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Hatem Zurob
Professor at McMaster University
Dr. Hatem Zurob is a prominent professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University, where he has been a faculty member since 2005. He earned his PhD from McMaster in 2003 and subsequently held postdoctoral fellowships at the Grenoble Institute of Technology and Oxford University. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2012 and became a full Professor in 2017. Currently, he serves as the Chair of his department.12
Research Focus
Dr. Zurob's research primarily revolves around microstructural evolution in engineering materials, particularly how microstructure affects mechanical properties. His projects include:
- Modeling the clustering of Mg and Si atoms in automotive Al-Mg-Si alloys during natural aging.
- Investigating grain refinement of microalloyed steels through thermomechanical processing.
- Exploring recrystallization processes and their interactions with recovery mechanisms.
- Studying interfacial conditions during the decomposition of austenite in Fe-C-X systems.12
Contributions and Awards
Dr. Zurob has made significant contributions to thermomechanical processing, recrystallization modeling, and the development of functionally graded materials. He has received several prestigious awards, including:
- Sawamura Award (2006)
- Guimaraise Award from ISIJ (2006)
- Best Young Researcher Award at the International Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth (2013)
He has also been recognized for his teaching excellence with multiple awards from McMaster University.12
Professional Engagement
Beyond his academic responsibilities, Dr. Zurob is actively involved in professional societies such as ASM International and TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society). He has served as Chair of the ASM Ontario Chapter and is involved in organizing educational camps for materials science.12
Dr. Zurob's extensive publication record includes numerous papers on phase transformations and mechanical properties, further establishing his expertise in materials engineering.34
