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Focuses on the use of confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) in determining the microstructure of a ceramic green body. Advantages of the characterization method; Ability to provide detailed information on the spatial distribution of a fluorescent dye; Utilization of laser as the light source of CLSM.

Focuses on the advantages of spray-freeze-dried technique for ceramics fabrication. Elimination of segregated binder layer found in spray-dried granules; Insurance of uniformity of starting material at atomic level; Improvement of the chemical reactivity of the powder.

Studies the importance of the particle shape of the powder in shrinkage behavior. Role of post-cold-isostatic-pressing in achieving isotropic shrinkage; Importance of isotropic sintering shrinkage in the near-net-shape production of ceramic components of complicated shapes, and production cost.

Investigates the use of mid-infrared (IR) microscopy in determining ceramic processing. Mechanical properties of ceramics; Structures of ceramic compacts; Development of liquid immersion method with IR microscope.