Dr Ross Minty

Lecturer

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Personal statement

I studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde (MEng, Distinction 2014) and subsequently obtained my PhD from the University for studies on the influence of matrix stoichiometry on the performance of the fibre-matrix interface within glass fibre-reinforced composites, supervised by Professor Jim Thomason and Dr Liu Yang.

I then spent 4 years in industry with Far-UK (Nottingham) where I acted as both technical and overall project leader across a diverse portfolio of commercial and grant funded projects focussed on applied research and development of composite materials.

I returned to the University of Strathclyde in January 2022 as a Lecturer in Composite Material Sustainability and Reinforcement as part of the Advanced Composites Group (ACG). My goal, through both academic and industrial collaboration, is to develop and characterise the next generation of sustainable, high performance composite materials, with a particular focus on the fibre-matrix interface.

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Area of Expertise

Technical: 

  • Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites
  • Composites Fibre-Matrix Interface
  • Composite Recycling
  • Reinforcement Fibres (Glass/Carbon/Natural)
  • Surface Adhesion & Coating
  • Mechanical Testing
  • Single Fibre Testing
  • Polymer and Elastomer 
  • Thermomechanical Analysis
  • Rheology
  • Multi-Material Structures
  • Adhesives
  • Auxetic Materials

Organisational: Significant experience as technical and overall project lead in both fundamental and applied forms of research and development. Experienced in leading and delivering commerical and grant funded projects on time and within budget.

Communication: Regularly present at internationally peer-reviewed conferences as well as regular meetings with project partners.

Qualifications

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institute of Engineers in Scotland (IES)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Composite Material Science

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Teaching

16565 Engineering Composites

ME310 Professional Responsbilities

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Research Interests

My current research interests include understanding and enhancing the fibre-matrix interface for new polymer/fibre combinations, the optimisation of adhesion in multi-material structures, and the generation of new forms of advanced composite material to enhance the sustainability and circular nature of lightweight composite materials.

Professional Activities

The Impact of Adhesion & Residual Stress within Next-Generation Composites Materials
Speaker
25/3/2025
Strategic Themes - EPSRC (Critical Mass) - Sustainable & Circular Materials & Manufacturing
Participant
11/2/2025
EPSRC Peer Review College (External organisation)
Advisor
1/2024
Scottish Plastics and Rubber Association (External organisation)
Advisor
24/1/2022
University of Southampton
Visiting researcher
12/2021
EPSRC Engineering Early Career Forum (External organisation)
Advisor
1/2021

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Projects

Royce Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme
Minty, Ross (Principal Investigator)
An collaborative project with the Universityo of Limerick, funded by the Royce Institute, to investigate optimising the fibre-matrix interface of lignin-based carbon fibres for next-generation sustainable composites
24-Jan-2024 - 19-Jan-2024
DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | Kelly, Lewis
Minty, Ross (Principal Investigator) Liggat, John (Co-investigator) Yang, Liu (Co-investigator) Kelly, Lewis (Research Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2023 - 01-Jan-2027
An investigation of the fibre-matrix interface of laser processed composite materials
Minty, Ross (Principal Investigator) Nixon, Paul (Research Co-investigator)
07-Jan-2023 - 06-Jan-2026
Advancing the understanding of the composite fibre-matrix interface through the development of automated micromechanical testing
Minty, Ross (Principal Investigator) Malone, Beth (Research Co-investigator)
07-Jan-2023 - 06-Jan-2026
LVT Hybrid Formulations and Industrial Trials - Amtico International
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Yang, Liu (Co-investigator) Minty, Ross (Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2023 - 31-Jan-2023
Development of Enhanced Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Flooring Materials - Amtico International
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Yang, Liu (Co-investigator) Minty, Ross (Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2023

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Contact

Dr Ross Minty
Lecturer
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Email: ross.f.minty@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 548 2311