Martin Stiehler

Dr. Martin Stiehler is a 75th Anniversary Research Fellow at the Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre, Cranfield University. His research focuses on novel metallic alloys, particularly Metallic Glasses and High-Entropy Alloys, with applications in sustainable manufacturing and nuclear fusion. He is actively involved in peer review for several prestigious journals including the Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids and the Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Education:

• Diploma in Physics from Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany)
• PhD in Thin-Film Metallic Glasses from Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany)
• PhD in Bulk Metallic Glasses from Cranfield University

Dr. Stiehler is passionate about novel materials, particularly Metallic Glasses and High-Entropy Alloys, with a focus on sustainability. His expertise spans Advanced Casting Science and Technologies, Smart Materials, and Sustainable Manufacturing. His current research at Cranfield University centers on developing novel metallic alloys to accelerate the journey to a net-zero future, with special emphasis on nuclear fusion applications. He specializes in High-temperature and High-density Bulk Metallic Glasses (HTBMGs; HDBMGs) as well as High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs) and Multiple Principle Element Alloys (MPEAs).

Dr. Stiehler's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on metallic glasses and advanced alloys, with recent work emphasizing applications in nuclear fusion and sustainable manufacturing. His research employs sophisticated techniques like synchrotron X-ray diffraction to monitor structural evolution from metallic liquids to glasses. Over the years, his work has evolved from fundamental studies of structure formation to more applied research targeting specific industrial applications, particularly in the energy sector.

Awards:

• 75th Anniversary Research Fellow at Cranfield University

Dr. Stiehler serves as a peer reviewer for multiple prestigious journals including the Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, the Journal of Cleaner Production and Procedia CIRP. His research is supported by major clients including UKAEA, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and Deutscher Technologiedienst (German Technology Service).

As a Research Fellow at the Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre, Dr. Stiehler collaborates with various research teams focusing on advanced materials for sustainable applications. His work involves partnerships with major institutions including UKAEA for nuclear fusion applications and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source for advanced materials characterization.