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A/Prof Abrahams is in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University. His main research interests include laser cladding of rail wheels, friction stir welding processing, and fracture fatigue of aircraft structures. He is focused on applying advanced techniques to improve the wear and fracture fatigue properties of alloys, particularly aluminium and magnesium alloys. A/Prof Abrahams completed his PhD in Fracture Mechanics in 1990 at the University of New South Wales and spent years as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at both UNSW and Melbourne University. With over 220 publications in top international journals, he has garnered attention for his studies in improving material properties, particularly through thermo-mechanical techniques and fracture mechanics. He is recognized for leading large industry-sponsored projects and has attracted a significant number of grants, totaling approximately $4.5m. He has been heavily involved in postgraduate research supervision and has established an advanced material testing laboratory at Monash. A/Prof Abrahams has presented keynote lectures at various international conferences and has membership in review boards for prominent conferences. His research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to industrial advancements.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Teaching and supervising research in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
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