Steeling the show - creating exceptional alloys of iron : the inaugural lecture of Harry Bhadeshia

Harry Bhadeshia's inaugural lecture, Queen Mary University of London

Sir Harry discusses the often haphazard yet remarkably graceful motion of atoms within solid iron, and how his work seeks to exploit these properties to build inspiring new physical forms, such as the world’s first bulk-produced nanostructured alloy.

A highly respected figure in the field of metallurgy, Sir Harry has authored and co-authored over 650 papers and several books on the subject. As a fellow of the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering, Sir Harry has also been awarded the Bessemer Gold Medal by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and was appointed the first Tata Steel Professor of Metallurgy in 2008. Sir Harry’s numerous collaborations include partnering with British Steel to develop alloys for the Channel Tunnel rails and working on high-performance armour steel with the Ministry of Defence.

Sir Harry’s lecture is part of our Night of Science and Engineering event, an evening hosted by Queen Mary’s Faculty of Science and Engineering in celebration of our latest cutting-edge research. Guests will have the opportunity to take part in demonstrations and immersive experiences showcasing our work, whilst networking with our academics and distinguished partners.

[abhradeepdas]

It's always a pleasure to learn from you. You are absolutely amazing. Being a researcher and working in the field of additively manufactured steel, I learn a lot from you.

[a.beyzade]

It was a pleasure to take part in your Phase Transformations class Professor! I was the student you mentioned at 24:00!

[彭宗平-hb]

Thanks for sharing. This refreshes our memory of your wonderful talk on February 8.

[energiam]

Your videos on ferrous metallurgy are some of my most useful resources in the field, as an R&D metallurgist for an international manufacturer of cast iron automotive components.

It always inspiring to know the latest development in ferrous metallurgy, given the amazing alloying possibility of Fe! As my company is looking at product diversification, which may also extend to the development of new alloys, I'm always inspired by the rapid development of computational metallurgy and its implications for alloy design!

Do you think foundries could collaborate with universities to develop Cast Iron alloys further (considering cast iron's inherent recyclability, and high strength/embodied energy ratio) as a (comparatively) sustainable engineering material?

PS: I was a Ph.D. student under Prof Mark Jolly!

[calebschenck]

Wonderful talk! I remember seeing you for the first time at IMAT 2022 in New Orleans. I will send your regards to John Speer today, in fact! Hope I can meet you again one day :)

[metalurgiuntirta]

Hello Prof. Bhadeshia.... Salam hangat dr Indonesia

[TAP]

Congratulations on your retirement, Dr Bhadeshia. I read your papers on hydrogen embrittlement and heard great things about you from Dr Speer.