I'm Paraskevas Kontis, Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where I am a member of the Physical Metallurgy group. There, I also lead the Atom Probe activities. I have recently moved from the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, where I maintain a guest researcher position.

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My work focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of the structure-chemistry relationship down at the atomic level in metallic alloys, with a particular focus on high performance alloys at extreme environments, such as superalloys. For this purpose, I exploit a framework of high-end microscopy and microanalysis methods, such as atom probe tomography.

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Understanding this relationship at the atomic level, can unlock new alloy design strategies and pave the way towards solving complex engineering and material design problems, for instance that limit the operating temperature and hence the efficiency and environmental character of aero-engines.