Benjamin Adam

Benjamin Adam is an Assistant Professor and Senior Researcher at the College of Engineering, Oregon State University, specializing in the intersection of process-property-structure relationships in advanced structural metallic systems. His work combines theoretical approaches like Calphad-based modeling with experimental techniques such as alloymaking and high-temperature testing.

Education:

• Ph.D., Materials Science, Oregon State University (2018)
• MSc, Ferrous Metallurgy and Material Science, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (2012)

Research Interests:

Dr. Adam focuses on developing and characterizing advanced metallic materials, particularly nickel-based superalloys. His research integrates computational modeling with experimental methods to understand material behavior under extreme conditions. Key areas include:

• High-temperature alloy design
• Corrosion resistance in supercritical CO₂ environments
• Thermal aging effects in structural steels
• Additive manufacturing of superalloys
• Machine learning for material property prediction

Professional Experience:

• Research Assistant Professor, Oregon State University (2021–present)
• Research Associate, Portland State University (2019–2021)
• Senior Research Assistant, Portland State University (2012–2019)
• Metallurgist, Evraz North America (2010–2011)

He is affiliated with the Next-Generation Materials & Devices research group and contributes to projects involving novel alloy development and advanced manufacturing techniques.