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
Works
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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
Availability
- Dr Damon Kent is:
- Available for 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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