The Divisions Interfacial Processes and Corrosion (6.2, Lichterfelde West) is seeking a student for a bachelor/master thesis on:

“Electrochemical and microscopical analysis of high entropy alloys (HEA) and medium en-tropy alloy (MEA)”

The development and characterization of high entropy alloys (HEA) and medium entropy al-loys (MEA), as well as the detailed microstructural and mechanical analysis of these compo-nents is one of the most active research topics of the last decade. They are characterized by a disordered atomic distribution of its elements in the crystal lattice and depending on their composition and crystal structure, they offer high catalytic efficiency, excellent thermal stabil-ity, good oxidation and corrosion resistance, as well as sluggish diffusion kinetics. Due to the unlimited combination of elements and more importantly to better understand, control and more efficiently coordinate the structure-property relationship, the HEA/MEA keep on gaining relevance in materials science and engineering. Hence, the project aims to further describe and understand the interplay between local surface chemistry and electrochemical properties of HEA/MEA in aqueous environments.

Requirements

  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in materials science and en-gineering, chemistry or related fields
  • Very good knowledge of electrochemical techniques
  • Experience of material characterization or testing
  • Interest in surface characterization methods; practical experiences are advantageous
  • Ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary team
  • Good command of English language

Contact

Dr.-Ing Özlem Özcan Sandikcioglu
6.2 Interfacial Processes and Corrosion
Phone: +49 30 8104 1602
Email: ozlem.ozcan@bam.de

Dr. rer. nat. Julia Witt
6.2 Interfacial Processes and Corrosion
Phone: +49 30 8104 4838
Email: julia.witt@bam.de

further information