Dr. Birbilis' research interests include the broad areas of corrosion and corrosion control. Current focus is centred on microstructure-corrosion relationships, exploring the metallurgical factors that dictate localised corrosion initiation and propagation. Interests lie in the areas of: - Advanced electrochemical analysis, including electrochemical AFM/STM and transient techniques - Kinetic stability of heterogeneous materials, such as aerospace alloys - Fundamental characterisation of corrosion processes on the nano/micro-scale, employing high resolution microscopy - Development of corrosion resistant light alloys - Corrosion of High Entropy Alloys and metallic glasses - Gradient structures - Corrosion resistant coatings and claddings