About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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60 Years of Taking Aluminum Smelting Research and Development from New Zealand to the World: An LMD Symposium in Honor of Barry J. Welch
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Presentation Title |
Light Metals Research at the University of Auckland |
Author(s) |
James B. Metson, Ron Etzion, Margaret M. Hyland |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
James B. Metson |
Abstract Scope |
The University of Auckland has had a more than 40 year history of research contributions in support of the light metals industries. This was initiated with the appointment of Professor Barry Welch in Chemical and Materials Engineering, but subsequently broadened to embrace academics across a range of disciplines, particularly in chemical sciences. An initial focus in the aluminium and alumina industries has extended into lithium, magnesium and titanium. A defining character of this work has always been close engagement with the light metals industries, however over time the nature of this interaction has evolved. Of note has been convergence on a range of industry defining and challenging issues where cross-sector collaborations, often working closely with government agencies, have progressively paralleled a range of individual projects addressing technical advantage. Environmental footprint and response to a dynamic energy environment are prominent within this this common ground. These trends will be examined along with potential future directions for this research relationship. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |