Maev Industrial Research Chair

Dr. Roman Maev

Chrysler Canada/NSERC/University of Windsor Industrial Research Chair in Applied Solid State Physics and Material Characterization

The focus of this Chair is on the application of nondestructive evaluation technology for solving crucial quality control problems such as the development on in-line monitoring systems for advanced manufacturing processes.

Dr. Roman Maev is the Chairholder. His research involves the use of sound waves to look into materials and to display the results in an easy-to-interpret image on a computer screen. His innovations have led to developments such as integrating acoustic imaging equipment into welding tools, thereby providing an instant record and read-out of the quality of each weld during production. In this Industrial Research Chair program, Dr. Maev will apply similar technology - but using high frequencies - to penetrate metal and other materials. He will develop new ways to integrate this technology into portable equipment.