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
Senior Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University
13 Oct 2025 → …
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Length scale effects on the fretting wear of DLC coating system
McMaster, S. J., Goodes, S. R., Beake, B. D. & Liskiewicz, T. W., Sept 2026, In: Tribology International. 221, 14 p., 112063.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Static ageing vs. dynamic flow in selective soldering: Mechanistic insights on iron-solder intermetallic compound formation
Kizhavallil Chandrasekharan, V., Bilgici, Z., Han, Y., McMaster, S., Janik, V. & Graves, J., 4 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 533, 17 p., 133668.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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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Tribology - Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces (Journal)
McMaster, S. (Editorial Board Member)
2026 → …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
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Advanced techniques in nano-mechanical testing – with special sessions on high temperature measurements
McMaster, S. (Invited speaker)
7 Apr 2025 → 8 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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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