2026 Christian Moreau: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	46	11460	11076	197	186	282	7806

Overview

Christian Moreau is affiliated with Concordia University in Canada and has a significant body of work in the field of engineering, with particular focus on high-temperature coating behaviors and advanced materials. Their research spans several subfields including aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, materials chemistry, and computational mechanics.

The scientist's research emphasizes the study of high-entropy alloys and coatings, surface modification techniques, and particle dynamics in fluid flows. Their recent papers reflect ongoing exploration in material durability, tribological performance, and thermal spray technologies. Notable recent publications include:

Microstructural and Tribological Behavior of Thermal Spray CrMnFeCoNi High Entropy Alloy Coatings, 2022, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology
Durability of superhydrophobic duplex coating systems for aerospace applications, 2020, Surface and Coatings Technology
Tribological Performance of High-Entropy Coatings (HECs): A Review, 2022, Materials
Enhanced wear resistance of AlCoCrFeMo high entropy coatings (HECs) through various thermal spray techniques, 2023, Surface and Coatings Technology
Hollow droplet impact on a solid surface, 2021, International Journal of Multiphase Flow

Frequent collaborators include Pantcho Stoyanov, Ali Dolatabadi, Fadhel Ben Ettouil, Richard R. Chromik, and Amit Roy. These coauthors have worked extensively with Moreau, contributing to the breadth of research output.

Moreau publishes primarily in journals related to thermal spray technology and surface coatings. Common venues feature:

Journal of Thermal Spray Technology
Surface and Coatings Technology
Thermal Spray
Wear
ECS Meeting Abstracts

The main topics Moreau engages with include:

High-Temperature Coating Behaviors
Advanced materials and composites
Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
High Entropy Alloys Studies
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Particle Dynamics in Fluid Flows

Their work integrates concepts of materials science and mechanical engineering to explore the durability, wear resistance, and functional properties of coatings applied to aerospace and industrial components. This multidisciplinary approach contributes to understanding the performance of coatings under various environmental and mechanical conditions.

Best Publications

Investigation of Al-Al 2 O 3 Cold Spray Coating Formation and Properties

Eric Irissou;Jean-Gabriel Legoux;Bernard Arsenault;Christian Moreau

467
Citations
The 2016 Thermal Spray Roadmap

Armelle Vardelle;Christian Moreau;Jun Akedo;Hossein Ashrafizadeh

361
Citations
Review on Cold Spray Process and Technology: Part I—Intellectual Property

Eric Irissou;Jean-Gabriel Legoux;Anatoly N. Ryabinin;Bertrand Jodoin

356
Citations
A Perspective on Plasma Spray Technology

Armelle Vardelle;Christian Moreau;Nickolas J. Themelis;Christophe Chazelas

225
Citations
Effect of Substrate Temperature on the Formation Mechanism of Cold-Sprayed Aluminum, Zinc and Tin Coatings

J. G. Legoux;E. Irissou;C. Moreau

194
Citations
Thermal Spray 2003: Advancing the Science And Applying the Technology

Basil R. Marple;Christian Moreau

157
Citations
Suspension plasma spraying of nanostructured WC-12Co coatings

J. Oberste Berghaus;B. Marple;C. Moreau

137
Citations
Mechanical and Thermal Transport Properties of Suspension Thermal-Sprayed Alumina-Zirconia Composite Coatings

Jörg Oberste Berghaus;Jean-Gabriel Legoux;Christian Moreau;Fariba Tarasi

130
Citations
Microstructural and Tribological Behavior of Thermal Spray CrMnFeCoNi High Entropy Alloy Coatings

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127
Citations
Temperature evolution of plasma-sprayed niobium particles impacting on a substrate

C. Moreau;P. Cielo;M. Lamontagne;S. Dallaire

124
Citations
Effect of plasma fluctuations on in-flight particle parameters

J. F. Bisson;B. Gauthier;C. Moreau

119
Citations
High performance metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells fabricated by thermal spray

Rob Hui;Jörg Oberste Berghaus;Cyrille Decès-Petit;Wei Qu

116
Citations
Influence of substrate preparation on the flattening and cooling of plasma-sprayed particles

C. Moreau;P. Gougeon;M. Lamontagne

116
Citations
Impact of plasma-sprayed metal particles on hot and cold glass surfaces

A. McDonald;M. Lamontagne;C. Moreau;S. Chandra

115
Citations
Thermal contact resistance between plasma-sprayed particles and flat surfaces

André McDonald;Christian Moreau;Sanjeev Chandra

110
Citations
Structure of plasma-sprayed zirconia coatings tailored by controlling the temperature and velocity of the sprayed particles

Marc Prystay;Patrick Gougeon;Christian Moreau

106
Citations
Thermal spraying of nanostructured cermet coatings

B.R. Marple;J. Voyer;J.-F. Bisson;C. Moreau

97
Citations
Numerical Simulation of Droplet Impact on Patterned Surfaces

H.B. Parizi;L. Rosenzweig;J. Mostaghimi;S. Chandra

94
Citations
The relationship between the microstructure and thermal diffusivity of plasma-sprayed tungsten coatings

S. Boire-Lavigne;C. Moreau;R. G. Saint-Jacques

91
Citations
Amorphous and crystalline phase formation during suspension plasma spraying of the alumina–zirconia composite

F. Tarasi;M. Medraj;A. Dolatabadi;J. Oberste-Berghaus

88
Citations
Flattening and solidification of thermally sprayed particles

C. Moreau;P. Cielo;M. Lamontagne

81
Citations
Diagnostics for advanced materials processing by plasma spraying

C. Moreau;J.-F. Bisson;R. S. Lima;B. R. Marple

80
Citations