I am a computational modeller focusing upon developing novel local (finite element) and non-local (phase-field and peridynamics) techniques to understand material and component failure at the engineering scale.  I have a particular interest in applying these techniques to applications in the nuclear energy sector. I have previously modelled pellet-clad interaction in advanced gas-cooled reactors using finite element analysis; failure of composite SiC/SiC claddings for accident tolerant fuels using peridynamics; coated particle (TRISO) fuels for advanced modular reactors using peridynamics; and, oxidation of the zirconium-based alloys current employed in light water reactors.

My research is characterised by industrial collaboration and I have close links with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, National Nuclear Laboratory and EDF Energy.

• ENG-4008Y Engineering Principals & Analysis (Dynamics)
• ENG-6011B Nuclear Engineering & Technology
• ENG-6008Y Engineering Major Project
• ENG-7011B Nuclear Engineering & Technology with Advanced Topics
• ENG-7105X Energy Engineering Dissertation.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Solid Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
• Non-Local Computational Mechanics
• Materials Science

• Director of Foundation Year (School of Engineering)
• Disability Liaison Officer (School of Engineering)
• Engineering software co-ordinator (School of Engineering)
• Welcome week co-ordinator (School of Engineering)
• Senate representative (Faculty of Science)