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
Director, Institute for Frontier Materials
Professor Matthew BarnettProfessor Of Applied Mechanics
Professor Jeong YoonAssociate Professor, Research
Associate Professor Daniel FabijanicHonorary Professor
Hon Prof Rimma LapovokAdvanced Characterisation Facility Leader
Dr Ross MarceauManager, ARC Training Centre in Alloy Innovation for Mining Efficiency
Dr Santiago Corujeira Gallo -
Infrastructure Materials
Professor of Infrastructure Engineering
Professor Frank CollinsProfessor of Applied Electrochemistry and Corrosion Technologies
Professor Mike (Yongjun) TanAssociate Professor
Associate Professor Will Gates -
Electromaterials
Director, ARC storEnergy Training Centre
Professor Maria ForsythDirector, Battery Research and Innovation Hub
Professor Patrick HowlettProfessor, Research
Professor Jenny Pringle -
Fibres and Textiles
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Future Fibres
Professor Xungai WangProfessor, Materials Chemistry
Professor Luke HendersonPersonal Chair
Professor Tong LinProfessor, Research
Professor Joselito RazalAssociate Professor, Circular Design
Associate Professor Nolene ByrneAssociate Professor, Research
Associate Professor, Alessandra SuttiManager, ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres
Dr Emma Prime -
Carbon Fibres and Composites
Professor of Composite Materials
Professor Russell VarleyDirector, Carbon Nexus
Mr Derek BuckmasterAssociate Professor, Research
Associate Professor Minoo Naebe -
Micro/Nano Materials
Alfred Deakin Professor and Chair In Nanotechnology
Professor Ying (Ian) ChenProfessor of Bionanotechnology
Professor Tiffany WalshProfessor (Research)
Professor Lingxue Kong