Materials Characterization
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Characterization of microstructures and mechanical properties of all materials
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Failure analysis, wear and corrosion research, nondestructive testing, modeling and simulation
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Transmission and scanning electron microscopy with elemental analysis (EDS) and texture/phase identification (EBSD)
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Mechanical testing at wide ranges of strain rate and temperature
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High speed photography up to 1,000,000 fps
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Dynamic materials testing with Hopkinson Split Bar techniques
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Extensive scientific collaboration and research exchange with foreing universities

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Professors Veli-Tapani Kuokkala and Toivo Lepistö