Dr Robert Wilson

Dr Robert Wilson has 25 years’ research experience in light metal materials development.
He has been involved in a number of diverse activities with experience ranging from metallic additive manufacturing (AM) solid state and fusion powder modification strategies, wrought forming of titanium wire & sheet via novel continuous extrusion and sheet forming technologies using powder feeds, elevated temperature creep of magnesium alloys and some high temperature oxidation. He has been involved in projects ranging from solar thermal storage, ceramic oxide fuel cells, creep of Mg and novel titanium powder to part technologies. He led the charge for CSIRO Metal Industries Program’s move into the medical devices space through projects with Anatomics PL for an implantable heel and implantable sternums AM from Ti opening the way for other projects in this area.
His particular interest is the value and supply chain for titanium and metals critical for Australia's future prosperity and security.
He is a team leader within CSIRO Manufacturing, has won and led, or delegated delivery, of multiple projects with local SMEs such as as well as international companies and collaborative projects with international Universities in the UK, Singapore and Japan. He has expertise in high temperature microstructure evaluations, powder conditioning, powder metallurgical and continuous processes, and additive manufacturing. Robert is keen to capture as much of the AM supply chain for Australia from powder to part (product) by growing powder making and modification capability to compliment CSIRO’s Lab 22 Innovation Centre and CSIRO IP in Ti powder conditioning technologies to generate "coloured metals" for metal 3D printing. He currently leads the AUD3.4M SIEF-EDP particulates to wire project, has co-authored 12 journal and conference paper publications, 32 confidential reports and is the inventor of two patents. In 2015, Robert was awarded the CSIRO Entrepreneur’s Medal.