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Dr Edward Archer is a Senior Lecturer of Advanced Composite materials in the School of Engineering at Ulster University and a member of the Engineering Research Institute. His research group operates within the Engineering Composites Research Centre at Ulster and at Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering Centre (NIACE) in Belfast. He also serves as Technical Director at the university spinout company Axis Composites Ltd, demonstrating strong industry-academia connections.
Dr Archer's research focuses on manufacturing and characterising 3D woven composite reinforcement structures and predicting their properties. His work is conducted in collaboration with major companies across aerospace, automotive, and other industrial sectors. He has developed a bespoke composites training course for Aerospace professionals, delivered to over 1,200 engineers in the UK and Canada over the past five years. His research expertise spans carbon fiber reinforced polymers, thermoplastics, and advanced manufacturing techniques for composite materials.
Dr Archer's publication record shows a strong trend toward practical applications of advanced composite materials, with numerous high-impact papers in journals like Composite Structures and Polymers. His research has significant implications for lightweight structural applications in transportation and engineering sectors.
- Excellence in PhD Research Supervision Awards 2024 recognizing his mentorship of graduate students
- Visit Belfast Ambassador Award winner for 2024
- Honourable Mention certificate from Guy Hachey, President and COO of Bombardier Global Aerospace
Dr Archer has secured significant research funding, including a prestigious EPSRC grant to develop new composite materials and multiple projects funded by the Department for the Economy. His research group collaborates extensively with industry partners through projects like 'Interface strengthening and damage self-sensing mechanisms of basalt fibre reinforced polymer composites' and 'A green carbon fibre opportunity Northern Ireland.' He actively participates in academic service, serving on scientific committees and reviewing for major funding bodies.
Dr Archer's research activities are centered at the Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering Centre (NIACE) in Belfast, where his team works on cutting-edge composite material development, characterization, and testing using advanced techniques including CT scanning, DIC video imaging, and mechanical testing. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering applications.
