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Anthony Comer is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick, holding dual affiliations with the School of Engineering and the Bernal Institute. His research focuses on advanced composite materials, particularly in thermoplastic systems, bio-epoxy composites, and their applications in aerospace, marine, and renewable energy sectors. He leads studies on failure analysis, environmental degradation effects (hygrothermal aging), and structural performance under fatigue and impact loading.
Comer's work emphasizes sustainable materials for offshore infrastructure and aircraft maintenance practices. He has authored 43 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions analyzing composite repair techniques, cure schedules for sustainable composites, and the mechanical properties of non-crimp fabrics. His research integrates experimental methods (e.g., SEM testing, digital image correlation) with numerical modeling to predict failure modes and optimize material performance.
Key collaborations include studies on hydrothermal strength of carbon fiber laminates, automated manufacturing processes, and crowd-structure interaction in grandstands. Despite his extensive publications, no scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His advisory role extends to graduate research in composite materials, though specific student names are not documented here.
Labs/Teams: Active within the Bernal Institute's advanced materials research group, focusing on composites for energy and transport sectors.
