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Numerical investigation of the influence of acceleration and deceleration on the aerodynamic characteristics of an oscillating wing aerofoil operating at transonic and hypersonic speeds
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The aerodynamic characteristics of a hypersonic aircraft are strongly influenced by the accelerating and decelerating motions of the body. This impact can be more complicated when the oscillatory motion of the body in a complex non-linear mode is inv... Read More about Numerical investigation of the influence of acceleration and deceleration on the aerodynamic characteristics of an oscillating wing aerofoil operating at transonic and hypersonic speeds.

MAKERS - Making and knowledge exchange for repair & sustainability
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Research indicates that STEM activities which draw on wider societal or environmental purpose (communal goals) are more attractive to women. Maker projects have also been shown to improve identity and agency in STEM for black men and encourage engage... Read More about MAKERS - Making and knowledge exchange for repair & sustainability.

The role of enjoyment and affective arousal in air pollution and climate change decision-making
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Diverse citizens need to be involved in net zero transitions to ensure policy interventions do not entrench inequalities for people from minoritised or disenfranchised groups and ensure public engagement with rapid social changes. This talk draws on... Read More about The role of enjoyment and affective arousal in air pollution and climate change decision-making.

Be less scientist, be more human: Scientists and policymakers mastering the art of public engagement in environmental governance
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In environmental psychology, a disconnection from nature is often studied but a disconnection from one another is less commonly discussed. Through a similar process of industrial growth, researchers and policymakers have been distanced from fellow hu... Read More about Be less scientist, be more human: Scientists and policymakers mastering the art of public engagement in environmental governance.

Living the change you want to see: The importance of role modelling and mentoring for diverse culture change
Presentation / Conference Contribution

As a social psychologist, Laura explores how to embed theories about groups and communications into practice, developing projects with communities to enable climate action and sustainable development. In this talk, she outlines how role modelling and... Read More about Living the change you want to see: The importance of role modelling and mentoring for diverse culture change.

Finite element modelling of composite materials under impact loading, challenges and potential ways forward
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Despite the high performance of composite materials, they have an Achilles' heel in their susceptibility to impact damage, causing barely visible impact damage (BVID) and catastrophic failure at low loads. BVID significantly affects the performance a... Read More about Finite element modelling of composite materials under impact loading, challenges and potential ways forward.

Detection of barely visible impact damage using a smart hybrid composite surface layer
Presentation / Conference Contribution

An important and yet unsolved limitation of existing composite laminates is their susceptibility to impact damage. The ability to visually detect damage from impact events is a common concern for carbon/epoxy composite laminates, particularly because... Read More about Detection of barely visible impact damage using a smart hybrid composite surface layer.

Accurate measurement of highly triaxial residual stresses
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Accurate measurement of residual stress is essential if account is to be taken of residual stress in structural integrity assessments. For thick components many non-destructive residual stress measurement techniques cannot be used since they are unab... Read More about Accurate measurement of highly triaxial residual stresses.

The design of specific flat mechanical test specimen and grips for use in a cryogenic selfreacting environmental chamber
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The presentation was aimed at proposing a novel design of specific flat mechanical test specimen and grips for use in a cryogenic selfreacting environmental chamber. The development is motivated by Airbus to innovate environmentally friendly aircraf... Read More about The design of specific flat mechanical test specimen and grips for use in a cryogenic selfreacting environmental chamber.

A numerical and experimental investigation into the generation of residual stress in fracture specimens using local compression
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The influence of residual stresses on the fracture behaviour of materials is of fundamental importance for accurate and reliable structural integrity assessments of components and structures In this paper residual stress fields are introduced into st... Read More about A numerical and experimental investigation into the generation of residual stress in fracture specimens using local compression.