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Ru Peng is a Professor Emerita at Linköping University, specializing in materials research with a significant expertise in enhancing the performance and durability of surfaces. Her long-standing research experience encompasses various topics, particularly focusing on residual stresses in high-temperature coatings. She has extensively worked on how residual stresses affect the properties and resistance of materials to fatigue and stress corrosion cracking, which are critical issues stemming from manufacturing processes. Professor Peng has conducted research projects that analyze the mechanical and fatigue behavior of materials concerning their microstructure, utilizing advanced techniques such as X-ray and neutron diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Her main research interests lie in the generation and characterization of residual stresses, the effects of manufacturing on material behavior, and the optimization of high-temperature coatings to protect metallic components in advanced engines. This includes the development, characterization, and modeling of coatings designed for resistance to oxidation and corrosion, as well as thermal barrier coatings aimed at providing heat isolation for improved performance and durability.
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