2014 Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series - Professor Kim Pickering: Making, Shaking and Breaking
17 Jun 2014 6:00 PM
Making, Shaking and BreakingFrom the houses we live in and the cars we drive, to the computers and smartphones we use, much of our daily activity, comfort level and even happiness relies on our interaction with materials. In her Inaugural Professorial Lecture this month, Professor Kim Pickering from the University of Waikato’s School of Engineering will use examples from her career to demonstrate how materials science and engineering is a key driver for technological development and national economic success. Professor Pickering’s background is in electronic materials and composites, including modelling the failure of composite materials and natural fibre composites. Her research includes projects such as the quick repair of carbon fibre epoxy aircraft structures, infra-red thermal imaging systems, natural fibre composites (wood, hemp, harakeke, wool and feathers) and 3D-printing with composite material. Her lecture will focus on elements of past and current research, as well as some “crystal-ball gazing” for future developments.
OPUS Bar open from 5pm
Tickets: Free and open to the public.