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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2009
Conference Publication
Formation of aluminum nitride during sintering of aluminum
Kent, Damon, Schaffer, Graham B., Qian, Ma and Liu, Zhenyun (2009). Formation of aluminum nitride during sintering of aluminum. 2009 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2009, Las Vegas, NV United States, 28 June - 1 July 2009. Princeton, NJ United States: Metal Powder Industries Federation.
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
2008
Other Outputs
Synthesis and characterisation of aluminium nitride formed on aluminium at low temperature
Kent, Damon (2008). Synthesis and characterisation of aluminium nitride formed on aluminium at low temperature. PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/159669
2007
Conference Publication
Novel aluminium nitride surface coatings formed on aluminium
Kent, D., Schaffer, G. B. and Drennan, J. (2007). Novel aluminium nitride surface coatings formed on aluminium. 6th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Cheju Island, Korea, 5th-9th November, 2007. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.561-565.571
2006
Journal Article
A novel method for the production of aluminium nitride
Kent, D., Schaffer, G. B., Sercombe, T. B. and Drennan, J. (2006). A novel method for the production of aluminium nitride. Scripta Materialia, 54 (12), 2125-2129. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2006.02.047
2005
Journal Article
Age hardening of a sintered Al-Cu-Mg-Si-(Sn) alloy
Kent, D., Schaffer, G. B. and Drennan, J. (2005). Age hardening of a sintered Al-Cu-Mg-Si-(Sn) alloy. Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing, 405 (1-2), 65-73. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2005.05.104
2004
Other Outputs
Age hardening of sintered Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Sn alloys
Kent, Damon (2004). Age hardening of sintered Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Sn alloys. MPhil Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/260123
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
Media
Enquiries
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- advanced manufacturing
- metallurgy
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