Seminar: Nanostructured materials for energy applications

Abstract

The complexity of nanostructured materials and the difficulties in characterizing them has left a major void in the understanding of their microstructure-property relationships. Hin’s research interests focus on the effects of microstructure on materials’ thermal, electronic and mechanical performance and the methods by which the microstructure can be predicted to improve their properties and reliability.

This seminar focuses on two different topics where the material properties have been investigated using new simulation tools. Hin will provide deep understanding on the microstructure of nanostructured ferritic alloys for advanced fuel cladding, and the thermal conductivity of metallic uranium for the next generation of nuclear reactors. The talk concludes with new perspectives based on the work her group has performed.

About the presenter

Céline Hin is a research assistant professor in the departments of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering at Virginia Tech, where she joined in 2011. Her work is focused on advanced functional materials, as well as structural materials. Additional research experience includes work with thermoelectric materials.

Hosted by Professor Joseph Heremans