Adam Vellender

Adam Vellender is a Research Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Aberystwyth University, part of the Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science (IMPACS). He holds an MMath (First Class Honours, 2009) and PhD (2013) from Aberystwyth University, supervised by Prof. Gennady Mishuris. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of solids with cracks and imperfect interfaces, employing weight function techniques and the Wiener-Hopf method. He also lectures applied mathematics and statistics modules.

Education:

• MMath, First Class Honours, Aberystwyth University, 2009
• PhD in Mathematical Modeling of Crack Problems in Bi-Material Structures, Aberystwyth University, 2013

Research Interests:

• Mathematical modeling of solids with cracks and imperfect interfaces
• Weight function techniques using the Wiener-Hopf method
• Wave propagation in complex structures
• Singular integral equations

His work addresses fracture mechanics challenges in anisotropic bimaterials, coupled stress materials, and periodic structures, with applications to glued structures and material interface dynamics.

Advising/Grants:

• Supervised 1 doctoral thesis (details unavailable)
• No grants explicitly mentioned in the provided texts

Labs/Teams: Active within IMPACS, contributing to collaborative research in mathematical modeling and solid mechanics.