Matthew Roy

Matthew Roy is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester. He joined in 2013 as a Research Associate in weld modeling, focusing on residual stress and metallurgy. In 2014, he became a Lecturer supporting the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Materials for Demanding Environments. His research emphasizes advanced manufacturing, materials processing, welding, and resource efficiency. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from the University of British Columbia, following degrees from Western University.

Education:

• BESc in Integrated Engineering, Western University
• MESc in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University
• PhD in Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia

Research Interests:

Dr. Roy investigates advanced manufacturing techniques (e.g., additive manufacturing, welding), materials processing, and their applications in aerospace, nuclear, and energy sectors. His work addresses material performance under extreme conditions, including thermal-mechanical processing and sustainability.

Grants & Projects:

• DBO-IM: Design, build, and operation of fusion power plants in the industrial metaverse
• Regolith Excavation Device for lunar ISRU
• Development of Tailored Properties in Aluminium Automotive Body Sheet

Labs & Equipment:

He contributes to the Henry Royce Institute, overseeing equipment like the MEBW-60 Micro Electron Beam Welder, Robotic Welding Cell, and SLM 280 Laser Powder Bed Fusion System, enabling cutting-edge materials research and manufacturing innovation.