Donald Mackenzie

Donald Mackenzie is a Professor at the University of Strathclyde's Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. His expertise includes finite element analysis, pressure vessel design, linear/non-linear structural analysis, and design-by-analysis assessments for elastic and inelastic materials. He leads research projects such as the Development of Sustainable Mining Equipment (2023–2026) and has contributed to studies on fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, and material behavior.

Dr. Mackenzie has co-authored notable publications on crack arrest analysis, DEM friction calibration, and ultrasonic fatigue testing. His work emphasizes practical applications in structural optimization and material science. He has supervised PhD students like Tugrul Comlekci and Yevgen Gorash, contributing to datasets such as Numerical Modelling of Rubber Hyperelasticity.

Key projects include co-investigator roles in sustainable mining equipment design and micro-launcher feasibility studies. His research aligns with UN SDGs by advancing structural integrity and material efficiency in engineering systems.