8th Postgraduate Research Symposium on Ferrous Metallurgy 2025
Tuesday 25th February 2025
Keynote Speaker
Dr David Bowden, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Presentation Title: Increasing the heat: Developing next-generation high-temperature steels to deliver commercial fusion energy
Bessemer Lecture – Back for 2025
Bessemer Lecture: Designing steel for a sustainable low carbon future
Presenter: Professor Mark Rainforth, awarded the Bessemer Gold Medal for 2024
2025 Presentations
Presentation Winner
Megan Kendall, Swansea University
A computational approach towards proactive scale management for steel pipelines
Presentation Runner Up
Lucy Fitzgerald, University of Birmingham
3D lattice strain quantification in neutron irradiated steels for fusion energy
2025 Presentations and Abstracts
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10:10 – 11:10 Session 1 – Theme – Product Development
Presentation 1 - Exploration of using ferrous alloys as radiation damage resistant materials for fusion
Presenter: Sophie Barwick (University of Sheffield) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 2 - 3D lattice strain quantification in neutron irradiated steels for fusion energy
Presenter: Lucy Fitzgerald (University of Birmingham) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 3 - Low activation bainite steel: design and microstructure
Presenter: Pengxin Wang (University of Leicester) - Abstract Presentation
11:30 – 12:30 Session 2 – Theme – Process Improvement
Presentation 4 - Effects of cold-wire gas metal arc welding (CW-GMAW) process variables on energy input and deposition rate during repair of S275JR structural steel
Presenter: Zahraddeen Musa (Cranfield University) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 5 - The impact of high recycled content on high formability products
Presenter: Freya Hamblin (Swansea University) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 6 - Ferrite grain size control via two-stage cooling for structural steel tubes
Presenter: Nathan Dixon (University of Warwick) - Abstract Presentation
14:00 – 15:20 Session 3 – Theme – Structure Measurement and Property Prediction
Presentation 7 - Correlation between electrical resistivity, ultrasonic measurements and microstructural changes in SS316 under high-cycle fatigue
Presenter: Maryam Izadi (Brunel University) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 8 - Investigation of fatigue and fracture mechanics properties of structural steels in adverse environments
Presenter: Monisha Manjunatha (University of Strathclyde) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 9 - A computational approach towards proactive scale management for steel pipelines
Presenter: Megan Kendall (Swansea University) - Abstract Presentation
Presentation 10 - Influence of iron oxide corrosion on hydrogen uptake and susceptibility to embrittlement in pipeline steels
Presenter: Anthony Reilly (University of Strathclyde) - Abstract Presentation
2025 Posters
Poster Winner
Mohammed Siddiqui, University of Leicester
CFD modelling of electric arc furnace process for sustainable steelmaking
2025 Posters and Abstracts
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- Coating network and barrier property design strategies for protection against hydrogen embrittlement
Ehsan Akbari Kharaji (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Rationalisation of steel grades and specifications
Sadegh Jalalian (Brunel University) - Abstract Poster - Ferrous electrode materials for battery-electrolyser systems
Abubakar Sadiq Abdullahi (Loughborough University) - Abstract Poster - Emissivity and oxidation in the reheat furnace
Cadyn Robinson (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Retained austenite decomposition in low alloy steels
Grace Fidler (University of Manchester) - Abstract Poster - Investigation of fatigue and fracture mechanics properties of structural steels in adverse environments
Monisha Manjunatha (University of Strathclyde) - Abstract Poster - Paint recycling for end-of-life construction cladding
Anna Voytyukova (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Understanding cold work needed for recrystallisation of 316L LPBF material and its effect on the material’s performance in PWR primary water
Sydney Coates (University of Manchester) - Abstract Poster - A novel finite element model for 2D induction heating based on the bound preserving method
Katherine MacKenzie (University of Strathclyde) - Abstract Poster - Capture and Reduction of Carbon Emissions to Maximise Circularity in the Steelmaking Process
Azita Etminan (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Simulation of high frequency induction welded thick-walled line pipe products
Sami Elkabbani Alhouh (University of Warwick) - Abstract Poster - Additive manufacturing and characterisation of topologically designed porous 316L stainless steels
Shuyi Li (University of Birmingham) - Abstract Poster - CFD modelling of Electric Arc Furnace Process for Sustainable Steelmaking
Mohammed Siddiqui (University of Leicester) - Abstract Poster - Development of Refractory Systems to Support the Steelmaking Process
Patrick Mayne (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Development of novel coatings of steel for the hot-stamping process
Luck Lewis-Jones (Swansea University) - Abstract Poster - Preliminary galling data on Fe-based Co-free hard facings using Imperial testing rig
(Dominic) Chi Hang Kwok (Imperial College London) - Abstract
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 during their university studies financially, along with mentoring and work experience opportunities.
Awarded to: Molly Watson
Molly is currently studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Leeds.
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: Joe Grieves
Joe graduated from The University of Sheffield with a first-class master’s degree in chemical engineering.
Also available from the 2025 Symposium:
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