Dr. Michael Preuss

Biography

Michael Preuss is currently the Deputy Director of the Materials Performance Centre at the University of Manchester, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg in Germany, where he researched creep in two-phase titanium alloys. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the field of metallurgy, particularly through his appointment in 2003 to the role of Lecturer in Materials Performance, becoming a core member of the Materials Performance Centre. His academic career includes notable achievements such as being awarded the EPSRC Leadership Fellowship in 2010. His research primarily focuses on the microstructure and mechanical properties of high-temperature materials in both aerospace and nuclear applications. He has a strong interest in zirconium alloys, which are crucial for encapsulating nuclear fuel, as well as titanium and nickel-base superalloys commonly used in aeroengines. His work employs advanced analytical tools and large-scale research facilities to characterize materials in situ, contributing to developments in materials performance and processing mechanisms.

Research Interests