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R. Klassen is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University, located in London, Ontario. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1990) and has extensive industry experience as a Scientist/Engineer at Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (1990–1999). His research focuses on experimental studies of rate-dependent plasticity, particularly the role of microstructural interfaces (e.g., grain boundaries) in material deformation.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Toronto (1990)
- M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba (1986)
- B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba (1984)
- Awards:
- Dr. Terry Base Memorial Teaching Award (2009, 2013)
R. Klassen’s lab is equipped with high-temperature nano/micro-indentation facilities and collaborates with specialized characterization centers like Surface Science Western and the Brockhouse Institute. His research group investigates materials such as zirconium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, and magnesium, focusing on deformation mechanisms, irradiation effects, and high-temperature behavior. Current students include postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. candidates exploring topics like ion-implanted nickel alloys and irradiated zirconium.
His articles emphasize nanomechanical testing, indentation-based stress analysis, and the impact of microstructural features on material performance. Key themes include FCC alloy behavior, flow forming processes, and the mechanical properties of nuclear materials.
In teaching, he instructs graduate courses on plasticity and undergraduate courses in materials science and nuclear engineering. His lab also hosts projects like micro-pillar compression and micro-sphere testing, supported by advanced microscopy and diffraction techniques.
