We have now finished assembling the Young ICorr Committee, so as Chair I’d like to first welcome and introduce all of the Young ICorr Committee members: Joshua Owen, Izabela Gajewska; Alyshia; Ben Hudson; Danny Burkle; Kaivalya Borwankar; Lauren Sayer and Harry Tookey!

The members of the Young ICorr Committee have met several times to discuss our plans for the coming year, with our current priority being the plan for the 2026 Young Engineers Programme!

Some of the committee also had the pleasure of attending the annual AMPP conference alongside the winners of last year’s Young Engineers Programme, in Nashville, where we attended several informative talks in a range of corrosion fields, attended the Emerging Leaders event where the winners were given their awards and attended an ICorr dinner where we discussed what the future of Young ICorr could look like!

We’ll be announcing the details of next year’s Young Engineers Programme in the next few months and will be looking for sponsors to support the education of the next generation of corrosion engineers, so if you think this is something your company may be interested in – please get in touch.

YICorr will also soon be launching a mentorship scheme and hosting several social events. There are also a few other exciting things on the cards that we can’t announce yet – so watch this space!

The Young ICorr Committee is actively seeking further proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join and contribute to the future of ICorr’s young members. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference, now is the perfect time to get involved!

Let’s all join in welcoming Kathy to her new role and look forward to the exciting journey ahead for Young ICorr!

Please contact Kathy on youngicorrchair@icorr.org to register your interest in joining the Young ICorr committee.

Prof Herman Terryn (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium) – as the next recipient of the UR Evans award, to be presented at the Corrosion Science Symposium (CSS).

Prof. Herman Terryn is a leading figure in the field of materials science and corrosion technology.  He earned his PhD in Applied Sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in 1987, following degrees in Civilg (1981), Chemistry (1981) and Metallurgy (1984) from the same institution. Currently, Prof. Terryn holds a full professorship at VUB’s Department of Materials and Chemistry, a position he has held since 2005.  He also serves as a part-time professor at both the Delft University of Technology (since 2001) and the Université Libre de Bruxelles (since 2010).

Prof. Terryn’s research focuses on corrosion and its protection, leveraging local electrochemistry, in situ surface analysis, and modelling. He has investigated various surface treatments and coatings to enhance the corrosion resistance of metals, including the conversion of aluminium and magnesium surfaces using electrochemical and surface analytical techniques.  He employs advanced electrochemical methods and in situ surface analysis to study corrosion mechanisms at the micro- and nanoscale to better understand localised corrosion phenomena and develop effective protective measures.

His research also involves modelling corrosion processes to predict the long-term behaviour of materials in different environments, utilising machine learning techniques to forecast atmospheric corrosion damage. Through the prestigious Methusalem project (2011-2023), he designed and predicted nanostructured metal surfaces, with the aim to develop innovative materials with enhanced durability and performance.  Additionally, he participates in numerous collaborative projects, such as the DurAMAT project (Duramat-Project), which focuses on the sustainable production and modelling of durable additive-manufactured materials.

Throughout his career, Prof. Terryn has made significant contributions to the understanding of corrosion processes and the development of protective measures. His expertise has been widely recognised, as evidenced by his numerous awards and honours, including the H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Award and the Francqui Chair. Prof. Terryn continues to influence the field through his extensive research, publications, and mentorship of the next generation
of scientists.

Galloway Award 2024

The CSD has awarded the £300 prize for the Galloway Award 2024 to:

Pakanati Siva Prasad (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur) – journal paper in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces entitled Biosurfactant-assisted Cu doping of brushite coatings: Enhancing structural, electrochemical, and bio functional properties. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c15471

Pakanati’s department and university:

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.