Kevin Lawsمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Associate Professor Kevin Laws is a materials scientist specializing in bulk metallic glasses and amorphous alloys at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW). His research focuses on the design, discovery, and development of magnesium- and aluminum-based metallic glasses for structural and functional applications, with expertise in die-casting, strip casting, and post-production processing of bulk metallic glasses. Professor Laws has held significant positions including Project Manager at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Design in Light Metals since 2009 and Postdoctoral Fellowship at UNSW since 2008. His research contributions are extensive, with over 30 refereed journal publications and approximately $100k in research funding since 2008. His work extends to international collaborations, having served as a Visiting Scientist at both the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich and the United States Air Force Research Laboratories. His primary research interests include bulk metallic glasses, amorphous alloys, magnesium and aluminum alloy development, composite materials, and advanced processing techniques. Professor Laws has made significant contributions to understanding the thermal and mechanical properties of metallic glasses, with applications spanning from structural components to functional devices. His recent work shows progression into high-entropy alloys, tungsten boride structures, and advanced characterization techniques while maintaining his core focus on metallic glasses. Professor Laws' publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory of research excellence, with consistent output of high-impact papers in leading materials science journals. His work shows increasing sophistication in both experimental techniques and computational modeling approaches, reflecting the evolving nature of materials science research. ARC Centre of Excellence Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2007-) Invited Research Position at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (2010) Invited Research Position at US Air Force Research Laboratory (2011) Member of Institute of Engineers, Australia (2003-) Member of Society of Automotive Engineers-International (2001-) Professor Laws has co-supervised 10 honors and 6 PhD students in the past 4 years, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship. He serves as course coordinator for Welding and Joining Processes and contributes as a guest lecturer for polymer engineering and demonstrator for foundry casting, rolling, and mechanical testing. His teaching responsibilities complement his research activities, creating a synergistic relationship between education and discovery. His research is conducted within the School of Materials Science & Engineering at UNSW, where he collaborates with colleagues on projects related to advanced materials development and characterization. The school provides state-of-the-art facilities for materials processing and characterization, enabling Professor Laws to pursue his research on metallic glasses and related materials.





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