Advanced Materials Science

Engineering Surfaces for Extreme Environments

We investigate processing-structure-property-performance relationships across atomic to macro length scales, integrating physical vapour deposition with advanced microstructural characterization.

Core Research Areas

Specialized Thin-Film Solutions

Our group pioneers fundamental research and industrial solutions for advanced coatings operating in severe environment conditions, mineral processing, and quantum energy applications.

Harsh Environments

Mineral Processing

Energy & Quantum

Developing thin films to suppress corrosion, wear, oxidation, and embrittlement in demanding industrial settings.

Engineering surfaces to resist abrasion, erosion, impact, and slurry corrosion in heavy industrial processing equipment.

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

Our Scientific Approach

From Synthesis to Characterization

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Thin-Film Synthesis

Microstructural Characterization

Operational Testing

Mechanism Elucidation

Atom-by-atom deposition of nanostructured thin films using advanced magnetron sputtering techniques.

Evaluating performance under simulated extreme conditions, including wear, corrosion, and high temperatures.

Understanding degradation pathways and material responses to optimize coating design and application.

High-resolution analysis of film morphology, composition, and crystal structure using SEM, TEM, and XRD.

Partner with CoatTech

We welcome inquiries for research collaborations, sponsored projects, and industrial studies.