Personal statement

Dr Chris Triantafyllou obtained his PhD in aerospace materials from the University of Glasgow, specialising in the cold-dwell fatigue response of titanium alloys and investigating the effects of microtexture on the mechanical properties of critical aerospace components. His research employed a coupled experimental-computational approach and contributed to a growing body of research in this area by utilising advanced experimental techniques. As a Teaching Associate in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Dr Triantafyllou is involved in the development and delivery of modules related to materials science, design, and manufacturing. He encourages practical, research-driven and industry-relevant learning and actively works to establish and maintain collaborations with companies across Scotland for research and student projects. Previously, Dr. Triantafyllou has led two external educational initiatives aimed at enhancing the aerospace engineering learning experience. These initiatives included modernising syllabus content for principles of jet propulsion, as well as integrating interdisciplinary design and build projects with multiple sub-systems as an applied learning tool for undergraduate students.