Research seminar programme
We are pleased to announce this year's line up of departmental seminars to which all staff, students and others are welcome to attend.
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Photo-driven molecular engineering onto polymeric substrates Prof. Wantai Yang from the College of Materials Science and Engineering Of BUCT, China |
Wednesday 1st February 2012 3.30pm start Room S.0.04 |
| Additive manufacture of metallic materials as an alternative to casting and forging Prof. Iain Todd from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering The University of Sheffield, UK |
Wednesday 18th April 2012 2.00pm start Room S.0.04 |
| Applications of Ultrasound in Surface Preparation and Metallization of Materials Dr. Andrew Cobley Reader in Sonochemistry and Materials, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, UK |
Wednesday 9th May 2012 2.00pm start Room S.0.04 |
Please note: Attendance at Departmental Seminars is compulsory for full-time PhD students.
More events in this years's programme of departmental seminars are currently being finalised. Details will be available shortly.
Departmental Seminar Coordinator
Dr Gary Critchlow
Room s1.04
Tel: 01509 222949
Email: g.w.critchlow@lboro.ac.uk
East Midlands Materials Society (EMMS) - A Local Society Affiliated to the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
2011 - 2012 Programme of Events
All meetings are 6.30 for 7.00 pm unless otherwise stated
Non-members are welcome, light refreshments provided
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| High Strain Rate Behaviour of Materials! Dr. David Rugg, Rolls-Royce Venue: Merlin Conference Room, Elton Road, Rolls-Royce, Derby |
Thursday 15th September 2011 5.00pm start |
| Advanced Composite Materials, Yesterday, Today and Where the Future Might Lie.. Andi Clements, Cytec Venue: Loughborough University, Department of Materials, Room S206 Short presentations about the IoM3 and EMMS will be given before the main talk. |
Student event Thursday 20th October 2011 5.00pm start |
| Using Engineering Techniques to Investigate Plant Biology Questions Dr. Nicola Everitt, University of Nottingham Venue: University of Nottingham, Coates Building, Room C25. Short presentations about the IoM3 and EMMS will be given before the main talk |
Student event Thursday 17th November 2011 5.00pm start |
| Brittle Fracture at the Atomic Level Prof. Alessandro de Vita, Kings College, London Venue: University of Leicester, Michael Atiyah Building. |
Student event Thursday 8th December 2011 |
| A Formula One Piston – The Engineering Challenge Jody Hayes, Mercedes- Benz HighPerformanceEngines Venue: University of Nottingham, Coates Building, Room C25 |
Prestige Lecture Thursday 19th January 2012 |
| Novel Processing of Nano-structured Ceramics – the Art of the Possible Dr. Bala Vaidyanathan, Loughborough University Venue: Loughborough University, Department of Materials, Room S206 |
Thursday 9th February 2012 |
IoM3 Younger Persons Lecture Competition – East Midlands Heat Venue: University of Nottingham, Coates Building, Room C25 |
Thursday 23rd February 2012 |
| Works Visit to: Magna Parva R&D (Space, Defence, Aerospace) Venue: Bardon Hill |
Thursday 8th March 2012 6.00 for 6.30 |
| AGM and “Steels Theme”: tbd Venue: Loughborough University, Department of Materials, Room S206 |
Thursday 19th April 2012 6.30 for 6.45 start |
| Inkjet Technology Prof. Ian Hutchings, University of Cambridge Venue: University of Nottingham, Coates Building, Room C25 |
Thursday 17th May 2012 |
|
Social Event |
Mid June 2012 |
Visit www.iom3.org/emms for latest information, including directions to venues, and to confirm details of meetings
For further details contact:
Dave Evetts
Honorary Secretary
East Midlands Materials Society
Tel: 01159 733525 or 07905 322107
Email: dave_evetts@hotmail.com
Loughborough contact:
Dr Gary Critchlow
Room s1.04
Tel: 01509 222949
Email: g.w.critchlow@lboro.ac.uk
The LMCC/MRS materials characterisation technique seminars will start on Wednesday 18 January 2012
These seminars give an introduction to the main materials characterisation techniques available within the LMCC. They provide essential information for new research students and are recommended for all researchers and academics who wish to stay abreast of recent developments.
The seminars take place at 2pm in room S1.73 on the following dates:
Attendance is compulsory for all new PhD students.
| Seminar | Date |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscope | Wednesday 18th January |
| Introduction to Dualbeam (Combined Focussed Ion Beam and Scanning Electron Microscopy) | Wednesday 25th January |
| Introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy | Wednesday 1st February |
| Introduction to Optical Microscopy | Wednesday 8th February |
| Introduction to Thermal Analysis | Wednesday 15th February |
| Introduction to X-ray Diffraction | Wednesday 22nd February |
| Introduction to Surface Analysis | Wednesday 29th February |
Enquiries to:
Scott Doak
Tel: 01509 223314
Director - LMCC
Room s1.04
Department of Materials