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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Diamond-like carbon coatings on steel for automotive applications
McMaster, S., 17 Jan 2025, Nanomechanics for Coatings and Engineering Surfaces: Test Methods, Development Strategies, Modeling Approaches, and Applications. Beake, B. & Liskiewicz, T. (eds.). 1 ed. Elsevier, Vol. 1. p. 509-555 46 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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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. 40, 5, p. 46-48 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Activities
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IPC APEX EXPO Technical Conference 2025
McMaster, S. (Speaker)
18 Mar 2025 → 20 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Lubricants (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Peer Reviewer)
23 Feb 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Advanced techniques in nano-mechanical testing – with special sessions on high temperature measurements
McMaster, S. (Speaker)
7 Apr 2025 → 8 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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ECWC16 at IPC APEX EXPO 2024
McMaster, S. (Speaker)
9 Apr 2024 → 11 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Carbon (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Peer Reviewer)
20 Mar 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review