Dr. Anna Kareer

Biography

Anna Kareer is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Materials. Her research is focused on developing novel micromechanical testing techniques to quantify the mechanical properties of materials in small volumes. This work primarily benefits structural materials used in nuclear power plants. Through her methods, Anna aims to enable the extraction of bulk mechanical properties from small volumes of materials that have been exposed to irradiation, allowing for the prediction of long-term performance under various operating conditions. She utilizes nano-indentation with varying tip geometries, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), microstructural analysis, strain mapping, and finite element modeling to extrapolate bulk mechanical properties such as the yield point. Anna has a keen interest in advanced steels, particularly ferritic and martensitic steels as well as ODS varieties, especially relating to their performance in reactor environments simulated with self-ions to replicate damaged microstructures. Her work involves collaboration with research institutions such as the University of Michigan and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as industries like Rolls Royce Plc. Currently, she is funded by the David Clarke Fellowship award from the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

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