Festus Ben

Phone+27 11 559 4555
Emailfestusbuj.acza
Websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-festus-phd-333a8a41

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Research Interests

Material and Environmental Science; Sustainable Agro-waste Engineering Material modeling and High Entropy alloy.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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14 Article
6 Chapter
2 Review article
1 Conference article

Additive double-stir friction processing of Al₂O₃/AA6063 hybrid composites reinforced with coconut husks: Microstructure, mechanical and tribological performance
Ben, F. & Olubambi, P. A., 15 Feb 2026, In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 350, 131881.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)
Investigation of the thermal properties of clay composites reinforced with bio-based and polymeric residue for structural application
Ben, F., Jan 2026, In: Materials Today Communications. 50, 114625.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Microstructural refinement and multi-property optimization of TiB₂-reinforced tial composites synthesized by spark plasma sintering
Ebenezer, A. A., Ben, F. & Olubambi, P. A., Dec 2026, In: Discover Materials. 6, 1, 93.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Structure-property optimization in natural fiber-reinforced aluminum composites for enhanced mechanical performance: Effect of coconut husk ash and Al₂O₃ particulates
Ben, F. & Madzivhandila, T., May 2026, In: Materials and Design. 265, 116008.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Bionanocomposites in Structural Engineering, Building and Construction
Ben, F., 2025, Advanced Structured Materials. Springer, p. 535-577 43 p. (Advanced Structured Materials; vol. 241).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)

University of Johannesburg Researchers Provide New Data on Materials Research (Microstructural refinement and multi-property optimization of TiB2-reinforced tial composites synthesized by spark plasma sintering)
Olubambi, P. & Ben, F.
26/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Findings from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Materials Research (Mechanistic Performance of Al-mg-si Alloy Reinforced Agro-waste Residue for Structural Applications)
Ben, F.
22/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Research from University of Johannesburg Has Provided New Study Findings on Materials Research (Comparative study on mechanical performance of eco-friendly ceramic composites reinforced with polymer and sawdust additives)
Olubambi, P. & Ben, F.
28/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Recent Findings from University of Johannesburg Highlight Research in Materials Research (Synergistic effects of agro-waste ash and alumina on the surface texture and tribological properties of hybrid AMCs)
Olubambi, P. & Ben, F.
7/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
University of Johannesburg Researchers Yield New Data on Engineering (Thermodynamic stability analysis of AlxCrMn5MoTi high-entropy alloys for high-temperature applications: A CALPHAD-assisted approach)
Ben, F.
31/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Dr Festus Ben

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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Additive double-stir friction processing of Al₂O₃/AA6063 hybrid composites reinforced with coconut husks: Microstructure, mechanical and tribological performance

Investigation of the thermal properties of clay composites reinforced with bio-based and polymeric residue for structural application

Microstructural refinement and multi-property optimization of TiB₂-reinforced tial composites synthesized by spark plasma sintering

Structure-property optimization in natural fiber-reinforced aluminum composites for enhanced mechanical performance: Effect of coconut husk ash and Al₂O₃ particulates

Bionanocomposites in Structural Engineering, Building and Construction

University of Johannesburg Researchers Provide New Data on Materials Research (Microstructural refinement and multi-property optimization of TiB2-reinforced tial composites synthesized by spark plasma sintering)

Findings from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Materials Research (Mechanistic Performance of Al-mg-si Alloy Reinforced Agro-waste Residue for Structural Applications)

Research from University of Johannesburg Has Provided New Study Findings on Materials Research (Comparative study on mechanical performance of eco-friendly ceramic composites reinforced with polymer and sawdust additives)

Recent Findings from University of Johannesburg Highlight Research in Materials Research (Synergistic effects of agro-waste ash and alumina on the surface texture and tribological properties of hybrid AMCs)

University of Johannesburg Researchers Yield New Data on Engineering (Thermodynamic stability analysis of AlxCrMn5MoTi high-entropy alloys for high-temperature applications: A CALPHAD-assisted approach)

Dr Festus Ben

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media