DurAMat Project

🚨 PhD Opportunity in Additive Manufacturing and Corrosion Study! 🚨 📍 Location: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium 👩🔬 Supervisor: Prof. ir. Iris De Graeve We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at VUB, as early as possible. The PhD project focuses on Additive Manufacturing (AM) of Functional Coatings on Metal Substrates and their corrosion behaviour. 🎓 Your Profile: ·      Any nationality ·      Cannot have a doctoral degree earlier. ·      Have a master degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, metallurgy, or related disciplines.  ·      Not have resided in Belgium for more than 12 months in the last 3 years. ·      Sufficiently high English 💡 Research Objectives: Investigate the surface & bulk composition, microstructure, and interface properties of AM-applied metallic coatings (e.g., Inconel on steel). Study the corrosion mechanisms of functionalized metal substrates in relation to AM parameters and post-processing treatments. Identify key AM parameters defining the coating-corrosion relationship. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AM, metallurgy, and corrosion science, and to contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable metal coatings. 🔗 How to Apply: For more information and for application details, visit: https://lnkd.in/enWCFqYj ⌛ Deadline: 30/11/2024 #PhDOpportunity #AdditiveManufacturing #CorrosionStudy #Metallurgy #FunctionalCoatings #VUB #PhD #job

🌍In September 2024, at the annual congress #EUROCORR2024 of the EFC - European Federation of Corrosion (EFC), Iris De Graeve announced the formation of a new "Task Force" within the EFC, focused on the Corrosion Performance of Additively Manufactured Metals. 🔍 Chaired by Iris De Graeve and co-chaired by Reynier Revilla, both Principal Investigators of the DurAMat Project, this Task Force aims to unite international researchers working within the EFC community on key topics such as #metaladditivemanufacturing (MAM), #corrosionmechanisms, AM #metalprocessing, and #corrosionprotection or mitigation techniques. These areas encompass surface treatments, heat treatments, and other methods. 📈As MAM continues to expand across various industrial sectors—including #biomedical, #aerospace, #marine, #automotive, #energy, and #construction —the target audience for this "Task Force" is broad and diverse. Given the strong alignment between the Task Force's mission and DurAMat Project's objectives, goals and structure were presented during the introduction, drawing significant attention from the EUROCORR audience. 🏆 The DurAMat Project is proud to be at the forefront of this initiative, fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance the understanding and application. 🤝Let's work together to advance the field of corrosion in additively manufactured metals!

🌟 Welcoming Wang Chen to the DurAMat Project! 🌟 We are excited to introduce Wang Chen, who has recently joined the DurAMat project as a Doctoral Candidate! Originally from Shanghai, China, Wang brings a diverse and impressive educational background, with expertise in metallurgy from Shanghai University, as well as a Master of Philosophy degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Aberystwyth in the UK. Wang’s research experience shines in the area of computational simulation of liquid foam structures, and he also gained hands-on industry experience working as a stamping die structure design engineer at an automotive parts manufacturer. Now, as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie DurAMat project, Wang is pursuing his PhD at the University of Warwick in the UK. His research aims to develop an atomic information-based predictive model for crack propagation in AM metals under cyclic loading, a key component for advancing materials science. We are thrilled to have Wang on board and are excited to see the contributions he will bring to DurAMat! 👉 Learn more about our researchers: https://lnkd.in/eXhbgm6A

Successful research management of DurAMat Project during pre-and post-award was showcased at Marie Curie Alumni Association meeting in Brussels by our PM Fatma Demir in the presence of European Commission Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Unit and REA. Proud to contribute to advancing research excellence and collaboration in Europe! EUTOPIA #ResearchManagement #HorizonEurope #MSCA #Innovation #Collaboration #DurAMat #MarieCurieAlumni #ResearchExcellence #Sustainability"

We are very happy to successfully conclude our very first training event! Over the past three days, we covered a wide range of topics, from metal additive manufacturing and material durability to advanced modelling and machine learning in materials science.  It was an incredible opportunity for knowledge exchange, and building synergies across projects. We’re grateful to all the participants, trainers, and partners who made this event such a success. Looking forward to many more productive and inspiring events in the future!   EUTOPIA, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Warwick, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Technische Universität Dresden, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, University of Gothenburg.

Day 3 and last day of the DurAMat Training Event explored Fundamentals of Modelling and #MachineLearning in #MaterialScience, led by Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon. The day featured insightful workshops covering: ✅ Multi-scale Modelling and Quantitative Structure-Property Relationships by James Kermode from University of Warwick ✅ How machine learning and advanced modelling techniques can transform material science research by Christian Feiler from Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon. Vrije Universiteit Brussel, EUTOPIA

Day 2 of the DurAMat Training Event was all about 'Durability of Materials: Properties and Performance,' which featured two in-depth workshops: 🔹 Environmental Material Degradation — covering electrochemistry, corrosion, and surface analyses. 🔹 Mechanical Failure — focused on microstructure analysis and mechanical properties. It was an insightful day, equipping our participants with the skills to better understand and evaluate material performance. Looking forward to more knowledge-sharing as the event continues! Herman Terryn, Iris De Graeve, ENDURES - Expertisecentrum voor Corrosie, Antifouling, MIC en Schadeonderzoek , Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, EUTOPIA

Day 1 of the DurAMat Training Event: 'Training on Metal Additive Manufacturing' was a fantastic start! Our participants-both in person and also online, including colleagues and Doctoral Candidates, dove deep into the intricacies of metal additive manufacturing, enhancing their skills and expanding their knowledge. Beyond the technical insights, we also enjoyed a wonderful evening exploring Brussels' beautiful city center and sharing great conversations over dinner. This blend of learning and networking is what makes the DurAMat project so special—building both professional expertise and lasting connections. Looking forward to more exciting days ahead! EUTOPIA, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Iris De Graeve #AdditiveManufacturing, #MaterialScience, #Sustainability, #ResearchTraining, #MSCADN, #DurAMat, #AdvancedResearch, #3DPrinting, #MetalAdditiveManufacturing

Our team had the pleasure of participating in the 'Additive Manufacturing Workshop and Networking 2024' at VUB's Etterbeek campus. The event was a collaborative effort organized by Additive Manufacturing platform - AUGent, Université libre de Bruxelles, VUB-AM, Université catholique de Louvain and KU Leuven Additive Manufacturing Institute. We successfully communicated and disseminated the DurAMat Project, fostering valuable synergies with other projects through the exchange of best practices and networking. #AdditiveManufacturing, #MaterialScience, #Sustainability, #ResearchTraining, #MSCADN, #AdvancedResearch, #3DPrinting, #MetalAdditiveManufacturing, EUTOPIA, #synergies

We're excited to share a glimpse of our very first internal training event at VUB. Starting tomorrow, we'll be welcoming colleagues, friends, and PhD students from various projects to join us for a training event focused on advancing our collective knowledge and expertise in additive manufacturing technologies for metals. EUTOPIA, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, University of Warwick, Technische Universität Dresden, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, University of Gothenburg, Vrije Universiteit Brussel , Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Iris De Graeve #AdditiveManufacturing, #MaterialScience, #Sustainability, #ResearchTraining, #MSCADN, #DurAMat, #AdvancedResearch, #3DPrinting, #MetalAdditiveManufacturing