Dr. Thomas Swinburne

Biography

Thomas Swinburne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his Doctorate (Ph.D.) from Imperial College London in 2015, following a Master's (M.Sc.) from the same institution in 2011. Earlier, he earned an Undergraduate degree (M.Phys) from the University of Oxford in 2010. His research focuses on the atomic-scale properties of materials, specifically in areas such as plasticity in metallic alloys, irradiation damage, and the development of statistical models for rare event sampling. Additionally, he works on uncertainty quantification and forecasting in the context of computational materials design, aiming to create theoretical tools that can enhance modeling techniques and reduce the time and cost involved in material design. His work represents a significant contribution to advancing the field of materials science by enabling researchers to better understand and predict the behavior of materials under various conditions.

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