Materials and Structures Centre: our research in materials
We develop new materials, smart and multifunctional composites,microstructure property relationships, materials modelling and design rules.
Materials and Structures Centre
We develop and design innovative materials with unique properties to improve technological, structural and manufacturing products and processes.
Our research
Our research activities cover the breadth of materials and structures including composites, non-destructive testing and evaluation, modelling, characterisation and ceramics.
Materials and Structures Centre: our research in structures
We conduct research in the structural behaviour of materials, manufacturing structures and improved structural performance and productivity.
Materials and Structures Centre: non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring
We are leading research in the fields of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring (SHM) systems worldwide.
Our impact
Our research results in environmental, economic and social benefits.
Improving composite wing part manufacture
Our modelling and testing methodologies have improved the manufacturing process of commercial aircraft wings, resulting in better quality parts.
Work with us
Find out more about our team and the services and facilities your company could benefit from by working with our Centre.
Materials and Structures (MAST) centre staff
We are a multidisciplinary team with research expertise in advanced materials, structures, non-destructive evaluation and modelling.
Material and Structures Centre consultancy services
Based on our expertise and well-funded laboratories, our Materials and Structures (MAST) Centre is able to run a comprehensive consultancy service.
Materials and Structures Centre's facilities
We have the latest equipment for measuring the structural, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and processing of a wide range of materials.
About us
We research innovative materials to improve performance and product processes in a range of applications. We invert the conventional design process by using mathematical modelling and experimental techniques to feedback into designing novel materials and structures.
Get in touch
Contact us if you have any questions about our research.