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Academic Background
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.
Teaching Interests
- 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.
Areas of Expertise
- Nuclear Engineering
- Solid Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis
- Non-Local Computational Mechanics
- Materials Science
Key Responsibilities
- 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)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Engineering, Imperial College London
2013 → 2018
Award Date: 8 May 2019
Master of Science, Imperial College London
2012 → 2013
Award Date: 1 Oct 2013
2009 → 2010
Award Date: 30 Jun 2010
Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge
2006 → 2008
Award Date: 28 Jun 2008
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Peridynamic modelling of cracking in TRISO particles for high temperature reactors
Haynes, T. A., Battistini, A., Leide, A. J., Liu, D., Jones, L., Shepherd, D. & Wenman, M. R., 1 Apr 2023, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 576, 154283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Application of Weibull fracture strength distributions to modelling crack initiation behaviour in nuclear fuel pellets using peridynamics
Jones, L. D., Haynes, T. A., Rossiter, G. & Wenman, M. R., Dec 2022, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 572, 154087.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modelling of Weibull distributions in brittle solids using 2-dimensional peridynamics
Jones, L. D., Vandeperre, L. J., Haynes, T. A. & Wenman, M. R., 2020, Procedia Structural Integrity. Elsevier, Vol. 28. p. 1856-1874 19 p. (Procedia Structural Integrity).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Predicting crack patterns in SiC-based cladding for LWR applications using peridynamics
Bamgboye, A., Haynes, T. A. & Wenman, M. R., 2020, Procedia Structural Integrity. Elsevier, Vol. 28. p. 1520-1535 16 p. (Procedia Structural Integrity).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Preliminary modelling of crack nucleation and propagation in SiC/SiC accident-tolerant fuel during routine operational transients using peridynamics
Haynes, T. A., Shepherd, D. & Wenman, M. R., Nov 2020, In: Journal of Nuclear Materials. 540, 152369.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)2 Downloads (Pure)
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NuMat2022
Thomas Haynes (Speaker)
24 Oct 2022 → 28 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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UK Association for Computational Mechanics (External organisation)
Thomas Haynes (Member)
2022 → …Activity: Membership › Committee
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Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (External organisation)
Thomas Haynes (Member)
1 Jan 2013 → …Activity: Membership › Committee