Engineering Materials (KMAT)

Students, professors and researchers at the Division of Engineering Materials explore the relationships between microstructure and properties of mainly metallic materials but also ceramics, composites and polymers for engineering applications.

Education

We are giving courses in materials science and engineering at both basic and advanced levels to around 400 engineering students each year. Since materials science is a practical subject we combine theoretical studies with hands-on exercises within our laboratory.

Our undergraduate courses are taken by students on engineering programmes:

  • Mechanical Engineering,
  • Design and Product Development Engineering,
  • Energy, Environment and Management,
  • Industrial Engineering and Management,
  • Master programme in Mechanical engineering.

It is also possible to make a thesis project within the subject Engineering Materials; either in a company or within our laboratory. Please contact Johan Moverare if you are interested.

Research

Publications

2025

Y. S. Li, L. Q. Cui, Jinghao Xu, T. Z. Xin, S. Jiang, Y. Li, H. H. Zhang, X. F. Dang, S. Gao, Y. H. Mu, K. J. Lu, Johan Moverare, W. F. He (2025) Non-equilibrium solidification complexions in additive manufacturing enable exceptional creep resistance: An example in nickel-based superalloys International journal of plasticity, Vol. 191, Article 104379 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Haoyi Xu, Xiaoyu Sun, Ru Peng, Johan Moverare, Xin-Hai Li, Guanshui Ma, Zhenyu Wang, Aiying Wang (2025) Machine learning enabled the prediction of ?'-depleted depth during interdiffusion of bond-coated IN792 superalloy Surface & Coatings Technology, Vol. 513, Article 132448 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Hesam Pouraliakbar, Mohammadreza Jandaghi, Mark Gallerneault, Andrew Howells, Johan Moverare, Vahid Fallah (2025) Distinct phase evolution and deformation instability pattern in a Ce-modified Al-5Mg alloy Materials Characterization, Vol. 227, Article 115265 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

Doctoral studies

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News and Reportage

A lecture with students who are taking a summer course at LInköping University.

International leadership programmes at LiU promote democracy and inclusion

Starting in autumn 2025, Linköping University (LiU) will host two international leadership programmes within the framework of the Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP).

Group photo men and women on stage.

A conference of great relevance in additive manufacturing

LiU hosted The Swedish academic conference for additive manufacturing of metals in January 2025

Researchers discussing in lab.

Linköping University launches new advanced composite laboratory

LiU Composite Laboratory (LCL) is the name of a newly established laboratory at Linköping University. Here, research into polymer composite materials will be conducted in collaboration with industry and other universities.

Additive Manufacturing Conference 2025

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