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21 December 2022 Research carried out by the Chair
An excellent review makes cutting-edge plasma technology accessible to a wide specialist audience
The review “Introduction to Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation – An Overview of the Process and Applications” describes the electrochemical and plasma-chemical principles of the process, discusses the current state of research and, in collaboration with the German specialist firms Aalberts Surface Technologie, INNOVENT and MEOTEC, provides specific examples of applications.
The review “Introduction to Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation – An Overview of the Process and Applications” describes the electrochemical and plasma-chemical principles of the process, discusses the current state of research and, in collaboration with the German specialist firms Aalberts Surface Technologie, INNOVENT and MEOTEC, provides specific examples of applications.
16 December 2022 Students of the professorship
WOT student receives an award from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
On 15 December 2022, Linto George Thomas, who is studying on the ‘Advanced Manufacturing’ Master’s programme and is currently writing his Master’s thesis at the WOT Chair following the successful completion of his research project, received the DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements by international students and doctoral candidates at German universities. The WOT Chair congratulates him on this achievement!
On 15 December 2022, Linto George Thomas, who is studying on the ‘Advanced Manufacturing’ Master’s programme and is currently writing his Master’s thesis at the WOT Chair following the successful completion of his research project, received the DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements by international students and doctoral candidates at German universities. The WOT Chair congratulates him on this achievement!
12 December 2022 Projects of the professorship
WOT spin-off CMMC GmbH receives the Innovation Award from THE GROW, the SME association
At the THE GROW ENTREPRENEURS CLUB’s end-of-year meeting on 9 December 2022 in Munich, CMMC GmbH received a prestigious accolade: the ‘Award for Innovative Start-ups’. CMMC GmbH was founded in early 2021 by the WOT Chair as part of an EXIST research transfer project. Since April 2022, it has been operating entirely independently – and with clear success!
At the THE GROW ENTREPRENEURS CLUB’s end-of-year meeting on 9 December 2022 in Munich, CMMC GmbH received a prestigious accolade: the ‘Award for Innovative Start-ups’. CMMC GmbH was founded in early 2021 by the WOT Chair as part of an EXIST research transfer project. Since April 2022, it has been operating entirely independently – and with clear success!
18 November 2022 Event organised by the Chair
International exchange in the field of thermal spraying and build-up welding at the ITSHC
On 22–23 September 2022, experts from academia and industry presented the latest developments and research approaches in the field of thermal spraying and build-up welding at the international ITSHC in Wrocław, Poland. The two plenary lectures at the opening of the conference were delivered by Prof. Dr Lech Pawłowskiowski and Prof. Dr Shrikant Joshi, who taught and conducted research at the Chair of Materials and Surface Engineering (WOT) at Chemnitz University of Technology earlier this year as part of the Visiting Scholar Programme. The WOT team contributed to the ITSHC with four scientific presentations and participated actively in the in-depth discussions. Special thanks go to the organisers for organising and running the conference, which was a great success in terms of both content and organisation.
On 22–23 September 2022, experts from academia and industry presented the latest developments and research approaches in the field of thermal spraying and build-up welding at the international ITSHC in Wrocław, Poland. The two plenary lectures at the opening of the conference were delivered by Prof. Dr Lech Pawłowskiowski and Prof. Dr Shrikant Joshi, who taught and conducted research at the Chair of Materials and Surface Engineering (WOT) at Chemnitz University of Technology earlier this year as part of the Visiting Scholar Programme. The WOT team contributed to the ITSHC with four scientific presentations and participated actively in the in-depth discussions. Special thanks go to the organisers for organising and running the conference, which was a great success in terms of both content and organisation.
15 November 2022 Events of the Professorship
Successful resumption of the IWW Colloquium
The fourth IWW Colloquium took place on 10 November 2022. Building on the success of the colloquium held in 2018 to mark the tenth anniversary of the WOT Chair – which was highly praised by guests and participants alike – the IWW Colloquium was held for the first time in November 2019. The colloquium combines the annual report from the IWW’s chairs with interesting presentations by partners and alumni, as well as a networking evening with guests and colleagues. Due to pandemic restrictions, the IWW Colloquium was moved online in 2020 and 2021. This year, everyone involved was looking forward to resuming face-to-face contact and personal exchanges.
The fourth IWW Colloquium took place on 10 November 2022. Building on the success of the colloquium held in 2018 to mark the tenth anniversary of the WOT Chair – which was highly praised by guests and participants alike – the IWW Colloquium was held for the first time in November 2019. The colloquium combines the annual report from the IWW’s chairs with interesting presentations by partners and alumni, as well as a networking evening with guests and colleagues. Due to pandemic restrictions, the IWW Colloquium was moved online in 2020 and 2021. This year, everyone involved was looking forward to resuming face-to-face contact and personal exchanges.
15 November 2022 Personnel of the professorship
International PhD project successfully completed
Between April 2021 and October 2022, Dr Mehri Hashemzadeh carried out much of the practical work for her PhD thesis at the WOT Chair. Her doctoral thesis, entitled ‘Ti incorporation in PEO coatings applied to Al7075 and evaluation of its effects on the microstructure and properties of the coatings’, was recently awarded a first-class distinction by her supervising institution, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran. Dr Hashemzadeh is now embarking on her professional career in Germany.
Between April 2021 and October 2022, Dr Mehri Hashemzadeh carried out much of the practical work for her PhD thesis at the WOT Chair. Her doctoral thesis, entitled ‘Ti incorporation in PEO coatings applied to Al7075 and evaluation of its effects on the microstructure and properties of the coatings’, was recently awarded a first-class distinction by her supervising institution, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran. Dr Hashemzadeh is now embarking on her professional career in Germany.
7 November 2022 Personnel of the professorship
External PhD student receives award for his research
During the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2022, organised by the Zentralverband Oberflächentechnik e.V., Dr Johannes Näther was awarded the 2022 Young Researchers’ Prize by the German Society for Electroplating and Surface Technology (DGO). Dr Näther completed his PhD whilst working at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences as a PhD student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology as part of a collaborative PhD programme. This recognition of his achievements is commendable and underlines the relevance of his doctoral research. Professor Thomas Lampke is currently supervising 26 PhD students. Ten of these are ‘external’ students who are gaining further qualifications through, amongst other things, cooperative doctoral programmes. These programmes enable researchers from a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) to obtain a doctorate under the joint supervision of a university professor at that professor’s faculty.
During the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2022, organised by the Zentralverband Oberflächentechnik e.V., Dr Johannes Näther was awarded the 2022 Young Researchers’ Prize by the German Society for Electroplating and Surface Technology (DGO). Dr Näther completed his PhD whilst working at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences as a PhD student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology as part of a collaborative PhD programme. This recognition of his achievements is commendable and underlines the relevance of his doctoral research. Professor Thomas Lampke is currently supervising 26 PhD students. Ten of these are ‘external’ students who are gaining further qualifications through, amongst other things, cooperative doctoral programmes. These programmes enable researchers from a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) to obtain a doctorate under the joint supervision of a university professor at that professor’s faculty.
7 November 2022 International Event
Successful participation in the ZVO Surface Technology Days 2022
6 Successful presentations – The Chair of Materials and Surface Engineering (WOT) once again played an active role in the Surface Technology Days. During the session ‘Research Findings: Reports from Young Researchers’, Axel Dittes presented and discussed his latest findings on the direct electroplating of additively processed, electrically conductive polypropylene....
6 Successful presentations – The Chair of Materials and Surface Engineering (WOT) once again played an active role in the Surface Technology Days. During the session ‘Research Findings: Reports from Young Researchers’, Axel Dittes presented and discussed his latest findings on the direct electroplating of additively processed, electrically conductive polypropylene....
7 November 2022 Event International
Awards at this year’s Surface Technology Days
With 515 participants, nearly 90 specialist presentations, stands from 65 exhibitors and overwhelmingly positive feedback, the ZVO Annual Congress more than lived up to expectations. The congress, once again Germany’s largest event in the field of electroplating and surface treatment, took place – as usual and as has become the norm – in person at the Congress Centre Leipzig.
With 515 participants, nearly 90 specialist presentations, stands from 65 exhibitors and overwhelmingly positive feedback, the ZVO Annual Congress more than lived up to expectations. The congress, once again Germany’s largest event in the field of electroplating and surface treatment, took place – as usual and as has become the norm – in person at the Congress Centre Leipzig.
2 August 2022 Personnel of the professorship
External PhD student receives award for her research topic
Jessica Wittmann, M.Sc. – who conducts research at Hof University of Applied Sciences and is pursuing a PhD as a doctoral student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology as part of a collaborative PhD programme – has been awarded the 2021 Special Research Prize by the Hof University of Applied Sciences Support Association. This recognition of her achievements is commendable and underlines the relevance of her doctoral research project. Congratulations! Professor Thomas Lampke, as Head of the WOT 26 Chair, is currently supervising 26 PhD students. Ten of these are ‘external’ students who are pursuing further academic qualifications either from within industry or through so-called cooperative PhD programmes. Co-supervised doctoral programmes enable researchers at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) to complete a doctoral programme under the co-supervision of a university professor at that professor’s faculty.
Jessica Wittmann, M.Sc. – who conducts research at Hof University of Applied Sciences and is pursuing a PhD as a doctoral student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology as part of a collaborative PhD programme – has been awarded the 2021 Special Research Prize by the Hof University of Applied Sciences Support Association. This recognition of her achievements is commendable and underlines the relevance of her doctoral research project. Congratulations! Professor Thomas Lampke, as Head of the WOT 26 Chair, is currently supervising 26 PhD students. Ten of these are ‘external’ students who are pursuing further academic qualifications either from within industry or through so-called cooperative PhD programmes. Co-supervised doctoral programmes enable researchers at a University of Applied Sciences (HAW) to complete a doctoral programme under the co-supervision of a university professor at that professor’s faculty.
