PhD/MPhil Metallurgy
Metallurgical research at the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification (BCAST) is at the forefront of the field, making it one of the most prominent and influential groups globally. Our primary focus is on the science and engineering of metallic materials. This encompasses a wide range of areas, such as liquid metal engineering, thermomechanical processing, alloy development, and the application of high-performance engineering alloys to promote sustainability in the metal industry, thus safeguarding our environment.
Our overarching vision is to achieve 'full metal circulation,' a world where the demand for metallic materials is primarily met through recycling and reusing secondary metals, with only minimal production of primary metals each year. This vision forms the foundation of our research approach, which spans from fundamental investigations at the atomic level, including microstructural control during solidification and solid-state transformation, to the development of novel metallic materials through the creation of innovative alloys with enhanced properties that can be fully recycled.
Our technology development efforts are more practical, involving the production of high-performance metallic components and feedstock materials through cutting-edge solidification and thermomechanical processing techniques. Additionally, we collaborate closely with industrial partners across the supply chain to scale up and implement new technologies while emphasising sustainable metallurgical practices. These studies are distinctly geared toward practical application.
You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour.
Metallurgical research at the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification (BCAST) is at the forefront of the field, making it one of the most prominent and influential groups globally. Our primary focus is on the science and engineering of metallic materials. This encompasses a wide range of areas, such as liquid metal engineering, thermomechanical processing, alloy development, and the application of high-performance engineering alloys to promote sustainability in the metal industry, thus safeguarding our environment.
Our overarching vision is to achieve 'full metal circulation,' a world where the demand for metallic materials is primarily met through recycling and reusing secondary metals, with only minimal production of primary metals each year. This vision forms the foundation of our research approach, which spans from fundamental investigations at the atomic level, including microstructural control during solidification and solid-state transformation, to the development of novel metallic materials through the creation of innovative alloys with enhanced properties that can be fully recycled.
Our technology development efforts are more practical, involving the production of high-performance metallic components and feedstock materials through cutting-edge solidification and thermomechanical processing techniques. Additionally, we collaborate closely with industrial partners across the supply chain to scale up and implement new technologies while emphasising sustainable metallurgical practices. These studies are distinctly geared toward practical application.
You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour.
