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Dr Steven in a few words
I am a Chartered Doctor of Mechanical Engineering, having studied Mechanical and Computer Aided Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University followed by a Engineering Doctorate in Metallurgy at the University of Birmingham, specialising in single crystal nickel alloys for the aerospace industry.
Experience
- Rolls-RoyceSenior Design EngineerAVIATION & AEROSPACEJune 2013 - Today (11 years and 6 months)Derby, England, United KingdomDesign of components from concept through to manufacture. Responsible for technical justification and safety of components and systems.
- University of Birmingham/Rolls-RoyceResearch EngineerRESEARCHJune 2008 - June 2013 (5 years)Birmingham, England, United KingdomThe project undertaken for Rolls-Royce was primarily concerned with the investigation of candidate materials/processes of the future in order to produce single crystal high pressure turbine blades. The project relied heavily on CFD methods amongst other disciplines, which included; Process modelling using ESI ProCAST to model process parameters specific to casting setup; such as thermal profile of component, internal residual stresses and microstructure evolution. Development of CFD models from first principles to solve conjugate heat transfer (CHT) problems using Ansys CFX. Experimental design and implementation in order to validate computer models. Experience of solid modelling using Unigraphics NX and mesh generation using Ansys ICEM. Experience of metallographic sample preparation such as sample grinding, polishing and etching to reveal microstructure. Microstructure analysis of alloy components using optical microscopy and electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) to assess crystal orientation. Characterisation of the thermal properties of materials using techniques such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
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Education
- Mechanical & Computer Aided Engineering (CEng accredited)Sheffield Hallam University2008Graduated with 1st Class Honours
- Engineering Doctorate - Engineering Materials for High Performance Applications in Aerospace and Related TechnologiesUniversity of Birmingham2013