About us
The Institute for Frontier Materials at Deakin University is a leading materials science research institute.
Our researchers come from all over the world and from many different research areas, including engineering, chemistry, textile science and molecular modelling.
IFM metallurgy and materials researchers, working with researchers in artificial intelligence have created cutting-edge software that accelerates alloy design and optimises alloy processes, compared to traditional “trial and error” techniques.
Vision
To lead and inspire innovations in materials science and engineering that have a transformational benefit to society.
Mission
To create and translate knowledge at the frontier of materials science for globally raised standards of living by:
- Re-designing materials for a circular economy
- Imparting materials with extraordinary functionality
Through excellence in research quality, translation, training and research culture
Our team
Research:
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Advanced Alloys and Infrastructure Materials
Director, Institute for Frontier Materials Professor Matthew Barnett
Professor Of Applied Mechanics Professor Jeong Yoon
Associate Professor, Research Associate Professor Daniel Fabijanic
Honorary Professor Hon Prof Rimma Lapovok
Advanced Characterisation Facility Leader Dr Ross Marceau
Manager, ARC Training Centre in Alloy Innovation for Mining Efficiency Dr Santiago Corujeira Gallo
Professor of Infrastructure Engineering Professor Frank Collins
Professor of Applied Electrochemistry and Corrosion Technologies Professor Mike (Yongjun) Tan
Associate Professor Associate Professor Will Gates
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Electro and Energy Materials
Director, ARC storEnergy Training Centre Professor Maria Forsyth
Director, Battery Research and Innovation Hub Professor Patrick Howlett
Professor, Research Professor Jenny Pringle
Alfred Deakin Professor and Chair In Nanotechnology Professor Ying (Ian) Chen
Professor of Bionanotechnology Professor Tiffany Walsh
Professor (Research) Professor Lingxue Kong
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Fibres and Textiles
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Future Fibres Professor Xungai Wang
Professor, Materials Chemistry Professor Luke Henderson
Personal Chair Professor Tong Lin
Professor, Research Professor Joselito Razal
Associate Professor, Circular Design Associate Professor Nolene Byrne
Associate Professor, Research Associate Professor, Alessandra Sutti
Manager, ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres Dr Emma Prime
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Carbon Fibres and Composites
Professor of Composite Materials Professor Russell Varley
Director, Carbon Nexus Mr Derek Buckmaster
Associate Professor, Research Associate Professor Minoo Naebe