Adam Thompson

Experience

Adam completed a Ph.D. in Process Modelling of Advanced Composites. During this, he collaborated closely with aerospace companies to develop innovative modeling techniques aimed at detecting and preventing manufacturing defects.

Post-Ph.D., Adam continued in the field of Advanced Composite materials. His efforts focused on creating modeling strategies that enhance the design and production of structures utilizing these materials. Additionally, he has created software solutions designed to streamline complex multi-scale modeling processes for stress analysis of materials with intricate internal structures. These software tools have since been adopted by several prominent aerospace firms, where they are now in active use.

Adam is based in our Bristol office.

Career Highlights

• Developed and deployed a numerical solver for predicting the internal architecture of complex 3D textile composite materials and subsequent mechanical properties.
• Led the technical developments of modeling capabilities to predict the behavior of Ceramic Matrix Composites, developing new material models and tools to automate the building, running, and post-processing of model results.

Specialisms

• Composite design, analysis, and manufacture
• Organic and Ceramic Matrix Composites (OMCs & CMCs)
• Technical textiles
• Process modeling
• Structural analysis
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Software development
• Automation

Professional Qualifications

• B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering

Sector Expertise

• Aerospace