Dr. Pj Tan

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Biography

PJ Tan is currently a Professor of Applied Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London (UCL). He received his PhD and MSc degrees in Applied Mechanics from UMIST/The University of Manchester, along with a BEng (Hons.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Joining UCL in September 2007, he heads the High Strain Rate Laboratory, leading a research group that focuses on materials modeling and dynamic structural mechanics. In 2018, he served as a visiting academic fellow at both the University of Cambridge and at NUS. He is currently an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, specifically within the specialty of Solid Structural Mechanics, and he is a member of the editorial advisory board for the International Journal of Impact Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-10-01 — Present

University College London, Dept Mechanical Engineering • United Kingdom

Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Associate Professor

2018-10-01 — 2021-09-30

University College London, Dept Mechanical Engineering • United Kingdom

Served as an Associate Professor, contributing to teaching and research.

Senior Lecturer

2015-10-01 — 2018-09-30

University College London, Dept Mechanical Engineering • United Kingdom

Served as a Senior Lecturer, focusing on advanced topics in mechanical engineering.

Lecturer

2007-09-03 — 2015-09-30

University College London, Dept Mechanical Engineering • United Kingdom

Lectured in various mechanical engineering subjects.

Research Fellow

2006-01-01 — 2007-08-31

University of Aberdeen, School of Engineering • United Kingdom

Conducted research in engineering applications.

Research Associate

2002-03-01 — 2005-12-31

University of Manchester, School of Mechanical, Aerospace Civil Engineering • United Kingdom

Engaged in research projects in mechanical and aerospace engineering.