Research Projects
AFM Facility
New facility for advanced atomic force microscopy
Electrospinning and Nanofibres
Instrumentation and manufacturing (with Dr Norbert Radacsi, School of Engineering)
Ultrasound Microbubbles
Mechanical and adhesive characterisation of polymeric and phospholipid-based microbubbles for ultrasound applications in Medicine (with Prof. Carmel Moran, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
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3D Printing
3D printing of plastic and elastomeric components for engineering and medical applications (with Dr Norbert Radacsi, School of Engineering)
Polymer Composites and Blends
Morphology and mechanics of polymer and composite interfaces for engineering applications (advanced polymer composites, renewable energy devices, recycling). Morphology and mechanics of fibres. (Collaborative work with Dr Dipa Roy, Dr Colin Robert, and other colleagues in the Composites group of the School of Engineering).
Elastomers
Rubbers and elastomers for various applications: from tyres and energy generation to soft robotic parts and sensors.