Soran Birosca

Professor Soran Birosca is a faculty member at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Technology, leading the Materials Design & Characterisation (MD&C) Research Group within the School of Mechanical and Design Engineering. He holds a PhD from Loughborough University and has held previous roles at Swansea University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Manchester. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing, materials characterisation, physical metallurgy, and alloy optimization, with expertise in microstructure/microtexture analysis and synchrotron/neutron diffraction techniques.

Education:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Loughborough University
• MSc in Corrosion Science and Engineering, University of Manchester
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Salahaddin University

Research Interests: His work emphasizes microstructure-property relationships in alloys for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors. Key areas include deformation mechanisms, phase transformations, and material processing optimization. Techniques employed include electron microscopy, diffraction-based methods, and in-situ mechanical testing.

Recent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight corrosion mechanisms in marine environments, fatigue analysis in titanium alloys, and optimizing magnetic/mechanical properties in electrical steel. His studies often integrate advanced characterization tools to understand microstructural evolution and performance under extreme conditions.

Grants & Advising: As a PhD supervisor, Prof. Birosca guides students in materials science and engineering. His grants support research on alloy design, additive manufacturing, and high-temperature material behavior. Collaborations span academia and industry, focusing on practical applications of materials innovation.

Labs & Teams: Leads the MD&C Group, which collaborates with global institutions to advance materials characterization and design. Projects include developing novel alloys and optimizing manufacturing processes for critical infrastructure components.