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Materials Science and Engineering Seminar

Dr. Charles Monroe
Material Science and Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract: Quality Index for aluminum alloys was developed to compare various heat treatments and metallurgical quality of cast aluminum to reach for the best mechanical properties. As we continue to push the limits of materials can we use the concept behind the quality index to setup a benchmark for finding alloys with new properties. A rational for applying the aluminum quality index to ferrous alloys such as steel and cast iron is reviewed and supporting data will be shown.

Bio: Charles Monroe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 2003 and his M.S. and Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from University of Iowa in 2005 and 2008, respectively. Dr. Monroe grew up learning about steel castings from his father, Raymond, who actively supports research in this area through the trade association, Steel Founders’ Society of America. After his education, Dr. Monroe spent several years working for Caterpillar running analysis of all types of metal castings and processes. Here he developed many interests in research including hot tearing, thin wall filling, microstructure property relationships, cost analysis of casting manufacture, and more. At UAB, Dr. Monroe is the Key Professor in the Foundry Education Foundation and teaches classes to undergraduates and graduate students focusing on metal casting processing.