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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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2014
Journal Article
SPH/FE modeling of cutting force and chip formation during thermally assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy
Xi, Yao, Bermingham, Michael, Wang, Gui and Dargusch, Matthew (2014). SPH/FE modeling of cutting force and chip formation during thermally assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy. Computational Materials Science, 84, 188-197. doi: 10.1016/j.commatsci.2013.12.018
2014
Journal Article
Advantages of milling and drilling Ti-6Al-4V components with high-pressure coolant
Bermingham, M. J., Palanisamy, S., Morr, D., Andrews, R. and Dargusch, M. S. (2014). Advantages of milling and drilling Ti-6Al-4V components with high-pressure coolant. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 72 (1-4), 77-88. doi: 10.1007/s00170-014-5666-1
2013
Journal Article
Finite element modeling of cutting force and chip formation during thermally assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy
Xi, Yao, Bermingham, Michael, Wang, Gui and Dargusch, Matthew (2013). Finite element modeling of cutting force and chip formation during thermally assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 135 (6) 061014, 061014-1-061014-9. doi: 10.1115/1.4025740
2013
Journal Article
The response of the high strength Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al beta titanium alloy to laser assisted cutting
Rashid, R. A. Rahman, Bermingham, M. J., Sun, S., Wang, G. and Dargusch, M. S. (2013). The response of the high strength Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al beta titanium alloy to laser assisted cutting. Precision Engineering-Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, 37 (2), 461-472. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2012.12.002
2013
Journal Article
The effect of cutting speed and heat treatment on the fatigue life of Grade 5 and Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V alloys
Niu, W., Bermingham, M. J., Baburamani, P. S., Palanisamy, S., Dargusch, M. S., Turk, S., Grigson, B. and Sharp, P. K. (2013). The effect of cutting speed and heat treatment on the fatigue life of Grade 5 and Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V alloys. Materials & Design, 46, 640-644. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2012.10.056
2013
Conference Publication
A brief history of the grain refinement of cast light alloys
StJohn, David H., Easton, Mark A., Cao, Peng, Bermingham, Michael and Qian, Ma (2013). A brief history of the grain refinement of cast light alloys. LMT 2013: 6th International Light Metals Technology Conference, Old Windsor, UK, 24-26 July, 2013. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.765
2013
Conference Publication
FEA modelling of cutting force and chip formation in thermally assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy
Xi, Yao, Bermingham, Michael, Wang, Gui and Dargusch, Matthew (2013). FEA modelling of cutting force and chip formation in thermally assisted machining of Ti6Al4V alloy. LMT 2013: 6th International Light Metals Technology Conference, Old Windsor, UK, 24-26 July, 2013. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.765.343
2012
Journal Article
Understanding the tool wear mechanism during thermally assisted machining Ti-6Al-4V
Bermingham, M. J., Palanisamy, S. and Dargusch, M. S. (2012). Understanding the tool wear mechanism during thermally assisted machining Ti-6Al-4V. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 62, 76-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2012.07.001
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
Review of recent titanium research in Australia
Palanisamy, S., Dargusch, M. S., Sun, S., Bermingham, M. J., Wen, C. E., Wang, G., Xia, K. and StJohn, D. H. (2012). Review of recent titanium research in Australia. 12th World Conference on Titanium, Ti 2011, Beijing, China, 19-24 June 2011. Beijing, China: Science Press.
2011
Journal Article
Processing considerations for cast Ti–25Nb–3Mo–3Zr–2Sn biomedical alloys
Bermingham, M. J., McDonald, S. D., Buddery, A. J., StJohn, D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2011). Processing considerations for cast Ti–25Nb–3Mo–3Zr–2Sn biomedical alloys. Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications, 31 (7), 1520-1525. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2011.06.011
2011
Journal Article
New observations on tool life, cutting forces and chip morphology in cryogenic machining Ti-6Al-4V
Bermingham, M. J., Kirsch, J., Sun, S., Palanisamy, S. and Dargusch, M. S. (2011). New observations on tool life, cutting forces and chip morphology in cryogenic machining Ti-6Al-4V. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 51 (6), 500-511. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2011.02.009
2011
Journal Article
The effect of boron on the refinement of microstructure in cast cobalt alloys
Bermingham, Michael J., McDonald, Stuart D., StJohn, David H. and Dargusch, Matthew S. (2011). The effect of boron on the refinement of microstructure in cast cobalt alloys. Journal of Materials Research, 26 (7), 951-956. doi: 10.1557/jmr.2011.21
2011
Conference Publication
Introduction to the interdependence theory of grain formation and its application to aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys
StJohn, David H., Easton, Mark A., Qian, Ma, Cao, Peng and Bermingham, Michael J. (2011). Introduction to the interdependence theory of grain formation and its application to aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys. 5th International Conference on Light Metals Technology, Luneburg, Germany, 19-22 July 2011. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.690.206
2010
Journal Article
Effects of boron on microstructure in cast zirconium alloys
Dargusch, M. S., Bermingham, M. J., McDonald, S. D. and St John, D. H. (2010). Effects of boron on microstructure in cast zirconium alloys. Journal of Materials Research, 25 (9), 1695-1700. doi: 10.1557/JMR.2010.0233
2010
Journal Article
Titanium as an endogenous grain-refining nucleus
Bermingham, M. J., McDonald, S. D., St John, D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2010). Titanium as an endogenous grain-refining nucleus. Philosophical Magazine, 90 (6), 699-715. doi: 10.1080/14786430903236057
2010
Conference Publication
Effect of oxygen on the beta-grain size of cast titanium
Bermingham, Michael J., McDonald, Stuart D., Dargusch, Matthew S. and StJohn, David H. (2010). Effect of oxygen on the beta-grain size of cast titanium. 7th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM-7, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 2-6 August 2010. Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.654-656.1472
2009
Other Outputs
Grain Refinement of Cast Titanium Alloys
Michael Bermingham (2009). Grain Refinement of Cast Titanium Alloys. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland.
2009
Journal Article
Latest developments in understanding grain refinement of cast titanium
Bermingham, Michael, McDonald, Stuart, Dargusch, Matthew and St John, David (2009). Latest developments in understanding grain refinement of cast titanium. Light Metals Age, 67 (4), 47-49.
2009
Journal Article
Beryllium as a grain refiner in titanium alloys
Bermingham, M. J., McDonald, S. D., StJohn D. H. and Dargusch, M. S. (2009). Beryllium as a grain refiner in titanium alloys. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 481 (1-2), L20-L23. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.03.016
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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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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