Director of Studies
Professor Paul Robinson, Director of Postgraduate Studies
Paul teaches the Introduction to Labs, Stress Analysis and Analysis of Laminated Composites courses and is a Project Supervisor for the programme. His primary research interest is in the Fracture Mechanics of Composites.
Paul has worked as a structural engineer at Buro Happold and a design engineer at BAe Systems.
For more information please visit Paul’s professional webpage.
Teaching staff
Teaching staff
| Name | Course(s) in taught programme | Project supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Aldo Baccaccini Visiting Professor |
Composite Systems (Metal, Ceramic, Polymer); Fibres | |
| Professor John Morton Senior Research Investigator |
Impact; Introduction to Composites (FRP) | |
| Professor Paul Curtis Senior Research Investigator |
Environmental Effects; Fatigue; Stiffness and Strength | |
| Professor Peter Cawley Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) | |
| Dr Ambrose Taylor Reader in Materials Engineering |
Fracture | |
| Dr Emile Greenhalgh Reader in Composite Materials |
Analytical Techniques; Design Study (Bridge); Mechanical Testing; Stiffness and Strength | Yes |
| Dr Gary Wells Visiting Academic |
Manufacturing Science | |
| Dr Mirko Kovac Lecturer |
Revision Stress Analysis | Yes |
| Dr Silvestre Pinho Reader in Mechanics of Composites |
Technical Writing | Yes |
| Dr Koon-Yang Lee Research Associate |
Revision Chemistry | |
| Dr Jonny Blaker Research Associate |
Composite Systems (Metal, Ceramic, Polymer); Interfaces | |
| Dr Omar Bacarreza Nogales Research Associate |
Finite Element Analysis | |
| Dr Richard Hamilton Visiting Researcher |
Composite Systems (Metal, Ceramic, Polymer) | |
| Dr Zahra Sharif-Khodaei Research Associate |
Finite Element Analysis | |
| Teaching staff | ||
External teaching staff
| Biography | Courses Taught in Programme | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Anne Birt Senior Scientist (Air Division) QinetiQ Ltd |
Over 20 years research experience in radiographic meth ods of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) including penetrant-enhanced X-radiography and CT inspection. Also involved in projects using ultrasonic and low-frequency vibration methods for both metallic and composite materials inspection. Member of the Technical Committee of the British Institute of NDT and the Institute of Physics. | Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) |
| Dr William (Bill) Broughton Principal Research Scientist National Physical Laboratory (NPL) |
Lead scientist for Composites with 30+ years research experience in polymer matrix composites, adhesives technology, polymers, NDE, statistical analysis/modelling and surface analysis. Recent research areas include electrical self-sensing of damage/deformation for condition monitoring, interfacial c haracterisation and optical techniques/analysis for quantitative measurement of nanoparticle dispersion. Academic roles current/previous include External Examiner and Lecturer on Joining Composites for MSc Composites Course (2009 - present) and lecturer on Composites Short Course, Centre for Composites, Imperial College, and Exte rnal Examiner for MSc Advanced Materials, University of Surrey (2009-present), as well as authoring/co-authoring over 160 reports and papers; contributing to 8 books on composites and adhesives. | Joining and Repair of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics |
| Dr Ian Youngs MOD Technology Advisor for Signature Materials DSTL |
Ian has been engaged in the research of microwave materials since joining the Admiralty Research Laboratory in 1990 after graduating with a degree in Chemical Physics from the University of Sussex. Along the way he completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering at University College London. Ian's research interests have spanned artificial dielectrics, frequency selective surfaces,electromagnetic bandgap materials and metamaterials. Since April 2004 Ian has been employed at DSTL and is also the Honorary Secretary of the Dielectrics Group of the Institute of Physics. | Electrical Properties |
| Dr Laura Jones Nanotechnology Lead DSTL |
Laura has undertaken industrial research at GEC-Marconi, including developing diamond coatings for radome protection, smart sensors, and imaging arrays for medical ultrasound. In 1999 she moved to DERA (later QinetiQ), and led a diverse range of materials development projects for both military and civil applications. Laura has worked for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) since October 2008, where she is responsible for developing research strategies and delivering projects in the areas of nanotechnology, smart materials, critical materials and composites to meet key military requirements. Laura is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. | Electrical Properties |
| Dr Mike Clifford Associate Professor University of Nottingham: Faculty of Engineering |
Mike’s primary research interests include appropriate technology, composites processing, dynamical systems and fluid mixing. | Manufacturing Science |
| Dr Richard Brooks Associate Professor University of Nottingham: Faculty of Engineering |
Richard’s primary research interest is in impact and crash performance of composite structures and its application in areas of safety. His work has been primarily in the automotive sector, but also other areas such as sports equipment development and protective structures. | Manufacturing Science |
| Dr Robert Smith Senior Fellow (NDE) QinetiQ Ltd |
30 years of experience in ultrasonics, 24 of which have been on composite inspection. Author of over 95 publications and two patents on 3D characterisation of composite material properties. Collaborates internationally in academia and industry and is President Elect of the British Institute of NDT. | Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) |
| Dr Stephane Madhi Expert in Composite Materials & Structures Airbus Operations SAS |
Stephane studied Mechanical Engineering at Aix-Marseille, Composites at Plymouth and Aerospace Materials at Cranfield and finally obtained a PhD from Imperial College London in 2000. Following work experience in the USA (Cen ter for Composite Materials, DE) and in The Netherlands (Airborne), Stephane joined Airbus in 2005. Stephane has led teams and projects in Engi neering Structures and is an Airbus Expert for Composites Materials and Structures. | Design; Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) |
Internal supervisors
| Name | Name |
|---|---|
| Professor Alexander Bismarck Professor of Advanced Mate rials |
Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez Chair in Structural Ceramics |
| Professor Ferri Aliabadi Head of Department |
Professor Lorenzo Iannucci Professor of Advanced Structural Design |
| Professor Milo Shaffer Professor of Materials Chemistry |
Dr Matthew Santer Lecturer |
| Dr Vito Tagarielli Lecturer |
For information on the Internal Projects being offered to current students please visit the postgraduate individual research projects page.
External supervisors
Information about all External Projects being offered to current students, and the supervisors for these projects, can be found on the postgraduate individual research projects page.
