Regular biography
Dr John Holmes is a Distinguished Professor at The Australian National University, affiliated with the PHY department. He is an engineer with experience in testing, characterising, and simulating composite materials. Dr Holmes is a senior engineer at New Frontier Technologies, where he works on testing, modelling, and simulation. He is also a visiting researcher at ANU Research School of Physics. During his PhD at ANU School of Engineering (2019-2022), he developed expertise in digital image and volume correlation analysis, mechanical testing methods, and finite element analysis. His research includes micro-, meso-, and macro-scale simulations with a focus on digital material twins.
Scholar-generated biography
John Holmes PhD is a researcher at the Australian National University, specializing in the analysis of composite materials using advanced imaging and computational techniques. His work focuses on deformation and damage characterization of fibre-reinforced composites through methods such as digital image correlation and X-ray micro-computed tomography. He also explores structural optimization and mechanical behavior analysis of composite structures, including Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) laminates and 3D-printed carbon fibre/PEEK. His research addresses challenges in thermoplastic composites, such as failure behavior under various deformation modes and the impact of manufacturing processes on material properties.