Newcastle University

Qualifications

M.Sc. Applied Energy (Cranfield Institute of Technology)
B.A. (Hons.) Mathematics (University of Warwick)

Previous Positions

Senior Research Associate, Water Resource Systems Research Laboratory, Newcastle University
Higher Scientific Officer, Computational Fluid Dynamics Services, AEA Technology, Harwell Laboratory
Engineer, GEC Energy Systems Limited, Leicester

Research Interests

Mathematical and numerical modelling of mechanical systems - in particular, nonlinear anisotropic elastoplastic models for natural soils.
Design and development of reliable, robust, efficient software for use in engineering research.

Other Expertise

Unix systems administration.
Computational fluid dynamics.
Hydrological systems modelling.

Current Work

Constitutive modelling of natural clays

Research Roles

Research Associate representative on School Research Committee

Postgraduate Supervision

Help with the use and understanding of soil modelling and structural analysis software