Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
- Surface engineering
- Coatings
- Tribology
- Wear of Materials
- Corrosion
- Diamond-like Carbon
- Surface Chemistry
- Soldering
- Materials Science
Biography
A technically minded and detail-oriented research professional. PhD in tribology and surface engineering from the University of Leeds focusing on the nanomechanics of diamond-like carbon coating systems. Employs a multi-disciplinary approach to provide solutions and analysis to real engineering problems. Remaining active in research with frequent collaborations, publications and reviewing research articles.
Able to learn and adapt quickly to new techniques and equipment. Good time and projects management shown by managing own project, collaborative academic work, Surface Ventures (not-for-profit) management and student supervision. Enjoys challenge and novel problems and adapting to new fields of study.
Currently working as a Research and Development Specialist at Pillarhouse International and as a Visiting Academic at Coventry University. Recently developed a patented longer life selective soldering nozzle.
Education/Academic qualification
Tribology, Doctorate, Nanomechanical characterisation of diamond-like carbon coatings for tribological performance, University of Leeds
Award Date: 8 Mar 2021
Physics with Astrophysics, Degree, University of Leeds
Award Date: 14 Sept 2015
External positions
Research & Development Specialist, Pillarhouse International Ltd
11 Jul 2023 → …
Event Manager, Surface Ventures
Sept 2020 → …
Keywords
- QC Physics
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Process Challenges for Selective Soldering: Examining parameters for optimal processing
McMaster, S., Witham, K., Stephenson, M., Glover, E. & Groves, E., 1 May 2024, IPC APEX EXPO 2024 Technical Conference Proceedings. IPC InternationalResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding › peer-review
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Analysis of Pre-Treatment Processes to Enable Electroplating on Nitrided Steel
McMaster, S. J., Krümmling, F., Chandrasekharan, V. K., Bund, A., Cobley, A. & Graves, J. E., 22 Dec 2023, In: ECS Meeting Abstracts. MA2023-02, E10, 1259.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract
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Braze head and method
Monk, N. (Inventor), McMaster, S. (Inventor), Graves, J. (Inventor) & Wu, L. (Inventor), 22 Aug 2023, IPC No. B23K 35/02, Patent No. CN116635183A, 25 May 2022, Priority date 25 May 2022, Priority No. WO2022GB51329Research output: Patent
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Selective Soldering: A Need for Innovation and Development
McMaster, S. J., Cobley, A., Graves, J. E. & Monk, N., May 2023, In: Printed Circuit Design and Fab/Circuits Assembly. 40, 5, p. 46-48 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Selective soldering nozzles: insights into wear mechanisms and future developments
McMaster, S., Cobley, A., Monk, N. & Graves, J., 4 Nov 2023, IPC APEX Technical Conference Proceedings. 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding › peer-review
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Activities
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Carbon (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Peer Reviewer)
20 Mar 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (External organisation)
McMaster, S. (Member)
Jun 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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The Electrochemical Society (External organisation)
McMaster, S. (Member)
24 Aug 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Analysis of Pre-treatment processes to enable Electroplating on Nitrided Steel
McMaster, S. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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IPC (External organisation)
McMaster, S. (Member)
Mar 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee