Eric J Palmiere

Professor Eric J Palmiere at the University of Sheffield's School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering is a world-leading expert in ferrous physical metallurgy and thermomechanical processing with over 35 years of experience. His research focuses on microstructural evolution during metalworking and has collaborated with industries in automotive, aerospace, energy, and construction sectors.

• POSCO Chair in Iron and Steel Technology
• Research Theme Lead - Materials Discovery and Characterisation

Research Interests: Specializes in microstructural evolution of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, particularly examining strain-induced precipitation, recrystallization kinetics, and phase transformations under industrial processing conditions. Key projects include:

• Development of high-modulus steels for automotive
• Friction effects in multipass hot deformation
• Fusion energy steel development
• Advanced pipeline steel processing (API X70-X100)

Scientific Contributions: Over 170 high-impact publications with focus on austenite decomposition, strain reversal effects, and niobium-based precipitation. Key methodologies involve EBSD analysis, thermomechanical simulation, and multiscale modeling.

Awards: Recipient of the 2024 Tom Colclough Medal and IOM3's Charles Hatchett Award (1995).