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 (Research) of Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Development and processing of metallic alloys for structural applications
medical, aerospace, and automotive industries
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Light metals
titanium and aluminium based alloys and composites
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Metallurgy
phase transformations and precipitation reactions, deformation and ultra-fine grain materials
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Materials processing
powder metallurgy processing, additive manufacturing, machining
Works
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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
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.
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
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
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
Conference Publication
The effect of HIPping on the microstructure and tensile properties of cast BTi-6554 alloy
Wang, Yongmei, Wang, Gui, Wang, Weiqi, Kent, Damon and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2011). The effect of HIPping on the microstructure and tensile properties of cast BTi-6554 alloy. 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.690.33
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
2010
Journal Article
Strengthening of cast Ti-25Nb-3Mo-3Zr-2Sn alloy through precipitation of α in two discrete crystallographic orientations
Paladugu, Mohanchand, Kent, Damon, Wang, Gui, Yu, Zhentao and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2010). Strengthening of cast Ti-25Nb-3Mo-3Zr-2Sn alloy through precipitation of α in two discrete crystallographic orientations. Materials Science and Engineering A, 527 (24-25), 6601-6606. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2010.06.075
2010
Journal Article
Corrigendum to "Pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti–25Nb–3Zr–3Mo–2Sn alloy" [Mater. Sci. Eng. A 527 (2010) 2246–2252]
Kent, D., Wang, G., Yu, Z. and Dargusch, M. S. (2010). Corrigendum to "Pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti–25Nb–3Zr–3Mo–2Sn alloy" [Mater. Sci. Eng. A 527 (2010) 2246–2252]. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527 (16-17), 4524-4524. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2010.03.060
2010
Journal Article
Formation of aluminium nitride during sintering of powder injection moulded aluminium
Kent, D., Qian, M. and Schaffer, G. B. (2010). Formation of aluminium nitride during sintering of powder injection moulded aluminium. Powder Metallurgy, 53 (2), 118-124. doi: 10.1179/003258909X12523294330154
2010
Journal Article
Pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn alloy
Kent, D., Wang, G., Yu, Z. and Dargusch, M. S. (2010). Pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructures and Processing, 527 (9), 2246-2252. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2009.11.059
2010
Conference Publication
The effect of temperature on the microstructure of a metastable beta titanium alloy
Wang, Gui, Wang, Weiqi, Yang, Yulan, Kent, Damon and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2010). The effect of temperature on the microstructure of a metastable beta titanium alloy. Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 2-6 August 2010. Stafa-Zurich ; United Kingdom: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.654-656.847
2010
Conference Publication
Influence of heat treatment on the pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn alloy
Kent, Damon, Wang,Gui, Zheng, Li Hui, Yu, Zhen Tao and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2010). Influence of heat treatment on the pseudoelastic behaviour of a beta Ti-25Nb-3Zr-3Mo-2Sn alloy. 7th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing (PRICM 7), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 2-6 August 2010. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.654-656.871
2010
Book Chapter
Microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Ti25Nb3Mo3Zr2Sn alloy
Wang, Gui, Kent, Damon, Paladugu, Mohanchand, Yu, Zhen Tao and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2010). Microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Ti25Nb3Mo3Zr2Sn alloy. Manufacturing Science and Engineering I: International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Engineering (ICMSE 2009)Procedings, Zhuhai, Peoples Republic of China, 26-28 December, 2009. (pp. 488-491) edited by Zhengyi Jiang and Chunliang Zhang. Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.97-101.488
2009
Conference Publication
Powder injection molding of Al-(Steel and Magnet) hybrid components
Liu, Z. Y., Kent, D. and Schaffer, G. B. (2009). Powder injection molding of Al-(Steel and Magnet) hybrid components. doi: 10.1007/s11661-009-0012-1
2009
Journal Article
Powder Injection Molding of Al-(Steel and Magnet) Hybrid Components
Liu, Z.Y., Kent, D. and Schaffer, G.B. (2009). Powder Injection Molding of Al-(Steel and Magnet) Hybrid Components. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 40A (12), 2785-2788. doi: 10.1007/s11661-009-0012-1
2009
Journal Article
Powder injection moulding of an Al-AlN metal matrix composite
Liu, Z.Y., Kent, D. and Schaffer, G.B. (2009). Powder injection moulding of an Al-AlN metal matrix composite. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING, 513-14 (C), 352-356. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2009.02.001
2009
Conference Publication
The in-situ fabrication of Al-AlN composites from metal powders and their resistance to wear and cavitation
Qian, Ma, Kondoh, K., Kent, D., Umeda, J., Yu, P. and Schaffer, G. B. (2009). The in-situ fabrication of Al-AlN composites from metal powders and their resistance to wear and cavitation. Light Metals Technology 2009, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 July 2009. Uetikon, Zürich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.618-619.617
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2025
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
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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
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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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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Deformation Behaviors of Zn and Zn-Mg Alloys during Plastic Deformation
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
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