My research interests are alloy design, processing-structure-property relationships in structural and functional alloys, additive manufacturing, and combinatorial approaches to alloy development. At LLNL I lead a project to develop new aluminum-cerium alloys optimized for advanced processing methods like selective laser melting 3D printing. This work is part of the Critical Materials Institute, within which I also contribute to the development of conventionally processed Al-Ce alloys for applications like pistons and turbocharger components. I have worked with a variety of material systems including magnetostrictive alloys for sensing, refractory high entropy alloy, phase change electrical steel, self-healing metal matrix composites, nuclear fuel oxide materials, magnesium biomaterials, and magnesium nanocomposites.

My research philosophy is centered on exploring new routes to achieve high performance in materials, from unusual alloy systems and processing approaches to advanced characterization. I am also interested in developing pathways for rapid assessment and qualification to reduce the time between when a new alloy is invented and when it can make a difference in real-world use.

Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Henderson, H.B., et al., Enhanced thermal coarsening resistance in a nanostructured aluminum-cerium alloy produced by additive manufacturing. Materials & Design, 2021. 209: p. 109988. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109988

Henderson, H.B., et al., Mechanical and degradation property improvement in a biocompatible Mg-Ca-Sr alloy by thermomechanical processing. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 2018. 80: p. 285-292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.02.001

Henderson, H.B., et al., Magneto-acoustic Interfacial Reaction-Based Nanoparticle Synthesis: A Direct Path to Manufacturing Metal Matrix Nanocomposites. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2018. 49(5): p. 2219-2224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-018-1320-x

Henderson, H.B., et al. Ternary Interactions and Implications for Third Element Alloying Potency in Al–Ce-Based Alloys. 2020. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36408-3_32

Martin, A.A., et al., Enhanced mechanical performance via laser induced nanostructure formation in an additively manufactured lightweight aluminum alloy. Applied Materials Today, 2021. 22: p. 100972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2021.100972

• TechConnect 2019 Innovation Awardee, “Al-Ce Alloys for Additive Manufacturing”
• R&D 100 Award Recipient 2017 for ACE: The Ageless Aluminum Revolution, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Best Technical Presentation, CMI Winter Meeting 2019, Golden, CO.
• Best Poster Award, LMD Young Professionals Technical Division, TMS 2017
• Group Achievement Award, Shape Memory Alloy Self-Healing Technology Team, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2015
• Member, Materials Bowl Championship Team, TMS 2014