The COMAT group is involved in thermodynamic modeling and simulation of complex multi-phase multi-component materials (alloys, ceramics) to be especially used in high-temperature applications.
Research activity ranges from the base level (e.g. searching for new materials) to the industrial applications (e.g. explanation of material's failure during service).

Typical subjects may be:

• Exploring new High Entropy Alloys for high temperature applications (in collaboration with CNR-ICMATE, Univ. Digione)
• Simulating materials behaviour in gas turbine blades (superalloy/metallic coating/thermal barrier coating) (in collaboration with ANSALDO ENERGIA)
• Wetting behaviour of alloys in contact with ceramic materials to simulate high temperature interfaces during brazing, casting, etc. (in collaboration with CNR-ICMATE)
• New methods and strategies for the simulation of materials properties and behaviour (in collaboration with Pennsylvania State Univ.)

There are different opportunities to join COMAT:

Internship  (Tirocinio)
CTC students can perform a "Tirocinio" in the group.

Typical activities may be:

• Research and critical evaluation of literature data
• Use of computer programs for phase diagram calculations
• Synthesis of alloy samples and phase analysis (by SEM, EDS, XRD, etc.)

 
Master Thesis (Tesi Magistrale)
Students in "Scienze Chimiche" and "Scienza e Ingegneria dei Materiali" can perform a "Tesi Magistrale" in the group. Part of the thesis can be developed abroad thanks to Erasmus or other agreements (international collaboration is encouraged). Students coming from other Italian Universities or from abroad to develop with us part of their thesis are welcome.
Typical activities may be:

• Research and critical evaluation of literature data
• Thermodynamic modelling of alloy and/or ceramic phases
• Thermodynamic assessment of binary and ternary alloy or ceramic systems
• Implementation and experimental validation of thermodynamic databases

For more information see Allegati here below.

PhD Thesis (Dottorato di Ricerca)
Both Italian and foreign students are welcome. For general information see  the website of the PhD School SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS
Notice that applications can be submitted once a year (typically in June).
Interested students are requested to contact the group in advance to agree the subject of the thesis.

For more information contact:
Gabriele Cacciamani
Lorenzo Fenocchio