CoatTech Research Group: Advanced Thin Films for Extreme Environments

Our group specializes in three distinct, yet interconnected, research areas, addressing pressing needs in advanced materials science and engineering.

Coatings for Harsh Environments

Coatings for Mineral Processing

Coatings for Energy & Quantum

Developing atomic-scale interface protection for high temperatures, aggressive corrosion, oxidation, and severe wear in demanding operational settings.

Engineering durable thin films to resist abrasion, erosion, impact, and slurry corrosion, enhancing equipment longevity in heavy industrial processing.

Innovating functional thin films for hydrogen barrier protection, renewable energy systems, and advanced quantum interfaces.

Engineering atomic-scale interfaces for unparalleled performance in severe conditions.

We investigate fundamental processing-structure-property-performance relationships, leveraging advanced physical vapour deposition and microstructural characterization to address complex degradation mechanisms.

Quantifiable Impact and Expertise

150+

Peer-reviewed publications

20+

Active research projects

10+

Advanced characterization tools

We welcome motivated graduate candidates and postdocs to join our research team. Collaborate with us on cutting-edge materials science.