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Dr. Kavian Cooke

Dr. Kavian Cooke
38 publications
2 awards

Biography

Dr Cooke joined the University of Bradford in 2017. He is an Associate Professor in Material Science and Engineering and Director of Post-Graduate Research. Before coming to the University of Bradford Dr Cooke served as Programme Director of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Technology, Jamaica. He was awarded a PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of Calgary in 2011, which focused on transient liquid phase diffusion bonding of particle reinforced aluminium alloys. His qualifications also include a B. Eng. with honours and an MPhil from the University of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Management from Patten University. Dr Cooke is a reviewer for several international journals illustrating international recognition in the main field. In 2013, he won the prestigious University of Technology, Jamaica President Research Excellence Award for research excellence in surface and interface engineering. Dr Cooke is also a chartered engineer (C.Eng.), a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Member of the Caribbean Academy of Science.

Research

His research interests are highly interdisciplinary and centres on the synthesis, processing and characterisation of novel structural and functional materials for a wide range of technological applications. His current and evolving research interests involve identifying and for functionalising solutions for the protection of engineering components by designing surfaces for improved wear and corrosion performance in aggressive operating environments.

Dr Cooke’s strength in research and innovation supports his work with industry partners.  Past research projects included the development of coatings for low friction applications, wear and corrosion resistance, increase wettability, and controlled melting for use in welding and joining. These areas overlap with tribology, welding, and joining as well as various additive manufacturing techniques for producing surface coatings. He has previously used methods such as electrophoresis, thermal spraying, case hardening, surface hardening using wire arc and vacuum diffusion bonding. The findings of these studies are available in several prestigious journals, leading conferences and books.

Professional activities

  • Travel Award (1 April 2019)
  • Research Excellence Award (1 May 2013)

  • University of Calgary - PhD

  • Caribbean Academy of Science, Member (2 April 2018)
  • Engineering Council UK, Charter Engineer (Eng) (1 November 2017)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) , Member (1 April 2017)
  • Jamaica Institution of Engineers, Professional Engineer (11 November 2011)

Publications

  • Electrodeposited nanocomposite coatings: Principles and applications

    Cooke, K.O.; (2014)

  • A comparative analysis of techniques used for joining intermetallic MMCs

    (2017) Intermetallic Matrix Commposite.

  • Parametric Analysis of Electrodeposited Nano-composite Coatings for Abrasive Wear Resistance

    (2016) Electrodeposition of Composite Materials, Dr. A.M.A Mohamed (Ed.).

  • Electrodeposited Nanocomposite Coatings: Principles and Applications

    (2013) Nanotechnology science and technology.

  • Spectroscopic Analyses of Nano-Dispersion Strengthened Transient Liquid Phase Bonds

    (2012) Advanced Aspects of Spectroscopy.

  • Scientific Research Council annual conference

    (2014) Scientific Research Council annual conference.

  • Proceeding of Jamaica Institute of Engineers Annual Conference

    (2012) Proceeding of Jamaica Institute of Engineers Annual Conference.

  • Proceedings of the Jamaica Institute of Engineers Conference

    (2012) Proceedings of the Jamaica Institute of Engineers Conference.

  • Proceeding of 71th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar cane Technologist.

    (2008) Proceeding of 71th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar cane Technologist..

  • Caribbean Academy of Sciences

    (2006) Caribbean Academy of Sciences.

  • Proceedings of 68th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar cane Technolo

    (2005) Proceedings of 68th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar cane Technolo.