معرفی
Andrey Jivkov is a Professor of Solid Mechanics at the School of Engineering, University of Manchester. He specializes in multi-scale modeling of material behavior, fracture mechanics, and computational mechanics. His research integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to understand material degradation, deformation, and environmental effects. He holds a PhD from Lund University and has contributed to projects like the MaPoS initiative, focusing on mechanics and physics of solids.
Education:
- PhD, Strain-assisted corrosion cracking, Lund University (2002)
- MPhil, Crack growth in functionally graded materials, Lulea University (2000)
- MSc, Earthquake-resistant structural design, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (1994)
Research Interests:
- Multi-scale modeling of solids
- Fracture mechanics and structural integrity
- Coupled multiphysics phenomena
- Advanced materials for nuclear and aerospace applications
Grants & Projects:
- MaPoS: Mechanics and Physics of Solids (UKRI-funded)
- ParaGEMS: Integrating discrete exterior calculus into computational frameworks
Awards:
- Chair of European Structural Integrity Society’s Technical Committee 2 (2018)
- EPSRC Fellowship in Geometric Mechanics of Solids (2016)
- Scientific Advisory Board Member, IASMiRT (2017)
Advising: Currently supervising 8 PhD students across topics like nuclear graphite, peridynamic modeling, and porous media transport.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Modelling and Simulation Centre and collaborates with the Dalton Nuclear Institute.
