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Dr. Tongguang (Tony) Zhai Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering D.Phil. (Ph.D.) from University of Oxford B.Sc. from University of Science and Technology Beijing Research interests: Micro- and macro-texture effects on
fatigue damage, 3-D model for short fatigue crack growth, Texture and its evolution during thermo-mechanical
processing, Surface enhancement Current Research Projects1. Study of residual stresses and micro-texture effects on the fatigue properties of Ti alloys,Sponsor: Department of Defence2. Effects of surface enhancement on the fatigue properties of Ti alloys,Sponsor: Kentucky Science and Technology3. Study of Sm-Co permanent magnetsSponsor: Kentucky Science and Technology, and Semicon Associates4. Effects of micro- and macro-texture on the fatigue properties of AA 2026 and 2099 Al alloysSponsor: Alcoa5. Refractory metal welding (Mo-Re alloy)Sponsor: Semicon Associates6. Development of 2xxx series continuous cast Al alloys, texture evolution and formability predictionSponsor: Department of Defence Failure analysis: (Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness, Testimony) 1. Surgical rod (stainless steel), deposition (3/12/2003) 2. Refilling stainless steel hose, outside-court settlement (2/13/2004) 3. Fan shafts (re-designed) 4. Fan rods (re-designed) 5. Fan hub 6. a brass water tap 7. An engine fastening rod in a racing car 8. A tank shaft 9. Telescope ladder Research Opportunities Collaboration with Industry
Courses taught
New course under development
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Research Capability Industrial Collaboration |
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