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James Willmott is a doctoral researcher at Loughborough University, affiliated with the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) and the Digital Design and Fabrication research group. He completed an MEng in Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough in 2021 before transitioning to his PhD titled 'Design for Multi-material Additive Manufacture' in October 2021. Since January 2022, he has conducted his research at an industrial sponsor’s site, maintaining this dual work-study arrangement for most of his PhD.
**Education:**
- MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Loughborough University (2016–2021)
- PhD in Design for Multi-material Additive Manufacture, School of Design and Creative Arts (2021–present)
James’ research focuses on advancing multi-material additive manufacturing techniques, particularly in sports equipment design. His work explores material interfaces, process optimization, and the application of 3D printing in products like golf clubs and wheelchair racing gloves. Key themes include improving structural integrity, enhancing performance through material selection, and bridging academic-research with industrial collaboration.
**Article Trends:** His publications emphasize multi-material golf club designs, co-molding innovations, and 3D printing in sports technology. Recent work addresses interfacial strength in additive processes and the integration of integral features in co-molded products.
**Awards & Grants:** No awards or grants explicitly listed in the provided text.
**Labs & Teams:** Active member of the Digital Design and Fabrication group, collaborating with industrial partners on applied research projects.
