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I. Publications by Humboldt Research Fellows from abroad
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Assadi, Prof. Dr. Hamid, Tarbiat Modarres University, Iran
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Dieter M. Herlach Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)

Hamid Assadi, Sven Reutzel, Dieter M. Herlach: Kinetics of solidification of B2 intermetallic phase in the Ni-Al system. In: Acta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 2793 - 2800 [Intermetallic compounds; Undercooling; Rapid solidification; Interface kinetics; Modelling].

Hamid Assadi: A phase-field model for non-equilibrium solidification of intermetallics . In: Acta Materialia. 55, 2007, p. 5225 - 5235 [Non-equilibrium processes; Solidification; Intermetallics; Disorder trapping; Phase-field modelling ].

Hamid Assadi, Marzieh Oghabi, Dieter M. Herlach: Influence of ordering kinetics on dendritic growth morphology. In: Acta Materialia. 57, 2009, p. 1639 - 1647 [Dendritic growth; Intermetallics; Monte Carlo simulations; Phase-field modelling; Undercooling solidification].


Baba, Dr. Akira, Niigata University, Japan
   Field of research: Materials science or organic materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Knoll MPI für Polymerforschung

Akira Baba, Futao Kaneko, Rigoberto C. Advincula, Wolfgang Knoll: Evaluation of Organic Thin Films Utilizing Surface Plasmon Excitation. In: Molecular Electronics and Bioelectronics. 11, 2000, p. 159 - 166.

Akira Baba, Rigoberto C. Advincula, Wolfgang Knoll: Electropolymerization Process of Aniline: Investigations Using Surface Plasmon Optical Techniques. In: Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Reprints. 84, 2001, p. 369 - 370.

Akira Baba, Rigoberto C. Advincula, Wolfgang Knoll: Investigating the electropolymerization process of conducting polymer ultrathin films by surface plasmon field-enhanced light scattering. In: Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Reprints. 85, 2001, p. 13 - 14.


Bao, Prof. Dr. Dinghua, Sun Yat-Sen University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Dietrich Hesse MPI für Mikrostrukturphysik

Dinghua Bao,Sung Kyun Lee, Xinhua Zhu, Marin Alexe, Dietrich Hesse: Growth, structure, and properties of all-epitaxial ferroelectric (Bi,La)4Ti3O12/Pb(Zr,Ti)O3/(Bi,La)4Ti3O12 trilayered thin films on SrRuO3-covered SrTiO3(011) substrates. In: Applied Physics Letters. 86, 2005, p. 082906-1 - 082906-3 [applied physics, ferroelectric thin film].

X.H.Zhu,D.H.Bao,M.Alexe,D.Hesse: Morphology and microstructure of all-epitaxial ferroelectric tri-layered (Bi,La)4Ti3O12/Pb(Zr,Ti)O3/(Bi,La)4Ti3O12 thin films on SrTiO3(011). In: Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing. 80, 2005, p. 739 - 742 [microstructure, applied physics, ferroelectric film].

Dinghua Bao, Xinhua Zhu, Marin Alexe, Dietrich Hesse: All-Epitaxial Trilayered Ferroelectric (Bi,La)4Ti3O12/Pb(Zro.4Ti0.6)O3/(Bi,La)4Ti3O12 Thin Films on SrTiO3 Substrates ba Pulsed Laser Deposition. In: Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. 44, 9B, 2005, p. 6910 - 6913 [ferroelectric; trilayered thin films; epitaxial growth; orientation; fatique-free].

Dinghua Bao, Xinhua Zhu, Marin Alexe, Dietrich Hesse: Microstructure and ferroelectric properties of low-fatique epitaxial, all (001)-oriented (Bi,La)4Ti3=12/Pb(Zr0.4Ti0.6)O3/(Bi,La)4Ti3O12 trilayered thin films on (001) SrTiO3 substrates. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 98, 2005, p. 014101-1 - 14101-6.


Bhaduri, Prof. Dr. Arun K., Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (Reactor Research Center), India
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Karl Kussmaul Universität Stuttgart

A.K.Bhaduri, W.Gaudig and K.Maile: Numerical simulation of the creep behaviour of X20CrMoV12-1 steel weldments at 550°C. In: Steel Grips. 1, 2003, p. 451 - 458 [FEM, creep, weld joint, CrMoV steel, heat flow].


Bhattacharya, Dr. Subramshu S., Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Horst Hahn Technische Universität Darmstadt

Subramshu S. Bhattacharya, Ulrich Betz, Horst Hahn: On the Devolopment of a Low Temperature, Superplastic Nanocrystalline 5 Mol.% Yttria Stabilised Zirconia: Synthesis, Processing and Mechanical Characterisation. In: Material Science Forum. 343-346, 2000, p. 539 - 544 [Inert Gas Condensation, Nanocrystalline, Superplasticity, Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia].

Subramshu S. Bhattacharya, U. Betz, H. Hahn: Some Studies on the Superplastic Deformation Behavior of Nanocrystalline Yttria Stabilised Zirconia Based Ceramics. In: Scripta Materialia. 44, 2001, p. 1553 - 1556 [Yttria stabilised zirconia, Superplastic deformation, Grain/interface boundary sliding control, Activation energy].


Boskovic, Prof. Dr. Snezana, Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Serbia
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Fritz Aldinger MPI für Metallforschung

S. Boskovic, D. Kosanovic et al.: Synthesis of Si3N4-celsian composite materials. In: Ceramics Int.. 26, 2000, p. 33 - 37.

Snezana Boskovic, Feodor Sigulinski, Georg Rixecker, Fritz Aldinger: Ceramics in Si3N4-ZrO2-CeO2 System: Phase Compsition Changes and Properties. In: Z. Metallkd.. 92, 8, 2001, p. 942 - 945.

Snezana Boskovic, Dj. Kosanovic, S. Zec: Densification and Phase Transformation of Si3N4 in the Presence of Mechanically Activated BaCO3-Al2O3-SiO2 Mixture. In: Powder Technology. 120, 2001, p. 194 - 198.

Zorana Dohcevic, Branko Matovic, Snezana Boskovic, Zoran Popovic: Optical and structural characterization of laser-synthesized ultrafine Si-C-N powders. In: Philosophical Magazine A. 82 No. 1, 2002, p. 93 - 105.

Lj. M. Zivkovic, Z. S. Nikolic, Snezana Boskovic: Electrical Properties and Percoaltion Concentration in Si3N4-TiN Composites. In: Key Engineering Materials. 206-213, 2002, p. 1489 - 1492.

Lj.Zivkovic, Z.Nikolic, S.Boskovic, M.Miljkovic : Microstructural Characterization and Computer Simulation of Conductivity in Si3N4-TiN Composites . In: J.Alloys and Compounds . 373, 2004, p. 231 - 236 [non oxide ceramic composites, electrical conductivity, percolation concentration].

D.Bucevac, S.Boskovic, M.Vlajic, V.Krstic: Microstructure and Toughness of Seeded Hot-Pressed Si3N4 Ceramics. In: J.Materials Science and Technology. 20, 2004, p. 241 - 244 [silicon nitride, fracture toughness, beta seeds].

Snezana Boskovic, Slavica Zec: CE SILICATES FORMATION FROM MECHANICALLY ACTIVATED OXIDE MIXTURES . In: J.Materials Science. 39, 39, 2004, p. 5283 - 5286 [mechanochremistry, cerium silicate formation, reaction course].

Snezana Boskovic, D.Djurovic, Z.Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z.Popovic, M.Zinkevich, F. Aldinger: Self Propagating room temperature synthesis of nanopowders for SOFC. In: Journal of Power Sources. 145, 2005, p. 237 - 242 [doped ceria, rare earths, solid oxide fuel cell].

Aleksandra Vuckovic, Snezana Boskovic, M. Vlajic and V. Krstic: Effect of Beta-Si3N4 Seeds on the Densification and the Fracture Toughness of Silicon Nitride. In: Ceramics International. 32, 3, 2006, p. 303 - 307 [densification, Si3N4, composites,sintering].

S.Zec, S. Boskovic, N.Popovic, Z. Bogdanov: Low Temperature Ce2Si2O7 Polymorph formed by mechanical activation. In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 95, 2006, p. 150 - 153 [Ce2Si2O7, reaction , mechanical activation].

Z. D. Dohcevic-Mitrovic, M. J. Scepanovic, M. U. Grujic-Brojcin, Z. V. Popovic, S. B. Boskovic, B. M. Matovic, M. V. Zinkevich and F. Aldinger : The size and strain effects on the Raman spectra of Ce1-xNdxO2-delta (x=0-0.25) nanopowder . In: Solid State Communications. 137, 2006, p. 387 - 390 [Ce1-xNdxO2-delta, nanostructured solid solutions, Raman spectroscopy].

Snezana B. Boskovic, Branko Z. Matovic, Milan D. Vlajic and Vladimir D. Kristic: Modified Glycine Nitrate Procedure (MGNP) for the Synthesis of SOFC Nanopowders . In: Ceramics International. 33, 2007, p. 89 - 93 [modification of GNP, perovskites, nanopowders, properties].

S. Zec, S. Boskovic, M. Hrovat, M. Kosec : Contribution to Phase Equilibria in the Ce2O3 Rich Part of the Ce2O3 - SiO2 - ZrO2 System . In: J.European Ceramic Society. 27, 2007, p. 523 - 526 [Ce2O3 - SiO2 - ZrO2, Phase Equilibria, ceramic systems ].

Slavica Zec, Snezana Boskovic, Nada Popovic, Zarko Bogdanov: Subsolidus phase equilibrium in the CeO2-x - SiO2 - ZrO2 system: Experimental study. In: International Journal of Materials Research (Z.für Metallkunde. 5, 2006, p. 579 - 584 [CeO2-x - SiO2 - ZrO2 system, subsolidus region,].

B. Matovic, G. Rexicker, S. Boskovic and F. Aldinger: Effect of LiYO2 Addition on Sintering Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Nitride Ceramics . In: Int. J. of Materials Research. 9, 2006, p. 1268 - 1272.

B. Matovic, G. Rexicker, S. Boskovic and F. Aldinger: Sintering of Si3N4 with Li-exchanged zeolite Additive. In: Int. J. of Materials Research. 9, 2006, p. 1264 - 1267 [liquid phase sintering, zeolites, Si3N4, ].

Z D Dohcevic-Mitrovic, M.J.Scepanovic, M.U.Grujic-Brojcin, Z.V.Popovic, S.B.Boskovic, B.M.Matovic, M.V.Zinkevich, F. Aldinger : Ce1-xY(Nd)xO2-ä nanopowders: potential materials for intermediate temperature SOFCs . In: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 18, 2006, p. 2061 - 2068 [Raman spectroscopy, structure,nanometric Ce1-xY(Nd)xO2-ä solid solution].

V. Spasojevic, D. Markovic, V. Kusigerski, B. Antic, S. Boskovic, M. Mitric, M. Vlajic, V. Krstic and B. Matovic : Magnetic properties of nanosized mixed valent manganites CaMnO3 and Ca0.7La0.3Mn1−xCexO3 (x=0; 0.2 . In: J. All. and Comp. . 442, 2007, p. 197 - 199 [ Doped CaMnO3, preparation, magnetic properties].

D. Bucevac, S. Boskovic, B. Matovic, Lj. Zivkovic, M.Vlajic, V. Krstic: Correlation Between Fracture Toughness and Microstructure of Seeded Silicon Nitride Ceramics . In: Journal of Materials Science. 42, 2007, p. 7920 - 7926 [Beta seeds, microstructure, mechanical properties, grain size].

Vladan Kusigerski, Marin Tadic, Vojislav Spasojevic, Bratislav Antic, Dragana Markovic, Snezana Boskovic, Branko Matovic : High coercivity of ã-Fe2O3 nanoparticles obtained by mechanochemically activated solid-state displacement reaction . In: Scripta Materialia. 56, 2007, p. 883 - 886.

Z.Dohcevic-Mitrovic, M.Radovic, M. Scepanovic, M. Grujic-Brojcin, Z. Popovic, B.Matovic, S. Boskovic : Temperature Dependent Raman Study of Ce0.75Nd0.25O2-ä Nanocrystals. In: Applied Physics Letters . 91, 2007, p. 203118-1 - 203118-3 [Nd doped ceria, high temperatur Raman spectra, crystallite size].

B. Matovic, S. Boskovic, Lj.Zivkovic, Z.Yu and V. Krstic: Synthesis and dielectric behavior of lead-free (Na0.5Bi0.5)1-xBaxTi1-yTayO3 piezoelectric Ceramics, . In: J. Optoelectronic& Advanced materials. 9, 9, 2007, p. 2804 - 2808 [Lead free, iezoelectrics, morphotropic phase boundary].

Lj..M.Zivkovic, Z.S.Nikolic, S.B.Boskovic: Electrical Properties and Percoaltion Concentration in Si3N4-TiN Composites. In: Key Engineering Materials. 206-213, 2002, p. 1489 - 1492 [electrical conductivity, TiN network, composites, discharge mashining].

B. Matovic, S. Boskovic, Lj. Zivkovic, M. Vlajic and V. Krstic: Lattice Parameters of Gd-Doped Ceria Electrolytes. In: Materials Science Forum. 494, 2005, p. 175 - 180 [lattice parameter, Vegards law, ion packaging model].

Snezana Boskovic D. Djurovic, B. Matovic, M. Èanèarevic, Z. Dohèevic-Mitrovic, Z. Popovic, M. Zinkevich, F. Aldinger : REACTION OF Ce1-XReXO2-ä NANOPOWDERS SYNTHESIS. In: MATERIALS SCIENCE FORUM. 518, 2006, p. 95 - 100 [self propagating reactions, nanopwder synthesis,Ce1-XReXO2-ä solid solutions].

B. Matovic, A. Saponjic and S. Boskovic: Carbonitriding reactions of diatomaceous earth: phase evolution and reaction mechanisms. In: Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society . 71, 6, 2006, p. 677 - 683 [diatomaceous earth, Si precursor, chemical reaction, nonoxides].

D. Djurovic, M. Zinkevich, S. Boskovic, V. Srot, and F. Aldinger : Densification Behaviour of Nano-Size CeO2. In: Materials Science Forum. 518, 2007, p. 191 - 195 [master sintering curve, oxygen atmosphere, densification mechanisms].

J. Dukic, S. Boskovic, B. Matovic, B. Dimcic, and Lj. Karanovic: Ritveld Refinement of Crystal Phases (Ca1-xLax)MnO3 with Perovskite-Type Structure . In: Materials Science Forum . 518, 2007, p. 233 - 237 [crystalline phases, La content, substitution, perovskites].

B. Matovic, A. Saponjic, A. Ergelja, A. Mihajlovic and S. Boskovic: DILOMETRIC STUDY OF Si3N4 - LAS SYSTEM, . In: Ceramics and Silicaty, . 51, 2007, p. 210 - 212 [dilatometry, liquid phase sintering , low temperature liquid].


Bowman, Prof. Dr. Keith, Purdue University, United States of America
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rödel Technische Universität Darmstadt

Keith J. Bowman: Introduction to Mechanical Behavior of Materials,. New York: Wiley, 2004, 368 pp. [mechanical, dislocation metallurgy, ceramics, mechanics].

Jacob L. Jones, Benjamin J. Iverson and Keith J. Bowman,: Texture and Anisotropy of Polycrystalline Piezoelectrics,¿ (Feature Article). In: Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 90, 2007, p. 2297 - 2314 [texture, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, orientation].


Boycheva, Dr. Silviya Vasileva, Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Johann Reithmaier Universität Kassel

C. Popov, M. Jelinek, Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, V. Vorlicek, W. Kulisch: Influence of the Gas Phase Composition on Nanocrystalline Diamond Films Prepared by MWCVD. In: Journal of Metastable and Nanocrystalline Materials . 23, 2005, p. 31 - 34 [Characterization, Microwave Plasma CVD, Nanocrystalline Diamond Films].

C. Popov, W. Kulisch, Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, K. Yamamoto, G. Ceccone, Y. Koga: Structural investigation of nanocrystalline diamond/amorphous carbon composite films. In: Diamond & Related Materials. 13, 2004, p. 2071 - 2075 [Nanocrystalline diamond films; Microwave plasma CVD; Microstructure].

W. Kulisch, C. Popov, G. Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, L. Buforn, G. Favaro, N. Conte: Mechanical properties of nanocrystalline diamond/amorphous carbon composite films prepared by microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition. In: Diamond & Related Materials. 13, 2004, p. 1997 - 2002 [Nanocrystalline diamond films; Microwave plasma CVD; Mechanical properties].

W. Kulisch, C. Popov, Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, G. Beshkov, V. Vorlicek, P. N. gibson, G. Georgiev: Investigation of the growth mechanism and structure of nanocrystalline diamond films by rapid thermal annealing. In: Thin Solid Films. 469-470, 2004, p. 99 - 104 [Nancrystalline diamond; Annealing; Growth mechanism; Structural properties].

Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, A. Krasilnikova Sytchkova, J. Bulir, C. Popov, W. Kulisch, A. Piegari: Optical constants of As2Se3-Ag4SSe-SnTe amorphous thin films. In: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 353, 2007, p. 1618 - 1623 [Chalcogenides, Optical properties, Amorphous thin films].

Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, C. Popov, W. Kulisch, J. Bulir, A. Piegari: Optical properties of Nanocrystalline Diamond/Amorphous Carbon Composite Films. In: Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures. 13, 2005, p. 457 - 469 [Nanocrystalline diamond, thin films, optical properties].

C. Popov, M. Novotny, M. Jelinek, Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, V. Vorlicek, M. Trchova, W. Kulisch: Chemical bonding study of nanocrystalline diamond films prepared by plasma techniques. In: Thin Solid Films. 506-507, 2006, p. 297 - 302 [Nanocrystalline diamond; Mircrowave plasma chemical vapour deposition, Hybrid pulsed laser deposition, Bonding structure].

C. Popov, W. KulischSilviya Vasileva Boycheva, M. Jelinek: Nanocrystalline diamond/amorphous carbon composite films prepared by MWCVD. In: Proceeding of International conference NANO'03. (Ed. DrSc. Eng. T. Prnka Prof. Eng. J. Svejcar) Praha, Czech Republik: CSNMT Praha, 2003, p. 148 - 153 [Nanocrystalline diamond, thin films, Microwave plasma, chimical vapour deposition].

C. Popov, W. Kulisch, Silviya Vasileva Boycheva: Application Relevant Properties of nanocrystalline Diamond/Amorphous Carbon Composite Films. In: Proceeding of International conference NANO'04. (Ed. Pavel Sandera) Brno, Czech Republik: Brno University of Technology, 2004, p. 97 - 102 [Nanocrystalline diamond, Thin films, Microwave plasma, Mechanical Properties].

W. Kulisch, C. Popov, Silviya Vasileva Boycheva, M. Jelinek, P.N. Gibson, V. Vorlicek: Influence of the substrate temperature on the properties of nanocrystalline diamond/amorphous carbon composite films. In: Surface & Coatings Technology. 200, 2006, p. 4731 - 4736 [Nanocrystalline diamond; Microwave plasma CVD; Growth rate].


Cai, Prof. Dr. Ke-feng, Tongji University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Eckhard Müller Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)

K F Cai, C W Nan,M Schmuecker, M Eckhard: Microstructure of hot-pressed B4C-TiB2 thermoelectric composites. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 350, 2003, p. 313 - 318 [composite materials, semiconductor, powder metallurgy, SEM, TEM].

K F Cai, E Mueller, C Drasar, A Mrotzek: Sol-gel processing of ZnO coated TiB2 composite powders. In: Materials Letters. 57, 2003, p. 4251 - 4255 [Zinc oxide, semiconductor, thermoelectric properties, sol-gel].

K. F. Cai, E. Müller, C. Drasar and A. Mrotzek: Preparation and Thermoelectric Properties of Al-doped ZnO Ceramics. In: Materials Science & Engineering B. 104, 2003, p. 45 - 48 [Zinc oxide, semiconductor, thermoelectric properties, sol-gel.].

K. F. Cai, E. Mueller, C. Drasa, C. Stiew, : The Effect of Titanium Diboride Addition on the Thermoelectric Properties of b-FeSi2 Semiconductors. In: Solid State Communication, 131, 325-329.. 131, 2004, p. 325 - 329 [Semiconductor,electronic transport, thermoelectric properties].

K. F. Cai and D. S. McLachlan: Preparation of AlON-TiC composites via reaction-bonding. In: Mater. Res. Bull.. 40, 2005, p. 447 - 451 [ AlON-TiC; composites; reaction-bonding].

K. F. Cai and D. S. McLachlan, G. Sauti, E. Mueller: The effects of annealing on thermal and electrical properties of reaction-bonded AlN ceramic. In: Solid State Sci. . 7, 2005, p. 945 - 949 [electrical properties, reaction-bonding, AlN].

K. F. Cai, X. R. He: Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of silver and antimony co-doped PbSe nanopowders. In: Mater. Lett. . 60, 2006, p. 2461 - 2464 [hydrothermal synthesis, PbSe, thermoelectric].

K.F. Cai, Q. Lei, L.C. Zhang: Ultra long SiC /SiO2 core-shell nanocables from organic precursor. In: J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 5, 2005, p. 1925 - 1928 [SiC/SiO2 nanocable, synthesis, pyrolysis].

K. F. Cai, L. C. Zhang, Q. Lei, E. Mueller, C. Stiewe,: Preparation and characterization of Ba8Ga16Ge30/Sr8Ga16Ge30 Core-shell Single Crystals. In: Cryst. Growth & Des.. 6, 2006, p. 1797 - 1800 [Clathrate, single crystal, thermoelectric, synthesis,characterization].

K. F. Cai, Q. Lei, C. Yan, L. C. Zhang, : Self-assembly of Te Nanomaterials, . In: Solid State Phenomena. 121-123, 2007, p. 287 - 290 [nanomaterials, self-assembly, characterization].

K. F. Cai, L. C. Zhang, Q. Lei, : Preparation and characterization of Sr, Ba Filled Type-I Ge Clathrate Single Crystals. In: Key Eng. Mater. . 336-338, 2007, p. 896 - 899 [Preparation,characterization, Type-I clathrate, Single Crystals ].

K. F. Cai, Q. Lei, A.X Zhang: A simple route to ultra long SiC nanowires. In: J. Nanosci. & Nanotechn.. 7, 2007, p. 804 - 807 [SiC, nanowires, synthesis, pyrolysis].

K. F. Cai, A. X. Zhang, J. L. Yin: Ultra thin and ultra long SiC/SiO2 nanocables from catalytic pyrolysis of Poly(dimethyl siloxane). In: Nanotechnol.. 18, 2007, p. 485601 - 485604 [SiC/SiO2 nanocables,pyrolysis, catalysis,synthesis].

K. F. Cai, X. R. He, L. C. Zhang,: Fabrication, properties and sintering of ZnO nanopowder. In: Mater. Lett. . 62, 2008, p. 1223 - 1226 [fabrication, ZnO, nanopowder].

K. F. Cai, S. Shen, C. Yan, S. Bateman,: Preparation, Characterization and Formation Mechanism of Gallium Oxide Nanowires. In: Current Appl. Phys.. 8, 2008, p. 363 - 366 [ Preparation, Characterization, Gallium Oxide Nanowires].


Calin, Prof. Dr. Mariana, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Uwe Köster Technische Universität Dortmund

Mariana Calin, Jürgen Eckert, Ludwig Schultz: High-strength Cu-Ti-rich bulk metallic glasses and nano-composites. In: Z. Metallkd. . 94, 5, 2003, p. 615 - 620 [Bulk metallic glasses; Nanocomposites; Casting; Thermal stability; Mechanical properties].

Mariana Calin, Mihai Stoica, Jürgen Eckert, Alain Reza Yavari, Ludwig Schultz: Phase formation, thermal stability and crystallization behavior of Cu47Ti33Zr11Xi8X1 (X=Fe, Si, Sn, Pb) bulk glassy alloys. In: Z. Metallk.. 95, 11, 2004, p. 1 - 9 [Bulk metallic glasses; Casting; Pase formation; Crystallization; Synchrotron radiation].

W. Xu, KB. Kim, J. Das, M. Calin: Phase stability and its effect on the deformation behavior of Ti-Nb-Ta-In/Cr beta alloys. In: SCRIPTA MATERIALIA . 54, 2006, p. 1943 - 1948 [Beta Ti-based alloys, deformation behavior].

Mariana Calin, Lai-Chang Zhang, Jürgen Eckert: Tailoring of microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ti-based bulk metallic glass-forming alloy. In: SCRIPTA MATERIALIA . 57 (12), 2007, p. 1101 - 1104 [bulk metallic glasses, Titanium alloys].


Campbell, Prof. Dr. Thomas A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States of America
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Prof. Dr. Klaus-W. Benz Universität Freiburg

Thomas A. Campbell, M. Schweizer, P. Dold, A. Cröll, K. W. Benz: Float zone growth and characterization of Ge1-xSix (x 10at%) single crystals. In: Journal of Crystal Growth. 225, 2001, p. 231 - 239 [A1. Computer simulation; A1. Convection, A1. Morphological stability; A1. Segregation; A1. Solutocapillary convection; A1. Thermocapillary convection; A2. Floating zone technique; B1. Germanium silicon alloys].


Cao, Prof. Dr. Guang-hui, Shanghai University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Werner Skrotzki Technische Universität Dresden

Guang-hui Cao, P. Simon and W. Skrotzki,S. C. Wimbush and B. Holzapfel: TEM Characterisation of YNi2B2C Thin Film Microstructure. In: Applied Physics A. 2004, [Borocarbides, thin films, transmission electron microscopy (TEM)].

G. H. Cao, P. Simon, W. Skrotzki: Transmission electron microscopy study of YNi2B2C thin film growth on MgO (001). In: Journal of Materials Research. 19(5), 2004, p. 1413 - 1416 [Borocarbides, YNi2B2C, thin films, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), microstructure].

G. H. Cao, G. J. Shen, Z. G. Liu and W. Skrotzki: Transmission electron microscopic investigation of the Gamma to Alpha phase transformation in a Ti-45Al-5Nb alloy. In: Scripta Materialia. 51(5), 2004, p. 417 - 421 [Titanium aluminides, Phase transformation, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)].

G.H. Cao, B. Klöden, C.-G. Oertel, W. Skrotzki, U. Garbe, E. Rybacki, H.-G. Brokmeier : Shear texture formation during high-strain torsion of titanium aluminides. In: Solid State Phenomena. 105, 2005, p. 303 - 308 [TiAl, torsion, synchrotron radiation, TEM, microstructure, texture].

G. H. Cao, W. Skrotzki, P. Simon, S. C. Wimbush, B. Holzapfel: Transmission Electron Microscopy and High-Resolution Electron microscopy Investigation of the Microstructure of an YNi2B2C Thin Film. In: Chemistry of Materials. 17, 2005, p. 3558 - 3562 [Microstructure; Borocarbides; Superconductors; Thin films; Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)].


Cao, Prof. Dr. Jiang Li, University of Science and Technology Beijing, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Uwe Klemradt Technische Hochschule Aachen

Jiang-Li Cao, Axel Solbach and Uwe Klemradt: X-ray reflectivity studies of ferroelectric and dielectric multilayer structures. In: Physica B: Physics of Condensed Matter. 357, 2005, p. 122 - 125 [Ferroelectrics; Electrode; X-ray reflectivity; Multilayer].

J.L. Cao, A. Solbach, U. Klemradt, T. Weirich, J. Mayer, U. Böttger, U. Ellerkmann, P.J. Schorn, P. Gerber, and R. Waser : Effects of thermal annealing on the structure of ferroelectric thin films. In: Journal of the American Ceramics Society. 89, 2006, p. 1321 - 1325 [ferroelectric, lead zirconate titanate, X-ray reflectivity, synchrotron radiation, thin films].

Jiang-Li Cao, Axel Solbach, Uwe Klemradt, Thomas Weirich, Joachim Mayer, Herbert Horn-Solle, Ulrich Böttger, Peter J. Schorn, T. Schneller, and Rainer Waser: Structural investigations of Pt/Ti oxide electrode stack for ferroelectric thin film devices. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 99, 2006, p. 114107 [ferroelectric thin films, electrode, X-ray reflectivity, multilayer, interfaces ].

J.-L. Cao, A. Solbach, U. Klemradt, T. Weirich, J. Mayer, U. Böttger, P.J. Schorn, and R. Waser: Density inhomogeneity in ferroelectric thin films. In: Appl. Phys. Lett. . 89, 2006, p. 052901 - 052901 [ferroelectric thin films, ferroelectricity, interfaces, size effects, synchrotron radiation].

J.L. Cao, A. Solbach, U. Klemradt, T. Weirich, J. Mayer, P.J. Schorn, and U. Böttger: Probing fatigue in ferroelectric thin films with subnanometer depth resolution. In: Appl. Phys. Lett.. 91, 2007, p. 072905 [ferroelectric thin films, x-ray reflectivity, fatigue, synchrotron radiation].

Jiang-Li Cao, Axel Solbach, Yan Fang, Ulrich Boettger, Peter J. Schorn, Rainer Waser, and Uwe Klemradt : Effects of Thermal Annealing on Lead Zirconate Titanate Thin Film Capacitors with Platinum Electrodes. In: J. Electrochem. Soc. . 154, 2007, p. G251 [ferroelectric thin films, x-ray reflectivity, fatigue, synchrotron radiation, electrical properties].


Chang, Dr.-Ing. Li, University of Sydney, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials wear, damage research
   Host: Prof. Dr. Alois K. Schlarb Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Li Chang; Klaus Friedrich; Lin Ye; Patricio Toro: Evaluation and visualization of the percolating networks in multi-wall carbon nanotube/epoxy composites. In: Journal of Materials Science. 44, 2009, p. 4003 - 4012 [multi-wall carbon nanotubes, electrical properties, microscopy techniques, charging contrast imaging, epoxy nanocomposites].

Ga Zhang; Li Chang; Alois K. Schlarb: The roles of nano-SiO2 particles on the tribological behavior of short carbon fiber reinforced PEEK. In: Composites Science and Technology. 69, 2009, p. 1029 - 1035 [Nanocomposite;Short-fiber composite;Polymer–matrix composites (PMCs);Friction/wear].


Chatterjee, Prof. Dr. Uday Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, India
   Field of research: Metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Annett Gebert Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung, Dresden - IFW

M. Uhlemann, S. Ningshen, U. Wolff, Uday Kumar Chatterjee, F. Schneider: Hydrogen Embrittlement and Localised Corrosion Resistance of Nitrogen Containing Austenitic Alloys. In: ISOMALM 2000. (Ed. IGCAR Kalpakkam) New Delhi: Alied Publishers, 2000, p. 1031 - 1038.

M. Uhlemann, Uday Kumar Chatterjee, S. Ningshen, Ul Wolff, F. Schneider: Correlation between Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking of Nitrogen containing Austenitic Alloys. In: ICAMMP 2002. (Ed. IIT Kharagpur) Kharagpur: ITT, 2002, p. 190 - 194.


Chen, Dr. Guofeng, National Physical Laboratory, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Manfred Rühle MPI für Metallforschung

G.F. Chen, L.H. Zhang : Microstructural effect on the good rehealing ability of sputtered K38G nanocrystalline coating. In: Journal of Materials Science Letters.. 21, 2002, p. 451 - 453 [Oxidation, Coating, TEM].


Colombi Ciacchi, Dr. Lucio, Italy
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Peter Gumbsch Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik (IWM)

Lucio Colombi Ciacchi, Mike C. Payne: First-principles molecular-dynamics study of native oxide growth on Si(001). In: Physical Review Letters. 95, 2005, p. 196101-1 - 196101-4 [Ab initio calculations, Molecular dynamics, Oxidation, Surface chemistry].

Nicola Seriani, Wolfgang Pompe, Lucio Colombi Ciacchi: Catalytic oxidation activity of Pt3O4 surfaces and thin films. In: Journal of Physical Chemistry. 110, 2006, p. 14860 - 14869.

Lucy Heady, Marivi Fernandez-Serra, Ricardo L. Mancera, Sian Joyce, Ashok R. Venkitaraman, Emilio Artacho, Chris-Kriton Skylaris, Lucio Colombi Ciacchi, Mike C. Payne: Novel structural features of CDK inhibition revealed by an ab initio computational method combined with dynamic simulations. In: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 49, 2006, p. 5141 - 5153 [Cyclin-dependent kinases, CDK2, density-functional theory, molecular dynamics, structure-based design].

Magali' Lingenfelder, Giulia Tomba, Giovanni Costantini, Lucio Colombi Ciacchi, Alessandro De Vita, Klaus Kern: Tracking the Chiral Recognition of Adsorbed Dipeptides at the Single-Molecule Level. In: Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 46, 2007, p. 4492 - 4495.

Lucio Colombi Ciacchi: Modelling the onset of oxide formation on metal surfaces from first principles. In: International Journal of Materials Research. 98, 2007, p. 708 - 716 [Low temperature oxidation Density functional theory Molecular dynamics Bare metal surfaces].

Nicola Seriani, Zheng Jin, Wolfgang Pompe, Lucio Colombi Ciacchi: Density functional theory study of platinum oxides: From infinite crystals to nanoscopic particles. In: Physical Review B. 76, 2007, p. 155421-1 - 155421-9.

Daniel J. Cole, Mike C. Payne, Lucio Colombi Ciacchi: Stress development and impurity segregation during oxidation of the Si(100) surface. In: Surface Science. 601, 2007, p. 4888 - 4898 [Silicon surface Impurity segregation Oxidation Surface stress Density functional theory Molecular dynamics].


Corbella Roca, Dr. Carles, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Dr. Klaus Bewilogua Fraunhofer-Institut für Schicht- und Oberflächentechnik (IST)

Carles Corbella, Ingmar Bialuch, Marc Kleinschmidt, Klaus Bewilogua: Up scaling of processes for plasma-activated chemical vapour deposition of modified DLC coatings. In: 50th SVC Annual Technical Conference Proceedings. Albuquerque, NM, USA: Society of Vacuum Coaters, 2007, p. 616 - 619 [Up Scaling; PACVD; Modified DLC; Hard Coatings].

Carles Corbella, Ingmar Bialuch, Marc Kleinschmidt, Klaus Bewilogua: Modified DLC coatings prepared in a large-scale reactor by dual microwave/pulsed-DC plasma-activated chemical vapour deposition. In: Thin Solid Films. 517, 2008, p. 1125 - 1130 [Modified DLC; Up scaling; Microwaves; ECR; Pulsed-DC; PACVD].

Carles Corbella, Ingmar Bialuch, Marc Kleinschmidt, Klaus Bewilogua: Up-scaling the production of modified a-C:H coatings in the framework of plasma polymerization processes. In: Solid State Sciences. in press, 2009, [Up-scaling; Modified a-C:H; Plasma polymerization; PACVD; Coating properties].


Demirel, Prof. Melik C., Pennsylvania State University, United States of America
   Field of research: Materials science or organic materials
   Host: Dr. Thomas M. Jovin MPI für biophysikalische Chemie

Melik C. Demirel, CD. Cherny: Clustering and Diversity of Fluctuations for Protein. In: Journal of Nanomedicine. 1, 2005, p. 57 - 64.

Murat Cetinkaya, Ahmet Zeytun, Jorge Sofo, Melik C. Demirel: How do insertions affect Green Fluorescent Protein. In: CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS. 419, 2006, p. 48 - 54.

Arthur Lesk Melik C. Demirel: Molecular Forces in Antibody Maturation. In: Physical Review Letters. 2005, p. 208106.


Devi, Prof. Dr. Anjana, Universität Bochum, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Roland A. Fischer Universität Bochum

H. Winkler, A. Devi et al.: Epitaxy, composites and colloids of gallium nitride achieved by transformation of single source precursor. In: phys. stat. sol. (a). 177, 2000, p. 27 - 35.

R.A. Fischer, A. Devi: Precursor chemistry for OMVPE of group-13 nitrides. In: Developments in Crystal Growth Research. 2, 2000, p. 61 - 82.

R.A. Fischer, A. Wohlfart, A. Devi, W. Rogge: Growth kinetics of GaN thin films grown by MOVPE using single source precursors. In: MRS Internet J. Nitride Semocond. Research, Suppl. 1. 5, 2000.

H. Sussek, O. Stark, A. Devi et al.: Precursor chemistry of group-III nitrides XVI: Synthesis and structure of monomeric penta coordinated intramoleculary adduct stabilized amidobisazides of aluminium, gallium and indium with and all nitrogen coordination sphere: OMCVD of GaN using (N3)2Ga{N. In: J. Organomet. Chem.. 602, 2000, p. 29 - 36.

A. Devi, R. Rogge et al.: A study of bisazido(dimethylaminopropyl)gallium as a precursor for the OMVPE of gallium nitride thin films in a cold-wall reactor system under reduced pressure. In: Chem. Vapor. Depos.. 6, 2000, p. 245 - 252.


Dey, Dr. Suhash Ranjan, Universite de Metz, India
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Werner Skrotzki Technische Universität Dresden

Suhash Ranjan Dey, Emmanuel Bouzy, Alain Hazotte: Features of feathery γ structure in a near-γ TiAl alloy. In: Acta Materialia. 56, 2008, p. 2051 - 2062 [Titanium aluminides; γ-Feathery-like structures; Crystallographic orientation relationship; CSL boundaries; Sympathetic nucleation].

Suhash Ranjan Dey, Satyam Suwas, Jean-Jacques Fundenberger, Ranjit Kumar Ray: Evolution Microstructures and Textures in the Orthorhombic 'O' Phase due to Hot Rolling of the Two Phase (O+B2) Ti-22Al-25Nb Alloy. In: Intermetallics. 17, 2009, p. 622 - 633 [Aluminides, miscellaneous; Crystallographic texture; Thermomechanical treatment].


El-Khozondar, Dr. Rifa, Al-Aqsa University, Palestinian Territories
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Günter Gottstein Technische Hochschule Aachen

Rifa El-Khozondar, Hala El-Khozondar: Numerical Modeling of Microstructural Evolution in Three-Phase Polycrystalline Materials . In: The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 34, 2009, p. 241 - 252 [Grain growth, microstructural evolution, Potts model, Numerical simulation].

Hala J. El-Khozondar, Rifa J. El-Khozondar, M.M. Shabat, A.W. Koch: Stress Effect on Optical Nonlinear Waveguide Sensor. In: Journal of Optical Communictions. 28, 2007, p. 175 - 179 [Stess, Optical, nonlinear, waveguide, sensor ].

Rifa El-Khozondar, Slava Solomatov, Veena Tikare: Grain size in the lower mantle: constraints from numerical modeling of grain growth in two-phase systems. In: Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors. 129, 2002, p. 265 - 282 [grain growth, lower mantle, microstructure, stress, numerical model].

Rifa El-Khozondar,Hala El-Khozondar, Günter Gottstein, Antony Rollet: Microstructural Simulation of Grain Growth in Two-phase Polycrystalline Materials . In: Egyptian Journal of Solids. 29, 2006, p. 35 - 47 [simulation, microstructural evolution, polycrystalline, grain growth].


Elrefaey, Dr. Ahmed , Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), Egypt
   Field of research: Metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Tillmann Technische Universität Dortmund

A. Elrefaey and W. Tillmann: Interface Structure and Mechanical Properties of the Titanium/Steel Joint Vacuum Brazed with Ag-Cu34-Ti2 foil. In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 38A, 2007, p. 2956 - 2962 [Brazing, Titanium, Steel, microstructure].

Ahmed Abdel-Monem Elrefaey and Wolfgang Tillmann: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of brazed Titanium/Steel Joints. In: Journal of Material Science. 42, 2007, p. 9553 - 9558 [Brazing, Titanium, Steel, Microstructure].

A. Elrefaey and W. Tillmann: Characterization of Titanium/Steel Joints Brazed in Vacuum. In: Welding Journal. 87, 2008, p. 113s - 118s [brazing, titanium, steel].


Eswara Prasad, Dr. Namburi, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, India
   Field of research: Materials wear, damage research
   Host: Prof. Dr. Eduard Arzt MPI für Metallforschung

N. Eswara Prasad, D. Vogt et al.: High temperature, low cycle fatigue behaviour of an aluminium alloy (Al-12Si-CuMgNi). In: Mat. Sci. and Ingineering. A276, 2000, p. 283 - 287.

N. Eswara Prasad, D. Vogt et al.: Effect of prior fatigue exposure on the creep behaviour of an aluminium alloy (Al-12Si-CuMgNi). In: Zeitschr. Metallkunde. 91, 2000, p. 190 - 195.

N. Eswara Prasad, P. Rama Rao: Low cycle fatigue resistance of Al-Li alloys. In: Mat. Sci. and Technology. 16, 2000, p. 408 - 426.

Namburi Eswara Prasad, A. A. Gokhale, P. Rama Rao: Mechanical behaviour of aluminium-lithium alloys. In: Sadhana. 28, 1&2, 2003, p. 209 - 246 [Aluminium-lithium alloys, lightweight alloys, mechanical properties].


Fan, Dr. Guojiang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Ludwig Schultz Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung, Dresden - IFW

G. Fan, J. Eckert et al.: Effect of Co and Cu alloying on Nd-Fe-Al based bulk amorphous alloys. In: Mat. Sci. Forum. 343-346, 2000, p. 97 - 102.

G.J. Fan, W. Löser et al.: Glass-forming ability of RE-Al-TM alloys (RE=Sm, Y; TM=Fe, Co, Cu). In: Acta Mater.. 48, 2000, p. 3823 - 3831.

G. Fan, W. Löser et al.: Glass-forming ability and magnetic properties of Nd70-XFe20Al10CoX alloys. In: J. Mater. Res.. 15/7, 2000, p. 1556 - 1562.


Fu, Prof. Dr. Shao-Yun, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. habil. Bernd Lauke Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung, Dresden - IPF

Shao-Yun Fu, B. Lauke, Y.H. Zhang, Y.-W. Mai: On the post-mortem fracture surface morphology of short fiber reinforced thermoplastics. In: Composites: Part A. 36, 2005, p. 987 - 994 [A. Glass fibres; B. InterfaceUinterphase; Thermoplastics].

Shao-Yun Fu, Bernd Lauke and Yiu-Wing Mai: Science and Engineering of Short Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. Cambridge, UK: Woodhead, 2009, 364 pp. [Short Fibres; Composites; Mechanical Properties; Polymers].


Fuente, Dr. Daniel, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Spain
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Dr. Michael Rohwerder MPI für Eisenforschung GmbH

Daniel de la Fuente, Mallika Bohm, Christophe Houyoux and Michael Rohwerder: Methods for salt contamination of steel corrosion products: A charaterization study. In: Materials and Corrosion/Werkstoffe und Korrosion. 58, 2007, p. 781 - 788 [steel, corrosion, interface chemistry, organic coatings].

Daniel de la Fuente and Michael Rohwerder: Fundamental investigation on the stability of the steel/coating interfaces contaminated by submicroscopic salt particles. In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 61, 2008, p. 233 - 239 [Soluble salts; Steel; Organic coating; Interface; HR-SKP].


Galiyev, Dr. Arthur, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Günter Gottstein Technische Hochschule Aachen

Arthur Galiyev, Rustam Kaibyshev, Günter Gottstein. : Correlation of plastic deformation and dynamic recrystallization in magnesium alloy ZK60. In: Acta mater.. 49, 2001, p. 1199 - 1207 [dislocations, deformation mechanisms, microstructure, recrystallization &recovery].

Arthur Galiyev, Rustam Kaibyshev.: Microstructural evolution in ZK60 magnesium alloy during severe plastic deformation. In: Materials Trans.. 42, 2001, p. 1190 - 1199 [magnesium alloy, microstructural evolution, intense plastic straining, low temperature dynamic recrystallization, nanometer-scale grains].

Arthur Galiyev, Rustam Kaibyshev, Günter Gottstein.: Mechanisms of dynamic recrystallization in a Mg-Zn-Zr alloy. In: Recrystallization and Grain Growth. (Ed. Günter Gottstein, Dmitri Molodov) Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 2001, p. 893 - 898 [microstructure, grain boundaries, misorientation angle, dynamic recrystallization, magnesium alloy].

Arthur Galiyev, Rustam Kaibyshev, Günter Gottstein.: Grain refinement of ZK60 magnesium alloy during low temperature deformation. In: Magnesium Technology 2002. (Ed. Howard Kaplan) USA: TMS, 2002, p. 181 - 185 [low temperature deformation, magnesium alloy, dynamic recrystallization; grain boundaries, misorientations].


Galusek, Prof. Dr. Dusan, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Hnatko M., Galusek D., ¿ajgalík P: Low-cost Preparation of Si3N4-SiC Micro/Nano Composites by in-situ Carbothermal Reduction of Silica in Silicon Nitride Matrix,. In: J.Eur.Ceram.Soc.. 24, 2004, p. 189 - 195.

Svancárek P., Galusek D., Calvert C., Loughran F., Brown A., Brydson R., Riley F.L.: A Comparison of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Two Liquid Phase Sintered Aluminas Containing Different Molar Ratios of Calcia-Silica Sintering Additives. In: J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 24, 2004, p. 3453 - 3463.

Sedlácek J., Galusek D., Svancárek P., Brown A., Brydson R.: Alumina-carbon composites with high hardness. In: Key Eng. Mater. 264-68, 2004, p. 841 - 844.

Svancarek P., Galusek D, Loughran F., Calvert C., Brown A., Brydson R., Riley F.L.,: Investigation of grain boundaries in LPS aluminas by TEM. In: Inst. Phys. Conf. Ser.. 179, 2004, p. 273 - 276.

Sedlácek J., Galusek D., and Sajgalík P: Effect of rare earth oxide and rare earth-alumina-silica glass on mechanical properties of liquid phase sintered alumina ceramic. In: Key Eng. Mater. 290, 2005, p. 121 - 128.

Galusek D., Riedel R., and Balog M.: Polymer-derived Al2O3-SiC nanocomposites: preparation route vs. microstructure. In: Key Eng. Mater. 290, 2005, p. 246 - 249.

Galusek D., Riley F.L., and Liska M.: Determination of fracture toughness and fracture probability of LPS aluminas by Hertzian indentation. In: Key Eng. Mater . 290, 2005, p. 308 - 311.

P. Svancárek, D. Galusek, F. Loughran, A. Brown, R. Brydson, A. Atkinson, F. Riley: Microstructure-stress relationships in liquid phase sintered alumina modified by the addition of 5 weight % of calcia-silica additives. In: Acta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 4853 - 4863.

D. Galusek, J. Sedlácek, P. Svancárek, R. Riedel, R. Satet, M. Hoffmann: The influence of post-sintering HIP on the microstructure, hardness, and indentation fracture toughness of polymer-derived Al2O3¿SiC nanocomposites. In: Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 27, 2007, p. 1237 - 1245.

P. Lichvár, P. Sajgalík, M. Liska, D. Galusek:: CaO¿SiO2¿Al2O3¿Y2O3 glasses as model grain boundary phases for Si3N4 ceramics. In: Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 27, 2007, p. 429 - 436.

M. Balog, P. Sajgalík, M. Hnatko, J. Keckés, T. Schobel, F. Hofer, D. Galusek, Z. Lencés: Nano- and macro-hardness and fracture toughness of Si3N4/SiC micro/nano ¿composites. In: Journal of the European Ceramic Society,. 27, 2007, p. 2145 - 2152.

K. Bodisová, D. Galusek, P. Svancárek, P. Sajgalík: Two-stage sintering of alumina with submicrometer grain size. In: J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 90, 2007, p. 330 - 332.

D. Galusek, J. Sedlácek, R. Riedel: Al2O3-SiC composites by warm pressing and sintering of an organosilicon polymer-coated alumina powder. In: J.Eur.Ceram.Soc. 27, 2007, p. 2385 - 2392.

P. Sajgalík, J. Dusza, Z. Lencés, M. Hnatko, D. Galusek, K. Ghillányová: Bulk Ceramic Nanostructures. In: Ceramic Science and Technology, Vol. 1 Structures. (Ed. Ralf Riedel, I-Wei Chen) Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 2008, p. 347 - 373.


Gao, Prof. Dr. Jianrong, Northeast University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Dieter M. Herlach Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)

Jianrong Gao, T. Volkmann, S. Roth, W. Löser, D.M. Herlach: Phase formation in undercooled NdFeB alloy droplets. In: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 234, 2001, p. 313 - 319 [NdFeB; Drop tube; Rapid solidification; Metastable phase; Magnetic properties].

Jianrong Gao, Th. Volkmann, D.M. Herlach: Metastable solidification of NdFeB alloys by drop-tube processing. In: J. Mater. Res.. 16 No. 9, 2001, p. 2562 - 2567.

Jianrong Gao, T. Volkmann, B. Wei, D. M. Herlach: Metastable Phase Formation In Undercooled Nd-Fe-B Melts. In: Science of Metastable and Nanocrystalline Alloys Structure, Properties and Modelling . (Ed. A. R. Dinesen, M. Eldrup, D. Juul Jensen, S. Linderoth, T. B. Pedersen, N. H. Pryds, A. Schroder Pedersen, J. A. Wert) Roskilde: Riso National Laboratory, 2001, p. 417 - 422.

Thomas Volkmann, Jianrong Gao, Dieter M. Herlach: Direct crystallization of the preitectic Nd2Fe14B1 phase by undercooling of bulk alloy melts. In: Applied Physics Letters. 80 No. 11, 2002, p. 1915 - 1917.

Jianrong Gao, T. Volkmann, D. M. Herlach: Undercooling-dependent solidification behavior of levitated Nd14Fe79B7 alloy droplets. In: Acta Materialia . 50, 2002, p. 3003 - 3012 [Rare earth alloys, Rapid solidification; Microstructure; Nucleation and growth].

Jianrong Gao, Thomas Volkmann, Dieter M. Herlach: Critical Undercoolings for Different Primary Phase Formation in Nd15Fe77.5B7.5 Alloy. In: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 38 No. 5, 2002, p. 2910 - 2912.

Jianrong Gao, T. Volkmann, D. M. Herlach: Solidification of levitated Nd-Fe-B alloy droplets at significant bulk undercoolings. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 350, 2003, p. 344 - 350 [Transition metal alloys; Rare earth alloys; Permanent magnets; Rapid solidification].

Jianrong Gao, T. Volkmann, D. M. Herlach: A metastable phase crystallized from undercooled NdFeCoZrGaB alloy droplets. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds . 308, 2000, p. 296 - 300.

Jianrong Gao, Thomas Volkmann, Jörn Strohmenger, Dieter M. Herlach: Phase selection in undercooled Nd-Fe-Co-B alloy droplets. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 375-377, 2004, p. 498 - 501 [NdFeB, cobalt addition, undercooling, solidification, phase selection].

Dieter M. Herlach, Jianrong Gao, Dirk Holland-Moritz, Thomas Volkmann: Nucleation and phase-selection in undercooled melts. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 375-377, 2004, p. 9 - 15 [Undercooling, containerless processing, rapid solidification, metastable phases, hard magnetic alloys].

Thomas Volkmann, Jianrong Gao, Jörn Strohmenger, Dieter M. Herlach: Direct crystallization of the peritectic Nd2Fe14B1 phase by undercooling of the melt. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 375-377, 2004, p. 1153 - 1156 [Rare-earth magnetic alloys, undercooling of melts, containerless processing, metastable phases].

Jörn Strohmenger, Thomas Volkmann, Jianrong Gao, Dieter M. Herlach: Phase selection in undercooled Fe-Nd alloy melts. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 375-377, 2004, p. 561 - 564 [Rare-earth magnetic alloys, undercooling of melts, containerless processing, metastable phases].

Thomas Volkmann, Joern Strohmenger, Jianrong Gao, Dieter M. Herlach: Observation of a metastable phase during solidification of undercooled Nd-Fe-B alloy melts by in situ diffraction experiments using synchrontron radiation. In: Applied Physics Letters. 85, 2004, p. 2232 - 2234 [Magnetic materials, solidification, undercooling, synchrotron radiation, in situ diffraction].

Jianrong Gao, T. Volkmann, S. Reutzel, D. M. Herlach: Characterization of the microstructure of gas-atomized Nd-Fe-B alloy particles of non-peritectic chemical compositions. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 388, 2005, p. 235 - 240 [Metals, liquid quenching, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis].

Matthias Kolbe, Jianrong Gao: Liquid phase separation of Co-Cu alloys in the metastable miscibility gap. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 413-414, 2005, p. 509 - 513 [Metastable miscibility gap; Liquid Metals; Rapid Solidification; Undercooling].

Joern Stohmenger, Thomas Volkmann,Jianrong Gao, Dieter M. Herlach: The formation of a metastable peritectic phase in Nd-Fe-B alloys investigated by in situ X-ray diffraction during solidification. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 413-414, 2005, p. 263 - 266 [Undercooling; Metastable phases; Containerless processing; Synchrotron radiation].

Matthias Kolbe, Jianrong Gao, Sven Reutzel: Solidification of Co-Cu alloys in the metastable miscibility gap under low gravity conditions. In: Materials Science and Forum. 508, 2006, p. 455 - 460 [Metastable miscibility gap; Liquid Metals; Rapid Solidification; Undercooling].

Joern Strohmenger, Thomas Volkmann; Jianrong Gao; Dieter M. Herlach: Metastable phase formation in undercooled Nd-Fe-B alloys investigated by in-situ diffraction using synchrotron radiation. In: Materials Science Forum. 508, 2006, p. 81 - 86 [Undercooling; Solidification; Metastable Phases; Electromagnetic levitation; Synchrotron Radiation; Md-Fe-B].

Sven Rentzel, Joern Strohmenger, Thomas Volkmann, Jianrong Gao, Dieter M. Herlach: Phase formation in undercooled Sm-Co alloy melts. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 449-451, 2007, p. 709 - 712 [Transition metal alloys; Rare earth alloys; Intermetallic compounds; Rapid solidification; Metastable phase formation].

Jianrong Gao, Thomas Volkmann, Sen Yang, Sven Reutzel, Dieter M. Herlach, Xiaoping Song: Crystallization of Nd2Fe17Bx from stoichiometric melt composition. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 433, 2007, p. 356 - 362 [Rare earth alloys; Rapid-solidification; Microstructure; SEM; X-ray diffraction].


Gao, Dr. Kun Yuan, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Bernd Stritzker Universität Augsburg

Kun Yuan Gao, H. Karl, I. Grosshans, W. Hipp, B. Stritaker: Comparative Study of as-implanted and pre-damaged ion-beam-synthesized Zn5 nanocrystallites in SiO2 Nuclear Instruments and Methods. In: Physical Research B. 2002, p. ICACS-19.


Gertsman, Dr. Valeriy Y., Transportation Safety Board of Canada, Russian Federation
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Herbert Gleiter Universität des Saarlandes

Valeriy Y. Gertsman: Geometrical Theory of Elements of Polycrystals Consisting of CSL Boundaries. In: Recrystallization and Grain Growth . (Ed. G. Gottstein, D. A. Molodov) Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2001, p. 415 - 420 [grain boundaries, triple junctions, quadruple points, polycrystal].

Valeriy Y. Gertsman, J. S. Vetrano, C. H. Henager, Jr., S. M. Bruemmer: EBSD Study of Microstructure Evolution in Model Aluminum Alloys During Annealing and High-Temperature Deformation. In: Recrystallization and Grain Growth . (Ed. G. Gottstein, D. A. Molodov) Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2001, p. 837 - 842 [aluminum alloys, microstructure, deformation, grain boundaries].


Gu, Dr. Gang, General Monitors, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. habil. Siegmar Roth MPI für Festkörperforschung

Gang Gu, M. Burghard, G. Philipp, G. S. Duesberg, P. W. Chiu, G. T Kim, A. Minett, W. Han, S. Roth: Fabrication Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes on Patterned Electrodes. In: AIP. 544, 2001, p. 235 - 238.

Gang Gu, G. Philipp, Xiaochun Wu, Alexander Bittner, Marko Burghard, Siegmar Roth: Growth of Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes from Patterned Catalysts on Flat Substrate by Microcontact Printing. In: Advanced Functional Materials. 1, 2001, p. 295.

Gang Gu, Marko Burghard, G.-T. Kim, G. S. Duesberg, P. W. Chiu, Siegmar Roth, W. Han: Growth and Electrical Transport of Ge Nanowires. In: J. Appl. Phys.. 90, 2001, p. 5744.

Gang Gu, P. O. Ong, Chu Chen, S. Roth: Synthesis and characterization of Y203: Eu3+ thin films on silicon substrate by pulsed laser ablation. In: J. Phys. D. 33, 2000, p. 1263.

Gang Gu, M. Schmid, P. W. Chiu, A. Minett, J. Fraysse, G. T. Kim, S. Roth, M. Kozlov, E. Munoz and R. H. Baughman: V2O5 Nanofiber Sheet Actuators. In: Nature Materials. 2, 2003, p. 316 - 319 [nanofiber, actuator].

Gang Gu, Bo Zheng, W. Q. Han, S. Roth and J. Liu: Tungsten oxide nanowires on tungsten substrates. In: Nanoletters. 2, 2002, p. 849 - 851 [tungsten oxide, nanowire].


Gurrappa, Prof. Dr. Injeti, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Bernd Rauschenbach Leibniz-Institut für Oberflächenmodifizierung, Leipzig - IOM

I. Gurrappa, S. Weinbruch et al.: Factors governing breakaway oxidation of FeCrAl-based alloys. In: Mat. and Corrosion. 51, 2000, p. 224 - 235.

M. Kiran, I. Gurrappa: Evaluation of corrosion resistance of different plasma sprayed alumina, magnesia stabilized zirconia and yttria stabilized zirconia coatings on 316 stainless steel for biomedical applications. In: Proc. "Global Corrosion Meet", Mumbai/Indien. 2000.

Corrosion and selection of materials to sustain in rural environments. In: Proc. "Environmental Awareness, Education & Management for Sustainable Rural Development", Tirupati/Indien. 2000.

Coating development for superalloys to protect from hot corrosion: A smart approach. In: Proc. 10th National Congr. on Corrosion Control, Madhurai/Indien. 2000.

Effect of major and minor alloying elements on hot corrosion of superalloys and coating. In: Proc. "Global Corrosion Meet", Mumbai/Indien. 2000.

I. Gurrappa, D.K. Das, A.K. Gogia: Protective coatings for titanium alloys to limit oxygen ingress. In: Proc. 5th Int. Symp. on High Temperature Corrosion, Les Embiez/Frankreich. 2000.

Injeti Gurrappa: Effect of Industrial Pollution on the Degradation of Materials in Different Environments. In: International Conference on Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies. (Ed. ICIPACT) Hyderabad: ICIPACT, 2001, p. 112 - 127.

Injeti Gurrappa: Effect of Aluminizing on the Oxidation behaviour of Titanium Alloy. In: Oxidation of Metals. 56 , 2001, p. 73 - 87.

Injeti Gurrappa: The Influence of Nb and Ga addition on the Corrosion Resistance of Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets in Marine Environments- Part II. In: Corr. Prev. Control. 48, 2001, p. 67.

Injeti Gurrappa: Effect of Environmental Variables on Corrosion of Cooling Water Systems. In: All India Convention on Cooling Water Treatment. Hyderabad: Invited talk, 2001, p. B1 - B16.

Injeti Gurrappa: Protection of Seawater Cooling Systems against Corrosion and Fouling. In: All India Convention on Cooling Water Treatment. Hyderabad: Invited talk, 2001, p. 11 - 18.

Injeti Gurrappa: Smart Approaches in Designing Effective Cathodic Protection Systems. In: All India Convention on Cathodic Protection Engineering. Mumbai: Invited Talk, 2001, p. 1 - 40.

Injeti Gurrappa: Cathodic Protection of Cooling Water Systems and Selection of Appropriate Materials. In: All India Convention on Cooling Water Treatment. Hyderabad: Invited talk, 2001, p. C1 - C27.

Injeti Gurrappa: Corrosion and its Importance in Selection of Materials for Biomedical Applications. In: Corrosion Prevention & Control. 48 (1), 2001, p. 23 - 37.

Injeti Gurrappa: The influence of Nb and Ga addition on the Corrosion Resistance of Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets in Marine Environments- Part I. In: Corr. Prev. Control. 48, 2001, p. 116 - 121.

Injeti Gurrappa: Development of Oxidation Resistant Coatings for Titanium Alloy, IMI 834. In: J. Material Science & Technology. 17 (5), 2001, p. 581 - 587.

Injeti Gurrappa: Identification of Hot Corrosion Resistant MCrAIY based Bond Coatings for Gas Turbine Engine Applications. In: J. Surface Coatings & Technology. 139, 2001, p. 272 - 283.

Injeti Gurrappa: High performance coatings for titanium alloys to protect against oxidation. In: J. Surface Coatings & Technology. 139, 2001, p. 216 - 221.

Injeti Gurrappa: Platinum Aluminide Coatings for Oxidation Resistance of Titanium Alloys. In: Platinum Metals Review. 45 (3), 2001, p. 124 - 129.

Injeti Gurrappa: The Corrosion Behaviour of SmCo5 permanent Magnets in Different Environments. In: J. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 35, 2002, p. 1.

Injeti Gurrappa: Corrosion Studies Related to Suitability of Permanent Magnets for Biomedical Applications. In: J. Materials Characterisation. 48, 2002, p. 63.

Injeti Gurrappa: Development of Appropriate Thick Ceramic Coatings on 316 Stainless Steel for Biomedical Applications. In: Surface Coatings and Technology. 161, 2002, p. 70.

Injeti Gurrappa: On the Mechanism of Degrations of Titanium alloy IMI 834 in Oxidizing atmospheres at Elevated Temperatures. In: Corrosion Prevention & Control. 49 (2), 2002, p. 79.

Injeti Gurrappa: Suitability of Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets for Biomedical Applications- A Corrosion Study. In: J. Alloys and compounds. 339 (1/2), 2002, p. 241.

Injeti Gurrappa: Characterization of Different Materials for Corrosion Resistance under Simulated Body Fluid Conditions. In: J. Materials Characterization. 49, 2002, p. 73.

Injeti Gurrappa : Understanding the Mechanism of Degration of Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets in Different Environments. In: J. Electrochemical Society. 51, 2002, p. 43.

Injeti Gurrappa, D.Manova, J.W.Gerlach, S.Mandl and B.Rauschenbach: Influence of nitrogen implantation on high temperature oxidation characteristics of titanium base alloys. In: Surface Coatings and Technology. 201, 2006, p. 3536 - 3546 [Materials sicnece, Metallurgy, Surface engineering].

Injeti Gurrappa, D.Manova, J.W.Gerlach, S.Mandl and B.Rauschenbach: Effect of plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition on high temperature oxidation of titanium alloy IMI 834-aluminizing. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 426, 2006, p. 375 - 383 [Materials Science, Metallurgy, Surface Engineering].

Injeti Gurrappa and C.V.Krishna Reddy: Characterisation of newly developed structural DMR-1700 steel and comparison with different steels for chemical applications. In: Material Processing and Technology. 182, 2007, p. 195 - 201 [Metallurgy, corrosion, surface engineering,protective coatings].

Injeti Gurrappa, G.Malakondaiah: Charcterization of newly developed structural DMR-1700 steel and comparison with different steels for industrial applications. In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 37, 2006, p. 3039 - 3046 [steels, corrosion, Protective coatings, Industrial applications, ].

Injeti Gurrappa and A.Sambasiva Rao: Thermal barrier coatings for enhanced efficiency of gas turnbine engines. In: Surface Coatings and Technology. 201, 2006, p. 3016 - 3029 [super alloys, hot corrosion, protective coatings, overlay coatings, gas turbine engines, aerospace applications].

Injeti Gurrappa and V.V.Bhanu Prasad: Corrosion characteristics of aluminium based metal matrix composites. In: Materials Science and Technology. 22, 2006, p. 115 - 122 [metal matrix composites, corrosion, aerospace applications, protetcive coatings, degradation mechanisms].

Injeti Gurrappa and S.Pandian: The corrosion characteristics of ND-Fe-B permanent magnets in different environments. In: Corrosion Science, Engineering and Technology. 41, 2006, p. 1 - 5 [Permanent magnets, corrosion, degardation mechanisms, corrosion prevention, protective coatings, Industrial applications].


Haseeb, Prof. Dr. A.S. Md. Abdul, Universiti Malaya, Bangladesh
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Volker Saile Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK)

Manel Haj-Taieb, A.S.M.A. Haseeb, Justin Caulfield; Klaus Bade, Jarir Aktaa: Thermal Stability of Electrodeposited LIGA Ni-W Alloys for High Temperature MEMS Applications. In: Microsystem Technologies. 14, 2008, p. 1531 - 1536 [Thermal Stability, LIGA, Ni-W Alloys, High Temperature MEMS ].

A.S.M.A. Haseeb, K. Bade: LIGA Fabrication of Nanocrystalline Ni-W Alloy Micro Specimens from Ammonia-Citrate Bath . In: Microsystem Technologies. 14, 2008, p. 379 - 388 [LIGA Fabrication, Nanocrystalline Ni-W Alloy, Micro Tensile Specimens, Ammonia-Citrate Bath].

A.S.M.A. Haseeb, K. Bade, U. Albers: Friction and Wear Characteristics of Electrodeposited Nanocrystalline Nickel-Tungsten Alloy Films . In: Wear. 264, 2008, p. 106 - 112 [Friction and Wear, Electrodeposition, Nanocrystalline Nickel-Tungsten Alloy ].

David Armstrong, Abdul Haseeb, Angus Wilkinson, and Steve Roberts: Micro-Fracture Testing of Ni-W Microbeams Produced by Electrodeposition and FIB Machining . In: Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Materials Research Society, . 983, 2007, p. 0983-LL08-07 [Micro-Fracture Testing, Ni-W Microbeams, Electrodeposition, FIB Machining].


He, Prof. Dr. Guo, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. John Banhart Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie

G. He, W. Löser, J. Eckert and L. Schultz: Enhanced Plasticity in a Ti-base Bulk Metallic Glass-Forming Alloy by in situ Formation of a Composite Microstructure. In: Journal of Materials Research. 17, 2002, p. 3015 - 3018 [bulk amorphous, mechanical property, ductility, composite].

G. He, J. Eckert, W. Löser and L. Schultz: Novel Ti-base nanostructure-dendrite- composite with enhanced plasticity. In: Nature Materials. 2, 2003, p. 33 - 37 [Nanostructure, Ti alloys].

G. He, W. Löser, J. Eckert and L. Schultz: In situ formed dendrite-nanostructure composite with high elasticity and large plasticity in Ti-Cu-Ni-Sn-Ta multicomponent alloy system. In: Acta Materialia. 51, 2003, p. 5223 - 5234.

G. He, Z. F. Zhang, W. Löser, J. Eckert and L. Schultz: Effect of Ta on glass formation, thermal stability and mechanical properties of a Zr52.25Cu28.5Ni4.75Al9.5Ta5 bulk metallic glass. In: Acta Materialia. 51, 2003, p. 2383 - 2395.

G. He, J. Eckert and W. Löser: Stability, phase transformation and deformation behavior of Ti-base metallic glass and composites. In: Acta Materialia. 51, 2003, p. 1621 - 1631.

G. He, W. Löser, J. Eckert and L. Schultz: Phase transformation and mechanical properties of Zr-base bulk glass forming alloys. In: Materials Science and Engineering. A352, 2003, p. 179 - 185.

G. He, W. Löser and J. Eckert: Devitrification and phase transformation of (Ti0.5Cu0.25Ni0.15Sn0.05Zr0.05)100-xMox metallic glasses. In: Scripta Materialia. 50, 2004, p. 7 - 11.

Z. F. Zhang, G. He, J. Eckert and L. Schultz: Fracture mechanisms in bulk metallic glassy materials. In: Physical Review Letters. 91, 2003, p. 045505-1 - 045505-4.

J. Eckert, G. He, J. Das and W. Löser : Nanostructured composites in multicomponent alloy systems. In: Materials Transactions. 44, 2003, p. 1999 - 2006.


Iliuc, Dr. Ivan, Romanian Academy, Romania
   Field of research: Materials science or organic materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Wilfried J. Bartz Technische Akademie Esslingen

Ivan Iliuc, Alina Jumolea: An Investigation into the Surface Fatigue of Materials and Thin Layers using a Sliding Diamond Spherical Segment. In: Tribotest journal. 7, 2000, p. 125 - 135 [surface fatigue, thin layers, adhesion, stressing, sliding, diamond, DLC].


Ivanissenko, Dr. Ioulia, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK), Russian Federation
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Herbert Gleiter Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK)

Ioulia Ivanisenko, R. Z. Valiev, W. Lojkowski, A. Grob, H.-J. Fecht: Nanostructure formation and carbides dissolution in rail steel deformed by high pressure torsion. In: Ultrafine Grained Materials II. (Ed. Y. T. Zhu, T. G. Langdon, R. S. Mishra, S. L. Semiatin, M. J. Saran, T. C. Lowe) TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society), 2002, p. 47 - 54.

Ioulia Ivanissenko, Nikolay Krasilnikov, F lorian Banhart, Dmytro Kolesnikov, Ruslan Valiev, Witold Lojkowski, Hans-Jorg Fecht : Nanocrystalline Fe-1wt. %C Compacts Obtained By High Pressure Torsion Of Mechanically Alloyed Powder. In: Ann. Chim. Sci. Mat.. 27 (3), 2002, p. 45 - 53.

Ioulia Ivanissenko,Witold Lojkowski, Ruslan Z. Valiev, and Hans-Jorg Fecht: The Mechanism of Formation of Nanostructure and Dissolution of Cementite in a Pearlitic Steel during High Pressure Torsion. In: Acta Materialia. 51, 2003, p. 5555 - 5570 [Steels, Carbide Dissolution, Nanocrystalline Alloy, High Pressure Torsion].

Ioulia Ivanissenko,Rainer Wunderlich, Ruslan Z. Valiev and Hans-Jörg Fecht: Annealing Behaviour of Nanostructured Carbon Steel Produced by Severe Plastic Deformation. In: Scripta Materialia. 49, 2003, p. 947 - 952 [High Pressure Torsion, Carbon Steel, carbides dissolution and precipitation, recovery].

Ioulia Ivanissenko,Witold Lojkowky, Ruslan Z. Valiev and Hans-Jörg Fecht: The strain induced cementite dissolution in carbon steel - experimental facts and theoretical approach. In: Solid State Phenomena. 94, 2003, p. 45 - 50.

Ioulia Ivanissenko, A. V. Sergueeva, A. Minkow, R. Z. Valiev, H.-J. Fecht : Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability of Nano-Structured Armco Iron Produced by High Pressure Torsion. In: Nanomaterials by Severe Plastic Deformation. (Ed. M. J. Zehetbauer, R. Z. Valiev) Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2003, p. 453 - 458.


Jayaganthan, Prof. Dr. Rengaswamy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz-Günter Brokmeier Technische Universität Clausthal

R. Jayaganthan, H,J. Seifert et al.: Thermodynamic calculation of the MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 system. In: Proc. CALPHAD 28, Grenoble/Frankreich. 2000.


Kostov, Dr. Ana, Institut za Bakar, Serbia
   Field of research: Metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Bernd Friedrich Technische Hochschule Aachen

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich: Selection of Crucible Oxides in Molten Titanium and Titanium Aluminum Alloys by Thermo-Chemistry Calculations. In: Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. 41B, 2005, p. 113 - 125 [thermo-chemistry calculations, crucible oxides, titanium, titanium-aluminum alloys, thermodynamic stability].

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich, Dragana Zivkovic, C. Lochbichler, J. Stoephasius: Predicting Thermodynamic Stability of Crucible Oxides in Molten Titanium Alloys. In: Calphad Conference Book - Calphad XXXIV. (Ed. Harry A.J. Oonk) Maastricht: Utrecht University, The Netherlands, 2005, p. 114 - 114 [predicting thermodynamic stability, molten titanium alloys, crucible oxides].

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich, Dragana Zivkovic: Predicting Thermodynamic Properties in Ti-Al Binary System by FactSage. In: Computational Materials Science. 37, 2006, p. 355 - 360 [Thermodynamics, calculation, predicting, FactSage, Ti-Al binary system].

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich: Predicting thermodynamic stability of crucible oxides in molten titanium and titanium alloys. In: Computational Materials Science. 38, 2006, p. 374 - 385 [Thermodynamic stability, crucible oxides, titanium, titanium alloys].

Ana Kostov, Dragana Zivkovic, Bernd Friedrich: Thermodynamic Study of Ti-V and Al-V Systems Using FactSage. In: Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. 42B, 2006, p. 57 - 65 [thermodynamics, Ti-V, Al-V, calculation of phase diagrams, FactSage].

Ana Kostov, Dragana Zivkovic, Bernd Friedrich: Thermodynamic predicting of Si-Me (Me=Ti, Al) binary systems. In: Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. 43B, 2007, p. 29 - 38 [thermodynamic predicting, binary systems Si-Me (Me=Ti, Al)].

Dragana Zivkovic, Ana Kostov, Iwao Katayama, Dragan Manasijevic, Nada Strbac: Calculation of thermodynamics properties in the Al-Co-Me (Me=Ti,Mo) systems, in the liquid phase. In: Materials at High Temperatures. 24(1), 2007, p. 37 - 42 [thermodynamic calculation, thermodynamics properties, Al-Co-Me (Me=Ti,Mo) systems, liquid phase].

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich: Thermodynamic of Ti-Al-Mn system, in Serbian. In: Copper. 32, 2007, p. 65 - 74 [thermodynamic, ternary system, Ti-Al-Mn].

Ana Kostov, Dragana Zivkovic, Bernd Friedrich: Thermodynamic predicting of Ti-Al-Si system. In: 39th International October Conference on Mining and Metallurgy. (Ed. Rodoljub Stanojlovic, Jovica Sokolovic) Sokobanja: Technical Faculty Bor - University of Belgrade (N-Design Bor), 2007, p. 463 - 469 [thermodynamic predicting, Ti-Al-Si system].

Ana Kostov, Dragana Zivkovic: Thermodynamic calculations in ternary titanium-aluminium-manganese system. In: Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, (J. Serb. Chem. Soc.). 73(4), 2008, p. 499 - 506 [thermodynamic calculations, ternary system, titanium-aluminium-manganese system, FactSage].

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich, Dragana Zivkovic: Thermodynamic calculations and interaction betwwen ceramics crucible and titanium-aluminium alloys. In: 3rd International Symposium Light Metals and Composite Materials. (Ed. Dr. Nadezda Talijan, Dr. Zeljko Kamberovic) Belgrade: Association of Metallurgical Engineers of Serbia, 2008, p. 67 - 72 [ceramic crucible, titanium-aluminum alloys, thermodynamic calculations].

Ana Kostov, Bernd Friedrich, Dragana Zivkovic: Thermodynamic calculations in alloys Ti-Al, Ti-Fe, Al-Fe and Ti-Al-Fe. In: Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. 44B, 2008, p. 49 - 61 [alloys, Ti-Al, Ti-Fe, Al-Fe, Ti-Al-Fe, thermodynamic calculations].


Lee, Dr. Jong-Sook, Chonnam National University, Korea
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Joachim Maier MPI für Festkörperforschung

J.-S. Lee, S. Adams, J. Maier: Transport and phase transition characteristics in AgI:Al2O3 composite electrolytes. Evidence for a highly conducting 7-layer AgI polytype. In: J. Electrochem. Soc.. 147, 2000, p. 2407 - 2418.

Defect chemistry and tranport characteristics of beta-AgI. In: J. Phys. and Chem. Solids. 61, 2000, p. 1607 - 1622.

J.-S. Lee, S. Adams, J. Maier: A mesoscopic heterostructure as the origin of the extreme ionic conductivity in AgI:Al2O3. In: Solid State Ionics. 2000.

J.-S. Lee, J. Maier: Ion transport in pure and heterogeneously doped AgI. In: Proc. Int. Conf. Mass and Charge Tranport in Inorganic Mat.. 2000.


Lee, Prof. Dr. Sung Bo, Seoul National University, Korea
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Manfred Rühle MPI für Metallforschung

Sung Bo Lee, J.-H. Lee, Y.-H. Cho, D.-Y. Kim, W. Sgle, F. Phillipp, P. A. van Aken: Grain-Boundary Plane Orientation Dependence of Electrical Barriers at Σ5 Boundaries in SrTiO3. In: Acta Materialia. 56, 2008, p. 4993 - 4997.

Sung Bo Lee, R.-K. Ko, K.-J. Song, D.-Y. Kim, F. Phillipp, D. N. Lee: Role of elastic anisotropy in evolution of microstructure and texture in orthorhombic YBa2Cu3O7-δ thin film deposits. In: Journal of Applied Physics . 104, 2008, p. 013511.

Sung Bo Lee, J.-H. Lee, P.-S. Cho, D.-Y. Kim, W. Sigle, and F. Phillipp: High-temperature resistance anomaly at a strontium titanate grain boundary and its correlation with the grain boundary faceting-defaceting transition. In: Advanced Materials. 19, 2007, p. 391 - 395.

Sung Bo Lee, J. Moon, C.-H. Chung, Y.-H. Kim, J. H. Lee, and D.-K. Choi: Texture development and grain boundary faceting in an excimer laser-crystallized silicon thin film. In: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B. 24, 2006, p. 2322 - 2325.

Sung Bo Lee, D.-K. Choi, F. Phillipp, K.-S. Jeon, and C. K. Kim: In situ high-resolution transmission electron microscopy study of interfacial reactions of deposited Cu thin films on amorphous silicon. In: Applied Physics Letters . 88, 2006, p. 083117.

Sung Bo Lee, D.-K. Choi, and D. N. Lee: Transmission electron microscopy observations of Cu-induced directional crystallization of amorphous silicon. In: Journal of Applied Physics . 98, 2005, p. 114911.

Sung Bo Lee, W. Sigle, F. Phillipp, and D. Brunner: In situ high-resolution transmission electron microscopy of dislocations formation and dynamics during the crystallization of amorphous SrTiO3 . In: Acta Materialia . 53, 2005, p. 1843 - 1848.

Sung Bo Lee, W. Sigle, F. Phillipp and M. Rühle: Faceting Behavior of an Asymmetric SrTiO3 Sigma5 [001] Tilt Grain Boundary Close to Its Defaceting Transition. In: Acta Materialia . 51, 2003, p. 4583 - 4588.

Sung Bo Lee, W. Sigle, W. Kurtz, and M. Rühle: Temperature Dependence of Faceting in SrTiO3 Sigma5 Bicrystal Grain Boundary. In: Acta Materialia 51, 975¿981 (2003). 51, 2003, p. 975 - 981.

Sung Bo Lee, W. Sigle, F. Phillipp and M. Rühle: Faceting Behavior of an Asymmetric SrTiO3 Sigma5 [001] Tilt Grain Boundary Close to Its Defaceting Transition. In: Acta Materialia . 51, 2003, p. 4583 - 4588.

Sung Bo Lee, W. Sigle, W. Kurtz, and M. Rühle: Temperature Dependence of Faceting in SrTiO3 Sigma5 Bicrystal Grain Boundary. In: Acta Materialia . 51, 2003, p. 975 - 981.


Lejcek, Prof. Dr. Dr. Pavel, The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Siegfried Hofmann MPI für Metallforschung

Pavel Lejcek: Metallurgical applications of AES: anisotropy of grain boundary segregation. In: Surf. Interface Anal. . 30, 2000, p. 321 - 326.

Pavel Lejcek: From anisotropy of grain boundary segregation to grain boundary design for polycrystals . In: Multiscale Phenomena in Plasticity . (Ed. J. Lepinoux, D. Maziere. V. Pontikis and G. Saada) Dordrecht: Kluwer Acad. Publ., 2000, p. 415 - 424 [grain boundary segregation, anisotropy, classification].


Lences, Dr. Zoltan, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Zoltan Lences, K. Hirao, M. J. Hoffmann, S. Kanzaki: Fluorine-Doped Reaction Bonded MgSiN2. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 865 - 868 [magnesium silicon nitride, reaction bonding, fluorides, thermal conductivity, mechanical properties].

Pavol Sajgalik, Miroslav Hnatko, Peter Copan, Zoltan Lences, Jow-Lay Huang: Influence of Graphite Additives on Wear Properties of Hot Pressed Si3N4 Ceramics. In: J. of Ceramic Society of Japan. 114 (11), 2006, p. 1061 - 1068 [Wear resistance, Si3N4, Microstructure].

M. Balog, J. Keckes, T. Schöberl, D. Galusek, F. Hofer, J. Krest'an, Zoltan Lences, J.-L. Huang, P. Sajgalik: Nano/macro-hardness and fracture resistance of Si3N4/SiC composites with up to 13 wt.% of SiC nono-particles. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society. 27, 2007, p. 2145 - 2152 [Si3N4; SiC; Hardness; Nano-hardness; Toughness and toughening; Nanocomposites].

J. Krest'an, O. Pritula, L. Smrcok, P. Sajgalik, Zoltan Lences, A. Wannberg, F. Moneverde: Corrosion of beta-sialon-based ceramics by molten steel. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society . 27, 2007, p. 2137 - 2143 [Corrosion; Sialon; Steel].

Zoltan Lences, K. Hirao, S. Kanzaki, M. J. Hoffmann, P. Sajgalik: Reaction sintering of fluorine-doped MgSiN2. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society. 24, 2004, p. 3367 - 3375 [Hardness; MgSiN2; Nitrides; Sintering; Strength; Thermal properties].

Pavol Sajgalik, Zoltan Lences: Multifunctional Ceramic Nanocomposites with Self-Diagnostic Ability of Catastrophic Damage. In: Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Taylor & Francis, 2005, p. 1 - 10.

Miroslav Balog, Pavol Sajgalik, Zoltan Lences, Miroslav Hnatko, Jezef Keckes, J.-L. Huang, J. Janega, R. Horvathova: Nano-Identation of SiC and Si3N4/SiC ceramic materials. In: Key Engineering Materials. 290, 2005, p. 272 - 275 [hardness, nano-identation, modulus, SiC, Si3N4].


Li, Dr. Jinwang, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Ralf Riedel Technische Universität Darmstadt

Jinwang Li, Ralf Riedel: Carbothermal Reaction of Silica-Phenol Resin Hybrid Gels to Produce Silicon Nitride/Silicon Carbide Nanocomposite Powders. In: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.. 90, 2007, p. 3786 - 3792.

Jinwang Li, Tomoaki Watanabe, Naonori Sakamoto, Hiroshi Wada, Tohru Setoyama, Masahiro Yoshimura: Synthesis of a Multinay Nitride, Eu-Doped CaAlSiN3, from Alloy at Low Temperatures. In: Chem. Mater. (in press). 20, 2008, p. xxxx - xxxx.

Ruzhong Zuo, Chun Ye, Xusheng Fang, and Jinwang Li: Tantalum Doped 0.94Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3 Piezoelectric Ceramics. In: J. Euro. Ceram. Soc.. 28, 2008, p. 871 - 877.

Jinwang Li, Tomoaki Watanabe, Hiroshi Wada, Tohru Setoyama, Masahiro Yoshimura: Low-Temperature Crystallization of Eu-Doped Red-Emitting CaAlSiN3 from Alloy-Derived Ammonometallates. In: Chem. Mater.. 19, 2007, p. 3592 - 3594.

Dmytro A. Dzivenko, Andreas Zerr, Vadim K. Bulatov, Gerhard Miehe, Jinwang Li, Brunhilde Thybusch, Joachim Brötz, Hartmut Fueß, Gerhard Brey, Ralf Riedel: High-Pressure Multi-anvil Synthesis and Structure Refinement of Oxygen-Bearing Cubic Zirconium(IV) nitride. In: Adv. Mater.. 19, 2007, p. 1869 - 1873.

Kirill A. Kovnir, Yury V. Kolen'ko, Jinwang Li, Tomoaki Watanabe, Masahiro Yoshimura, and Andrei V. Shevelkov: A Facil High-Yield Solvothermal Route to Tin Phosphide Sn4P3. In: J. Solid State Chem.. 179, 2006, p. 3756 - 3762.

Jinwang Li, Koji Matsumaru, Chanel Ishizaki and Kozo Ishizaki: Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy of Commercial AlN Powders in Vacuum up to 700°C. In: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.. 69, 2006, p. 2537 - 2541.

Jinwang Li, Masaru Nakamura, Takashi Shirai, Koji Matsumaru, Chanel Ishizaki, and Kozo Ishizaki: Mechanism and Kinetics of Aluminum Nitride Powder Degradation in Moist Air. In: J. Am. Ceram. Soc.. 89, 2006, p. 937 - 943.

Takashi Shirai, Jinwang Li, Koji Matsumaru, Chanel Ishizaki, and Kozo Ishizaki: Surface hydration states of commercial high purity alfa-Al2O3 powders evaluated by temperature programmed desorption mass spectrometry and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy. In: Sci. Tech. Adv. Mater.. 6, 2005, p. 123 - 128.

Jinwang Li, Masaru Nakamura, Takashi Shirai, Koji Matsumaru, Chanel Ishizaki, and Kozo Ishizaki: Hydrolysis of Aluminum Nitride Powders in Moist Air. In: Adv. Tech. Mater. Mater. Proc. J. (ATM). 7, 2005, p. 37 - 42.

Jinwang Li, Dmytro Dzivenko, Andreas Zerr, Claudia Fasel, Yanping Zhou, Ralf Riedel: Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Zr3N4 and Hf3N4 Powders from Metal Dialkylamides. In: Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem.. 631, 2005, p. 1449 - 1455.

Jinwang Li, Jiemo Tian, Limin Dong: Calculated Influences of Starting Materials Composition on Carbothermal Nitridation Synthesis of Silicon Nitride/Silicon Carbide Composite Powders. In: J. Mater. Sci.. 36, 2001, p. 1377 - 1381.


Li, Dr. Ran, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Dr. Mihai Stoica Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung, Dresden - IFW

R Li, G Liu, M Stoica, J Eckert: FeCo-based multiphase composites with high strength and large plastic deformation. In: Intermetallics. 18, 2010, p. 134 - 139 [Composites; Mechanical properties at ambient temperature; Fracture mode; Microstructure; Rapid solidification processing].

R Li , S Kumar, S Ram, M Stoica, S Roth, J Eckert : Crystallization and magnetic properties of [(Fe,Co)0.75Si0.05B0.20]94Nb6 metallic glasses. In: Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics. 42, 2009, p. 085006.

R Li, M Stoica, J Eckert : Effect of minor Cu addition on phase evolution and magnetic properties of {[(Fe0.5Co0.5)0.75Si0.05B0.20]0.96Nb0.04}100-xCux alloys. In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 144, 2009, p. 012042.


Li, Prof. Dr. Xiao Wu, Northeast University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Günter Gottstein Technische Hochschule Aachen

Syed Badirujjaman, Xiao-Wu Li, Myrjam Winning: Motion of [100]-Tilt Grain Boundaries under Cyclic Stresses. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 448, 2007, p. 242 - 248 [Aluminium; Grain boundary motion; Cyclic deformation; Tilt grain boundary; Activation enthallpy for migration ].


Li, Prof. Dr. Ya-Li, Tianjin University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Ralf Riedel Technische Universität Darmstadt

Ya-Li Li, Edwin Kroke, Alexander Klonczynski and Ralf Riedel.: Synthesis of monodisperse spherical silicon dicarbodiimide particles. In: Advanced Materials. 12, 2000, p. 883 - 887 [ceramic, synthesis, organosilane].

Ya-Li Li,Ralf Riedel, J. Steiger and H. Seggern.: A novel transparent polysilazane glass: synthesis and properties. In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 2, 2000, p. 290 - 293 [synthesis, glass, Organosilane].

Ya-Li Li,Edwin Kroke, Ralf Riedel, Claudia Fasel, Christel Gervais and Florence Babonneau: Thermal cross-linking and pyrolytic conversion of poly- (ureamethylvinyl)- silazanes to silicon-based ceramics. In: Applied Organometallic Chemistry. 15, 2001, p. 820 - 832 [Ceramics, Silicon Carbonitride, Organosilane].

Edwin Kroke, Ya-Li Li, Christoph Konetschny, Emmanuel Lecomte, Claudia Fasel and Ralf Riedel: Polysilazane-derived nano ceramics and related materials. In: Materials Science & Engineering: Report . R26, 2000, p. 97 - 199 [Ceramics, Organosilane, Silicon Carbonitride].


Liang, Prof. Wen, East China University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Christian Rüssel Universität Jena

Wen Liang, Christian Rûssel, Delbert Day: Comparative bioactivity of a borate, phosphate and silicate glass. In: Journal of Materials Research. 21(1), 2006, p. 125 - 131 [biomaterials].

Wen Liang, Meng Wang, Christian Russel, Delbert Day: Sodium Silicate Bonded Borate Glass Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering. In: Journal of Materials Science. 42, 2007, p. 10138 [biomaterials].

Wen Liang, Christian Russel: porous glass scaffolds by a salt sintering process. In: Journal of Materials Science. 41, 2006, p. 3787 - 3792 [biomaterials].


Liu, Prof. Dr. Feng, Northwestern Polytechnical University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Reiner Kirchheim Universität Göttingen

Feng Liu, Gencang Yang, Reiner Kirchheim: Overall effects of initial melt undercooling, solute segregation and grain boundary energy on the grain size of as-solidified Ni-based alloys. In: Journal of Crystal Growth. 264, 2004, p. 391 - 399 [Initial melt undercooling (DeltaTau); Solute segregation; Grain boundary energy; Grain growth].

Feng Liu, Reiner Kirchheim: Nano-scale grain growth inhibited by reducing grain boundary energy through solute segregation. In: Journal of Crystal Growth. 264, 2004, p. 385 - 391 [A1. Segregation; A1. Solid solutions; B1. Nano-materials].

Feng Liu, R. Kirchheim, Gencang Yang: Effects of the initial melt undercooling on solid-state recrystalization and grain growth processes in as-solidified superalloy. In: Journal of Materials Science. 39, 2004, p. 1871 - 1873.

Feng Liu, Reiner Kirchheim: Grain boundary saturation and grain growth. In: Scripta Materialia. 51, 2004, p. 521 - 525 [Grain boundary energy; Grain boundary segregation; Grain growth].

Feng Liu, Reiner Kirchheim: Comparison between kinetic and thermodynamic effects on grain growth. In: Thin Solid Films. 466 , 2004, p. 108 - 113 [Nanostructures; Grain Boundary, Segregation; Diffusion].


Liu, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Dr.-Ing. Uta Kühn Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung, Dresden - IFW

Sergio Scudino, Gang Liu, K.G. Prashanth, B. Bartusch, K.B. Surreddi, B.S. Murty, J. Eckert: Mechanical properties of Al-based metal matrix composites reinforced with Zr-based glassy particles produced by powder metallurgy. In: Acta Materialia. 57, 2009, p. 2029 - 2039 [Powder consolidation; Metal matrix composites; Metallic glasses; Mechanical properties; Effective medium approximation].


Lofaj, Dr. Frantisek, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Frantisek Lofaj, Frantiska Dorcakova, Jozef Kovalcik, Michael J. Hoffmann, Antonio Ramirez De Arellano Lopez: The Effect Of Lanthanides And Nitrogen On Microhardness Of Oxynitride Glasses. In: Kovove Materialy. 41 c. 3, 2003, p. 145 - 157 [microhardness, oxynitride glass, lanthanides, nitrogen].

Frantisek Lofaj, V. Luprano: Cavitation asymmetry in silicon nitride by scanning laser acoustic microscopy. In: Journal of Materials Science. 38, 2003, p. 2393 - 2399.

Frantisek Lofaj, F. Dorcakova: The Effect of Lanthanides on Viscosity of RE-Si-MG-O-N Glasses. In: Matalurgija. 42 (4), 2003, p. 229 - 333 [Lanthanides, Oxynitride glass, Viscosity, Glass transition temperature, Cationic field strength ].

Frantisek Lofaj, P. Hvizdos, F. Dorcakova, R. Satet, M. J. Hoffmann, A. R. de Arellano-Lopez: Identation moduli and microhardness of RE-Si-Mg-O-N- glasses (RE=Sc, Y, La, Sm, Yb and Lu) with different nitrogen content. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 357, 2003, p. 181 - 187 [Identation modules; Hardness; Oxynitride glassk, Rare earth elements].

Frantisek Lofaj, V. Luprano: Cavitation asymmetry in silicon nitride by scanning laser acoustic microscopy. In: Journal of Materials Science. 38, 2003, p. 2393 - 2399.

Frantisek Lofaj, R. Satet, M. J. Hoffmann, A. R. de Arellano Lopez: Thermal expansion and glass transition temperature of the rare-earth doped oxynitride glasses. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society. 24, 2004, p. 3377 - 3385 [Glass; Glass transition temperature; Hardness; Oxynitride glass; Thermal expansion].

Frantisek Lofaj, F. Dorcakova, E. Dolekcekic, M. LeFloch, T. Rouxel, M. J. Hoffmann, S. Hampshire: Structure and viscosity of RE-Oxynitride Glasses. In: Glastech. Ber. Glass. Sci. Technol.. 77 C, 2004, p. 273 - 279.


Lopes, Dr. Joao Marcelo, Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), Brazil
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Prof. Dr. Siegfried Mantl Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ)

F. Kremer, J.M.J. Lopes, F.C. Zawislak, P.F.P. Fichtner: Low temperature aging effects on the formation of Sn nanoclusters in SiO2/Si films and interfaces. In: Applied Physics Letters. 91, 2007, p. 109733-1 - 109733-3.

M.P.F. de Godoy, M.K.K. Nakaema, F. Iikawa, M.J.S.Brasil, J.M.J. Lopes et al.: Structural and optical properties of InP quantum dots on GaAs(001). In: Journal of Applied Physics. 101 , 2007, p. 073508.

J.M.J. Lopes, M. Roeckerath, T. Heeg, U. Littmark, J. Schubert, S. Mantl et al. : La-based ternary rare-earth oxides as alternative high-k gate dielectrics. In: Microelectronic Engineering . 84 , 2007, p. 1890 [related to the research project sponsored by AvH ].

J.M.J. Lopes, U. Littmark, M. Roeckerath, St. Lenk, J. Schubert, S. Mantl et al.: Effects of annealing on the electrical and interfacial properties of amorphous lanthanum scandate high-k films prepared by molecular beam deposition. In: Journal of Applied Physics . 101, 2007, p. 104109 [related to the research project sponsored by AvH].

V.V. Afanasev, S. Shamuilia, M. Badylevich, A. Stesmans, L.F. Edge, W. Tian, D.G. Schlom, J.M.J. Lopes, J. Schubert et al. : Electronic structure of silicon interfaces with amorphous and epitaxial insulating oxides: Sc2O3, Lu2O3, LaLuO3. In: Microelectronic Engineering . 84, 2007, p. 2278 [related to the research project sponsored by AvH].

J.M.J. Lopes, M. Roeckerath, T. Heeg, E. Rije, J. Schubert, S. Mantl et al. : Amorphous lanthanum lutetium oxide thin films as an alternative high-k gate dielectric. In: Applied Physics Letters. 89, 2006, p. 222902 [related to the research project sponsored by AvH].

J.M.J.Lopes, E. Durgun Özben, M. Roeckerath, U. Littmark, R. Lupták, St. Lenk, M. Luysberg, A. Besmehn, U. Breuer, J. Schubert, and S. Mantl: Amorphous ternary rare-earth gate oxides for future integration in MOSFETs. In: Microelectronic Engineering . 86, 2009, p. 1646.

J.M.J. Lopes, U. Littmark, M. Roeckerath, E. Durgun Özben, S. Lenk, U. Breuer, A. Besmehn, A. Stärk, P.L. Grande, M.A. Sortica, C. Radtke, J. Schubert, S. Mantl: Isotopic labeling study of oxygen diffusion in amorphous LaScO3 high-k films on Si(100) and its effects on the electrical characteristics. In: Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing. 96 (2) , 2009, p. 447.

J.M.J.Lopes, E. Durgun-Özben, M. Roeckerath, U. Littmark, R. Lupták, S. Lenk, A. Besmehn, U. Breuer, J. Schubert, and S. Mantl: Rare-earth based alternative gate dielectrics for future integration in MOSFETs. In: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Ultimate Integration on Silicon (10th ULIS) ISBN: 978-1-4244-3705-4. 2009, p. 99 - 102.

M. Roeckerath, J.M.J. Lopes, E. Durgun Özben, C. Sandow, S. Lenk, T. Heeg, J. Schubert, S. Mantl: Gadolinium scandate as an alternative gate dielectric in field effect transistors on conventional and strained silicon. In: Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing DOI: 10.1007/s00339-008-4962-8 . 94, 2009, p. 521.

S. Shamuilia, V. V. Afanas’ev, A. Stesmans, I. McCarthy, S. A. Campbell, M. Boutchich, M. Roeckerath, T. Heeg, J.M.J. Lopes, and J. Schubert: Photoconductivity of Hf-based binary metal oxide systems. In: Journal of Applied Physics DOI: 10.1063/1.3020520. 104, 2008, p. 111103.

S. Shamuilia, V. V. Afanas’ev, A. Stesmans, I. McCarthy, S. A. Campbell, M. Boutchich, J. M. J. Lopes, M. Roeckerath, T. Heeg, E. Rije, S. Mantl: Photoconductivity of Hf-based binary metal oxides. In: Microelectronic Engineering DOI: 10.1016/j.mee.2008.09.016. 85, 2008, p. 2400.

E. Durgun Özben, J.M.J. Lopes, M. Roeckerath, St. Lenk, B. Holländer, Y. Jia, D. G. Schlom, J. Schubert, S. Mantl: SmScO3 thin films as an alternative gate dielectric. In: Applied Physics Letters DOI: 10.1063/1.2968660 . 93, 2008, p. 052902.

M. Roeckerath, J.M.J. Lopes, T. Heeg, J.Schubert, S. Lenk, S.Mantl: Fully depleted SOI- and sSOI-MOSFETs with GdScO3 as gate dielectric. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Ultimate Integration on Silicon (9th ULIS) ISBN: 978-1-4244-1729-2 . 2008, p. 115 - 117.

J.M.J. Lopes, M. Roeckerath, T. Heeg, J. Schubert, U. Littmark, S. Mantl, A. Besmehn, P. Myllymäki, L. Niinistö, C. Adamo, D. G. Schlom: Amorphous lanthanum lutetium oxide thin films as an alternative high-κ material. In: ECS Transactions DOI: 10.1149/1.2779570. 11(4), 2007, p. 311.

M. Roeckerath, T. Heeg, J.M.J. Lopes, J. Schubert, S. Mantl, A. Besmehn et al.: Characterization of lanthanum lutetium oxide thin films grown by atomic layer deposition as an alternative gate dielectric . In: Thin Solid Films DOI: 10.1016/j.tsf.2008.08.064 . 517, 2008, p. 201.

M.P.F. de Godoy, M.K.K. Nakaema, J.M.J. Lopes, M.J. Morschbacher, F. Iikawa, M.J.S.P. Brasil, R. Magalhaes-Paniago, J.R.R. Bortoleto, M.A. Cotta: Structural and optical properties of InP quantum dots grown on GaAs (001). In: Physica Status Solidi C - Current Topics in Solid State Physics DOI: 10.1002/pssc.200673248 . 4(2) , 2007, p. 238.

A.B. Veloso, M.K.K. Nakaema, M.P.F. Godoy, J.M.J. Lopes, F. Iikawa, M.J.S. Brasil et al.: Carrier dynamics in stacked InP/GaAs quantum dots. In: Applied Physics Letters DOI: 10.1063/1.2789705 . 91, 2007, p. 121917.

J.M.J. Lopes, F.C. Zawislak, P.F.P. Fichtner, F.C. Lovey, A.M. Condó: Effect of annealing atmosphere on the structure and luminescence of Sn-implanted SiO2 layers . In: Applied Physics Letters DOI: 10.1063/1.1849855. 86, 2005, p. 023101.

J.M.J. Lopes, F.C. Zawislak, P.F.P. Fichtner, R.M. Papaléo, F.C. Lovey, A.M. Condó, A. Tolley: Formation of epitaxial beta-Sn islands at the interface of SiO2/Si layers implanted with Sn ions. In: Applied Physics Letters DOI: 10.1063/1.1927710 . 86, 2005, p. 191914.

J.M.J. Lopes, P.F.P. Fichtner, F.C. Kremer, F.C. Zawislak: Correlation between structural evolution and photoluminescence of Sn nanoclusters in SiO2 layers”, Nucl. Inst. Meth. Phys. Res. B 242 (2006) 1890. DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2005.08.013 . In: Nucl. Inst. Meth. Phys. Res. B DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2005.08.013 . 242, 2006, p. 1890.

J.M.J. Lopes, F.C. Zawislak, P.F.P. Fichtner, M. Behar, L. Rebohle, W. Skorupa: Pre-irradiation memory effect on the photoluminescence intensity of Ge-implanted SiO2 layers”, Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. B 218 (2004) 438. DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2003.12.025. In: Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. B DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2003.12.025. 218, 2004, p. 438.

J.M.J. Lopes, F.C. Zawislak, P.F.P. Fichtner, M. Behar, L. Rebohle, W. Skorupa: Cluster coarsening and luminescence emission intensity of Ge nanoclusters in SiO2 layers”, Journal of Applied Physics. 94 (2003) 6059. DOI: 10.1063/1.1616995. In: Journal of Applied Physics DOI: 10.1063/1.1616995. 94, 2003, p. 6059.

J.M.J. Lopes, F.C. Zawislak, P.F.P. Fichtner, M. Behar, L. Rebohle, W. Skorupa: Photoluminescence of Ge nanoclusters in ion implanted SiO2. In: In Progress in semiconductors II - electronic and optoelectronic applications. (Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.). ISBN: 1-55899-681-8. 744, 2003, p. 519 - 524.

J.M.J. Lopes, C.E. Foerster, F.C. Serbena, C.M. Lepienski, D.L. Baptista, F.C. Zawislak.: Nanoscratch testing of C60 films irradiated with N ions. In: Nucl. Instr. Meth. Phys. Res. B DOI:10.1016/S0168-583X(00)00556-5 . 175, 2001, p. 673.


Mandal, Prof. Dr. Hasan, Anadolu University, Turkey
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Kushan, S.R., Uzun, I., Dogan, B. And Mandal, H.,: Experimental and Finite Element Study of the Thermal Conductivity of a-SiAlON Ceramics. In: Journal of the Amerýcan Ceramic Society. 90, 2007, p. 3902 - 3907 [Ceramic Materials].

Ceylan, A.,Suvaci, E., Mandal, H., : Utilization af a Phosphate Ester as a Dispersant for SiAlON Based Ceramics. In: Materials Science Forum. 554, 2007, p. 71 - 77 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S.R., Tamsu, N., Acikbas, N.C., Suvaci, E., Mandal, H., : Textured a-SiAlON Ceramics via Templated Grain Growth. In: Materials Science Forum. 554, 2007, p. 79 - 84 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S.R., Acikbas, N.C., Krestan, P., Sajgalik, Mandal, H., : Role of a-SiAlON Nuclei Addition on the Rod-Like Y-Sm a-SiAlON Formation. In: Materials Science Forum. 554, 2007, p. 101 - 106 [Ceramic Materials].

Acikbas, N.C., Kara, A., Turan, S., Kara, F., Mandal, H and Bitterlich : Influence of Type of Cations on Intergranular Phase Crystallisation of SiAlON Ceramics. In: Materials Science Forum. 554, 2007, p. 119 - 122 [Ceramic Materials].

Acikbas Calis, N, Suvaci, E., Mandal, H., : Fabrication of Functionally Graded SiAlON Ceramics by Tape Casting. In: Journal of The American Ceramic Society . 89 , 2006, p. 3255 - 3257 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S, Cigdemir, G, Mandal, H, Herrmann, M., : Sr2+-Mg2+- Doped SiAlON Ceramics. In: Journal of The American Ceramic Society . 89, 2006, p. 714 - 716 [Ceramic Materials].

Ayas, E., Kara, A., Mandal, H., Turan, S., Kara, F., : Production a-B SiAlON-TiN / TiCN Composites by Gas Pressure Sintering. In: Silicates Industriels Special Issue, Journal of the Belgian Ceramic Society. 69, 2004, p. 287 - 292 [Ceramic Materials].

Kalemtas, A., Kara, A., Kara, F., Mandal, H., Aktug, B., : Joining of SiAlON Ceramics to Pyrex Glass. In: Silicates Industriels Special Issue, Journal of the Belgian Ceramic Society. 69, 2004, p. 219 - 224 [Ceramic Materials].

Calis, N., Kushan, S.R., Kara, F., Mandal, H., : Functionally Graded SiAlON Ceramics. In: Journal of European Ceramic Society. 24, 2004, p. 3387 - 3393 [Ceramic Materials].

Ayas E., Kara, A., Mandal, H., Turan, S., Kara, F., : Decolouration Effect of WC Addition on Gas Pressure Sintered a - B SiAlON Ceramics. In: Materials Letters. 58, 2004, p. 1498 - 1501 [Ceramic Materials].

Kara, F., Kara, A., Turan, S., Mandal, H., : Pressing Behavious of Spray Dried Alumina Zirconia Granules. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 233 - 236 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S.R., Mandal, H., : Effect of Different Nucleation Temperatures on the Microstructural Development of a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 1099 - 1102 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S., Mandal, H., : Microstructural Evolution R- a -SiAlON Ceramics (R=Y,Y+Sm and Sm). In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 1103 - 1106 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S., Mandal, H., : Formation of a -SiAlON Ceramics Containing Scandium. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 1107 - 1110 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S., Mandal, H., : Mg+2 and Ce+3 Doped a -SiAlON: Processing, Microstructure and Properties. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 1111 - 1114 [Ceramic Materials].

Topates, G., Mandal, H., : Producing cordierite from local magnesium sources. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 233 - 236 [Ceramic Materials].

Calis, N., Kara, A., Kara, F. and Mandal, H., : Development of Laminar Type Functionally Graded SiAlON Ceramics. In: Key Engineering Materials. 264-268, 2004, p. 1095 - 1099 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S., Herrmann, M. ve Mandal, H., : The Design of Composition for Multi-Cation Doped a - B SiAlON Ceramics by Rietveld Method. In: Key Engineering Materials. 237, 2003, p. 59 - 64 [Ceramic Materials].

Mandal, H., Kara, F., Turan S. ve Kara, A., : Novel SiAlON Ceramics for Cutting Tool Applications. In: Key Engineering Materials. 237, 2003, p. 193 - 202 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S. R. ve Mandal, H., : The Effect of Different Nucleation Temperatures on the Grain Morphology of a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: Key Engineering Materials. 237, 2003, p. 169 - 174 [Ceramic Materials].

Turan, S., Kara, F. ve Mandal, H., : Transmission Electron Microscopy of SrO Containing Multi-Cation Doped a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: Materials Science Forum. 383, 2002, p. 37 - 42 [Ceramic Materials].

Herrmann, M., Kurama, S., ve Mandal, H., : Investigation of the Phase Composition and Stability of the a -SiAlONs by the Rietveld Method. In: J.Eur. Ceram. Soc.. 22, 2002, p. 2997 - 3005 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S., Herrmann, M. ve Mandal, H., : The Effect of Processing Conditions, Amount of Additive and Composition on the Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of a-SiAlON Ceramics. In: J.Eur. Ceram. Soc.. 22, 2002, p. 109 - 119 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S. R. ve Mandal, H., : Effects of Different Si3N4 Starting Powders and Sintering Conditions on the Grain Morphology and Mechanical Properties of a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: Key Engineering Materials. 206-213, 2002, p. 417 - 420 [Ceramic Materials].

Mandal, H., Kara, F., Turan, S. ve Kara, A., : Performance of New a - B SiAlONs in Turning Operations. In: Key Engineering Materials. 206-213, 2002, p. 929 - 932 [Ceramic Materials].

Kurama, S., Herrmann, M. ve Mandal, H., : Improvement of Elongated a -SiAlON Ceramics by Variation of the Processing Conditions and Amounts of Additives. In: Key Engineering Materials. 206-213, 2002, p. 1009 - 1012 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S. R. ve Mandal , H., : Effect of the type of starting Si3N4 powder and sintering conditions on the grain morphology of a -SiAlON ceramics. In: Materials Science Forum. 383, 2002, p. 31 - 36 [Ceramic Materials].

Kushan, S.R. ve Mandal, H., : Effect of Starting Si3N4 Powder Type and Sintering Conditions on the Grain Morphology of a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: British Ceramic Transactions. 101, 2002, p. 35 - 37 [Ceramic Materials].

Van Krevel J.W.H., Van Rutten J.W.T., Hintzen H.T., Metselaar R. and Mandal H., : On the Luminescence of Rare Earth Doped alpha-SiAlON Materials. In: J. Sol. State Chem. 165, 2002, p. 19 - 24 [Ceramic Materials].

Mandal, H. ve Thompson, D. P., : New Heat Treatment Methods for the Optimization and Improvement of SiAlON Ceramics. In: J. Mater. Science. 35, 2001, p. 6285 - 6292 [Ceramic Materials].

Mandal, H., Oberacker, R., Hoffmann, M. J. ve Thomspon, D. P., : a -SiAlON Ceramics Densified with Mixed Oxide Sintering Additives. In: Materials Science Forum. 325-326, 2000, p. 207 - 212 [Ceramic Materials].

Mandal, H. ve Hoffmann, M. J., : Hard and Tough a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: Materials Science Forum. 325-326, 2000, p. 219 - 224 [Ceramic Materials].

Mandal, H. ve Hoffmann, M. J., : Novel Developments in a -SiAlON Ceramics. In: Key Engineering Materials. 175-176, 2000, p. 131 - 137 [Ceramic Materials].


Mei, Dr. Sen, SINTEF, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Tomandl Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

Juan Yang, Sen Mei, Sandra Quresma, J. M. F. Ferreira: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Free-Standing Co3O4 Nanocubes. In: Key Engineering Materials,. 280 -283, 2005, p. pp. 713 [Nanocube, Co3O4, hydrothermal treatment].


Minko, Prof. Dr. Serhiy S., MPI für Polymerforschung, Ukraine
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Othmar Marti Universität Ulm

S. Minko, A. Karl et al.: Evaluation of the polymer-nonpolymer adhesion in particle-filled polymers with the acoustic emission method. In: J. Adhesion Sci. Technol.. 14, 2000, p. 999 - 1019.


Moule, Prof. Dr. Adam J., University of California, Davis, United States of America
   Field of research: Materials science or organic materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Klaus Meerholz Universität Köln

Joerg-Bernd Bonekamp Adam J. Moule Klaus Meerholz: Detailed Study of the decay mechanism in polymeric OLEDs. In: Proceedings of the International Society of Optical Engineering. 5937, 2005, p. 178 - 183 [OLED, degradation, polymer].

Adam J. Moule, Joerg-Bernd Bonekamp, Alexander Ruhl, Heike Klesper, Klaus Meerholz: The effect of layer thickness on the efficiency of polymer solar cells. In: Proceedings of the International Society of Optical Engineering. 5937, 2005, p. 21 - 27 [polymer, solar cells, photovoltaic, interference].

Adam J. Moule, Joerg Bernd Bonekamp, Klaus Meerholz: The effect of active layer thickness on the performance of bulk-heterojunction solar cells. In: journal of Applied Physics. 100, 2006, p. 094503-1 - 094503-7 [polymer, solar cells, efficiency, interference, photovoltaic].

Adam J. Moule, Klaus Meerholz: Minimizing optical losses in bulk-heterojunction polymer solar cells. In: Applied Physics B. 86, 2007, p. 721 - 727 [polymer, bulk-heterojunction, interference, solar cells, photovoltaic].

Adam J. Moule, Klaus Meerholz : Interference method for the determination of the complex refractive index of thin polymer layers. In: Applied Physics Letters. 91, 2007, p. 061901-1 - 061901-3 [refractive index, solar cells, polymer, thin film, interference].

Adam J. Moule, Klaus Meerholz: Controlling Morphology in Polymer-Fullerene Mixtures. In: Advanced Materials. 20, 2008, p. 240 - 245 [Polymer, Photovoltaic, morphology, nanoparticles, fullerene, thin-film].


Mukhopadhyay, Prof. Dr. Nilay Krishna, Banaras Hindu University, India
   Field of research: Metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Eckert Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung, Dresden - IFW

T.P. Yadav, N.K.Mukhopadhyay, R.S. Tiwari and O.N. Srivastava: Characterization of Mechanically Milled Al65Cu20Fe15 Icosahedral Quasicrystalline Alloy. In: Transanction of Indian Institite of Metals . 56, 2003, p. 577 - 581 [Mechanical Milling/Alloying, Quasicrystal, Nanocrystal, Electron microscopy, B2 phase.].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay, Jatin Bhatt, A.K. Pramanick, B.S. Murty, P. Paufler: Synthesis of Nanocrystalline/Quasicrystalline Mg32(Al,Zn)49 by Melt Spinning and Mechanical Milling. In: Journal of Materials Science. 39, 2004, p. 5155 - 5159 [Nanocrystals, Nanoquasicrystals, Mechanical Milling, Melt Spinning, Mg32(Al,Zn)49 Frank Kasper Intemetallics, Microindentation ].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay: Analysis of microhardness data using the normalised power law equation and energy balance model. In: Journal of Materials Science. 40, 2005, p. 241 - 244 [Microhardness, Meyer's power law, Energy balance model, Indentation size effect, True Hardness.].

M. Reibold, A. Belger, N.K. Mukhopadhyay, P. Gille and P. Paufler: The impact of nanoindentation at room temperature upon the real structure of decagonal AlCoNi quasicrystals . In: Physica Status Solidi. 202, 2005, p. 2267 - 2277 [Nanoindentation, nanocrystallization, quasicrystals.].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay, V.S. Sarma and S. Shankaran,: An analysis of the microindentation data obtained from a thermomechanically processed multiphase microalloyed steel. In: Trans Indian Institute of Metals . 58, 2005, p. 809 - 818 [Microindentation, Steel, Indentation size effect].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay, A. Belger, P. Paufler and P. Gille 86, (2006) 999: Micro- and nanoindentation studies of Al-Co-Ni single decagonal quasicrystals. In: Philosophical Magazine . 86, 2006, p. 999 - 1005 [Decagonal quasicrystals, nanoindentations, Shear bands, pop-ins].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay and P. Paufler .51 (2006) 209-245. : Micro- and nanoindentation techniques for mechanical characterization of Materials. In: Inernational Materials Reviews . 51, 2006, p. 209 - 245 [Micro-indentation, Nanoindentation, Automated ball indentation, Indentation size effect].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay, A. Belger, P. Paufler and D.H. Kim : Nanoindentation studies Cu based bulk metallic glasses. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 449-451, 2007, p. 954 - 957 [Bulk metallic glasses, nanoindentation, phase transformation].

N.K. Mukhopadhyay, Q. Jian-Bing, V.S. Sarma and C. Dong : Nanoindentation studies on Ti-Zr-Ni polyquasicrstalline samples. In: Philosophical Magazine. 87, 2007, p. 3109 - 3115 [Ti-Zr-Ni quasicrystals, Icosahedral Phase, Nanoindentation, shear bands, AFM].


Norris, Prof. Dr. David J., University of Minnesota, United States of America
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Abstreiter Technische Universität München

H. Wei, L. Meng, Y. Jun, and D. J. Norris: Quantifying Stacking Faults and Vacancies in Thin Convectively Assembled Colloidal Crystals. In: Applied Physics Letters. 89, 2006, p. 241913 [colloidal crystals, photonic crystals, self assembly, convective assembly].

D. J. Norris: Photonic Crystals: A View of the Future. In: Nature Materials. 6, 2007, p. 177 - 178 [photonic crystals, self-assembly, colloidal crystals, photonic band gap].

D. J. Norris: Materials Science: Silicon Life Forms. In: Nature. 446, 2007, p. 146 - 147 [biomimetic materials, diatoms, biologicaly inspired, photonics].

K. S. Leschkies, R. Divakar, J. Basu, E. Enache-Pommer, J. E. Boercker, C. B. Carter, U. R. Kortshagen, D. J. Norris, and E. S. Aydil: Photosensitization of ZnO Nanowires with CdSe Quantum Dots for Photovoltaic Devices. In: Nano Letters. 7, 2007, p. 1793 - 1798 [solar energy, solar cells, photovoltaics, semiconductor nanocrystals, nanowires, Zno, CdSe, quantum dots].


Noudem, Dr. Jacques, Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Sciences der Matériaux (CRISMAT), France
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Georg J. Schmitz Access e.V.

E. Sudhakar Reddy, J. Noudem et al.: A process for a new form of YBa2Cu3Oy having dimensions if thickfilms and microstructure of single domain bulks. In: Proc. M2HTSC, Houston/USA. 2000.

D. Ma, E. Sudhakar Reddy, M. Tarka, J. Noudem, G.J. Schmitz: Development of multiphase ribbons as substrates for biaxially textured (RE)-Ba-Cu-O thick film coatings. In: Proc. ICME Conf., Rio/Brasilien. 2000.


Orimo, Prof. Dr. Shin-ichi, Tohoku University, Japan
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Priv. Doz. Dr. Günter Majer MPI für Metallforschung

Shin-ichi Orimo, Frank Kimmerle, Günter Majer: Hydrogen in nanostructured vanadium-hydrogen systems. In: Physical Review B. 63, 2001, p. 094307-1 - 094307-10.

Shin-ichi Orimo, H. Fujii: Materials science of Mg-Ni-based new hydrides. In: Applied Physics A Materials Science & Processing. 72, 2001, p. 167 - 186.


Palza, Dr. Humberto, Universidad de Chile, Chile
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Prof. Dr. Manfred Wilhelm Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Humberto Palza Susana Filipe Ingo F.C. Naue Manfred Wilhelm: Correlation between Polyethylene Topology and Melt Flow Instabilities by Determining In-Situ Pressure Fluctuations and Applying Advanced Data Analysis. In: Polymer. 51, 2010, p. 522 - 534 [Melt flow instabilities Sharkskin Polyolefins].

Humberto Palza Ingo F.C. Naue Manfred Wilhelm: In-situ Pressure Fluctuations of Polymer Melt Flow Instabilities: Experimental Evidences about their Origin and Dynamic. In: Macromolecular Rapid Communications. 30, 2009, p. 1799 - 1804 [Melt flow instabilities Sharkskin Polyolefins slip].


Parthasarathy, Dr. Bala Srinivasan, National Institute of Technology, India
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Dietzel GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht

Bala Srinivasan, P., Dietzel, W., Zettler, R., dos Santos, J.F. and Sivan, V : Effect of inhibitors on the corrosion behaviour of a dissimilar aluminium alloy friction stir weldment. In: Corrosion Engineering Science and Technology. 42, 2007, p. 161 - 166 [ ].

Prasad Rao, K., Angamuthu, K. and Bala Srinivasan, P: Fracture toughness of electron beam welded Ti6Al4V. In: Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 199, 2008, p. 185 - 192 [ ].

Bala Srinivasan, P., and Satish Kumar, M.P : Characterization of a thin section dissimilar weld joint comprising austenitic and ferritic stainless steels. In: Materials Science and Technology. 24, 2008, p. 392 - 398 [ ].

Bala Srinivasan, P., Blawert, C., Dietzel, W. and Kainer, K.U : Stress corrosion cracking behaviour of a surface-modified magnesium alloy. In: Scripta Materialia. 59, 2008, p. 43 - 46 [ ].


Pokhrel, Dr. Suman, Universität Bremen, Nepal
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Dr. Udo Weimar Universität Tübingen

Suman Pokhrel and K. S. Nagaraja : Solid state electrical conductivity studies and humidity sensing properties of Cr2O3-MoO3 composites. In: phys. stat. sol(a). 194, 2002, p. 140 - 146.

Suman Pokhrel, C. E. Simon, V. Quemener, N. Barsan, U. Weimar,: Investigations of conduction mechanism in Cr2O3 gas sensing thick films by AC impedance spectroscopy and work function changes measurements, Sensors and Actuators B, 2007, In press. In: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. -, 2008, [Chemical sensors, AC imedance, Work function, Eskolaits].


Potapov, Dr. Pavel L., Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Saxony Llc & Co. KG, Russian Federation
   Field of research: Materials testing, materials testing methods
   Host: Prof. Dr. Ingo Müller Technische Universität Berlin

Pavel L. Potapov, Edson P. Da Silva: Time Response of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators. In: J. of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 11, 2000, p. 125 - 134.


Pozdnyakov, Priv. Doz. Dr. Aleksei, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Klaus Friedrich Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Aleksei Pozdnyakov, K. Friedrich, V. V. Kudryavtsev: Effects of thermal treatment on the wear behavior of polyimide-fullerene (C60) composite coatings. In: Journal of Materials Science Letters. 20, 2001, p. 2071 - 2075 [polyimide, tribology, thermal properties].

Aleksei Pozdnyakov, V. V. Kudryavtsev, K. Friedrich: Sliding wear of polyimide-C60 composite coatings. In: Wear. 254, 2003, p. 501 - 513 [Polymide, Fullerene C60, Wear].

Aleksei Pozdnyakov: Mass Spectrometric Research of Polymer-fullerene Composites. In: Fullerene Research Advances. (Ed. Carl N. Kramer) USA, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2007, p. 97 - 115 [nanocomposite, mass-spectrometry, fullerene, thermal properties, wear, polymer].

Aleksei Pozdnyakov, Klaus Friedrich: Thermal and Wear Studies of Polymer-Fullerene Composites. In: Leading-Edge Composite Material Research. (Ed. Tobias G. Wouters) USA, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2008, p. 331 - 346 [nanocomposite, polymer, fullerene, wear, thermal properties].

A. O. Pozdnyakov, M.M. Brzhezinskaya, A.S. Vinogradov, K. Friedrich: NEXAFS spectra of polymer-nanocarbon composites. In: Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures. 16, 2008, p. 1 - 5 [nanocomposite, polymer, fullerene, composite, NEXAFS, mass-spectrometry, thermal desorption].

M.E. Cagiao, A.O. Pozdnyakov, M. Krumova, V.V. Kudryavtsev, F.J. Baltá Calleja: Nanostructure evolution during thermal treatment of polyimide-fullerene composites as revealed by WAXS and SAXS. In: Composites Science and Technology. 67, 2007, p. 2175 - 2182 [polyimide, fullerene, X-ray diffraction, thermal properties].

M.E. Cagiao, A.O. Pozdnyakov, M. Krumova, V.V. Kudryavtsev, F.J. Baltá Calleja: Thermal imidization of Polyamic Acid - Fullerene Composites: "In situ" X-ray diffraction study. In: Composite Interfaces. 14, 2007, p. 199 - 213 [polyimide, fullerene, nanocomposite, X-ray diffraction].


Prakash, Prof. Dr. Ujjwal, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
   Field of research: Metallurgy
   Host: Priv. Doz. Dr. Gerhard Sauthoff MPI für Eisenforschung GmbH

Ujjwal Prakash, G. Sauthoff: Structure and properties of Fe-Al-Ti intermetallic alloys. In: Intermetallics. 9, 2001, p. 107 - 112 [A. Iron aluminides (based on Fe3Al); A. Iron aluminides (based on FeAl); B. Mechanical properties at high temperatures; B. Mechanical properties at ambient temperature].

Ujjwal Prakash, G. Sauthoff: Machinable Iron Aluminides Containing Carbon. In: Scripta Materialia. 44, 2001, p. 73 - 78 [Intermetallic compounds; Microstructure; Machining; Hydrogen embrittlement; Mechanical properties].


Qin, Prof. Dr. Xiaoying, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Nembach Universität Münster

X.Y. Qin, J.S. Lee, C.S. Lee: Microstructures and Mechanical behavior of bulk Nanocrystalline Gamma-Ni-Fe Produced by a Mechanochemical Method. In: Journal of Materials Research. 17, 2002, p. 991 - 1001 [Nanocrystalline material, Microstructure and mechanical behavior, Ni-Fe alloy ].

X.Y. Qin, X.G. Zhu, S. Gao, L.F. Chi, J.S. Lee: Temperature Dependence of Compressive behavior of bulk nanocrystalline Ni-Fe. In: Scripta Materialia. 46, 2002, p. 611 - 616 [Nanocrystalline Material, Mechanical properties].

X.Y. Qin, X.G. Zhu, S.Gao, L.F. Chi, J.S. Lee: Compressive behaviour of bulk nanocrystalline Ni-Fe. In: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 14, 2002, p. 2605 - 2620 [Nanocrystalline material, Mechanical properties, Deformation morphology ].


Rafaja, Prof. Dr. David, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Czech Republic
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hartmut Fueß Technische Universität Darmstadt

David Rafaja, Hartmut Fuess, Daniel Simek, Jiri Kub, Josef Zweck, Jitka Vacinova, Vaclav Valvoda: X-ray reflectivity of multilayers with non-continuous interfaces. In: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 14, 2002, p. 5303 - 5314.

David Rafaja, Hartmut Fuess, Daniel Simek, Lenka Zdeborova, Vaclav Valvoda: Degradation of periodic multilayers as seen by small-angle X-ray scattering and X-ray diffraction. In: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter . 14, 2002, p. 10021 - 10032.


Ram, Prof. Dr. Shanker, Indian Institute of Technology, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Hans-Jörg Fecht Universität Ulm

Anurag Gautam, Gajendra Prasad Singh Shanker Ram: A simple polyol synthesis of silver metal nanopowder of uniform particles. In: Synthetic Metals. 15, 2007, p. 5 - 17 [Silver, Nanoparticles].


Ranjan, Dr. Rajeev, Indian Institute of Science, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Hans Boysen Universität München

Rajeev Ranjan, Anupriya Agrawal, Anatoliy Senyshyn and Hans Boysen: Crystal structures of high temperature quantum paraelectrics Na_{1/2}Nd_{1/2}TiO_{3} and Na_{1/2}Pr_{1/2}TiO_{3}. In: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 18, 2006, p. L515 - L522 [Quantum paraelectrics, perovskite, ferroelectrics].

Rajeev Ranjan, Anupriya Agrawal, Anatoliy Senyshyn and Hans Boysen: Phases in the system Na_{1/2}Nd_{1/2}TiO_{3}¿SrTiO_{3}:a powder neutron diffraction study. In: Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 18, 2006, p. 9679 - 9690 [Perovskite, phase transition, ferroelectrics].

Rajeev Ranjan, Anatoliy Senyshyn, Hans Boysen, Carsten Baehtz, and Friedrich Frey: Crystal structures of Na_{1/2}Ln_{1/2}TiO_{3} (Ln: La, Eu, Tb). In: Journal of Solid State Chemistry. 180, 2007, p. 995 - 1001 [Perovskites, quantum paraelectrics, ferroelectrics].

Rajeev Ranjan, Anatoliy Senyshyn Vladimir Vashook, Rainer Niewa Hans Boysen and Friedrich Frey: Structural stability of conducting oxide CaRuO3 at high temperatures. In: Applied Physics Letters. 90, 2007, p. 251913-1 - 251913-3 [ruthenates, neutron powder diffraction, perovskite].

Rajeev Ranjan, Hasan Sadat Nabi, and Rossitza Pentcheva.: Electronic structure and magnetism of EuTiO3: a first principles study. In: Journal of Physics Condensed Matter. 19, 2007, p. 406217-1 - 406217-9 [Perovskite, Multiferroic, First principles].

Rajeev Ranjan, Rudi Hackl, Amreesh Chandra, Elmar Schmidbauer, Dmytro Trots, and Hans Boysen. : High temperature relaxor ferroelectric behaviour in Pr doped SrTiO3. In: Physical review B. 76, 2007, p. 224109-1 - 224109-6 [Relaxor ferroelectrics, Perovskite, Raman scattering].


Ravikiran, Dr. Attota, National Institute of Standards and Technology, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Zum Gahr Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Wear quantification. In: ASME J. Tribology. 122, 2000, p. 650 - 656.

A. Ravikiran, S. Jahanmir: Effect of interfacial layers on wear behavior of a dental glass-ceramic. In: J. American Ceramic Soc.. 83, 2000, p. 1831 - 1833.

Effect of sliding conditions on formation of grain-pits due to wear anisotropy. In: J. Mat. Sci. Lett.. 19, 2000, p. 1041 - 1043.

Influence of apparent pressure on wear behavior of self mated alumina. In: J. American Ceramic Soc.. 83, 2000, p. 1302 - 1304.

Wear mechanism based on wear anisotropy. In: STLE Tribology Transactions. 43, 2000, p. 287 - 292.

A. Ravikiran, T.S. Low: Nano-wear mechnism of amorphous carbon thin films. In: Tribology Lett.. 8, 2000, p. 41 - 43.

A. Ravikiran, T.S. Low: Estimation of lubricant thickness on magnetic hard disk using acoustic emission. In: Rev. Sci. Instruments. 71, 2000, p. 1915 - 1916.

A. Ravikiran, B.N. Pramila Bai: Observations on the role of steel disc counter face during the sliding of various structural ceramics. In: Wear. 1995, 2000, p. 544 - 550.


Sade, Prof. Dr. Marcos, Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica, Argentina
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Eggeler Universität Bochum

C. Damiani, F. C. Lovey, Marcos Sade: Plastic deformation under compression of Cu-Zn-Al martensitic single crystals. In: Math. Science and Eng. A. 323/1-2, 2002, p. 437 - 445.


Sajgalik, Prof. Dr. Pavol, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovak Republic
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

P. Sajgalik, M. Hnatko et al.: SiC/Si3N4 nano/micro-composite - processing, RT and HT mechanical properties. In: J. European Ceramic Soc.. 20, 2000, p. 453 - 462.

Pavol Sajgalik, Miroslav Hnatko, Peter Copan, Zoltan Lences, Jow-Lay Huang: Influence of Graphite Additives on Wear Properties of Hot Pressed Si3N4 Ceramics. In: J. of the Ceramic Society of Japan. 114 (11), 2006, p. 1061 - 1068 [Wear resistance, Si3N4, Microstructure].

M. Balog, J. Keckes, T. Schöberl, D. Galusek, F. Hofer, J. Krest'an, Z. Lences, J.-L. Huang, Pavol Sajgalik: Nano/macro-hardness and fracture resistance of Si3N4/SiC composites with up to 13 wt.% of SiC nano-particles. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society. 27, 2007, p. 2145 - 2152 [Si4N4; SiC; Hardness; Nano-hardness; Toughness and toughening; Nanocomposites].

J. Krest'an, O. Pritula, L. Smrcok, Pavol Sajgalik, Z. Lences, A. Wannberg, F. Monteverde: Corrosion of beta-sialon-based ceramics by molten steel. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society. 27, 2007, p. 2137 - 2143 [Corrosion; Sialon; Steel].

Z. lences, K. Hirao, S. Kanzaki, M. J. Hoffmann, Pavol Sajgalik: Reaction sintering of fluorine-dopes MgSiN2. In: J. of the European Ceramic Society. 24, 2004, p. 3367 - 3375 [Hardness; MgSiN2; Nitrides; sintering; Strength; Thermal properties].

Zoltan lences, Kiyoshi Hirao, Pavol Sajgalik, Michael J. Hoffmann: Thermodynamic and Dielectric Properties of MgSiN2 Ceramics. In: Key Engineering Materials . 317-318, 2006, p. 857 - 860 [magnesium silicon nitride, thermodynamics, decomposition, mechanical properties, dielectric constant ].

Pavol Sajgalik, Zoltan Lences: Multifunctional Ceramic Nanocomposites with Self-Diagnostic Ability of Catastrophic Damage. In: Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 2005, p. 1 - 10.

Miroslav Balog, Pavol Sajgalik, Zoltan lences, Miroslav Hnatko, Jozef Keckes, J.-L. Huang, J. Janega, R. Horvathova: Nano-indentation of SiC and Si3N4/SiC ceramic materials. In: Key Engineering Materials. 290, 2005, p. 272 - 275 [hardness, nano-indentation, modulus, SiC, Si3N4].

David Salamon, Pavol Sajgalik, Miroslav Liska: Mechanical properties and microstructure of alpha-Sialon based cutting tools. In: Key engineering Materials . 290, 2005, p. 250 - 253 [Sialon, cutting tools, mechanical properties].

J. Krest'an, Pavol Sajgalik, Z. Panek, D. Salamon: Low Cost Sialon from Pyrophyllite with H igh Hardness and Good Corrosion Resistance. In: Key Engineering Materials. 290, 2005, p. 312 - 315 [Pyrophyllite, beta-sialon, carbothermal reduction and nitridation, hardness, fracture toughness].


Sha, Prof. Dr. Dr. Jianjun, Dalian University of Technology, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Walter Krenkel Universität Bayreuth

Jianjun Sha: Strength of Materials: New Research Trends. NY: Nova Science Publisher, 2009, 65 pp. [High temperature mechanical properties; Ceramic materials].

Jianjun Sha: Ceramic Matrix Composites. NY: Nova Science Publisher, 2009, in press pp. [Ceramic Composites; Residual stress, ].

Jianjun Sha, M. Hauscherr, W. Krenkel: Fiber/matrix interfacial bonding properties at the CFRP step of C/C-SiC fabrication process. In: Proceedings of DGM conference. (Ed. W. Krenkel) Germany: Wiley, 2009, [SiC composites, Interfacial bonding properties].


She, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jihong, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Hartmut Schneider Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)

J. She, P. Mechnich et al.: Infiltration behaviors of porous mullite/mullite preforms in aluminium-chloride solutions. In: J. Mat. Sci. Lett.. 19, 2000, p. 1887 - 1891.


Simchi, Prof. Dr. Abdolreza, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Dr. Frank Petzoldt Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (IFAM)

A. Simchi et al.: A new steel powder mixture for direct laser sintering. In: Rapid Prototyping & Tooling Newslett.. 4, 2000, p. 4 - 5.

Abdolreza Simchi, H. Danninger, C. Gierl: Electrical Conductivity and Microstructure of Sintered Ferrous Materials; Iron-Graphite Compacts. In: Powder Metallurgy. 44 No. 2, 2001, p. 148 - 156.

Abdolreza Simchi, H. Pohl, M. Issa, H. Calefi Dias: Thermal Stresses in Direct Metal Laser Sintering. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, 2001.

Abdolreza Simchi, F. Petzoldt, H. Pohl: Direct Metal Laser Sintering: Materials Considerations and Mechanisms of Particle Bonding. In: Int. J. Powder Metallurgy. 37 No. 2, 2001, p. 49 - 61.

Abdolreza Simchi, F. Petzoldt, H. Pohl, H. Löffler: Direct Laser Sintering of a Low Alloy P/M Steel. In: J. P/M Science & Tech. Brief. 3 No. 1, 2001, p. 5 - 9.

Abdolreza Simchi, H. Pohl: Effects of Laser Sintering Processing Parameters on the Microstructure and Densification of Iron Powder. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 359, 2003, p. 119 - 128.

Abdolreza Simchi, F. Petzoldt, H. Pohl: On the Development of Direct Metal Laser Sintering for Rapid Tooling. In: J. Materials Processing Technology. 41 , 2003, p. 319 - 328.

Abdolreza Simchi, G. Veltl: An Investigation on Warm Compaction and Sintering Behavior of Al Alloys. In: Powder Metallurgy. 46 No. 2, 2003, p. 150 - 164.


Singh, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, India
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Robert Schwarzer Technische Universität Clausthal

A.K. Singh, R.A. Schwarzer: Texture and anisotropy of mechanical properties in titanium and its alloys. In: Zeitschr. Metallkunde. 91/9, 2000, p. 702 - 716.

Ashok Kumar Singh, R.A. Schwarzer: Effect of Mode Of Deformation by Rolling on The Development of Texture in Binary Ti-Mn Alloys. In: Scripta mater. 44, 2001, p. 375 - 380 [Ti-Mn alloys, Crystal texture, Mode of deformation, Cold rolling, Multi-step cross and reverse rolling].

Ashok Kumar Singh, R.A. Schwarzer, J. Sukkau: Discrimination and mapping of phase distributions by automated crystal orientation measurements. In: Materials Science and Technology. 16, 2000, p. 1389 - 1392.

Ashok Kumar Singh, R. A. Schwarzer: Evolutionof texture in pure magnesium during rolling. In: Z. Metallkd.. 96, 4, 2005, p. 345 - 351 [Magnesium; Rolling Texture; Crystal Orientation Maps (COM); EBSD; XRD].

Ashok Kumar Singh, R. A. Schwarzer: Development Of Cold Rolling Texture In The Binary Ti-o.4MnAlloy. In: Metals Materials And Processes. 18, 3-4, 2006, p. 351 - 360 [Ti-Mn alloy, crystal texture, cold rolling, unidirectional rolling, multi-step cross rolling, pole figures, orientation distribution fundtion (ODF)].


Singh, Dr.-Ing. Ram N., Bhabha Atomic Research Center, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dierk Raabe MPI für Eisenforschung GmbH

N. Zaafarani, D. Raabe, Ram N. Singh, F. Roters, S. Zaefferer: Three-dimensional investigation of the texture and microstructure below a nanoindent in a Cu single crystal using 3D EBSD and crystal plasticity finite element simulations. In: Acta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 1863 - 1876.


Song, Prof. Dr. Xiaoyan, Beijing University of Technology, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Markus Rettenmayr Universität Jena

Xiaoyan Song, Markus Rettenmayr, Clemens Müller, Hans Eckart Exner: Modeling of Recrystallization after Inhomogenous Deformation. In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 32, 2001, p. 2199 - 2206.

Xiaoyan Song, Markus Rettenmayr: Modelling study on recrystallization, recovery and their temperature dependence in inhomogeneously deformed materials. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 332, 2002, p. 153 - 160 [Recrystallization; Recovery; Inhomogeneous pre-deformation; Monte Carlo medel].

Xiaoyan Song, Markus Rettenmayr, Hans Eckart Exner, Guoquan Liz: Combined Monte-Carlo/Deterministic Modelling of Recovery and Recrystallization. In: Recrystallization and Grain Growth. (Ed. G. Gottstein, D. A. Molodov) Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2001, p. 1013 - 1019 [recovery, recrystallization, nucleation, graded microstructure].

Xiaoyan Song, N. J. Gu, G. Q. Liu, B. Q. Wang: Effects of the volume fraction of particles on the matrix grain growth (chinesisch). In: Acta Metall Sinica . 36 (6), 2000, p. 592 - 596.

Xiaoyan Song, G. Q. Liu, N. J. Gu: 3D visual simulation of grain growth in polycrystalline materials (chinesisch). In: J. Computer Assisted design. 12 (2), 2000, p. 85 - 89.

Xiaoyan Song, G. Q. Liu, N. J. Gu: Simulation research on influence ot hte secon-phase particles quantity on grain growth. In: Z. Metall.. 91 (3), 2000, p. 227 - 231.

Xiaoyan Song, G. Q. Liu, N. J. Gu: Re-analysis on grain size distribution during normal grain growth based on Monte Carlo simulation. In: Scripta Mater.. 43 (4), 2000, p. 355 - 359.

Xiaoyan Song, M. Rettenmayr: Study on the effects of a deformation gradient on recrystallization in a material containing precipitates. In: Scripta Mater.. 48 (8), 2003, p. 1123 - 1128.

Xiaoyan Song, M. Rettenmayr, G. Q. Liu: 3D Simulation Study of Inhomogeneous Microstructure and its Evolution. In: Image Analysis and Stereology. 22 (3), 2003, p. 163 - 171.

Xiaoyan Song: Applicationof mesoscale modeling optimization to development of advanced materials. In: Progress in Natural Science (invited paper). 14 (8), 2004, p. 656 - 663.

Xiaoyan Song, M. Rettenmayr, J. X. Zhang: Recrystalization in multi-phase materials containing particles with a two-class size distribution (chinesisch). In: Acta Metall Sinica. 40 (10), 2004, p. 1009 - 1017.

Xiaoyan Song, X. M. Liu, J. X. Zhang: A "self-adjustin" mechanism of powder microstructure evolution in the process of SPS (chinesisch). In: Chinese Journal of Stereology and Image Analysis. 9 (3), 2004, p. 140 - 146.

G. Q. Liu, Xiaoyan Song, Y. Zhang: Microstructure modelling in the visual products design (chinesisch). In: J. Mechanical Engineering. 11 (8), 2000, p. 939 - 945.

M. Rettenmayr, Xiaoyan Song, M. Oechsle: Simulation of microstructure evolution of platinum alloys for high temperature application. In: Metals. 56 (9), 2002, p. 462 - 466.

M. Rettenmayr, Xiaoyan Song: Modelling microstructure evolution during annealing of an inhomogeneously deformed material. In: Mater. Sci. Technol.. 19 (2), 2003, p. 173 - 177.

B. Q. Wang, Xiaoyan Song, H. J. Li: Spheroidization processing for ultrahigh carbon steels containing Al (chinesisch). In: J. Mater. Sci. Proc.. 12 (4), 2004, p. 337 - 341.

B. Q. Wang, Xiaoyan Song: A new processing of fine-grained UHCs (chinesisch). In: J. Iron and Steel Research. 16 (5), 2004, p. 20 - 25.

N. J. Gu, C. X. Lin, Xiaoyan Song, H. F. Peng: Influence on SME and microstructure in FeMnSiCrNi SMA of strengthening of austenite matrix. In: Mater. Sci. Forum. 327-3, 2000, p. 231 - 234.

G. Q. Liu, H. B. Yu, Xiaoyan Song, X. G. Qin: A new model of three-dimensional grain growth: theory and computer simulation of topology-dependency of individual grain growth rate. In: Mater. Design. 22 (1), 2001, p. 33 - 38.

B. Q. Wang, H. F. Peng, Xiaoyan Song: Spheroidization processing and mechanical properties of forged UHVCs containing Al (chinesisch). In: J. Mater. Heat Treatment. 25 (1), 2004, p. 20 - 24.

H. J. Li, B. Q. Wang, Xiaoyan Song: Effect of Al-alloying on the processing of adjusting microstructures of UHCs (chinesisch). In: J. Tech. of Warm Processing. 11, 2004, p. 80 - 85.

H. J. Li, B. Q. Wang, Xiaoyan Song: A newly-developed processing of spheroidization for UHCs (chinesisch). In: Heat Treatment of Alloys. 29 (9), 2004, p. 46 - 49.

J. X. Zhang, M. Yue, Xiaoyan Song: Development of spark plasma sintering technology and application on advanced materials (chinesisch). In: J. Functional Materials. 35 (9), 2004, p. 94 - 104.

J. P. Gao, J. X. Zhang, Xiaoyan Song: Thermodynamic functions and phase stability of metal nanomaterials (chinesisch). In: J. Functional Materials. 35 (8), 2004, p. 2647 - 2652.

X. M. Liu, J. X. Zhang, Xiaoyan Song: Dicussion on the neck formation mechanism during the process of SPS (chinesisch). In: J. Functional Materials. 35 (9), 2004, p. 3037 - 3039.

N. J. Gu, B. Q. Wang, H. L. Li, C. S. Wen, Xiaoyan Song: The Characters of the Lattice Deformation During Martensitic Transformation. In: Materials Science Forum. 394-395, 2002, p. 213 - 216.

H. F. Peng, B. Q. Wang, J. J. Zhang, Xiaoyan Song: Effect of Aluminum on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of the Ultrahigh-Carbon Steels. In: J. Mater. Sci. Technol.. 20 (5), 2004, p. 567 - 570.


Spassov, Prof. Dr. Tony, St Kliment Ohridsky University of Sofia, Bulgaria
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Uwe Köster Technische Universität Dortmund

T. Spassov. U. Köster: Microstructure, microhardness and corrosion behaviour of rapidly solidified magnesium based Mg-Ni-(Y,Mm) alloys. In: Zeitschr. Metallkunde. 91, 2000, 8 pp.


Srivastava, Dr. Vikas Chandra, CSIR National Metallurgical Laboratory, India
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Dr.-Ing. Volker Uhlenwinkel Universität Bremen

Vikas Chandra Srivastava, Volker Uhlenwinkel, Alwin Schulz, H.-W Zoch, Nilay K. Mukhopadhyay, Sandip G. Chowdhury : Synthesis of single phase i-AlCuFe bulk quasicrystal by spray forming. In: Zeitschrift für Kristallographie. 23, 2008, p. 711 - 715 [Spray forming, quasicrystalline, single phase, AlCuFe, hardness, processing].

Vikas Chandra Srivastava, K.B. Surreddi, V. Uhlenwinkel, A. Schulz, J. Eckert, H.-W. Zoch: Formation of Nanocrystalline Matrix Composite during Spray Forming of Al83La5Y5Ni5Co2. In: METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A. 40, 2009, p. 450 - 461 [Nano-crystalline, composite, spray forming, rapid solidification, amorphous].

Vikas Chandra Srivastava, G. B. Rudrakshi, V. Uhlenwinkel and S. N. Ojha : Wear characteristics of spray formed Al-alloys and their composites. In: Journal of Materials Science. 44, 2009, p. 2288 - 2299 [composites, spray forming, wear behavior, Al-Si alloys, liquid immiscible alloys].

Vikas Jindal, Vikas Chandra Srivastava, Volker Uhlenwinkel: On the role of liquid phase stability and GFA parameters. In: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 355, 2009, p. 1552 - 1555 [Liquid alloys, Liquid metals, Glass transition].

Vikas Chandra Srivastava, K. B. Surreddi, S. Scudino, M. Schowalter, V. Uhlenwinkel, A. Schulz, A. Rosenauer, H.-W. Zoch, and J. Eckert : Spray forming of bulk Al85Y8Ni5Co2 with co-existing amorphous, nano- and micro-crystalline structures. In: Transactions of the Indian Institute of metals. 62, 2009, p. 331 - 335 [spray forming, nano-crystalline, hardness, amorphous, microstructures].


Stloukal, Dr. Ivo, The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Christian Herzig Universität Münster

Ivo Stloukal, Christian Herzig: Phosphorus grain boundary diffusion and segregation in Fe-2.2 wt.% Si alloy. In: Z. Metallkd.. 93, 2002, p. 88 - 94.

Ivo Stloukal, Chr. Herzig: Korngrenzendiffusion und Segregation von Phosphor in einer Fe-2,2Gew.&Si-Legierung, Verhandlungen DPG(VI)37. Weinheim: Physik Verlag GmbH, 2002, 278 pp.


Stopic, Dr. Srecko, University of Belgrade, Serbia
   Field of research: Metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Bernd Friedrich Technische Hochschule Aachen

Srecko Stopic, B. Friedrich, R. Fuchs: Kinetics of Sulphuric Acid Leaching of the Serbian Nickel Laternic Ore Under Atmospheric Pressure. In: Journal of Matallurgy. 3 No. 8, 2002, p. 235 - 244 [kinetics, nickel lateritic ore, atmospheric pressure].

Srecko Stopic, Bernd Friedrich, Reinhard Fuchs: Sulphuric Acid Leaching of the Serbian Nickel Lateritic Ore. In: Erzmetall. 56 No. 4, 2003, p. 198 - 203 [Leaching - lateritic ore - Nickel - Kinetics - Sulphuric acid].

Srecko Stopic, Bernd Friedrich, Nikola Anastasijevic: Kinetics of High Pressure Leaching of the Serbian Nickel Lateritic Ore. In: Proceedings of EMC 2003 . 1, 2003, p. 189 - 203.

Srecko Stopic, B. Friedrich, N. Anastasijevic, A. Onjia: Experimental design approach regarding kinetics of high pressure leaching processes. In: Journal of Metallurgy. 4 , 2003, p. 274 - 262 [statistical software, pressure leaching, kinetics, nickel laterite].

Srecko Stopic, B. Friedrich, r. Fuchs, N. Anastasijevic: Kinetics of high pressure leaching processes of nickel lateritic ore. In: Acta Metallurgica Slovaca. 2, 2004, p. 25 - 34 [Kinetics, thermodynamic, autoclave, laterite, leaching, sulphuric acid].


Subramanya Sarma, Dr. Vadlamani, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Martin Heilmaier Universität Magdeburg

Vadlamani Subramanya Sarma, G. Jaeger, A. Koethe: On the comparision of crack closure evaluation using dynamic and static compliance measurements. In: International Journal of Fatigue. 23, 2001, p. 741 - 745 [Fatigue crack growth; Crack closure; Dynamic compliance; Thresholds; Microalloyed steels].

Vadlamani Subramanya Sarma, Vivek Srivastava, Kuppuswamy Anantha Padmanabhan: Influence of Microstructure on the Low and High Cycle Fatigue Behaviour of a Medium Carbon Microalloyed Steel. In: Z. Metallkd.. 92, 2001, p. 1312 - 1318 [Low cycle fatigue; Cyclic loading; Cyclic stress-strain; Ferrite-pearlite; Acicular ferrite; Bainite].

Vadlamani Subramanya Sarma, K.A. Padmanabhan: Load sequence effects in the high cycle fatigue of two ferrite-pearlite microalloyed steels. In: Z. Metallkd.. 93, 2002, p. 244 - 247 [Load sequence, High cycle fatigue, Wöhler curves, Fatigue limit, Dislocation structures].

S Sankaran, V Subramanya Sarma, KA Padmanabhan: Low cycle fatigue behaviour of a multiphase microalloyed medium carbon steel: comparison between ferrite-pearlite and quenched and tempered microstructures. In: Materials Science and Engineering . A345, 2003, p. 328 - 335 [Microalloyed steel, ferrite-bainite-martensite, low cycle fatigue, fracture].

S. Sankaran, Vadlamani Subramanya Sarma, K. A. Padmanabhan, G. Jaeger, A. Koethe: High cycle fatigue behaviour of a multiphase microalloyed medium carbon steel: a comparison between ferrite-pearlite and tempered martensite microstructures. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 362, 2003, p. 249 - 256 [microalloyed steel; Ferrite-bainite-martensite; High cycle fatigue; Fatigue thresholds; Fatigue crack growth; Crack closure].

Shanmugasundaram T. Subramanya Sarma V. Murty BS.: Development of ultrafine grained high strength Al¿Cu alloy by cryorolling. In: Sripta materialia. 54, 2006, p. 2013 - 2017.


Sudhakar Reddy, Dr. E., John F. Welch Technology Center, India
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Georg J. Schmitz Access e.V.

E. Sudhakar Reddy, J.G. Noudem et al.: Mono-domain YBa2Cu3Oy superconductor fabrics prepared by an infiltration process. In: Supercond. Sci. Technol.. 13, 2000, p. 1 - 6.


Suk, Prof. Dr. Myung-Jin, Kangwon National University, Korea
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Peter R. Sahm Technische Hochschule Aachen

M.J. Suk, K. Leonartz: Discontinuous growth of primary naphthalene plate in camphor-naphthalene eutectic system. In: J. Crystal Growth. 208, 2000, p. 809 - 812.

Myung-Jin Suk, K. Leonartz: Halo Growth during Unidirectional Solidifcation of Camphor-Naphthalene Eutectic System. In: Journal of Crystal Growth. 213, 2000, p. 141 - 149 [Eutectic Solidication, Halo Formation, Camphor-Naphthalene].


Suwas, Dr. Satyam, Indian Institute of Science, India
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Günter Gottstein Technische Hochschule Aachen

B. Beausir, Satyam Suwas, L.S. Tóth, K.W. Neale and J.-J. Fundenberger: Analysis of texture evolution in magnesium during equal channel angular extrusion. In: Acta Materialia. 56, 2008, p. 200 - 214 [Texture, Equal channel angular extrusion].


Tang, Dr. Zhaolin, Northwest Mettech Corp., People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Lorenz Singheiser Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ)

Zhaolin Tang, L. Niewolak, V. Shemet, W.J. Quadakkers, L. Singheiser, and W. Wu: Development of protective coatings for gamma-TiAl based alloys. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 327, 2002, p. 297 - 301.

Zhaolin Tang, L. Niewolak, V. Shemt, W. J. Quadakkers, L. Singheiser: Protective coatings for gamma-TiAl. In: Materials Week. 2000.

Zhaolin Tang, L. Niewolak, V. Shemet, W.J. Quadakkers, and L. Singheiser: Effect of Cr addition on oxidation behavior of Ti-48Al-2Ag alloy. In: Intermetallics. 11, 2003, p. 1 - 8.


Temuujin, Dr.-Ing. habil. Jadambaa, Mongolia
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Nils Claussen Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg

Jadambaa Temuujin, Jose Coronel, Amgalan Minjigmaa, Kenneth MacKenzie: Water content and water evolution from Reaction-Bonded-Aluminum-Oxide (RBAO) powder precursors. In: International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. 5, 2008, p. 289 - 294 [RBAO, ceramics, water content, milling, powder precursor].

Jadambaa Temuujin, Jose Coronel, Mamoru Senna: Influence of the water content of milling medium on the mechanical properties of Reaction Bonded Aluminium Oxide (RBAO) ceramics . In: Chemistry for Sustainable Development. 14, 2006, p. 59 - 62 [RBAO, ceramics, mechanical properties, milling, powder].


Terrones, Dr. Mauricio, Instituto Potosino de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica, Mexico
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Philipp Kohler-Redlich MPI für Metallforschung

M. Terrones, H. Terrones et al.: Coalescence of single-walled carbon nanotubes. In: Sci.. 288, 2000, p. 1226 - 1229.

M. Terrones, R. Kamalakaran et al.: Novel nanoscale gas containers: Encapsulation of N2 in CNX nanotubes. In: Chem. Commun.. 2000, p. 2335 - 2336.

R. Kamalakaran, M. Terrones et al.: Synthesis of thick and crystalline nanotube arrays by spray pyrolysis. In: Applied Phys. Lett.. 77/21, 2000, p. 3385 - 3387.

G. Seifert, H. Terrones, M. Terrones, T. Frauenheim: Novel NbS2 metallic nanotubes. In: Solid State Commun.. 115, 2000, p. 635 - 638.

G. Seifert, H. Terrones, M. Terrones et al.: On the electronic structure of WS2 nanotubes. In: Solid State Commun.. 114, 2000, p. 245 - 248.

G. Seifert, H. Terrones, M. Terrones et al.: Structure and electronic properties of MoS2 nanotubes. In: Phys. Rev. Lett.. 85/1, 2000, p. 146 - 149.

W.K. Hsu, B.H. Chang, Y.Q. Zhu, W.Q. Han, H. Terrones, M. Terrones et al.: An alternative route to molybdenum disulfide nanotubes. In: J. American Chem. Soc.. 122, 2000, p. 10155 - 10158.


Toma, Dr. Filofteia-Laura, Universite de Technologie Belfort-Montbeliard (UTBM), Romania
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Dr. Lutz-Michael Berger Fraunhofer Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik (IWS)

Lutz-Michael Berger, Carl Christoph Stahr, Filofteia-Laura Toma, Gunther Stehr, Eckart Beyer: Ausgewählte Entwicklungstendenzen bei der Herstellung thermisch gespritzter keramischer Schichten. In: Jahrbuch Oberflächentechnik, Band 63. (Ed. Hrsg.: R. Suchentrunk, Bad Saulgau) Eugen G. Leuze Verlag, 2007, p. 71 - 84 [thermal spraying, ceramic oxides, coatings, nanostructured materials].

Filofteia-Laura Toma Ghislaine Bertrand Didier Klein Cathy Meunier Sylvie Begin: Development of photocatalytic active TiO2 surafces by thermal spraying technique . In: Journal of Nanomaterials, doi: 10.1155/2008/384171. 2008, 2008, [TiO2, thermal spraying, photocatalysis, nitrogen oxides].

Filofteia-Laura Toma Lutz-Michael Berger Tobias Naumann Stefan Langner: Microstructures of nanostructured ceramic coatings obtained by suspension thermal spraying. In: Surface & Coatings Technology. 202, 2008, p. 4343 - 4348 [APS; HVOF; Suspension; Oxide coating; Nanostructured coating].

Filofteia-Laura Toma Carl-Christoph Stahr Lutz-Michael Berger Tobias Naumann: Suspensionsgespritzte Al2O3-Schichten. In: Tagungsband zum 10. Werkstofftechnischen Kolloquium, 27.-28. September in Chemnitz, Band 26. (Ed. Hrsg: Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. B. Wielage) 2007, p. 105 - 110.

Filofteia-Laura Toma, Lutz-Michael Berger, Carl-Christoph Stahr, Tobias Naumann, Sabine Saaro: Preparation and characterisation of nanostructured ceramic coatings obtained by suspension plasma spraying. In: Proceedings of the 10th Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society- ECERS 2007. (Ed. J.G. Heinrich and C. Aneziris) Baden-Baden: Göller Verlag, 2007, p. 1201 - 1205 [plasma spraying, suspension, TiO2, Al2O3, nanostructured coating].

Filofteia-Laura Toma, Lutz-Michael Berger, Tobias Naumann, Stefan Langner : Microstructure of nanostructured ceramic coatings obtained by suspension thermal spraying. In: Proceedings of "3èmes Rencontres Internationales sur la Projection Thermique - 3RIPT", 6-7 December 2007, Lille, France, CD-ROM Version. 2007.

Filofteia-Laura Toma, Lutz-Michael Berger, Tobias Naumann, Stefan Langner : Characterization of ceramic nanostructured coatings elaborated by thermal spraying of suspensions. In: Conference Proceedings of "International Thermal Spray Conference 2008 - Thermal Spray Crossing Borders", Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 02-04 2008, CD-ROM. (Ed. E. Lugscheider) Düsseldorf: DVS Velag GmbH, 2008.


Tosaka, Dr. Masatoshi, Kyoto University, Japan
   Field of research: Materials science or organic materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Gerd Kaupp Universität Oldenburg

Masatoshi Tosaka, Gerd Kaupp: Poly(tetrafluoroethylene) nanoindentation. In: Kobunishi Ronbunshu. 59 No. 10, 2002, p. 665 - 668.


Voitovich, Dr. Raissa, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Manfred Rühle MPI für Metallforschung

Raissa Voitovich, M.H. Gülgün, E. Bischoff, R.M. Cannon, M. Rühle: Microstructural development in alpha-alumina. In: Ceramic Trans.. 118, 2001, p. 113 - 125.

Mehmet Ali Guelguen, Rayisa Voytovych, Ian MacLaren, Manfred Ruehle: Cation segregation on an Oxide Ceramic with low solubility: Yttrium doped alpha-alumina. In: Interface Science. 10, 2002, p. 99 - 110 [alpha-alumina, grain boundary, segregation, adsorption, precipitation].

Ian MacLaren, Rowland Cannon, Mehmet Ali Guelguen, Rayisa Voytovych, Nikoletta Popescu-Pogrion, Christina Scheu, Ulrike Taeffner, Manfred Ruehle: Abnormal grain growth in alumina: Synergetic effects of yttria and silica. In: Journal of American Ceramic Society. 86, 2003, p. 650 - 659 [Alumina, abnormal grain growth, segregation, grain boundary, ceramics ].

Rayisa Voytovych, Ian MacLaren, Mehmet Ali Guelguen, Rowland Cannon, Manfred Ruehle: The effect of yttrium on densification and grain growth in alpha-alumina. In: Acta Materialia. 50, 2002, p. 3453 - 3463 [Sintering; Grain growth; Kinetics; Ceramics; Alumina].

Rayisa Voytovych, Mehmet Ali Guelguen, Manfred Ruehle: Microstructural evolution in Y-doped polycrystalline alumina. In: Transactions JWRI. 30, 2001, p. 425 - 430 [Alumina; Grain boundary; Segregation; Sintering; Grain growth].

Rayisa Voytovych, Lennart Ljungberg, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Wetting and interfacial reactivity in the AgCuTi/alumina system. In: Scripta Materialia. 51, 2004, p. 431 - 435 [wetting, reactivity, interfaces, CuTiAg alloys, alumina].

Rayisa Voytovych, Jean-Michel Missiaen, Bruno Gilles and Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Solid state spreading in the Cu/Cu system. In: Journal of Materials Science. 40, 2005, p. 2377 - 2381.

Rayisa Voytovych, Coralie Valette, Marie-Francoise Devismes, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Interfacial reactions in alumina/CuAgTi braze/CuNi system. In: Scripta Materialia. 52, 2005, p. 1 - 6 [Brazing, Adhesion, Reactivity, Alumina, CuNi alloy].

Rayisa Voytovych, Varvara Bougiouri, Noelia Rojo-Calderon, Javier Narciso and Nicolas Eustathopoulos, : The role of the chemical reaction in the infiltration of porous carbon by NiSi alloys. In: Scripta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 1875 - 1878 [Infiltration, Interfaces, Wetting, Ni alloys, Graphite, Reactivity].

Rayisa Voytovych, Florance Robaut, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Relation between wetting and interfacial chemistry in CuAgTi/alumina system. In: Acta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 2205 - 2214 [Wetting, Interfaces; Ceramics, Brazing; Capillary phenomena].

Rayisa Voytovych,Jose-Miguel Molina, Enrique Louis, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: The surface tension of liquid aluminium in high vacuum: the role of surface condition. In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 27, 2007, p. 394 - 401 [Aluminium and alloys, Surface tension].

Rayisa Voytovich, Vera Bougiouri, Olivier Dezellus, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Wetting and reactivity in Ni-Si/SiC system. In: Journal of Materials Science . 42, 2007, p. 2016 - 2023.

Rayisa Voytovich, Roberto Parra, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Wetting of MgO by Cu2S-FeS melts. In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B. 38B, 2007, p. 347 - 349.

Rayisa Voytovych, Alexey Koltsov, Fiqiri Hodaj, Nicolas Eustathopoulos: Reactive vs non-reactive wetting of ZrB2 by azeotropic Au-Ni. In: Acta Materialia. 55, 2007, p. 6316 - 6321 [Wetting, Interfaces, Ceramics, Capillary phenomena].


Wakai, Prof. Dr. Fumihiro, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Günter Petzow MPI für Metallforschung

Fumihiro Wakai and Fritz Aldinger: Equilibrium Configuration of Particles in Sintering Under Constraint. In: Acta Mater.. 51, 2003, p. 641 - 652.

Fumihiro Wakai and Fritz Aldinger: Sintering through surface motion by the difference in mean curvature. In: Acta Mater.. 51, 2003, p. 4013 - 4024.


Wang, Dr. Jie, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Priv. Doz. Dr. Marc Kamlah Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK)

Jie Wang, Marc Kamlah, Tong-Yi Zhang, Yulan Li, Long-Qing Chen: Size-Dependent Polarization Distribution in Ferroelectric Nanostructures: Phase Field Simulations. In: APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS. 92, 2008, p. 162905-1 - 162905-3 [ferroelectric nanostructures, Phase field model, Polarization vortex, Size effect].

Jie Wang, Marc Kamlah: Domain structures of ferroelectric nanotubes controlled by surface charge compensation. In: APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS. 93, 2008, p. 042906-1 - 042906-3 [Domain structures, ferroelectric nanotubes, charge compensation, electrical boundary condition, phase field model ].

Jie Wang, Marc Kamlah: Domain control in ferroelectric nanodots through surface charges. In: APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS. 93, 2008, p. 262904-1 - 262904-3 [ferroelectric domains, ferroelectric nanostructures, phase field model].

Jie Wang, Marc Kamlah, Tong-Yi Zhang: Phase field simulations of ferroelectric nanoparticles with different long-range-electrostatic and -elastic interactions. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 105, 2009, p. 014104-1 - 014104-8 [dielectric polarisation, elasticity, electric domain walls, ferroelectric materials, Ginzburg-Landau theory, nanoparticles ].

Jie Wang, Marc Kamlah: Intrinsic switching of polarization vortex in ferroelectric nanotubes. In: PHYSICAL REVIEW B. 80, 2009, p. 012101-1 - 012101-4 [Intrinsic switching, polarization vortex , ferroelectric nanotubes].

Jie Wang, Marc Kamlah: Three-dimensional finite element modeling of polarization switching in a ferroelectric single domain with an impermeable notch. In: SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES. 18, 2009, p. 104008-1 - 104008-7 [polarization switching , impermeable crack, ferroelectric fracture, finite element method].


Wang, Dr. Ke, University of Southampton, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Wuttig Technische Hochschule Aachen

Ke Wang, D. Wamwangi, S. Ziegler, and M. Wuttig,: Influence of Bi doping upon the phase change characteristics of Ge2Sb2Te5. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 96, 2004, p. 5557 - 5563 [chalcogenide, phase change, optical storage, ultrafast ].

Ke Wang, D. Wamwangi, S. Ziegler, C. Steimer, M. J. Kang, S. Y. Choi and M. Wuttig: Influence of Sn doping upon the phase change characteristics of Ge2Sb2Te5. In: Physica Status Solidi (a),(cover page). 201, 2004, p. 3087 - 3095 [phase change, optical storage, ultra-fast,doping ].

Ke Wang,C. Steimer,D. Wamwangi, S. Ziegler, M. Wuttig: Effect of Indium doping on Ge2Sb2Te5 thin films for phase change optical storage. In: Applied Physics A. 80, 2005, p. 1611 - 1616 [phase change, doping, chalcogenide, optical storage].

Ke Wang,C. Steimer, R. Detemple, D. Wamwangi and M. Wuttig: Assessment of Se based phase change alloy as a candidate for non-volatile electronic memory applications . In: Applied Physics A: Rapid communication. 81(8), 2005, p. 1601 - 1605 [phase change alloy, Selenide, non-volatile electronic memory].

Ke Wang,C. Steimer, M. Wuttig: Phase change properties of ternary AgSbSe2 chalcogenide films. In: Journal of Ovonic Research. 2, 2006, p. 61 - 66 [phase change properties, ternary alloy films, Selenide].

Ke Wang, C. Steimer, D. Wamwangi, S. Ziegler, M. Wuttig, J. Tomforde, W. Bensch: Influence of doping upon the phase change characteristics of Ge2Sb2Te5. In: Microsystem Technologies. 13, 2007, p. 153 - 159 [Phase-change materials, doping, GeSbTe].


Wang, Dr. Kunpeng, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Klaus Betzler Universität Osnabrück

Kunpeng Wang,Yuchen Ma, Klaus Betzler: Defect-induced spin deterioration of La0.64Sr0.36MnO3: Ab initio study. In: Physical review b. 76, 2007, p. 144431 - 144435 [First principles, Defect, crystal].


Wang, Dr. Qimin, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Christoph Leyens Technische Universität Cottbus

Qimin Wang, Kwang Ho Kim: Microstructural control of Cr–Si–N films by a hybrid arc ion plating and magnetron sputtering process . In: Acta Materialia. 57, 2009, p. 4974 - 4987 [Cr–Si–N; Nanocomposite; Physical vapor deposition; Nanocrystalline microstructure; Transmission electron microscopy ].

Q.M. Wang, A. Flores Renteria, O. Schroeter, R. Mykhaylonka, C. Leyens, W. Garkas, M. to Baben : Fabrication and oxidation behavior of Cr2AlC coating on Ti6242 alloy . In: Surface and Coatings Technology. in press, 2010, [Cr2AlC coating; MAX-phase; Near-α titanium alloy; Oxidation].


Watanabe, Dr. Takayuki, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Rainer Waser Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ)

Takayuki Watanabe, Susanne Hoffmann-Eifert, Cheol Seong Hwang, and Rainer Waser. : Liquid Injection Atomic Layer Deposition of TiOx and Pb-Ti-O Films. In: Journal of Electrochemical Society. 153, 2006, p. F199 - F204 [ALD Ferroelectrics Memory 3D capacitors].

Takayuki Watanabe, Susanne Hoffmann-Eifert, Cheol Seong Hwang, and Rainer Waser. : Evaluation of Pb Precursors for Liquid Injection Atomic Layer Deposition of Pb(ZrxTi1-x)O3 Thin Films. In: Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings 902E. (Ed. R. Ramesh, J.P. Maria, M. Alexe, V. Joshi) Warrendale, PA: Materials Research Society, 2006, p. 0902-T04-07.1 - 0902-T04-07.6 [ALD Precursor].

Takayuki Watanabe, Susanne Hoffmann-Eifert, Shaobo Mi, Chunlin Jia, Rainer Waser, and Cheol Seong Hwang.: Growth of Ternary PbTiOx Films in a Combination of Binary Oxide Atomic Layer Depositions . In: Journal of Applied Physics. 101, 2007, p. 014114-1 - 014114-8 [ALD Ferroelectrics FeRAM].

Takayuki Watanabe, Susanne Hoffmann-Eifert, Lin Yang, Andreas Ruediger, Carsten Kuegeler, Cheol Seong Hwang, and Rainer Waser. : Liquid Injection Atomic Layer Deposition of TiOx Films and the Resistive Switching Behavior . In: Journal of Electrochemical Society . 154, 2007, p. G134 - G140 [ALD FeRAM 3D Capacitor Precursor].

Takayuki Watanabe, Susanne Hoffmann-Eifert, Frank Peter, Shaobo Mi, Chunlin Jia, Cheol Seong Hwang, and Rainer Waser.: Liquid Injection ALD of Pb(Zr,Ti)Ox Thin Films by a Combination of Self-Regulating Component Oxide Processes. In: Journal of Electrochemical Society. 154, 2007, p. G262 - G269 [ALD FeRAM Precursor 3D capacitor].


Wei, Dr. Gang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science or organic materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Klaus D. Jandt Universität Jena

Gang Wei, Jörg Reichert, and Klaus D. Jandt *: Controlled self-assembly and templated metallization of fibrinogen nanofibrils. In: Chemical Communications. 2008, p. 3903 - 3905 [self-assembly, protein, fibrils, metallization].

Gang Wei, Jörg Reichert, Jörg Bossert, and Klaus D. Jandt: Network of Self-Assembled Fibrinogen Fibrils: A Novel Scaffold for the Nucleation and Growth of Hydroxyapatite Crystals. In: Biomacromolecules. 9, 2008, p. 3258 - 3267 [Biomaterials, nanotechnology].


Wei, Prof. Dr. Yin-Tao, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Oertel Fachhochschule Brandenburg

Yin-Tao Wei Nasdala L, Rothert H & Xie Z. : Study on the dynamic mechanical properties of aged rubbers. In: Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber. (Ed. Busfield J & Muhr A.) London, UK, 2003, p. 71 - 77 [rubber, dynamic test, aging, damage].

Nasdala, Lutz Wei, Yintao Rothert, Heinrich: Homogenisation techniques for the analysis of oxygen diffusion and reaction in fiber-reinforced elastomers. In: Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber. (Ed. Busfield J & Muhr A.) London, UK, 2003, p. 85 - 91 [Homogenisation techniques, oxygen diffusion, fiber-reinforced elastomers].

Zhimin Xie Xingwen Du Yintao Wei : A micro-mechanical mechanism for energy dissipation of filled rubber. In: Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Constitutive Models for Rubber. (Ed. Busfield J & Muhr A.) London, UK, 2003, p. 387 - 390 [elastomers, aging, TEM].

Y.T. Wei, L. Nasdala, and H. Rothert: ANALYSIS OF FORCED TRANSIENT RESPONSE FOR ROTATING TIRES USING REF MODELS. In: Journal of Sound and Vibration 2009, 320(1-2): 145-162. 320, 2009, p. 145 - 162 [tire vibration vehicle NVH].


Wu, Prof. Dr. Jin-Ming, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Markus Antonietti MPI für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung

Jin-Ming Wu, M. Antonietti, S. Gross, M. Bauer, B. Smarsly: Ordered mesoporous thin films of rutile TiO2 nanocrystals mixed with amorphous Ta2O5. In: ChemPhysChem. 9, 2007, p. 748 - 757 [ordered mesopores, titania, photocatalytic activity].


Wu, Dr. Jinsong, University of Georgia, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials engineering, materials technology
   Host: Prof. Dr. Knut Urban Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ)

Jinsong Wu, C. L. Jia, K. Urban: Stair-rod dislocations in perovskite films on LaAIO3 substrates . In: Philosophical Magazine Letters. 81 No. 6, 2001, p. 375 - 383.

Jinsong Wu, C. L. Jia, K. Urban, J. H. Hao, X. X. Xi: Conservative antiphase boundary in SrTiO3 films on LaAIO3 substrates with SrRuO3 buffer layers. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 89 No. 10, 2001, p. 5653 - 5656.

Jinsong Wu, C. LO. Jia, K. Urban, J. H. Hao, X. X. Xi: Misfit relaxation in SrTiO3/SrRuO3 bilayer films on LaAlO3(100) substrates. In: Microsc. Microanal.. 7, 2001, p. 1222 - 1223.

Jinsong Wu, C. L. Jia, K. Urban, J. H. Hao, X. X. Xi: Propagation and interaction of {111} planar defects in the SrRuO3 buffer layer in SrTiO3/SrRuO3 two-layer films on LaAlO3 substrates. In: Philosophical Magazine A. 82 No. 1, 2002, p. 65 - 80.

Jinsong Wu, C. L. Jia, K. Urban, J. H. Hao, X. X. Xi: A new mechanism for misfit dislocation generation: superdislocations associated with Ruddlesden-Popper planar defects. In: Journal of Crystal Growth. 234, 2002, p. 603 - 609 [High resolution electron microscopy (HRTEM); Interface structure; Misfit dislocation source; Partial dislocation; Ruddleson-Popper defect; Perovskites].

Jinsong Wu, C. L. Jia, K. Urban, J. H. Hao, X. X. Xi: Microstructure and misfit relaxation in SrTiO3/SrRuO3 bilayer films on LaAlO3(100) substrates. In: J. Mater. Res. . 16 No. 12, 2001, p. 3443 - 3450.


Xie, Prof. Dr. Huimin, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials testing, materials testing methods
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Dietz Technische Universität Clausthal

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H. Xie, S. Kishimoto et al.: In-plane deformation measurement using atomic force microscope Moiré method. In: J. Nanotechnology. 11, 2000, p. 24 - 29.

Huimin Xie, Bing Zhao, Fulong, Dai: Experimental Study on Nanomoire Method (chinesisch). In: Optical Technique. 26 No. 3, 2000, p. 193 - 195.

Huimin Xie, A. Asundi, Oh Kim Eng., Chai Gin Boay: Acvanced Moire Methods. In: Asian Journal of Physics. 10, 2001, p. 195 - 204.

Huimin Xie, Dai Fulong, S. Kishimoto, Zhang Wei : Fabrication of the Micro/Sub-micron Moire Gratings Using Electron Beam Lithography Method. In: Journal of Optical Technique. 26, 6, 2000, p. 526 - 528.

Huimin Xie, Satoshi Kishimoto, Norio Shinya: Fabrication of High Frequency Electron Beam Moire Grating Using Multi-deposited Layer Techniques. In: Journal of Optics and Laser Technology. 32 No. 5, 2000, p. 361 - 367.

Huimin Xie, Satoshi Kishimoto, Norio Shinya: Electron Moire Method and its Application to Micro-Deformation Measurement. In: Journal of Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 34,1, 2000, p. 1 - 14.

Huimin Xie, Bing Zhao, Anand Asundi: An Optical Strain Senso Using Median Density Graiting Foil - Rivaling with Electric Strain Gauge. In: Journal of Review of Scientific Instruments. 72 No. 2, 2001, p. 1554 - 1558.

Huimin Xie, Liu Tong, Lu Yunguang, Yu Jing, Dai Fulong, Zhang Wei: A Study on the Phase Shifting Technique for the AFM Scanning Moire Method. In: Optical Technique. 127 No. 3, 2001, p. 193 - 195.

Huimin Xie, Bing Zhao, JianMin Miao, Anaud Asundi: Modeling of Grating/Moire Based Micro Motion Sensor. In: Micro-system Technologies. 7 No. 3, 2001, p. 107 - 116.

Huimin Xie, Y. G. Lu, Z. W. Zhong, J. Yu, B. K. A. Ngoi, G. B. Chai, A. Asundi: Thermal-Deformation Measurement of Electronic Packages Using Atomic Force Microscope Scanning Moire Technique. In: Journal of Review of Scientific Instruments. 72 No. 4, 2001, p. 2180 - 2185.

Huimin Xie, Chai Gin Boay, Tong Liu, Yunguan Lu, Jin Yu, Anand Asundi: Phase-Shifting Morie Method with an Atomic Force Microscope. In: Applied Optics-OT. 40 (34), 2001, p. 6193 - 6198.

Huimin Xie, T. H. Hyde, Wei Sun, Fulong Dai, Daqing Zou: High Temperature Gratings and Their Application to Deformation Measurement. In: A Review, Strain. 37, 2001, p. 59 - 66.

Huimin XieBing Zhao, Ai-Qun Liu, Frank Chollet, JianMin Miao, Anoud Asundi: Designing and modelling of a grating-based displacement micro-transducer. In: Nanotechnology. 12, 2001, p. 308 - 315.


Xu, Dr. Wei, University of Melbourne, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Eckert Technische Universität Darmstadt

W. Xu, K.B. Kim, J. Das, M. Calin and J. Eckert: Phase stability and its effect on the deformation behavior of Ti-Nb-Ta-In/Cr beta alloys. In: Scripta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 1943 - 1948 [Beta-titanium alloys, Plastic deformation, Phase stability, Martensitic transformation].

K.B. Kim, S. Yi, H. Choi-Yim, J. Das, W. Xu, W. L. Johnson and J. Eckert: Effect of Cu on local amorphization in bulk Ni-Ti-Zr-Si alloys during solidification. In: Acta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 3141 - 3150 [Solidification microstructure, Amorphous, Interfaces, Transmission electron microscopy].

P. Yu, K. B. Kim, J. Das, F. Baier, W. Xu and J. Eckert: Al-based metal matrix composite reinforced by Ni-Nb metallic glass particles and its mechanical properties. In: Scripta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 1445 - 1450 [Ni¿Nb metallic glass, Al-based metal matrix composite, Powder metallurgy].

W. Xu, K. B. Kim, J. Das, M. Calin, B. Rellinghaus and J. Eckert: Deformation-induced nanostructuring in a Ti-Nb-Ta-In beta alloy. In: Applied Physics Letters. 89, 2006, p. 031906 - (3 pages) [Beta-titanium alloys, deformation-induced nanostructuring, plastic deformation, martensitic transformation, phase stability].

K. B. Kim, J. Das, W. Xu, Z. F. Zhang and J. Eckert: Microscopic deformation mechanism of a Ti66.1Cu8Ni4.8Sn7.2Nb13.9 nanostructure-dendrite composite. In: Acta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 3701 - 3711 [Plastic deformation; Compression test; Transmission electron microscopy; Phase transformation; Nanocomposite].


Yang, Dr. Hu, East China University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Mathias Ulbricht Universität Duisburg-Essen

Hu Yang, Dimitrios Lazos, Mathias Ulbricht, : Thin, Highly Crosslinked Polymer Layer Synthesized via Photoinitiated Graft Copolymerization on a Self-Assembled-Monolayer-Coated Gold Surface. In: J. Appl. Polym. Sci.. 97, 2005, p. 158 - 164 [membrane, surface modification,].

Mathias Ulbricht, Hu Yang: Porous Polypropylene Membranes with Different Carboxyl Polymer Brush Layers for reversible Protein Binding via Surface-Initiated Graft Copolymerization,. In: Chem. Mater. . 17, 2005, p. 2622 - 2631 [membrane, modification].


Yang, Prof. Dr. Jian-Feng, Xi'an Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Dr. Rolf Janßen Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg

SY Shan, Jian-Feng Yang, JQ Gao, WH Zhang, ZH Jin, R Janssen, T Ohji : Porous silicon nitride ceramics prepared by reduction-nitridation of silica. In: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY. 88, 2005, p. 2594 - 2596 [THERMAL-SHOCK RESISTANCE; MICROSTRUCTURE; ALUMINA; FABRICATION; POROSITY; STRENGTH; SI3N4].

Jian-Feng Yang, SY Shan, R Janssen, G Schneider, T Ohji, S Kanzaki: Title: Synthesis of fibrous beta-Si3N4 structured porous ceramics using carbothermal nitridation of silica. In: ACTA MATERIALIA . 53 , 2005, p. 2981 - 2990 [HIGH-STRENGTH; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; MICROSTRUCTURE; SI3N4; FABRICATION; COMPOSITE; POROSITY; POWDERS; AL2O3 ].

Zeng YP, Jian-Feng Yang, Kondo N, Ohji T, Kita H, Kanzaki S : Fracture energies of tape-cast silicon nitride with beta-Si3N4 seed addition. In: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY. 88, 2005, p. 1622 - 1624 [MICROSTRUCTURAL DESIGN; SI3N4 CERAMICS; TOUGHNESS; PRESSURE].

Jian-Feng Yang, Zhang GJ, Kondo N, Ohji T, Kanzaki S : Synthesis of porous Si3N4 ceramics with rod-shaped pore structure. In: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY . 88 , 2005, p. 1030 - 1032 [SILICON-NITRIDE CERAMICS; CONTROLLED POROSITY; HIGH-STRENGTH; FABRICATION; MICROSTRUCTURE; ALUMINA; MODULUS; CARBON].


Ye, Prof. Dr. Feng, University of Science and Technology Beijing, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Herbert Gleiter Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK)

M. Eggersmann, Feng Ye, S. Herth, O. Gutfleisch, R. Wuerschum: Integranular melting of ultrafine grained Nd2Fe14B studied by means of radiotracer diffusion. In: Interface Science. 9, 3-4, 2001, p. 337 - 341.

S. Herth, Feng Ye, M. Eggersmann, O. Gutfleisch, R. Wuerschum: Self-diffusion in liquid interfaces. In: Physical Review Letters. 92, 9, 2004, p. 095901.


Yezerska, Dr. Olga, Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (IFAM), Ukraine
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. Joachim Göllner Universität Magdeburg

J. Goellner, O. Yezerska, A. Heyn: Using of electrochemical noise measurement for researching of corrosion fracture process under static stresses for low carbon steels. In: Problems of Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of structural Materials. 2, 2000, p. 667 - 672.


Yim, Dr. Wai-Leung, University of Pittsburgh, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Klüner Universität Oldenburg

Wai-Leung Yim, Tobias Nowitzki, Mandus Necke, Hanno Schnars, Patricia Nickut, Jürgen Biener, Monika M. Biener, Volkmar Zielasek, Katharina Al-Shamery, Thorsten Klüner, Marcus Bäumer: Universal Phenomena of CO Adsorption on Gold Surfaces with Low-coordinated Sites. In: J. Phys. Chem. C. 111, 2007, p. 445 - 451.

Daniela Fenske, Wai-Leung Yim, Stefanie Neuendorf, Dirk Hoogestraat, Denis Greshnykh, Holger Borchert, Thorsten Klüner, Katharina Al-Shamery: Pitfalls in Interpreting Temperature Programmed Desorption Spectra of Alloys: the CoPt/CO puzzle. In: ChemPhysChem. 8, 2007, p. 654 - 656.


Young, Dr. Marcus, Northwestern University, United States of America
   Field of research: Materials wear, damage research
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Eggeler Universität Bochum

Susanne Gollerthan, Marcus L. Young, Klaus Neuking, Gunther Eggeler: Direct Physical Evidence for the Back Transformation of Stress-induced Martensite in the Vicinity of Cracks in Pseudoelastic NiTi Shape Memory Alloys. In: Acta Materialia. 57, 2009, p. 5892 - 5897 [NiTi, Phase transformation, Metal, Shape memory Alloys, Mechanical deformation].

Susanne Gollerthan, Marcus L. Young, Alberto Baruj, Jan Frenzel, Wolfgang Schmahl, Gunther Eggeler: : Fracture Mechanics and Microstructure in NiTi Shape Memory Alloys. In: Acta Materialia. 57, 2009, p. 1015 - 1025 [NiTi, Phase transformation, Metal, Shape memory Alloys, Mechanical deformation].

Juergen Olbricht, Alejandro Yawny, Marcus L. Young, Gunther Eggeler: Mechanical and Microstructural Observations during Compression Creep of a Short Fiber Reinforced AlMg Metal Matrix Composite. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 500-511, 2009, p. 407 - 412 [Composite, Metal, Mechanical deformation, Creep, Microstructure ].


Yu, Dr. Peng, City University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Eckert Technische Universität Darmstadt

P. Yu, S. Venkataraman, J. Das, L. C. Zhang, W. Y. Zhang and J. Eckert: The effect of high pressure during the fabrecation on the thermal and mehcancial properties on amorphous Ni60Nb40 particle-reinforced Al-based metal matrix composites. In: Journal of materials research. 22, 2007, p. 1168 - 1173 [metal matrix composite, metallic glass].

P. Yu, L. C. Zhang, J. Das, K. B. Kim and J. Eckert: Interfacial reaction during the fabrication of Ni60Nb40 metallic glass particle-reinforced Al-based MMCs. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 444, 2007, p. 206 - 213 [metal matrix composite, metallic glass].

P. Yu, K. B. Kim, J. Das, F. Baier, W. Xu and J. Eckert: Fabrication and mechanical properties of Ni-Nb metallic glass particle-reinforced Al-based metal matrix composite. In: Scripta Materialia. 54, 2006, p. 1445 - 1450 [metal matrix composite, metallic glass].


Zachariev, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georgi, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
   Field of research: Materials testing, materials testing methods
   Host: Prof. Dr. Georg Menges Technische Hochschule Aachen

Georgi Zachariev, Hans-Volker Rudolph, Heinz Ivers: Glasfaserverstärktes Polyoximethylen -Versagensprognose durch mechanische und zerstörungsfreie Charakterisierung. In: Materialprüfung. 43, 2001, p. 236 - 241.

Georgi Zachariev, H.-V. Rudolph, H. Ivers: Damage accumulation in glassfibre reinforced polyoximethylene under short-term loading. In: Coposites: Part A. 35, 2004, p. 1119 - 1123 [C. Damage mechanics; D. Non-destructive testing; D. Mechanical testing].


Zhang, Prof. Dr. Gui-feng, Dalian University of Technology, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Surface engineering (in materials science)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Volker Buck Universität Duisburg-Essen

G. Zhang, V. Buck: Influence of geometry factors of in situ dc glow discharge on the diamond nucleation in a hot-filament chemical vapor deposition system. In: Surface and Coating Technology. 132, 2000, p. 256 - 261.

Gui-feng Zhang, Volker Buck: Diamond Films Synthesized at Ultralow Filament Temperatures. In: Advanced engineering Materials. 4 (3), 2002, p. 131.

Gui-feng Zhang, V. Buck: A Simple method to Grow Textured (111) Diamond Thin Films in a Hot-filament CVD System. In: Applied Surface science. 207, 2003, p. 121.

Gui-feng Zhang, V. Buck: Lower Filament Temperature Limit of Diamond Growth in a Hot-filament CVD System. In: Surface and Coatings Tecnology. 160, 2002, p. 14.

Gui-feng Zhang, S. Reuter, V. Buck: Deposition of hard carbon coatings using combined inductively and capacitively coupled plasma sources. In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 190, 2005, p. 54.

Gui-feng Zhang,V. Buck: Diamond films synthesized by pulsed laser assisted hot-filament CVD at 0.2 mbar pressure. In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 3, 2001, p. 81 - 83 [diamond films, low-pressure,pulsed laser assisted HFCVD].

Gui-feng Zhang,V. Buck: Rapid nucleation of diamond films by pulsed laser chemical vapor deposition. In: Applied Surface Science. 180, 2001, p. 255 - 260 [diamond films, nucleation].

Gui-feng Zhang,V. Buck: Diamond films synthesized by hot filament CVD at pressures below 5 mbar. In: New diamond and frontier carbon technology. 12, 2002, p. 1 - 9 [diamond films, low-pressure, HFCVD].


Zhang, Dr.-Ing. Haibin, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Klaus G. Nickel Universität Tübingen

Haibin Zhang,Xin Wang, Klaus G Nickel, Yanchun Zhou: Experimental and thermodynamic study of the hydrothermal oxidation behavior of Ti3SiC2 powders. In: Scripta Materialia. 59, 2008, p. 746 - 749 [hydrothermal oxidation].

Haibin Zhang, Xin Wang, C Berthold, Klaus G Nickel, Yanchun Zhou: Effect of Al dopant on the hydrothermal oxidation behavior of Ti3SiC2 powders. In: Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 29, 2009, p. 2097 - 2103 [Hydrothermal oxidation].

Haibin Zhang,Xiang Wu, Klaus G Nickel, Jixin Chen, Volker Presser : High-pressure powder x-ray diffraction experiments and ab initio calculation of Ti3AlC2. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 106, 2009, p. 013519 [High pressure, Diamond Anvil Cell].

Haibin Zhang, Volker Presser, Christoph Berthold, Klaus G Nickel, Xin Wang, Christoph Raisch, Thomas Chasse, Lingfeng He, Yanchun Zhou: Mechanisms and kinetics of the hydrothermal oxidation of bulk titanim silicon carbide. In: Journal of the American Ceramic Society. in press, 2010, [hydrothermal oxidation].

Haibin Zhang, Yiwang Bao, Yanchun Zhou: Current status in layered ternary carbide Ti3SiC2, a review. In: Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 25, 2009, p. 1 - 38 [machinable ceramic].


Zhang, Dr. Lai-Chang, University of Wollongong, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Eckert Technische Universität Darmstadt

Lai-Chang Zhang, Jian Xu, Jürgen Eckert: Thermal stability and crystallization kinetics of mechanically alloyed TiC/Ti-based metallic glass matrix composite. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 100, 2006, p. 033514 - 033514 [Crystallization, Composite, Thermal stability, Titanium].

W.Y. Zhang, C.H. Chiu, L.C. Zhang, K. Biswas, H. Ehrenberg, W.C. Chang, J. Eckert: Complete suppression of metastable phase and significant enhancement of magnetic properties of B-rich PrFeB nanocomposites prepared by devitrifying amorphous ribbons. In: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 308, 2007, p. 24 - 27 [Metastable phase; Amorphous; Anneal; Magnetic properties].

P. Yu, L.C. Zhang, W.Y. Zhang, J. Das, K.B. Kim and J. Eckert: Interfacial reaction during the fabrication of Ni60Nb40 metallic glass particles-reinforced Al based MMCs. In: Materials Science and Engineering: A. 444, 2007, p. 206 - 213 [Ni-Nb metallic glass, Al-based metal matrix composite, Interfacial reaction].

L.C. Zhang, K.B. Kim, P. Yu, W.Y. Zhang, U. Kunz and J. Eckert: Amorphization in mechanically alloyed (Ti, Zr, Nb)-(Cu, Ni)-Al equiatomic alloys. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 428, 2007, p. 157 - 163 [Amorphous; Equiatomic; Mechanical alloying; Thermal stability].

Peng Yu, Shankar Venkataraman, Jayanta Das, Lai-Chang Zhang, Wenyong Zhang, Jürgen Eckert: Effect of high pressure during the fabrication on the thermal and mechanical properties of amorphous Ni60Nb40 particle-reinforced Al-based metal matrix composites. In: Journal of Materials Research. 22, 2007, p. 1168 - 1173 [Al-based metal matrix composites, mechanical properties, powder consolidation, thermal stability].

L.C. Zhang, M. Calin, M. Branzei, L. Schultz, J. Eckert: Phase stability and consolidation of glassy/nanostructured Al85Ni9Nd4Co2 alloys. In: Journal of Materials Research. 22, 2007, p. 1145 - 1155 [amorphous, nanostructured, powder consolidation, Al, phase stability].

L.C. Zhang, J. Das, H.B. Lu, C. Duhamel, M. Calin, J. Eckert: High strength Ti¿Fe¿Sn ultrafine composites with large plasticity. In: Scripta Materialia. 57, 2007, p. 101 - 104 [Titanium, composite, ultrafine, mechanical properties, casting].

Lai-Chang Zhang, Mariana Calin, Flora Paturaud, Christine Mickel, Jürgen Eckert: Deformation-induced nanoscale high-temperature phase separation in Co-Fe alloys at room temperature. In: Applied Physics Letters. 90, 2007, p. 201908-1 - 201908-3 [Plastic deformation, phase transformation, bimodal ].

L.C. Zhang, M. Calin, F. Paturaud, J. Eckert: Deformation behavior and plastic instability of off-stoichiometric Co-Fe alloys. In: Scripta Materialia. 57, 2007, p. 731 - 734 [Mechanical properties; Deformation behavior; Plastic instability; Casting].

Lai-Chang Zhang, Hai-Bo Lu, Christine Mickel, Jürgen Eckert: Ductile ultrafine-grained Ti-based alloys with high yield strength. In: Applied Physics Letters. 91, 2007, p. 051906-1 - 051906-3 [Titanium, Ultrafine-grained, Mechancial properties, Composite, Casting].

M. Calin, L.C. Zhang*, J. Eckert: Tailoring of microstructure and mechanical properties of a Ti-based bulk metallic glass-forming alloy. In: Scripta Materialia. 57, 2007, p. 1101 - 1104 [Titanium; Metallic glasses; Composite; Mechanical properties; Casting].


Zhang, Dr. Lichun, University of Connecticut, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics
   Host: Priv. Doz. Dr. Gerhard Sauthoff MPI für Eisenforschung GmbH

F. Stein, Lichun Zhang, G. Sauthoff and M. Palm: "TEM and DTA Study of the Stability of Al5Ti3 and h-Al2Ti Superstructures in Al-Rich TiAl Alloys". In: Acta Mater.. 49, 2001, p. 2919 - 2932 [Al-Ti, TEM, DTA].

M. Palm, Lichun Zhang, F. Stein and G. Sauthoff: "Phases and phase equilibria in the Al-rich part of the Al-Ti system above 900 C". In: Intermetallics. 10, 2002, p. 523 - 540 [Al-Ti, phase diagram].

Lichun Zhang, M. Palm, F. Stein and G. Sauthoff: "Microstructural modification in a Al-rich -TiAl-based alloy during annealing". In: Intermetallics. 9, 2001, p. 229 - 238 [Al-rich TiAl, TEM].

F. Stein, Lichun Zhang, G. Sauthoff, M. Palm: "Al-Ti alloys with Al-rich aluminides: phase equilibria, evolution of phases, and strength of lamellar TiAl + r-Al2Ti alloys". In: Structural Intermetallics 2001. (Ed. K. J. Hemker, D. M. Dimiduk, H. Clemens, R. Darolia, H. Inui, J. M. Larsen, V. K. Sikka, M. Thomas and J. D. Whittenberger) TMS, 2001, p. 495 - 504 [Al-Ti alloys, phase equilibria, lamellar].


Zhang, Dr. Ruifeng, Technische Universität München, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Stan Veprek Technische Universität München

Zhang, R. F., Veprek, S. : Metastable phases and spinodal decomposition in Ti1-xAlxN system studied by ab initio and thermodynamic modeling, a comparison with the TiN¿Si3N4 system. In: Materials Science and Engineering A . 448, 2007, p. 111 [spinodal decomposition, Ti-Al-N, ab initio, DFT, thermodynamics ].

Zhang, R. F., Sheng, S. H. and Veprek, S. : Mechanical strengths of silicon nitrides studied by ab initio calculations. In: Appl. Phys. Lett. 90, 191903.. 90, 2007, p. 191903 [Ideal strength, elastic constant, Si3N4, fcc-SiN, ab initio].

Zhang, R. F., and Veprek, S. : Phase stabilities and spinodal decomposition in Cr1-xAlxN system studied by ab initio LDA and thermodynamic modeling: Comparison with Ti1-xAlxN and TiN/Si3N4 System. In: Acta Materialia . 55, 2007, p. 4615 [Phase stabilities, spinodal, ab initio, Cr-Al-N].

Zhang, R. F., Sheng, S. H. and Veprek, S. : First principles studies of ideal strength and bonding nature of AlN polymorphs in comparison to TiN,. In: Appl. Phys. Lett. . 91, 2007, p. 031906 [ideal strength, bonding nature, bulk moulus, AlN, TiN].

Zhang, R. F., Sheng, S. H. and Veprek, S.: Mechanism of the B3 to B1 transformation in cubic AlN under uniaxial stress, Physical Review B. In: Physical Review B. 76, 2007, p. 075208 [zincblend-AlN, rocksalt-AlN, phase transformation, uniaxial stress, stress-strain relation].

Zhang, R. F., Sheng, S. H. and Liu, B. X. : Predicting the formation enthalpies of binary intermetallic compounds. In: Chemical Physics Letter. 442, 2007, p. 511 - 514 [Miedema's theory, formation enthalpy, intermetallic compounds].

Veprek S., Veprek-Heijman M. G. J. and Zhang, R. F. : Chemistry, physics and fracture mechanics in search for superhard materials, and the origin of superhardness in nc-TiN/a-Si3N4 and related nanocomposites. In: J. Phys. Chem. Solids. 68, 2007, p. 1161 - 1168 [superhard materials, nc-TiN/a-Si3N4, nanocomposite ].

R. F. Zhang, S. Veprek, and A. S. Argon : Mechanical and electronic properties of hard rhenium diboride of low elastic compressibility studied by first-principles calculation. In: Applied Physics Letters. 91, 2007, p. 201914 [Ideal strength, elastic constant, First principles, ReB2, Charge density ].

R. F. Zhang and S. Veprek: Crystalline-to-amorphous transition in Ti1-xSixN solid solution system and stability of fcc SiN studied by combined ab initio density functional theory and thermodynamic calculations. In: Physical Review B. 76, 2007, p. 174105 [superhard nc-TiN/a-Si3N4, fcc-SiN, Ti1-xSixN solid solution, density functional theory].


Zhang, Dr. Shan-Tao, Nanjing University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Ceramics
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rödel Technische Universität Darmstadt

Shan-Tao Zhang, Alain Brice Kounga, Emil Aulbach,Helmut Ehrenberg,Jürgen Rödel: Giant strain in lead-free piezoceramics Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3¿BaTiO3¿K0.5Na0.5NbO3 system. In: Appl.Phys.Lett.. 91, 2007, p. 112906 [lead free, piezoceramics, strain].

Shan-Tao Zhang,Alain Brice Kounga, Emil Aulbach, Torsten Granzow, Wook Jo,Hans-Joachim Kleebe,Jürgen Rödel : Lead-free piezoelectrics with giant strain in the system Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-BaTiO3-K0.5Na0.5NbO3. Part I: structure and room temperature properties. In: journal of applied physics. 103, 2008, p. 034107-1 - 034107-8 [lead free, piezoceramics].

Shan-Tao Zhang,Alain Brice Kounga,Emil Aulbach,Wook Jo,Torsten Granzow,Helmut Ehrenberg,and Jürgen Rödel: Lead-free piezoceramics with giant strain in the system Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3¿BaTiO3¿K0.5Na0.5NbO3. II. Temperature dependent properties. In: journal of applied physics. 103, 2008, p. 034108-1 - 034108-7 [lead free, piezoceramics].

Alain Brice Kounga, Shan-Tao Zhang, Wook Jo, Torsten Granzow, Jürgen Rödel: Morphotropic phase boundary in (1−x)Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3¿xK0.5Na0.5NbO3 lead-free piezoceramics. In: Applied Physics Letters. 92, 2008, p. 222902 [lead free, piezoceramics].


Zhang, Prof. Dr. Tierui, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science (inorganic, non-metal)
   Host: Prof. Dr. Markus Antonietti MPI für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung

Tierui Zhang, Christian Spitz, Markus Antonietti, Charl F. J. Faul, : Highly Photoluminescent Polyoxometaloeuropate-Surfactant Complexes by Ionic Self-Assembly. In: Chemistry - A European Journal. 11, 2005, p. 1001 - 1009 [ionic self-assembly, liquid crystals, photoluminescence, polyoxometalates, surfactants].

Tierui Zhang Shaoqin Liu Dirk G. Kurth Charl F. J. Faul: Organized Nanostructured Complexes of Polyoxometalates and Surfactants that Exhibit Photoluminescence and Electrochromism. In: Advanced Functional Materials. 19, 2009, p. 642 - 652 [organic/inorganic hybrid materials polyoxometalate surfactant self-assembly electrochromic materials ].


Zhang, Dr. Wei-Jun, Chrysalis Technologies Incorporated, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Dr. habil. Fritz Appel GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht

W.-J. Zhang, U. Lorenz, F. Appel: Recovery, recrystallization and phase transformations during thermochemical processing and treatment of TiAl-based alloys. In: Acta mater.. 48, 2000, p. 2803 - 2813.

W.-J. Zhang, G.L. Chen, F. Appel: Effect of Nb addition on the phase transformation of gamma-TiAl alloys. In: Intermetallics and superalloys: EUROMAT 99 - Vol. 10. Weinheim-New York-Chichster-Brisbane-Singapore-Toronto: Wiley-VCH, 2000, p. 362 - 367.


Zhang, Dr. Yong, Tsinghua University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rödel Technische Universität Darmstadt

Yong Zhang, Ivan S. Baturin,Emil Aulbach,Doru C. Lupascu,Andrei L. Kholkin,Vladimir Ya. Shur,and Jürgen Rödel: Evolution of bias field and offset piezoelectric coefficient in bulk lead zirconate titanate with fatigue . In: Applied Physics letter. 86, 2005, p. 012910-1 - 012910-3 [piezoelectric coefficient,fatigue, lead zirconate titanate ceramics,switchable polarization,switching].

Yong Zhang, Doru C. Lupascu,Emil Aulbach, Ivan Baturin, Andrew Bell, Jurgen Roedel: Heterogeneity of fatigue in bulk lead zirconate titanate. In: Acta Materialia. 53, 2005, p. 2203 - 2213 [Dielectrics, Ferroelectrics,Functional ceramics].

Longjie Zhou, Doru C.Lupascu, Andre Zimmermann,Yong Zhang: Discontinuous switching in antiferroelectric ceramics monitored by acoustic emissions. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 97, 2005, p. 124106-1 - 124106-8 [antiferroelectrics, Acoustic Emission, domain Switching,].

Yong Zhang,Doru C.Lupascu, Nina Balke, Jurgen Rödel: Near electrode fatigue in lead zirconate titanate ceramics. In: J. Phys. IV France . 128, 2005, p. 97 - 103 [ferroelectrics,fatigue, electrode materials,].

Yong Zhang, Doru C. Lupascu: Nonlinearity and fatigue in ferroelectric lead zirconate titanate. In: Journal of Applied Physics. 100, 2006, p. 054109-1 - 054109-8 [ferroelectric, fatigue, nonlinearity].


Zhang, Prof. Dr. Zhe-Feng, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Eckert Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung, Dresden - IFW

Zhe-Feng Zhang, Z. G. Wang,: Fatigue Cracking Characteristics of a Copper Bicrystal When Slip Bands Transfer through the Grain Boundary. In: Mater. Sci. Eng. A. 343, 2003, p. 308 - 313.

Zhe-Feng Zhang, Z. G. Wang: Comparison of Fatigue Lives between Grain Boundaries and Component Single Crystals of Copper Bicrystals. In: Z. Metall. 93, 2002, p. 1188 - 1193.

Zhe-Feng Zhang, and Zhong-Guang Wang: Dependence of Intergranular Fatigue Cracking on the Interactions of Persistent Slip Bands with Grain Boundaries. In: Acta Mater., . 51, 2003, p. 347 - 364 [Copper bicrystals; Grain boundaries (GBs); Fatigue cracking; Persistent slip bands (PSBs).].

Zhe-Feng Zhang J. Eckert L. Schultz: Tensile and Fatigue Fracture Mechanisms of A Zr-Based Bulk Metallic Glass. In: J. Mater. Res.,. 18, 2003, p. 456 - 465 [Bulk Metallic Glasses, Fatigue, Fracture, Shear bands].

Zhe-Feng Zhang J. Eckert L. Schultz: Difference in Compressive and Tensile Fracture Mechanisms of Zr59Cu20Al10Ni8Ti3 Bulk Metallic Glass. In: Acta Mater.,. 51, 2003, p. 1167 - 1179 [Metallic glass; Deformation and fracture; Shear bands; Fracture angle].


Zhang, Prof. Dr. Zhonghua, Shandong University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Eggeler Universität Bochum

Zhonghua Zhang, J. Frenzel, C. Somsen, J. Pesicka, K Neuking, G. Eggeler.: On the formation of TiC crystals during processing of NiTi shape memory alloys. In: Trends in Crystal Growth Research. (Ed. G.V. Karas) New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2005.

Zhonghua Zhang, J. Frenzel, K. Neuking, G.Eggeler : On the Reaction between NiTi Melts and Crucible Graphite during Vacuum Induction Melting of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys. In: Acta Mater. . 53, 2005, p. 3971 - 3985 [NiTi shape memory alloys, VIM graphite crucible processing, growth of TiC layer, enrichment of carbon in NiTi melts].

Zhonghua Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiufang Bian, Weimin Wang: Orientation of nanocrystals in rapidly solidified Al¿based alloys and its correlation to the compound-forming tendency of alloys. In: Journal of Crystal Growth. 281, 2005, p. 646 - 653 [nanocrystals, melt spinning, Al-based alloys, compound-forming tendency].

Jan Frenzel, Zhonghua Zhang, Klaus Neuking, Gunther Eggeler: High quality vacuum induction melting of small quantities of NiTi shape memory alloys in graphite crucibles. In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 385, 2004, p. 214 - 223 [NiTi shape memory alloys, melting, graphite crucibles, interdiffusion, TiC layer].

Yan Wang, Zhonghua Zhang, Shaohua Zheng, Weimin Wang, Xiufang Bian: Effect of Sr addition on the microstructure of a rapidly solidified Al-wt.%Sr alloy. In: Prakt. Metallogr.. 42, 2005, p. 411 - 422.

Jan Frenzel, Zhonghua Zhang, Klaus Neuking, Gunther Eggeler: Die Verwendung verschiedener Feuerfestmaterialien bei der Schmelzmetallurgischen Herstellung von NiTi-Formgedaechtnislegierungen. In: Fortschritte in der Metallographie(Prakt. Met. Sonderband 36 . (Ed. Michael Pohl) Frankfurt: Werkstoff-Informationsgesellschaft mbH, 2004, p. 511 - 516.

Jan Frenzel, Zhonghua Zhang, Ch. Somsen, Klaus Neuking, Gunther Eggeler: Metallkundliche Untersuchungen zu den Strukturbildungs-Prozessen bei der schmelzmetallurgischen Herstellung von NiTi-Formgedaechtnislegierungen. In: Fortschritte in der Metallographie (Prakt.Met. Sonderband 37). (Ed. Mathias Goeken) Frankfurt: Werkstoff-Informationsgesellschaft mbH, 2005, p. 201 - 206.

Zhonghua Zhang, J. Frenzel, K. Neuking, G. Eggeler: Vacuum induction melting of ternary NiTiX (X = Cu, Fe, Hf, Zr) shape memory alloys using graphite crucibles. In: Mater. Trans. JIM. 47, 2006, p. 661 - 669 [shape memory alloys, vacuum induction melting, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry].

Yan Wang, Zhonghua Zhang, Haoran Geng, Zhongxi Yang: Formation of the icosahedral quasicrystalline phase in a rapidly solidified Al52Ce25.5Fe12.5Si10 alloy. In: Materials Characterization. 56, 2006, p. 200 - 207 [Al-Cu-Fe-(Si) alloys, quasicrystalline phase, rapid solidification, DTA, TEM].

Zhonghua Zhang, Jan Frenzel, Christoph Somsen, Josef Pesicka, Klaus Neuking, Gunther Eggeler: Orientation relationship between TiC carbides and B2 phase in as-cast and heat-treated NiTi shape memory alloys. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 438-440, 2006, p. 879 - 882 [NiTi shape memory alloys; TiC; TEM; Orientation relationship].

Zhangquan Peng, Limin Guo, Zhonghua Zhang, Bernd Tesche,Thorsten Wilke,Daniel Ogermann,Shuhua Hu, and Karl Kleinermanns: Micelle-Assisted One-Pot Synthesis of Water-Soluble Polyaniline-Gold Composite Particles. In: Langmuir. LA062135+, 2006, p. A - D [Polyaniline-Gold Composite;TEM;SEM].


Zheng, Dr.-Ing. Hongxing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gunther Eggeler Universität Bochum

Hongxing Zheng, Jiancun Rao, Janine Pfetzing, Jan Frenzel, Christoph Somsen, Gunther Eggeler: TEM observation of stress induced martensite after nanoindentation of pseudoelastic Ti50Ni48Fe2. In: Scripta Materialia. 58, 2008, p. 743 - 746 [Nanoindentation, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Alloys, Stress Induced Martensite, Dislocation Plasticity.].

Hongxing Zheng, Janine Pfetzing, Jan Frenzel, Gunther Eggeler: Nanoindentation of Ti50Ni48Fe2 and Ti50Ni40Cu10 shape memory alloys. In: International Journal of Materials Research. 4, 2009, p. 594 - 602 [Nanoindentation, shape memeory alloy].


Zheng, Prof. Dr. Maosheng, Northwest University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Meinhard Kuna Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

M. Zheng, U. Lauschke, M. Kuna: Ductility dissipation based approach for predicting crack initiation. In: Annual Sci. Conf. of Applied Math. & Mech., Göttingen. 2000.

Maosheng Zheng, G. Zhou, D.A. Zacharopoulos, M. Kuna: Crack initiation behavior in StE690 Steel characterized by strain energy density criterion. In: Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics. 36, 2001, p. 141 - 145.

Maosheng Zheng, U. Lauschke, M. Kuna: A damage mechanics based approach for fracture of metallic components. In: Computational Materials Science. 19, 2000, p. 170 - 178 [Damage; Crack initiation; Stretched zone; Material element; Deformation ability; Dissipation].

Maosheng Zheng, Suyitno, L. Katgerman: On Transport Phenomena And Hot Tearing Criteria In DC Casting Of Aluminium Alloys. In: Proceedings of the 22nd Riso International Symposium on Materials Science. 2001, p. 455 - 460.

Changzheng Xu, Qingjuan Wang, Maosheng Zheng, Jindou Li, Meiquan Huang: Fatigue behavior and damage characteristic of ultra-fine grain low-purity copper processed by equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP). In: Materials Science and Engineering: A . 475, 2008, p. 249 - 256 [Fatigue, damage, ultra-fine grain copper, ECAP ].

Hongxiang Chen, Maosheng Zheng, Hongying Sun, Qingming Jia : Characterization and properties of sepiolite/polyurethane nanocomposites . In: Materials Science and Engineering: A,. 445-446, 2007, p. 725 - 730 [Characterization, property sepiolite / polyurethane nanocomposites ].

Guanfa Lin, Genshu Zhou, Dangguo Li, Maosheng Zheng: Effect of Cerium on Gas Evolution Behavior of Pb-Ca-Sn Alloy . In: Journal of Rare Earths. 24(2), 2006, p. 232 - 237 [Effect, Cerium, Gas Evolution, Pb-Ca-Sn Alloy ].

Q.J. Wang, C.Z. Xu, M.S. Zheng, J.W. Zhu, Z.Z. Du : Fatigue crack initiation life prediction of ultra-fine grain chromium¿bronze prepared by equal-channel angular pressing . In: Materials Science and Engineering: A, . 496, 2008, p. 434 - 438 [Fatigue crack initiation, ultra-fine grain chromium¿bronze, ECAP ].

Y.N. Zhang, J.L. Zi, M.S. Zheng, J.W. Zhu: Corrosion behavior of copper with minor alloying addition in chloride solution . In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds . 462, 2008, p. 240 - 243 [Corrosion, copper alloy, chloride solution ].

G. Li, Y.R. Feng, Z.Q. Bai, J.W. Zhu, M.S. Zheng : Photo-electrochemical analysis of passive film formed on X80 pipeline steel in bicarbonate/carbonate buffer solution . In: Applied Surface Science. 254, 2008, p. 2837 - 2843 [Photo-electrochemical analysis, passive film, X80, pipeline steel, bicarbonate/carbonate buffer solution ].

D.G. Li, Y.R. Feng, Z.Q. Bai, M.S. Zheng: Characteristics of CO2 corrosion scale formed on N80 steel in stratum water with saturated CO2. In: Applied Surface Science . 253, 2007, p. 8371 - 8376 [corrosion scale, N80 steel, stratum water, CO2].

C.Z. Xu, Q.J. Wang, M.S. Zheng, J.W. Zhu, J.D. Li, M.Q. Huang, Q.M. Jia, Z.Z. Du: Microstructure and properties of ultra-fine grain Cu¿Cr alloy prepared by equal-channel angular pressing. In: Materials Science and Engineering: A . 459, 2007, p. 303 - 308 [Microstructure, ultra-fine grain, Cu¿Cr alloy, ECAP].

Q.M. Jia, M. Zheng, Y.C. Zhu, J.B. Li, C.Z. Xu: Effects of organophilic montmorillonite on hydrogen bonding, free volume and glass transition temperature of epoxy resin/polyurethane interpenetrating polymer networks . In: European Polymer Journal. 43, 2007, p. 35 - 42 [organophilic montmorillonite, hydrogen bonding, free volume, glass transition temperature, epoxy resin/polyurethane interpenetrating polymer networks ].

J.H. Luo, M. Zheng, X.W. Zhao, C.Y. Huo, L. Yang: Simplified expression for estimating release rate of hazardous gas from a hole on high-pressure pipelines . In: Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 19, 2006, p. 362 - 366 [release rate, hazardous gas, hole, high-pressure pipelines ].

S.G. Jia, M.S. Zheng, P. Liu, F.Z. Ren, B.H. Tian, G.S. Zhou, H.F. Lo: Aging properties studies in a Cu¿Ag¿Cr Alloy . In: Materials Science and Engineering: A. 419, 2006, p. 8 - 11 [Aging, Cu¿Ag¿Cr Alloy ].

M. Zheng, J.H. Luo, X.W. Zhao, Z.Q. Bai, R. Wang: Effect of pre-deformation on the fatigue crack initiation life of X60 pipeline steel. In: International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping. 82, 2005, p. 546- - 552 [pre-deformation, fatigue crack initiation, X60, pipeline steel].

M. Zheng, J. H. Luo, X. W. Zhao, G. Zhou, H. L. Li: Modified expression for estimating the limit bending moment of local corroded pipeline . In: International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping. 81, 2004, p. 725 - 729 [limit bending moment, local corroded pipeline ].

Xiulin Zheng, Hong Wang, Maosheng Zheng, Fenghui Wang: Notch Strength & Notch Sencitivity of Materials. Beijing, P. R. China: Science Press, 2008, 339 pp. [Material, Mechanics, Notch, Fracture Mechanics, Design].


Zhou, Prof. Dr. Shuxue, Fudan University, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Markus Antonietti MPI für Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung

Junjie Yuan, Shuxue Zhou, Limin Wu: Encapsulation of Organic Pigment Particles Coated with silica via Sol-gel Process. In: Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. 36, 2005, p. 265 - 274 [organic pigment,titania,sol-gel].

Yongchun Chen, Shuxue Zhou, Haihua Yang, Limin Wu: Structure and mechanical properties of polyurethane/silica hybrid coatings. In: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 290, 2005, p. 1001 - 1008 [polyurethane,silica,hybrid coatings].


Zhu, Prof. Dr. Yingjie, Chinese Academy of Sciences, People's Republic of China
   Field of research: Materials science and metallurgy
   Host: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Ertl Fritz-Haber-Institut der MPG

Y. Zhu, A. Morgante et al.: Coadsorption of Cs with O and CO on Ru(0001): relation between structural and electronic properties. In: Progress in Surface Sci.. 64, 2000, p. 211 - 223.

Y.D. Kim, Y.J. Zhu et al.: Comparison of the electronic structure and surface geometry of the metastable Cs+O overlayers on Ru(0001). In: Phys. Rev. B. 61, 2000, p. 8455 - 8461.

Yingjie Zhu, A. Morgante, A. P. Seitsonen, S. Wendt, Y. D. Kim, S. Schwegmann, H. Bludau, H. Over: Coadsorption of Cs with O and CO on Ru(0001): relation between structural and electronic properties. In: Progress in Surface Science. 64, 2000, p. 211 - 223.

Yingjie Zhu, Ari P. Seitsonen, Kolja Bedrüftig, Herbert Over: Bonding Mechanism and Atomic Geometry of an Ordered Hydroxyl Overlayer on Pt(111). In: J. Am. Chem. Soc.. 123, 2001, p. 7347 - 7351.

Yingjie Zhu, Y. D. Kim, S. Wendt, A. P. Seitsonen, S. Schwegmann, H. Bludau, H. Over: Comparison of the electronic structure and surface geometry of the metastable Cs+O overlayers on Ru(0001). In: Physical Review B. 61 No.12, 2001, p. 8455 - 8461.


Zieba, Prof. Dr. Pawel, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
   Field of research: Metals physics, metallurgy, technology of metal materials
   Host: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Gust Universität Stuttgart

Pawel Zieba: Local Characterization of the Chemistry and Kinetics in Discontinuous Solid State Reactions . Cracow: Orecop Ltd., 2001, 110 pp. [Analytical electron microscopy, Solute concentration profiles, Grain boundary diffusion, Discontinuous reactions].

Pawel Zieba, Wolfgang Gust: On the Activation Energy of the Diffusion Process at Migrating Grain Boundaries. In: Interface Science . 10, 2002, p. 27 - 30 [Grain boundary diffusion, Discontinuous precipitation, Analytical electron microscopy, Grain boundary movement].

G.A. Lopez, S. Sommadossi S., W. Gust, E.J. Mittemeijer, P. Zieba : Phase Characterization of Diffusion Soldered Ni/Al/Ni Interconnections. In: Interface Science . 10, 2002, p. 13 - 19 [Diffusion soldering, Isothermal solidification, Ni-Al system, Intermetallic phases, Interface reactions].

D. Bradai, P. Zieba, E. Bischoff, W. Gust : A New Mode of the Discontinuous Dissolution Reaction in Mg-10 wt.% Al Alloy. In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 72, 2001, p. 401 - 404 [Mg-Al alloys, Discontinuous precipitation, Discontinuous dissolution, Grain boundary migration].

Pawel Zieba: Diffusion Soldering-Candidate for a Lead-free Interconnection Technology. In: In¿ynieria Materia³owa. XXII, 2001, p. 989 - 992 [Diffusion soldering, Lead-free soldering].

Pawel Zieba, Wolfgang Gust : Local Characterization of the Diffusion Process during Discontinuous Precipitation: A Review. In: Z. Metallkunde (special issue dedicated to Professor G. Petzow). 92, 2001, p. 645 - 654 [Discontinuous reactions, Grain boundary diffusion, Analytical electron microscopy].

P. Zieba, A. Pawlowski, W. Gust : The Role of Grain Boundary Diffusion in Discontinuous Reactions. In: Defect and Diffusion Forum. 194-199, 2001, p. 1759 - 1766 [Discontinuous precipitation, EDX microanalysis, Grain boundary diffusion, Grain boundary movement, Solute concentration profiles].

P. Zieba, W. Gust : Growth of Lamellar Products During Discontinuous Solid State Reactions (Invited lecture). In: Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Series (Proc. MRS 1999 Fall Meeting, Symposium E: Nucleation and Growth Processes in Materials). 580, 2000, p. 45 - 56 [Discontinuous solid state reactions, Analytical electron microscopy, Lamellar structures, In situ studies, ].

Pawel Zieba, Wolfgang Gust : Classification of the Solute Concentration Profiles Accompanying the Discontinuous Reactions. In: Zeitschrift für Metallkunde . 91, 2000, p. 532 - 543 [Discontinuous reactions, Analytical electron microscopy, Solute concentration profiles].

P. Zieba, W. Gust : AEM of the Solute Redistribution During Discontinuous Dissolution. In: Mikrochimica Acta . 132, 2000, p. 295 - 299 [Analytical electron microscopy, EDX microanalysis, Doscontinuous dissolution, Solute redistribution].

Pawel Zieba: Recent Progress in the Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Microanalysis of the Discontinuous Precipitation and Discontinuous Dissolution Reactions, (invited review). In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 62, 2000, p. 183 - 213 [Interfaces, Discontinuous precipitation and dissolution, Electron microscopy, Energy dispersive X-ray analysis, Grain boundary diffusion].

Pawel Zieba, Wolfgang Gust: Mass Transport in Discontinuous Solid State Phase Transformations (solicited lecture). In: Advances in Science and Technology Vol. 29-Mass and Charge Transport in Inorganic Materials-Fundamentals to Devices. (Ed. P. Vincencini, V. Buscaglia) Faenza: TECHNA Srl, 2000, p. 749 - 760 [Discontinuous precipitation and dissolution, Grain boundary diffusion, Solute concentration profiles, EDX microanalysis, Mass transport].

G. A. Lopez, S. Sommadossi, Pawel Zieba, W. Gust, E.J.Mittemeijer: Kinetic behaviour of diffusion-soldered Ni/Al/Ni interconnections. In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 9525, 2002, p. 1 - 6 [Diffusion soldering, Isothermal solidification; Ni-Al system; Intermetallic phases; Interdiffusion coefficient].

Pawel Zieba: Diffusion Along Migrating Grain Boundaries. In: Interface Science- Special issue devoted to short-circuit diffusion at interfaces in materials. 11, 2003, p. 51 - 58 [Grain boundary diffusion, Grain boundary migration, EDX analysis, Discontinuous precipitation, Discontinuous dissolution, Diffusion induced grain boundary migration].

G.A. Lopez, S. Sommadossi, P. Zieba, W. Gust, E.J. Mittemeijer: Kinetic Behaviour of Diffusion-soldered Ni/Al/Ni Interconnections. In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 78, 2003, p. 459 - 463 [Diffusion soldering, Isothermal solidification, Ni-Al system, Intermetallic phases, Interdiffusion coefficient].


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