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Overview
Background
Dr Michael Bermingham’s research is primarily concerned with advanced manufacturing of metal materials. This also involves metal alloy development including understanding how the manufacturing process influences the structure and behaviour of the material and how alloy design can be optimised for the process. He has research expertise in solidification processing (including casting, welding, soldering and additive manufacturing) as well as subtractive metal machining technologies.
Michael was awarded his PhD from the University of Queensland in 2010 with a Dean’s award for Outstanding Higher Degree Theses. From 2010-2015 he completed a post-doctoral appointment sponsored by the then Defence Materials Research Centre (now DMTC Ltd) working with Australian manufacturers in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter supply chain. This work principally centred on developing advanced machining technologies for titanium fabrication. The impact of this work was assessed and awarded the highest rating of “A: Outstanding impacts in terms of reach and significance” in the 2012 ATN Go8 EIA National Report. During this time Michael also completed a post-doctoral appointment investigating new materials and design solutions for implantable medical devices in collaboration with a multinational medical device manufacturer.
Michael became a Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering in 2016 and has been a Senior Lecturer since 2020. He teaches into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in materials, manufacturing and design and has won a number of teaching awards including a 2020 Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT) Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. In 2023 he became an ARC Future Fellow seeking to improve the quality of 3D printed metals.
Michael has been successful in obtaining competitive grant funding including over $9.2m in ARC projects (1x ARC Future Fellowship, 1x ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award, 2 x ARC Discovery Projects, 1 x ARC Linkage Project, 1 x ARC Research Hub) as well as $0.5m in funding across multiple internal schemes and direct industry sponsored/contract research projects.
Availability
- Dr Michael Bermingham is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Current development of creep-resistant magnesium cast alloys: a review
Mo, Ning, Tan, Qiyang, Bermingham, Michael, Huang, Yuanding, Dieringa, Hajo, Hort, Norbert and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2018). Current development of creep-resistant magnesium cast alloys: a review. Materials and Design, 155, 422-442. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2018.06.032
2018
Journal Article
Grain refinement of laser remelted Al-7Si and 6061 aluminium alloys with Tibor® and scandium additions
Carluccio, D., Bermingham, M. J., Zhang, Y., StJohn, D. H., Yang, K., Rometsch, P. A., Wu, X. and Dargusch, M. S. (2018). Grain refinement of laser remelted Al-7Si and 6061 aluminium alloys with Tibor® and scandium additions. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 35, 715-720. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.08.030
2018
Journal Article
Metallurgical features of direct laser-deposited Ti6Al4V with trace boron
Rahman Rashid, R. A., Palanisamy, S., Attar, H., Bermingham, M. and Dargusch, M. S. (2018). Metallurgical features of direct laser-deposited Ti6Al4V with trace boron. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 35, 651-656. doi: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.09.018
2018
Journal Article
Insights into machining of a β titanium biomedical alloy from chip microstructures
Kent, Damon, Rahman Rashid, Rizwan, Bermingham, Michael, Attar, Hooyar, Sun, Shoujin and Dargusch, Matthew (2018). Insights into machining of a β titanium biomedical alloy from chip microstructures. Metals, 8 (9) 710, 710. doi: 10.3390/met8090710
2018
Journal Article
Porous titanium scaffolds fabricated by metal injection moulding for biomedical applications
Dehghan-Manshadi, Ali, Chen, Yunhui, Shi, Zhiming, Bermingham, Michael, StJohn, David, Dargusch, Matthew and Qian, Ma (2018). Porous titanium scaffolds fabricated by metal injection moulding for biomedical applications. Materials, 11 (9) 1573, 1573. doi: 10.3390/ma11091573
2018
Journal Article
Trace carbon addition to refine microstructure and enhance properties of additive-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V
Mereddy, S., Bermingham, M. J., Kent, D., Dehghan-Manshadi, A., Stjohn, D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2018). Trace carbon addition to refine microstructure and enhance properties of additive-manufactured Ti-6Al-4V. JOM, 70 (9), 1670-1676. doi: 10.1007/s11837-018-2994-x
2018
Journal Article
Sensitivity of Ti-6Al-4V components to oxidation during out of chamber Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing
Bermingham, M. J., Thomson-Larkins, J., St John, D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2018). Sensitivity of Ti-6Al-4V components to oxidation during out of chamber Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 258, 29-37. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.03.014
2018
Journal Article
Optimising the mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V components produced by wire + arc additive manufacturing with post-process heat treatments
Bermingham, M. J., Nicastro, L., Kent, D., Chen, Y. and Dargusch, M. S. (2018). Optimising the mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V components produced by wire + arc additive manufacturing with post-process heat treatments. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 753, 247-255. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.04.158
2018
Journal Article
Effect of trace lanthanum hexaboride and boron additions on microstructure, tensile properties and anisotropy of Ti-6Al-4V produced by additive manufacturing
Bermingham, M. J., McDonald, S. D. and Dargusch, M. S. (2018). Effect of trace lanthanum hexaboride and boron additions on microstructure, tensile properties and anisotropy of Ti-6Al-4V produced by additive manufacturing. Materials Science and Engineering A, 719, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2018.02.012
2018
Conference Publication
The challenges associated with the formation of equiaxed grains during additive manufacturing of titanium alloys
StJohn, David H., McDonald, Stuart D., Bermingham, Michael J., Mereddy, Sri, Prasad, Arvind and Dargusch, Matthew (2018). The challenges associated with the formation of equiaxed grains during additive manufacturing of titanium alloys. 4th International Conference on Powder Metallurgy of Titanium, PMTi 2017, Xian, China, 8-10 September 2017. Trans Tech Publications Ltd. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.770.155
2017
Journal Article
Metal injection moulding of titanium and titanium alloys: challenges and recent development
Dehghan-Manshadi, A., Bermingham, M. J., Dargusch, M. S., StJohn, D. H. and Qian, M. (2017). Metal injection moulding of titanium and titanium alloys: challenges and recent development. Powder Technology, 319, 289-301. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.06.053
2017
Journal Article
Mechanical properties and biocompatibility of porous titanium scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Chen, Yunhui, Frith, Jessica Ellen, Dehghan-Manshadi, Ali, Attar, Hooyar, Kent, Damon, Soro, Nicolas Dominique Mathieu, Bermingham, Michael J. and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2017). Mechanical properties and biocompatibility of porous titanium scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 75, 169-174. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.07.015
2017
Journal Article
Manufacturing of graded titanium scaffolds using a novel space holder technique
Chen, Yunhui , Kent, Damon , Bermingham, Michael , Dehghan-Manshadi, Ali , Wang, Gui , Wen, Cuie and Dargusch, Matthew (2017). Manufacturing of graded titanium scaffolds using a novel space holder technique. Bioactive Materials, 2 (4), 248-252. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.07.001
2017
Journal Article
Manufacturing of biocompatible porous titanium scaffolds using a novel spherical sugar pellet space holder
Chen, Yunhui, Kent, Damon, Bermingham, Michael, Dehghan-Manshadi, Ali and Dargusch, Matthew (2017). Manufacturing of biocompatible porous titanium scaffolds using a novel spherical sugar pellet space holder. Materials Letters, 195, 92-95. doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2017.02.092
2017
Journal Article
Grain refinement of wire arc additively manufactured titanium by the addition of silicon
Mereddy, S., Bermingham, M. J., StJohn, D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2017). Grain refinement of wire arc additively manufactured titanium by the addition of silicon. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 695, 2097-2103. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2016.11.049
2015
Journal Article
Cutting force, chip formation, and tool wear during the laser-assisted machining a near-alpha titanium alloy BTi-6431S
Gao, Yanfeng, Wang, Gui, Bermingham, Michael J. and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2015). Cutting force, chip formation, and tool wear during the laser-assisted machining a near-alpha titanium alloy BTi-6431S. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 79 (9-12), 1949-1960. doi: 10.1007/s00170-015-6917-5
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
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
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
Laser-assisted milling strategies with different cutting tool paths
Bermingham, M.J., Schaffarzyk, P., Palanisamy, S. and Dargusch, M. S. (2014). Laser-assisted milling strategies with different cutting tool paths. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 74 (9-12), 1487-1494. doi: 10.1007/s00170-014-6093-z
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
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Available projects
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Developing next generation titanium alloys for additive manufacturing
I am seeking interested and capable PhD students looking to conduct research in the field of alloy development as part of my ARC Future Fellowship commencing in 2024. Successful students will be supported and join a small team of researchers in this project and others and will have an engineering degree from a prestigious university (i.e. top 100) and/or have an emerging research profile with first author publications in reputable journals.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Transforming titanium component fabrication with free machining additives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of light weight design and material solutions for tubular structures under severe thermomechanical loads
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Martin Veidt
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive manufacturing of in-service components for clean fuel facilities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
Completed supervision
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2023
Master Philosophy
Grain Refinement and Defect Mitigation of Aluminium Alloys Produced by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of Metastable ß-Ti Alloys
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Selective Laser Melting Novel Biodegradable Iron-Based Bone Scaffolds for Load-bearing Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2019
Master Philosophy
Effect Of Alloy Composition On The Microstructure Of Titanium Alloys Produced By Wire & Arc Additive Manufacturing
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Magnetostatic Modelling based on Deep Learning
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Steffen Bollmann, Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of cost-effective high-entropy alloys with superior mechanical properties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of new creep-resistant magnesium alloys with low cost
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Chemical solutions for tailoring titanium crystallization
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
Media
Enquiries
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- 3D printing of metals
- Advanced manufacturing
- Aircraft fabrication technologies
- Metal alloys
- Metal cutting
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