Peter Dorrington

Dr. Peter Dorrington is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University's School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies, mechanical engineering design, and educational pedagogy. He teaches modules such as Sustainable Design, Digital Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering Design, emphasizing hands-on and immersive learning approaches.

His work bridges innovation in manufacturing with practical applications, including studies on composite materials, medical device prototyping, and organizational learning in SMEs. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on additive manufacturing's role in crisis response (e.g., during the pandemic) and the impact performance of 3D-printed composites.

Dr. Dorrington is actively involved in curriculum development, particularly in integrating emerging technologies like VR and digital manufacturing into teaching. He supervises postgraduate research and collaborates with industry on sustainable design projects.