Research
Corrosion Science and Advanced Materials
The Corrosion and Advanced Materials Laboratory, led by Rajeev Gupta, Ph.D., explores fundamental and applied aspects of metallic materials with particular emphasis on corrosion science, surface engineering, and advanced characterization techniques.
Corrosion Initiation and Propagation

Structure-Processing-Property Relationships

Protective Coatings and High-Temperature Oxidation

Techniques and Methods
- Advanced electron microscopy and spectroscopy
- Electrochemical analysis and corrosion monitoring
- Atom probe tomography and high-energy X-ray characterization
- Multiscale mechanical testing and microstructural analysis
Current projects
- Sensitization of Al-Mg alloys (DoD and Industries)
- Low-cost and corrosion-resistant compositionally complex alloys (ONR)
- Feedstock Material for Additive Manufacturing (ONR)
- Ultra-high strength and corrosion-resistant Al alloys (NSF)
- Ultra-high strength and corrosion-resistant Mg alloys (NSF CAREER)
- High-Temperature Oxidation of Additively Manufactured Alloys (DOE/Industry)
Corrosion mitigation
Development of life prediction models
Pioneering studies
Advanced aluminum and magnesium alloys
Collaborations with industry
Translating insights into solutions