Overview
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.
Availability
- Dr Damon Kent is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
2011
Conference Publication
The aging response of a metastable β Ti alloy, BTi-6554
Wang, Yongqiang, Wang, Gui, Wang, Weiqi, Kent, Damon and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2011). The aging response of a metastable β Ti alloy, BTi-6554. The 5th International Light Metals Technology Conference (LMT 2011), Lüneburg, Germany, 19–22 July 2011. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.690.29
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimisation of the mechanical performance of titanium matrix composites in additive manufacturing for biomedical applications.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
Completed supervision
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The Dynamic Response of ß Titanium Alloys to High Strain Rates at Room and Elevated Temperatures
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch, Dr Gui Wang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Deformation Behaviors of Zn and Zn-Mg Alloys during Plastic Deformation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch, Dr Gui Wang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Development of novel aluminium-vanadium-free titanium alloys for biomedical and healthcare applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Mechanical and Microstructural Characterisation in the Processing of Biomedical Metallic Fine Tubes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch, Dr Gui Wang
Media
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