I studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde (MEng, Distinction 2014) and subsequently obtained my PhD from the University for studies on the influence of matrix stoichiometry on the performance of the fibre-matrix interface within glass fibre-reinforced composites, supervised by Professor Jim Thomason and Dr Liu Yang.

I then spent 4 years in industry with Far-UK (Nottingham) where I acted as both technical and overall project leader across a diverse portfolio of commercial and grant funded projects focussed on applied research and development of composite materials.

I returned to the University of Strathclyde in January 2022 as a Lecturer in Composite Material Sustainability and Reinforcement as part of the Advanced Composites Group (ACG). My goal, through both academic and industrial collaboration, is to develop and characterise the next generation of sustainable, high performance composite materials, with a particular focus on the fibre-matrix interface and fundamental understanding of fibre sizing development for reinforcement fibres.

My current research interests include understanding and enhancing the fibre-matrix interface for new polymer/fibre combinations, the development and investigation of fibre ‘sizings’ for carbon and glass fibres, the optimisation of adhesion in multi-material structures, and the generation of new forms of advanced composite material to enhance the sustainability and circular nature of lightweight composite materials.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institute of Engineers in Scotland (IES)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Composite Material Science

Fellowship (FHEA) of the Higher Education Academy

16565 Engineering Composites

ME310 Professional Responsbilities