6th Postgraduate Research Symposium on Ferrous Metallurgy 2023
Tuesday 28th February 2023
Keynote Speaker
Professor Rob Boom, Collaboration to boost evolution and revolution in ironmaking and steelmaking.
2023 Presentations
Presentation Winner
Joshua Collins, The University of Manchester
A rapid CCT predictor for low alloys steels, and its application to compositionally heterogeneous material
Presentation Runner Up
Andrew England, University of Strathclyde
Gigacycle fatigue performance of steel welds
2023 Presentations and Abstracts
Abstracts and presentations that were conducted through the day during the following sessions.
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10:40 - 11:40 Session 1 - Theme - Development of products and Applications
Presentation 1 - Development of a segregation neutralised dual phase steel for improved formability
Presenter: Pedram Dastur (University of Warwick) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 2 - The effect of antimony additions on the microstructure and performance of automotive Zn-Al-Mg steel coatings
Presenter: Dan Britton (Swansea University) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 3 - Evaluation of metallurgical risk factors in post-test, advanced 9%Cr creep strength enhanced ferritic (CSEF) steel
Presenter: Xiyu Yuki Zhang (Loughborough University) - Abstract Presentation
12:00 - 13:00 Session 2 - Theme - Process Development
Presentation 4 - Effect of high FeOx containing material dissolution in HIsarna slag
Presenter: Bharath Sampath Kumar (University of Warwick) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 5 - The effects of deep cryogenic treatment on a PVD - TiN coated M2 high speed steel
Presenter: Christian Chiadikobi (University of Leicester) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 6 - The road to net zero, the testing of a new hybrid fuel for sintering
Presenter: Sam Reis (Swansea University) - Abstract Presentation
14:00 - 15:20 Session 3 - Theme - Development of Techniques and Fundamental Knowledge
Presentation 7 - A rapid CCT predictor for low alloys steels, and its application to compositionally heterogeneous material
Presenter: Joshua Collins (The University of Manchester) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 8 - Oxidation of a dual phase steel during rapid alloy prototyping
Presenter: Lauren O'Donnell-McLean (Swansea University) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 9 - Gigacycle fatigue performance of steel welds
Presenter: Andrew England (University of Strathclyde) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 10 - Avoidance of hydrogen assisted cold cracking in multi-pass weld metal
Presenter: Shaun Smart (University of Leicester) - Abstract Presentation
2023 Posters
Poster Winner
Anna Tholen, Loughborough University
In-situ tempering to improve the metallurgy of additively manufactured tool steel components
2023 Posters and Abstracts
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- Novel galvanic coatings for ground support equipment
Daniel Murphy (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Effects of welding parameters on sigma phase precipitation in 25Cr-5Ni-1Mo-2.5Cu-1Mn-0.18N Duplex Stainless Steel
Kenta Yamada (University of Leicester) - Abstract Poster - Improving serviceability of zinc aluminium magnesium coatings
Matthew Alexander Brooks (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Alloy design for impurity tolerance
Katlo Batsile (Imperial College London) - Abstract Poster - Development of product and process technologies for manufacturing high value alloy steels used in critical applications
William Moncaster (University of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Capture and reduction of carbon emissions to maximise circularity in the steelmaking process
Azita Etminan (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - In-situ tempering to improve the metallurgy of additively manufactured tool steel components
Anna Tholen (Loughborough University) - Abstract Poster - Testing ceramics in liquid zinc for upgrading galvanising bath journal bearings
Giovanni Paolo Alparone (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Designing a characterisation toolkit to provide frequent and objective measurement of ferrous scrap quality
Natalie Hogg (University of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Leaching of metals in BOS slag via acid digestion
Anna Alvarez Reguera (Univeristy of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Assessing the bendability of UHSS (ultra-high strength steel) in plane strain conditions
Phillip Krawec (University of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Use of sinter pot pilot facility to optimise sinter plant performance
Sullayman Butt (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - The influence of cooling rate during solidification on segregation behaviour in low alloy steels with and without residual elements
Ajitesh Sharma (University of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Assessment of antimicrobial coated steels for indoor use
Rupika Gulati (University of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Multiscale deformation modelling of small-scale mechanical tests
Tristan Hearsey (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Development of formable steel grades through alternative steelmaking technologies
Hannah Clarke (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Development of improved formability interstitial free steels
Talal Said Abdullah (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Scaling of heat treatment behaviour of low alloy steels
Ashley Scarlett (The University of Sheffield) - Abstract Poster - Improving the formability of automotive steel grades via hot rolling and run out table simulations
Liam Moody (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - The development of sustainable paint for coil coated steel
Jakub Kramp (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Effects of cryogenic treatment on the precipitation behaviour in En31 bearing steel
Kyle Nicholls (University of Leicester) - Abstract Poster
Millman Scholarship
The Millman Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship programme, run by the Materials Processing Institute in collaboration with the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers. This scholarship is awarded annually and supports an undergraduate student financially and with mentoring and work experience during their university studies.
Awarded to: Lauren Skidmore
Lauren is currently in her second year at Teesside University, where she is studying BEng Civil Engineering.
Ashok Kumar Fellowship
The Ashok Kumar Fellowship Scheme is run by the Materials Processing Institute, the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers. It is a three-month Fellowship for engineers who have completed a degree at undergraduate Masters level or above, in a discipline related to chemical or process engineering, or have equivalent industry experience. There is one funded Fellowship available with the position based in the UK Parliament, supporting its use of research evidence and assisting POST in providing briefing material for parliamentarians on emerging science topics.
Awarded to: Josh Fearns
Josh has recently completed his MEng in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Surrey.
IOM3 Iron & Steel Group - Steel Awards for 2023
- Dowding Medal and Prize - Stuart Leflay
- Stokowiec Medal and Prize - Cathy Bell
- Tom Colclough Medal and Prize - Dr Philp Kirkwood
- Hadfield Medal and Prize - Dr Sara Hornby
2023 Iron & Steel Group Award Winners Summary
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