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.
