Regular biography
Professor Matthew Dargusch is a Professor in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at The University of Queensland. He is an Affiliate of the Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) and serves as Professor and Associate Dean, Research, within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. His research interests focus on addressing technical challenges in metal manufacturing to enhance Australian participation in global supply chains and the development of improved medical devices. He has mentored over 40 postgraduate projects and has a strong background in industry-outcome focused research. His work has been published in high-impact journals, including Science and Progress in Materials Science, and he has received several awards for his contributions to research and teaching.
Scholar-generated biography
Matthew Dargusch is a Professor of Engineering specializing in Manufacturing and Materials. His research focuses on the development and characterization of advanced materials, particularly in the areas of thermoelectrics, magnesium and titanium alloys, and additive manufacturing. His work explores the influence of microstructure on material properties, corrosion behavior, and mechanical performance. Dargusch's research also addresses challenges in machining hard-to-machine materials and the optimization of fabrication techniques to enhance material properties. His publications highlight innovations in flexible thermoelectric materials, grain refinement mechanisms, and the application of novel processing methods such as additive manufacturing and equal channel angular pressing.