of metallic and semiconductor materials. Teaches Materials Characterisation (MSEN 502, 602).

Environmental engineering, energy recovery from waste, recycling technologies, and sustainable management of solid and liquid waste streams in industrial and urban environments.

Structural dynamics, finite element analysis, vibration analysis of mechanical systems, and the computational modelling of engineering structures under dynamic loading.

Experimental and theoretical study of fluid mechanics in turbomachinery, flow characterisation, and aerodynamic design. Teaches Thermodynamics (MSEN 304) and Composite Materials (MSEN 605).

Laboratory support for materials engineering courses, specialising in mechanical testing and materials processing laboratory instruction (MSEN 604).

Laboratory instruction in ceramic materials, mechanical properties testing, and additive manufacturing. Teaches practical courses (MSEN 503, 505, 811).

Physical metallurgy, metallic foams, additive manufacturing, nanoparticle production, biomaterials, coatings, and life-cycle assessment. Director of the Physical Metallurgy Lab. Research Professor at Texas A&M. CIRP Fellow. FEMS Executive Committee. Editor-in-Chief, European Journal of Materials. 350+ papers. Faculty Advisor to the Aristotle Racing Team.

Combustion processes, pollutant formation in thermal engines, vehicle emissions, and the development of cleaner combustion technologies and energy-efficient systems.

Machine element design, computational methods for mechanical engineering structures, fatigue analysis, and the design and optimisation of mechanical systems.

Manufacturing processes, surface engineering and coatings, machining of advanced materials, and nanotechnology applied to surface treatments for industrial applications.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of advanced metallic alloys, deformation mechanisms, fatigue and fracture behaviour, and the thermomechanical processing of structural metallic materials.

Machine element design, tribology, gear and bearing systems, and the mechanical design of engineering components with advanced materials. Teaches Machine Elements and Additive Manufacturing (MSEN 403, 604, 811).

Sustainable management of energy resources, life cycle assessment of energy systems, circular economy of materials, and environmental policy for the energy and materials sectors.

Mineralogy and petrology of natural materials, X-ray powder diffraction analysis, and the study of critical raw materials and mineral resources. Teaches Bonds & Crystallography (MSEN 205) and Critical Raw Materials (MSEN 813).

Chemical reaction engineering, process intensification, transport phenomena in materials processing, and the design of chemical processes for advanced materials production. Teaches Chemical Process Engineering (MSEN 504).