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Dr. Thomas Anthony Haynes is a Lecturer in Nuclear Engineering at the University of East Anglia, School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and leadership, including serving as Director of the Foundation Year and Disability Liaison Officer. His work is aligned with sustainable energy and nuclear safety, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Education:
- Doctor of Engineering, Finite Element Modelling of Nuclear Fuel Performance in Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactors, Imperial College London (2013–2018, awarded 2019)
- MSc in Nuclear Engineering, Imperial College London (2012–2013)
- PGCE in Secondary Education (2009–2010)
- BA in Natural Sciences (Physics), University of Cambridge (2006–2008)
Dr. Haynes specializes in computational modelling of material failure in nuclear systems, with expertise in finite element analysis, peridynamics, and phase-field methods. His research focuses on stress development, swelling, creep, and oxidation in nuclear fuels and claddings under extreme conditions. Key applications include advanced gas-cooled reactors, accident-tolerant fuels, TRISO particles, and fusion reactor blankets.
His recent publications emphasize peridynamic modelling of ceramic interfaces, zirconium oxidation, and residual stress in TRISO fuels. These works reflect a strong trend toward non-local computational mechanics and high-fidelity simulation of material degradation. His research is industrially driven, with collaborations at UKAEA, DESNZ, NNL, and EDF Energy.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Member of the Nuclear Institute (MNucI)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Dr. Haynes advises PhD students and leads externally funded projects such as 'Modelling of Residual Stresses of TRISO Fuel' and 'Modelling Small Punch Techniques for Fusion Applications'. He plays a key role in curriculum development and student support, particularly through the Foundation Year program. He also serves as an external examiner and visiting researcher at Imperial College London.
He is affiliated with research groups and initiatives including the UK Association for Computational Mechanics and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency’s Expert Group on Fuel Materials. His lab activities involve computational simulation and collaboration with experimental teams using techniques like FIB-DIC.
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