Research
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics,
with a special emphasis on mathematical modelling involving differential equations and asymptotic methods, elasticity theory, thin
plates/shells, thin films, layered materials, bifurcations, materials science, and stability problems.
Sample of recent works
(a more complete list can be found
HERE)
[1]
Continuum Mechanics and Linear Elasticity: An Applied Mathematics Introduction. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol. 238 (519 pages). Springer, Dordrecht (2019).
[2]
Wrinkling structures at the rim of an initially stretched circular thin plate
subjected to transverse pressure (with A.P. Bassom).
SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics 78, pp. 1009-1029 (2018).
[3]
Bifurcation instabilities in finite bending of circular cylindrical shells.
International Journal of Engineering Science 119, pp. 249-264 (2017).
[4]
Asymptotic phenomena in pressurised thin films (with M. Matthews and A.P. Bassom).
Proceedings of the Royal Society of London A 471:20150471 (2015).
[5]
Couple stresses and the fracture of rock (with C. Atkinson and J. Aldazabal).
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London A 373:20140120 (2015).
[6]
Some applications of the WKB method to the wrinkling of bi-annular plates in tension.
Acta Mechanica 224, pp.399-423 (2013).
Teaching & admin
2019-2021
2017-2019
2004-2012
Scottish Mathematical Sciences Training Centre Mathematical Models
All my other current teaching materials are now available on Moodle
Other past courses
Administrative duties
- Honours Booklet
- PG Student-Staff Committee Convenor
- Coordinator for the Junior Honours Programme
- Teaching and Learning Committee
- Research Committee Member
- Schools Liaison & Recruitment Committee Member
Links
Here are some of my old
bookmarks--this is for my own convenience.
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