People

David R. Clarke is the inaugural holder of the Extended Tarr Family Professor of Materials in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge, a B.Sc. in Applied Sciences from Sussex...

Maciej’s research focus is on the application of Raman spectroscopic measurements to exploit the high-temperature corrosion phenomenon using both in-situ and ex-situ characterization. The former provides insights into the early stages of oxidation, and...

"I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University, where I focus on the synthesis and characterization of advanced thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) like YAG and YbAG (yttrium/ytterbium barium aluminum garnet) for high-temperature turbine...

Andrew’s research focuses on developing more effective thermal barrier coatings for turbines to enable hotter, more efficient engines. This work includes characterizing and modifying optical and thermal properties of ceramic materials, as well as studying...

Nikhil Deliwala holds a degree in Physics from Northeastern University and is currently in his third year as an Applied Physics Ph.D. candidate. His research involves exploring the effects of material and geometric properties of fibers on radiative heat...

Charles’ five-month research program focuses on developing more effective thermal barrier coatings and low oxygen diffusivity layers for gas turbines to enable hotter, more efficient engines. This critical work includes meticulously characterizing and...

Ray’s research focuses on stress measurements in glass and ceramics through piezospectroscopy. This involves detecting small changes to the Raman and fluorescence spectra associated with internal stress. Understanding how these spectra respond to stress...