Faculty Directory
Emmanuel De Moor
Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Contact Information
Hill Hall 272
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Biography
My primary focus is on physical metallurgy and the study of the effect of heat treating on microstructural development and mechanical properties. Previously I was involved in low carbon TRIP steel research, notably on strain ageing (bake hardening), mechanical stability of the retained austenite and high strain rate testing of these grades.
More recently I studied the Quenching and Partitioning process by assessing mechanical properties, such as tensile and hole expansion, as well as by a study of the physical metallurgy of the process through dilatometry and differential scanning calorimetry analysis.
I am currently involved in the wire, sheet and plate research.
In my view, a primary goal of academic engineering research should be a fundamental study of involved mechanisms, aiming at improving properties and/or optimizing processes in service to the industry. This approach can greatly contribute to the education of our students.
Education
- B.S. Applied Science, M.S and Ph.D Materials Science, Ghent University, Belgium
Research
- Alloying
- Microstructure and properties of steel