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Sebastian Thomas is an Associate Professor at Monash University specializing in materials durability and corrosion mechanisms. His research primarily investigates macro and micro-structural scale corrosion mechanisms in various alloys, including those manufactured additively, and involves working with magnesium alloys, galvanized steels, stainless steels, and nickel alloys. He has developed industry-scale corrosion sensing and monitoring protection methods, such as cathodic protection coatings. His specific expertise lies in fundamental electrochemistry and electroanalytical chemistry, where he has advanced state-of-the-art techniques to unravel structure-property relationships in materials concerning corrosion. He has collaborated closely with industrial partners such as Woodside, BlueScope Steel, and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) on topics including atmospheric corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and stress corrosion cracking. His current projects focus on understanding the corrosion characteristics of additively manufactured stainless steels and developing next-generation chromium-free coatings for engineering alloys. His work directly contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting sustainable industry practices through innovative material solutions.
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