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Professor Michael Ferry is Head of School at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), a position he has held since 2019. He was promoted to Professor at UNSW in 2008 after progressing through the ranks from Lecturer to Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer. His academic journey began with a BEng Hons I from the University of Wollongong in 1989, followed by a PhD from UNSW in 1994.
Professor Ferry's research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly bulk metallic glasses, magnesium alloys, and microstructure-property relationships. His work spans fundamental metallurgical principles to applied materials engineering, with significant contributions to understanding recrystallization processes, grain boundary behavior, and the development of novel alloy systems. His recent research has expanded into additive manufacturing of advanced materials and the characterization of complex microstructures using cutting-edge techniques.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on lightweight magnesium alloys, bulk metallic glasses, and advanced characterization techniques. His work often combines experimental approaches with computational modeling to understand fundamental material behaviors at multiple scales. The research demonstrates a consistent focus on structure-property relationships with practical applications in energy storage, lightweight structural materials, and high-performance alloys.
Professor Ferry has received significant professional recognition including Chartered Materials Professional status (Australia, 2020), Fellowship of the Institution of Engineers Australia (2007), and Fellowship of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK, 2006). He is also a Chartered Engineer (UK, 1996) and Chartered Professional Engineer (Australia, 1996).
His collaborative research extends internationally through visiting positions at institutions including the University of Cambridge (2002), University of Manchester (2004), Ecole des Mines de Saint Etienne (2008-11), National University of Singapore (2012-13), and Baosteel in China (2013-16). These collaborations have significantly contributed to his extensive publication record spanning over three decades with continuous output through 2025.
