Michael Ferry
Professor · University-wide researcher directory · University of New South Wales
Quick answer: Michael Ferry is Professor at University of New South Wales. Michael Ferry shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Currently supervising: Design of new classes of ultralight alloys with unique property profiles; Design of new classes of compositionally complex alloys; Processing and properties of thin film and bulk metallic glasses and their composites; Recovery/recrystallization mechanisms in deformed single-phase and two-phase alloys; Engineered microstructures by additive manufacturing and other net-shape m
Research interests
Head of School, School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2019- ). Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2008- ). Deputy Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Design in Light Metals (2005-14). Associate Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2004-07). Senior Lecturer, School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2000-03). Lecturer, Department of Materials Engineering, University of Wollongong (1996-99). EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Materials, University of Manchester (1994-96). Metallurgical Engineer, Alcan Australia Limited (1989-94).
Mechanisms of microstructure and texture evolution during solidification, solid-state phase transformation and deformation & annealing with particular emphasis on agile manufacturing processes. Metals and Alloy Materials, Composite and Hybrid Materials, Biomaterials, Physical Metallurgy, Theory and Design of Materials
Selected publications (since 2023)
Chenze Li (PhD, 2025) Jointly with Xiaopeng Li, Mech Eng – Additive manufacturing of lightweight high entropy alloys
Hao Su (MSc, 2024) – Structure and properties of ultralight magnesium alloys
Michael Dela Cruz (PhD, 2023) Jointly with Xiaopeng Li, Mech Eng – Additive manufacturing of shape memory alloys
Hui Kong (PhD, 2023) Jointly with Xiaopeng Li, Mech Eng – Selective laser melting of high entropy alloys
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael Ferry hiring PhD students at University of New South Wales?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Michael Ferry's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Currently supervising: Design of new classes of ultralight alloys with unique property profiles; Design of new classes of compositionally complex alloys; Processing and properties of thin film and bul.
What does Michael Ferry research?
Head of School, School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2019- ). Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney (2008- ). Deputy Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Design in Light Metals (2005-14). Associate Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering,
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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