Paul Mummery

Paul Mummery is a Chair in Nuclear Graphite Technology at The University of Manchester, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on the microstructure-mechanical behavior relationships in materials, particularly in nuclear graphite, composite materials, and 3D imaging. He has developed advanced characterization and modeling techniques, including tomographic imaging and finite element modeling, applied to nuclear, aerospace, and life sciences. Mummery's work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 11, and 12. He has been affiliated with the University of Manchester since 2000, previously working at the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Leeds.

Paul Mummery is a researcher in materials science and nuclear engineering, focusing on the mechanical behavior and microstructural evolution of materials under extreme conditions. His work includes the study of nuclear graphite, where he investigates dimensional changes, irradiation creep, and thermal/mechanical property variations. He also explores the influence of microstructure on fracture behavior in composites and applies advanced techniques such as X-ray tomography and nanoindentation to analyze material deformation and damage. His research spans both nuclear engineering and biomechanics, with applications in Generation IV reactors and the analysis of biological tissues.