The Welding Metallurgy research group is committed to pioneering research in reliability assessment, root cause analysis, welding analysis, and optimal design of the welding process, while also providing lectures and training in the field of failure analysis. Drawing conclusions from microstructural modifications in electron beam welds and their impact on fatigue crack initiation, as well as analyses of joint design and bolting procedures on fatigue failure in high-strength steel bolts, this group leverages advanced metallurgical techniques to evaluate the durability of welded structures, identify underlying failure mechanisms, and conduct detailed metallurgical failure assessments. Through rigorous root cause investigations and process optimization, they develop practical solutions tailored to industrial challenges, ensuring enhanced performance and longevity in critical applications.
Complementing their research, the group's educational initiatives empower professionals through specialized lectures and hands-on training on failure analysis methodologies, fostering a deeper understanding of microstructural influences on crack propagation and corrosion mechanisms in materials like stainless steel. By integrating insights from ordinal logistic regression models and artificial intelligence for failure mode and effects analysis in high-stakes environments, such as pharmaceutical tooling, and stress corrosion cracking propagation in pressure-relief valves, they contribute profoundly to elevating safety standards and engineering resilience. This dual focus on innovation and knowledge dissemination solidifies the group's position as a cornerstone of metallurgical advancement at the University of Jordan....More