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 → 15 Aug 2025
Content 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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Fretting wear of lubricated DLC coating systems
McMaster, S., Kosarieh, S., Liskiewicz, T. W. & Beake, B. D., 16 Jul 2025, In: Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering. 11, 14 p., 1584451.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainability and Selective Soldering: New initiatives and process optimisation drive innovation
McMaster, S., 23 Jul 2025, Global Electronics Association Community Magazine, p. 66-70 4 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Thermal Profiling of Pre-heater Configurations with Added Convection to Determine Heating Effectiveness for Selective Soldering
McMaster, S., 18 Mar 2025. 24 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › 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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Activities
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Fretting of DLC coating systems: Analysis of H/E ratio, contact pressure, surface roughness and oil lubrication
McMaster, S. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Information (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Peer Reviewer)
23 Jul 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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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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Processes (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Peer Reviewer)
24 Jun 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Coatings (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Peer Reviewer)
9 May 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review