Overview

We have world-class expertise in the areas of:

  • Mechanical characterisation of advanced structural materials
  • Academic interpretation of the mechanisms controlling material deformation and fracture

Professor Mark Whittaker's involvement in the partnership with Rolls-Royce is used as a case study by the Research Councils UK.

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Our Research Areas

Our facilities

We have equipment for standard mechanical property assessment whilst at the same time addressing bespoke forms of specimen or sub-element testing where novel test development is required.

Our laboratories offer an extensive range of static and dynamic test rigs. 

Find out more about the facilities at the Institute of Structural Materials.

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ISM Staff

Professor Helen Davies

Professor, Materials Science and Engineering

Dr Mark Evans

Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
+44 (0) 1792 295748
Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Dr Spencer Jeffs

Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering
Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Professor Robert Lancaster

Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
+44 (0) 1792 295965
Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Dr Elizabeth Sackett

Senior Lecturer, Materials Science and Engineering
Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Professor Mark Whittaker

Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
+44 (0) 1792 295573
Available For Postgraduate Supervision