Prof. Dr. David Rafaja

Professor of Materials Science and Structural Diagnostics · Institute of Materials Science / ZeHS · ZeHS | TU Bergakademie Freiberg

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. David Rafaja investigates crystallographic defects, microstructure-property correlations, and high-temperature phase stability of advanced structural alloys using high-resolution synchrotron radiation.

X-ray Diffraction Diagnostics Nanostructured Thin Films Residual Stress Analysis High-Temperature Phase Stability

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Institution: ZeHS | TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Department / Faculty: Institute of Materials Science / ZeHS
Primary Field: X-ray Diffraction Diagnostics
Campus Location: Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

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