Mike C Smith

Mike C Smith is a Professor of Welding Technology in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on extending conventional continuum mechanics weld modelling to predict both continuum and microstructural parameters, with applications in welding technologies for advanced nuclear reactors. He was appointed to the Chair of Welding Technology at Manchester University in May 2013 after a career in structural integrity within aerospace and nuclear industries. Smith is also Director of the EDF Modelling and Simulation Centre (MaSC).

Mike C Smith is a Professor of Welding Technology whose research focuses on the analysis and prediction of residual stresses in welded structures. His work includes the evaluation of numerical models for residual stress prediction, comparison of measurement techniques, and the impact of welding parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties. Smith's research spans various welding processes, including arc, laser, and electron-beam welding, with an emphasis on nuclear applications and material behavior under mechanical loading. His studies also address the challenges of chemical homogeneity and grain boundary evolution in advanced welding technologies.