Robert Young

Robert Young is an Emeritus Professor in Materials Engineering at The University of Manchester, with expertise in polymer and composite mechanics, particularly focusing on graphene and 2D materials. His research employs Raman spectroscopy to study deformation processes in materials like carbon nanotubes and spider silk, with recent emphasis on graphene in composites. He collaborates globally and leads a research group at the National Graphene Institute. His work contributes to sustainable materials development aligned with UN SDGs.

Education: MA, PhD from unspecified institutions, Fellowships of Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) and Royal Society (FRS).

Research Interests: Structure-deformation relationships in polymers, nanocomposites, and advanced materials. Key areas include graphene-based nanocomposites, interfacial stress transfer, and applications of Raman spectroscopy for material analysis.

Recent Articles Highlight Trends: Focus on graphene and 2D materials in nanocomposites, energy harvesting via dielectric elastomers, biomimetic silk fibers, and interfacial mechanics in heterostructures. These studies advance material design for high-performance applications.

Awards: Recipient of the Platinum Medal (2019).

Projects: Co-Investigator on the EU-funded Graphene Flagship (2016-2018), exploring graphene-based disruptive technologies. Collaborations span academia and industry in Europe and China.

Labs/Teams: Polymers Composites and Carbon Research Group, National Graphene Institute, Photon Science Institute, and UMARI (University of Manchester Advanced Research Institute).