B. Eng. (2008)
MASc. (Expected 2010)
Magnesium alloys have gained potential to replace aluminum and steel alloys to reduce component weight. Unfortunately, magnesium alloys do not have the yield strength and hardness associated with aluminum and steel, but these properties may be improved though grain refinement.
Magnesium alloys containing aluminum are amongst the most commonly used in the industry, such as AZ91, but lack an efficient grain refinement method. My research will involve finding methods of grain refinement for Mg-Al alloys to increase the yield strength and hardness.