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Dr Scott Millen

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Scott Millen

Dr Scott Millen

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Scott's research interests are focused on numerical modelling, in particular Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to study extreme events on lightweight materials, including composites. Scott is interested in the study of low velocity impact (LVI) and compression after impact (CAI), lightning strike modelling, fires including lithium-ion batteries, and the general study of composite materials.

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  • Scott.Millen@qub.ac.uk
  • +44 (0)28 9097 4124

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in the fields of:

  • Composite materials and Finite Element Analysis
  • Low velocity impact (LVI) and compression after impact (CAI)
  • Lightning strike modelling
  • Extreme event modelling (thermal problems)
  • Natural fibre composites (Flax)

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Public outreach & key achievements

  • Organiser of Innovation in Action: An Engineering Research Showcase part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival 2025.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng IMechE) and Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
  • Two of Scott's former undergraduate students have won prizes for their final year projects in the NAFEMS/IMechE Engineering Simulation Techniques Outstanding Project Award.
  • Scott received a QUB Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching or Learning Support by a Team in 2023/24.

Research students

PhD Title Understanding Thermal and Fire Behaviours of Lightweight Materials and Protective Coatings
Name Emily Bond
Year of Study 2024 - Present
Country  England

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