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Matthew Blacklock is a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department at Northumbria University. His research focuses on composite materials, computational mechanics, and additive manufacturing, with applications spanning aerospace, naval engineering, and sustainable materials. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester and has previously worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara (National Hypersonic Science Center) and RMIT University.
Research interests:
- Mechanics of composite materials
- Advanced computational modeling
- Thermo-mechanical behavior of ceramic matrix composites
- Statistical characterization of woven composites
- Additive manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced composites
- Engineering education (blended learning, feedback tools)
Selected research output trends:
- Specializes in numerical modeling (cohesive zone methods, finite element analysis)
- Focus on material extrusion 3D printing accuracy (2023-2025)
- Recent work on hybrid composites for fracture resistance (2025)
- Long-term interest in ceramic matrix composites (2010-2014)
- Contributions to sustainable materials (cork-polymer composites 2016)
Scientific awards:
- Northumbria University Distinguished Teaching Fellow (2023)
- Rewarding Excellence & Innovation in Teaching (2018)
Current projects include KTP 3-D Printed Models (Innovate UK, 2021-2024) involving collaborative research with industry partners.
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