Haluk E. Karaca [e-mail]

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Haluk E. Karaca karaca_at_engr.uky.edu
Research Interests Processing-microstructure-mech
anical property relationships in metals,
(ferro)magnetic and conventional shape memory
alloys, phase transformations, twinning and slip
in single crystals, severe plastic deformation,
energy harvesting, magnetocaloric and
biomaterials.
Shape Memory Alloys Temperature and stress
induced phase transformation large actuation
strain (8) and stress (gt100MPa). Actuators,
sensors, dampers, antennas, robotic hands,
couplings, switches, plugs, eyeglass frames.
Biomedical Shape Memory Alloys NiTi and TiNb
alloys, porous NiTi. Stents, braces, implants,
guidewires, filters, staples.
Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys Truly
multifunctional materials with high frequency
response, magneto-caloric and resistive
properties, energy conversions.
High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys High
temperature and high work output actuators for
aerospace, automotive and oil industry. CoNiAl,
CoNiGa, NiFeGa, NiTiHf, NiAlPt, NiTiPt