Research Interests
- Creation of CLT and design modular construction
- Development of a marine grade cementitious composite
- Rapid asset management data capture and processing
Current Research Opportunities
- Microstructure and mechanical properties of an advanced metal matrix composite with ultrafine particle reinforcement for manufacturing aerospace components
- Babbitt/aluminium composite material with enhanced tribological and mechanical characteristics
- Electroless high entropy alloy coatings for energy storage applications
- Improving the shrinkage behaviour and efflorescence formation of low carbon geopolymer concrete
Public outreach & key achievements
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World’s largest Meccano bridge (BBC article and some Facebook information)
Alumni: Where are they now
Caoimhe O’Neill: Civil Engineer DFI Rivers
Emma McConnell: Structural Engineer at MCR Consulting Engineers
Jonathan Backus: Structural Assessment Engineer at Design ID