Dr. Paraskevas Kontis
Associate Professor
in Materials Science and Engineering
ABOUT ME
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.
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.
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.
EXPERIENCE
September 2021-Present
Associate Professor
NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Metallurgy Group
July 2020-August 2021
Group Leader
Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung
High Performance Alloys for Extreme Environments group
August 2018-June 2020
Deputy Group Leader
Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung
Atom Probe Tomography group
July 2016-June 2020
Postdoctoral Researcher
Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung
Department of Microstructure Physics and Alloy Design
May 2016-July 2016
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Oxford
Department of Engineering, Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering
2013-2016
DPhil Research
University of Oxford
Department of Materials