Felix Hofmann

Felix Hofmann is a Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and a college lecturer at Trinity College. He holds dual roles within the Department of Engineering Science and Trinity College, overseeing research, teaching, and academic supervision. His affiliations include the Department of Engineering Science on Parks Road, Oxford, and Trinity College.

Education: Felix earned both his M.Eng. and D.Phil. in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford, where he was a Trinity College student throughout his studies.

Research: His research focuses on advanced materials science, corrosion mechanisms, and microstructural analysis in extreme environments. Key areas include nuclear materials degradation, hydrogen embrittlement, and the interplay between microstructure and material behavior under irradiation or corrosive conditions. His work combines experimental and computational methods to address challenges in engineering materials.

Teaching: Felix teaches solid mechanics, materials science, and engineering mathematics, organizing laboratory sessions and supervising research students. At Trinity College, he delivers tutorials in mechanics, materials, and mathematics.

Publications: Recent work emphasizes corrosion in lead-bismuth eutectic systems, proton irradiation effects on alloys, and hydrogen-driven deformation mechanisms. These studies highlight his expertise in multi-stressor material behavior and advanced imaging techniques.

Labs/Teams: His research group operates via hofmanngroup.org, focusing on interdisciplinary materials research with applications in nuclear engineering and advanced manufacturing.