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Haydn N. Wadley is a University Professor and Edgar A. Starke Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. His academic roles include Courtesy Professorships in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Physics and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Reading, UK.
Research focuses on high-temperature materials, thermal/environmental barrier coatings, microarchitectured materials (lattice and opal structures), and impact/shock mitigation. Key areas include ceramic thermal management for gas turbines, hypersonic vehicle materials, and nanoscopic material assembly. His work addresses atomic-scale material assembly, cellular material topology, and high-temperature coating processing.
Notable awards include election to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine (VASEM). Recent research trends emphasize coating durability under thermal cycling, granular material dynamics, and additive manufacturing of lattice structures. Collaborative projects include heat-pipe thermal management and composite blast protection systems.
His lab develops multifunctional materials via combinatorial synthesis and high-throughput screening. Key facilities include a high-temperature engine materials test facility and systems for plasma spray deposition optimization.
