Andrey Jivkov

Andrey Jivkov is Professor of Solid Mechanics in the School of Engineering at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on understanding and predicting the in-service performance of engineering materials and structures, particularly in situations involving degradation, fatigue, fracture, and environmental effects. His work includes the development of continuum and discrete models to capture microstructural evolution and localisation phenomena in metallic, quasi-brittle, and composite materials. He investigates coupled deformation–transport processes and their impact on material behaviour, with applications to structural integrity and safety-critical components.

Andrey P Jivkov is a researcher at The University of Manchester, specializing in the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. His work focuses on the computational and experimental analysis of porous and composite materials, particularly concrete and cement-based systems. He investigates mesoscale fracture mechanics, damage evolution, and the interplay between microstructure and macroscopic behavior. His research includes pore network modeling, chemo-transport-damage coupling, and the impact of interfacial transition zones (ITZ) on material performance. Jivkov also explores intergranular stress corrosion cracking and the effects of environmental factors like sulfate attack on concrete. His studies integrate advanced computational techniques with experimental data to enhance understanding of material behavior under complex loading and environmental conditions.