Dr Damon Kent
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Damon Kent

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Background

Associate Professor Damon Kent is an expert in the development and processing of metallic biomaterials, light structural metals and metallic composites. He applies advanced characterisation to study the links between structure and processing with the aim to control properties and performance.

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Dr Damon Kent is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Materials engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Research) of Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Damon Kent’s works on UQ eSpace

100 works between 2004 and 2025
All (100) Journal Article (86) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (11) Other Outputs (2)

61 - 80 of 100 works

2015

Journal Article

On the deformation mechanisms and strain rate sensitivity of a metastable β Ti-Nb alloy

Zhan, Hongyi, Zeng, Weidong, Wang, Gui, Kent, Damon and Dargusch, Matthew (2015). On the deformation mechanisms and strain rate sensitivity of a metastable β Ti-Nb alloy. Scripta Materialia, 107, 34-37. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2015.05.014

On the deformation mechanisms and strain rate sensitivity of a metastable β Ti-Nb alloy

2015

Journal Article

Controlling the microstructure and properties of wire arc additive manufactured Ti–6Al–4V with trace boron additions

Bermingham, M. J., Kent, D., Zhan, H., StJohn, D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2015). Controlling the microstructure and properties of wire arc additive manufactured Ti–6Al–4V with trace boron additions. Acta Materialia, 91, 289-303. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2015.03.035

Controlling the microstructure and properties of wire arc additive manufactured Ti–6Al–4V with trace boron additions

2015

Journal Article

Microstructure, elastic deformation behavior and mechanical properties of biomedical β-type titanium alloy thin-tube used for stents

Tian, Yuxing, Yu, Zhentao, Ong, Chun Yee Aaron, Kent, Damon and Wang, Gui (2015). Microstructure, elastic deformation behavior and mechanical properties of biomedical β-type titanium alloy thin-tube used for stents. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 45, 132-141. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.02.001

Microstructure, elastic deformation behavior and mechanical properties of biomedical β-type titanium alloy thin-tube used for stents

2015

Journal Article

A new understanding of the wear processes during laser assisted milling 17-4 precipitation hardened stainless steel

Bermingham, M. J., Kent, D. and Dargusch, M. S. (2015). A new understanding of the wear processes during laser assisted milling 17-4 precipitation hardened stainless steel. Wear, 328-329, 518-530. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2015.03.025

A new understanding of the wear processes during laser assisted milling 17-4 precipitation hardened stainless steel

2015

Journal Article

Microstructural characteristics of adiabatic shear localization in a metastable beta titanium alloy deformed at high strain rate and elevated temperatures

Zhan, Hongyi, Zeng, Weidong, Wang, Gui, Kent, Damon and Dargusch, Matthew (2015). Microstructural characteristics of adiabatic shear localization in a metastable beta titanium alloy deformed at high strain rate and elevated temperatures. Materials Characterization, 102 7820, 103-113. doi: 10.1016/j.matchar.2015.02.017

Microstructural characteristics of adiabatic shear localization in a metastable beta titanium alloy deformed at high strain rate and elevated temperatures

2015

Journal Article

The mechanism of ω-assisted α phase formation in near β-Ti alloys

Li, Tong, Kent, Damon, Sha, Gang, Dargusch, Matthew S. and Cairney, Julie M. (2015). The mechanism of ω-assisted α phase formation in near β-Ti alloys. Scripta Materialia, 104, 75-78. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2015.04.007

The mechanism of ω-assisted α phase formation in near β-Ti alloys

2015

Journal Article

Evolution of the microstructure and mechanical properties during fabrication of mini-tubes from a biomedical beta-titanium alloy

Zhang, Yaowu, Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui, St John, David and Dargusch, Matthew (2015). Evolution of the microstructure and mechanical properties during fabrication of mini-tubes from a biomedical beta-titanium alloy. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 42, 207-218. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.11.013

Evolution of the microstructure and mechanical properties during fabrication of mini-tubes from a biomedical beta-titanium alloy

2015

Journal Article

Tool life and wear mechanisms in laser assisted milling Ti-6Al-4V

Bermingham, M. J., Sim, W. M., Kent, D., Gardiner, S. and Dargusch, M. S. (2015). Tool life and wear mechanisms in laser assisted milling Ti-6Al-4V. Wear, 322-323, 151-163. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2014.11.001

Tool life and wear mechanisms in laser assisted milling Ti-6Al-4V

2014

Journal Article

Constitutive modelling of the flow behaviour of a β titanium alloy at high strain rates and elevated temperatures using the Johnson-Cook and modified Zerilli-Armstrong models

Zhan, Hongyi, Wang, Gui, Kent, Damon and Dargusch, Matthew (2014). Constitutive modelling of the flow behaviour of a β titanium alloy at high strain rates and elevated temperatures using the Johnson-Cook and modified Zerilli-Armstrong models. Materials Science and Engineering A, 612, 71-79. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2014.06.030

Constitutive modelling of the flow behaviour of a β titanium alloy at high strain rates and elevated temperatures using the Johnson-Cook and modified Zerilli-Armstrong models

2014

Journal Article

The dynamic response of a β titanium alloy to high strain rates and elevated temperatures

Zhan, Hongyi, Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2014). The dynamic response of a β titanium alloy to high strain rates and elevated temperatures. Materials Science and Engineering A, 607, 417-426. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2014.04.028

The dynamic response of a β titanium alloy to high strain rates and elevated temperatures

2014

Journal Article

Precipitation of the α-phase in an ultrafine grained beta-titanium alloy processed by severe plastic deformation

Li, Tong, Kent, Damon, Sha, Gang, Dargusch, Matthew S. and Cairney, Julia M. (2014). Precipitation of the α-phase in an ultrafine grained beta-titanium alloy processed by severe plastic deformation. Materials Science and Engineering A, 605, 144-150. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2014.03.044

Precipitation of the α-phase in an ultrafine grained beta-titanium alloy processed by severe plastic deformation

2014

Journal Article

The cold-rolling behaviour of AZ31 tubes for fabrication of biodegradable stents

Zhang, Yaowu, Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui, StJohn, David and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2014). The cold-rolling behaviour of AZ31 tubes for fabrication of biodegradable stents. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 39, 292-303. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.07.026

The cold-rolling behaviour of AZ31 tubes for fabrication of biodegradable stents

2013

Journal Article

Effects of phase stability and processing on the mechanical properties of Ti-Nb based β Ti alloys

Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui and Dargusch, Matthew (2013). Effects of phase stability and processing on the mechanical properties of Ti-Nb based β Ti alloys. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 28, 15-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2013.07.007

Effects of phase stability and processing on the mechanical properties of Ti-Nb based β Ti alloys

2012

Journal Article

Thermal stability of an ultrafine grain β-Ti alloy

Kent, D., Xiao, W. L., Wang, G., Yu, Z. and Dargusch, M. S. (2012). Thermal stability of an ultrafine grain β-Ti alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A, 556, 582-587. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2012.07.030

Thermal stability of an ultrafine grain β-Ti alloy

2012

Journal Article

Thermal analysis of precipitation reactions in a Ti-25Nb-3Mo-3Zr-2Sn alloy

Kent, Damon, Pas, Steven, Zhu, Suming, Wang, Gui and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2012). Thermal analysis of precipitation reactions in a Ti-25Nb-3Mo-3Zr-2Sn alloy. Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 107 (4), 835-841. doi: 10.1007/s00339-012-6778-9

Thermal analysis of precipitation reactions in a Ti-25Nb-3Mo-3Zr-2Sn alloy

2012

Journal Article

A comparison of cryogenic and high pressure emulsion cooling technologies on tool life and chip morphology in Ti-6Al-4V cutting

Bermingham, M. J., Palanisamy, S., Kent, D. and Dargusch, M. S. (2012). A comparison of cryogenic and high pressure emulsion cooling technologies on tool life and chip morphology in Ti-6Al-4V cutting. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 212 (4), 752-765. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2011.10.027

A comparison of cryogenic and high pressure emulsion cooling technologies on tool life and chip morphology in Ti-6Al-4V cutting

2012

Journal Article

Influence of ageing temperature and heating rate on the properties and microstructure of beta Ti alloy, Ti-6Cr-5Mo-5V-4Al

Kent, D., Wang, G., Wang, W. and Dargusch, M. S. (2012). Influence of ageing temperature and heating rate on the properties and microstructure of beta Ti alloy, Ti-6Cr-5Mo-5V-4Al. Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing, 531, 98-106. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2011.10.040

Influence of ageing temperature and heating rate on the properties and microstructure of beta Ti alloy, Ti-6Cr-5Mo-5V-4Al

2012

Conference Publication

Development of ultrafine and nano-crystalline grain structures during modified accumulative roll bonding of titanium alloy, Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn

Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui, Yu, Zhentao, Ma, Xiqun and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2012). Development of ultrafine and nano-crystalline grain structures during modified accumulative roll bonding of titanium alloy, Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn. 12th World Conference on Titanium (Ti-2011 ), Beijing, China, 19-24 June 2011. Beijing, China: Science Press.

Development of ultrafine and nano-crystalline grain structures during modified accumulative roll bonding of titanium alloy, Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn

2011

Journal Article

A morphological study of nitride formed on Al at low temperature in the presence of Mg

Kent, D., Drennan, J. and Schaffer, G.B. (2011). A morphological study of nitride formed on Al at low temperature in the presence of Mg. Acta Materialia, 59 (6), 2469-2480. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2010.12.050

A morphological study of nitride formed on Al at low temperature in the presence of Mg

2011

Journal Article

Strength enhancement of a biomedical titanium alloy through a modified accumulative roll bonding technique

Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui, Yu, Zhentao, Ma, Xiqun and Dargusch, Matthew (2011). Strength enhancement of a biomedical titanium alloy through a modified accumulative roll bonding technique. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 4 (3), 405-416. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2010.11.013

Strength enhancement of a biomedical titanium alloy through a modified accumulative roll bonding technique

Past funding

  • 2016 - 2023
    ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing of Medical Devices
    ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Development of next generation endovascular grafts
    Queensland Government Smart Futures Research Partnerships Program
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Damon Kent is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimisation of the mechanical performance of titanium matrix composites in additive manufacturing for biomedical applications.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Synthesis of Novel AlN-Al Reinforcement Powders to Enhance Sintering Mechanisms and Mechanical Performance of Al-based Metal Matrix Composite

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Synthesis of Novel AlN-Al Reinforcement Powders to Enhance Sintering Mechanisms and Mechanical Performance of Al-based Metal Matrix Composite

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • advanced manufacturing
  • metallurgy

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