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Keith Seffen is a professor in Engineering Mechanics at the University of Cambridge and a member of the Civil Engineering Division. He is the head of the Structures Research Group, which focuses on the reconfigurability of structures and their ability to change shape dramatically, often leading to failure. He founded the Advanced Structures Group Laboratory and has held various roles including Deputy Head of Civil Engineering Graduate Studies and Official Fellow at Corpus Christi College. His academic journey includes a PhD on novel deployable structures technology under the supervision of Professor Pellegrino. He has previously worked as a lecturer and research associate, contributing significantly to the field of structural mechanics. His research interests emphasize innovative engineering solutions and properties derived from nature's growth patterns.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge
Head of Structures Research Group, member of the Civil Engineering Division, and involved in teaching and supervising students.
University of Manchester • Manchester
Lecturer in Smart Structures within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge • Cambridge
Conducted research in engineering design.
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