Uwe Erb, University of Toronto

Research

Alloys and composites Electroformed nanomaterials High corrosion resistance High entropy alloys High heat transfer High strength Microstructural characterization Nuclear waste container

Latest papers

Superhydrophobicity mechanism of refoliated quaking aspen leaves after complete defoliation by LDD (gypsy, spongy) moth caterpillars.
Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology · 2023 · senior author
Thermally Robust Non-Wetting Ni-PTFE Electrodeposited Nanocomposite.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018 · senior author
Mesostructure of Ordered Corneal Nano-nipple Arrays: The Role of 5-7 Coordination Defects.
Scientific reports · 2016 · senior author

All 6 publications

Latest funding

Bulk Electroforming and Cold-Spraying of Advanced High-strength/Corrosion-resistant/Anti-wetting Alloys and Composites
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$117,000
A laser metal deposition system for multi-material additive manufacturing
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$150,000
Additive Manufacturing of Automotive Tooling Components: Defect Reduction, Process Optimization and Powder Development
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
$812,000

All 20 grants and awards

6 publications.

01

Superhydrophobicity mechanism of refoliated quaking aspen leaves after complete defoliation by LDD (gypsy, spongy) moth caterpillars.

Sui X, Tam J, Keller H, Liang W, Erb U

Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111659 PMID: 36813242

02

Thermally Robust Non-Wetting Ni-PTFE Electrodeposited Nanocomposite.

Tam J, Lau JCF, Erb U

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2018Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/nano9010002 PMID: 30577449

03

Mesostructure of Ordered Corneal Nano-nipple Arrays: The Role of 5-7 Coordination Defects.

Lee KC, Yu Q, Erb U

Scientific reports2016Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/srep28342 PMID: 27329065

04

Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic Electrodeposits.

Tam J, Palumbo G, Erb U

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)2016Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/ma9030151 PMID: 28773278

05

Remarkable crystal and defect structures in butterfly eye nano-nipple arrays.

Lee KC, Erb U

Arthropod structure & development2015Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.asd.2015.08.007 PMID: 26342423

06

Grain boundaries and coincidence site lattices in the corneal nanonipple structure of the Mourning Cloak butterfly.

Lee KC, Erb U

Beilstein journal of nanotechnology2013Senior author

DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.4.32 PMID: 23766952

Bulk Electroforming and Cold-Spraying of Advanced High-strength/Corrosion-resistant/Anti-wetting Alloys and Composites

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Erb, Uwe

Keywords: electroformed nanomaterials; high strength; high corrosion resistance; thermal stability; high entropy alloys; nuclear waste container; microstructural characterization; alloys and composites; superhydrophobic; high heat transfer

$117,000

A laser metal deposition system for multi-material additive manufacturing

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Zou, Yu

$150,000

Additive Manufacturing of Automotive Tooling Components: Defect Reduction, Process Optimization and Powder Development

Co-investigatorNSERC2021Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Zou, Yu Y

$812,000

Advanced characterization and modelling of degradation in nuclear waste canister materials

Co-investigatorNSERC2020Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Persaud, Suraj SY

$1,032,999

Design and manufacture of novel wear-and-erosion resistant high-entropy alloys

Co-investigatorNSERC2019Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Zou, Yu

$142,856

Microstructural characterization of copper coatings for used nuclear fuel containers

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Erb, Uwe

$137,000

New nanocrystalline Cu-Ni alloy processing technology to support Canadian manufacturing Industries in marine, offshore drilling and renewable energy applications

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Erb, Uwe

$237,213

Nanocomposites and Bio-inspired Nanostructures

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Erb, Uwe

$258,000

In Situ Mechanical Testing of Microscale Structures in an SEM

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Hibbard, Glenn

$46,000

Development of a Manufacturing Technology for Functional Surface Finishing

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Erb, Uwe

$307,385

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Alloys and composites Dear Professor Erb, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Superhydrophobicity mechanism of refoliated quaking aspen leaves after complete defoliation by LDD (gypsy, spongy) moth caterpillars." (2023), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Bulk Electroforming and Cold-Spraying of Advanced High-strength/Corrosion-resistant/Anti-wetting Alloys and Composites" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]