What Faculty do you work in?
FSE
What is your main area of research?
Research interests align predominantly to the fundamental characterisation of high temperature materials, in particular investigating ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) linking processing-microstructure-property relationships. Research is conducted employing a range of advanced experimental, analysis and computational techniques including mechanical and miniaturised testing, electron microscopy and X-ray CT alongside close collaboration with industrial and academic partners.
Why is your research important?
Comprehensive understanding of CMC performance at high temperatures and in aggressive environments is a key enabler for improving designs, operation and efficiency in applications such as gas turbines and nuclear fusion/fission reactors.
What SDG is your research most closely aligned with?
7 – Affordable & clean energy
9 – Industry, innovation & infrastructure
What do you hope to accomplish with your research?
The overall aim is to develop unique capabilities in high temperature testing and analysis in a range of environments pertinent to desired material application, which could be exploited by a range of industries (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, space).
Is there a cross-disciplinary element to your research? If so, who else at the University is involved?
Research is carried out within the Institute of Structural Materials (ISM), which sits with the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (M2RI).