Rhys Thomas

Rhys Thomas

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7915-8075

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Biography

Rhys Thomas earned a PhD from The University of Manchester through the Advanced Metallic Systems Centre for Doctoral Training and the Rolls-Royce Nuclear UTC. His research focused on the deformation behaviour of zirconium alloys under simulated in-reactor conditions, using a combination of high-resolution digital image correlation and electron backscatter diffraction. This work culminated in a thesis titled "Effect of Proton Irradiation and Hydriding on Strain Localisation in Zirconium Alloys." His findings were showcased at several international conferences, earning awards for Best Poster and Best Talk, and were featured on the cover of the Journal of Nuclear Materials in 2019.

Through the MIDAS programme, Rhys expanded his expertise to include X-ray line broadening analysis, deepening the understanding of degradation mechanisms in neutron-irradiated zirconium alloys. Now a Senior Application Scientist, he leverages cutting-edge techniques uniquely available at The University of Manchester to tackle complex, real-world challenges faced by industry.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Effect of Proton Irradiation and Hydriding on Strain Localisation in Zirconium Alloys

Award Date: 20 Jun 2020

Master of Physics

Award Date: 12 Jun 2014

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Energy
  • Manchester Energy
  • Dalton Nuclear Institute
  • Henry Royce Institute
  • Advanced materials
  • Photon Science Institute

Keywords

  • zirconium
  • hrdic
  • ebsd
  • titanium
  • deformation
  • xrd
  • cmwp
  • irradiation

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  • MPC: Materials Performance Centre

    Burke, G. (PI), Engelberg, D. (PI), Preuss, M. (PI), Frankel, P. (PI), Jimenez-Melero, E. (PI), Pickering, E. (PI), Scenini, F. (PI), Stevens, N. (PI), Race, C. (PI), Connolly, B. (PI), Abdallah, M. (PGR student), Armson, S. (PGR student), Attar, H. (PGR student), Barron, P. (PGR student), Bird, J. (PGR student), Brown, A. (PGR student), Bruce, K. (PGR student), Buxton, O. (PGR student), Cassineri, S. (PGR student), Cattivelli, A. (PGR student), Chen, W. (PGR student), Collins, J. (PGR student), Debenham, L. (PGR student), Eaton-Mckay, J. (PGR student), Eguchi, K. (PGR student), Foster, D. (PGR student), Fox, C. (PGR student), Garrett, A. (PGR student), Gredis, A. (PGR student), Grime, T. (PGR student), Hou, J. (PGR student), Howe, B. (PGR student), Hughes, J. (PGR student), Hunt, C. (PGR student), Islam, U. (PGR student), Jalil, R. (PGR student), Jones, C. (PGR student), Kablan, A. (PGR student), Kapousidou, M. (PGR student), Koc, O. (PGR student), Kroll, R. (PGR student), Lang, R. (PGR student), Lennard, J. (PGR student), Liubercev, S. (PGR student), Mahmood, S. (PGR student), Maric, M. (PGR student), Martin, C. (PGR student), Mazzei, G. (PGR student), Rigby-Bell, M. (PGR student), Rogers, M. (PGR student), Sanchez, C. (PGR student), Shah, Z. (PGR student), Stavroulakis, E. (PGR student), Stuglik, P. (PGR student), Suleman, T. (PGR student), Supornpaibul, N. (PGR student), Thornley, S. (PGR student), Volpe, L. (PGR student), Wang, H. (PGR student), Wilson, M. (PGR student), Wilson, A. (PGR student), Woodward, T. (PGR student), Wylie, A. (PGR student), Xu, X. D. (PGR student), Yankova, M. (PGR student), Yildirim, E. (PGR student), Zhou, Y. (PGR student), Zhu, S. (PGR student), Barzdajn, B. (CoI), Carruthers, A. (CoI), Cassineri, S. (CoI), Chang, L. (CoI), Obasi, G. (CoI), Palko, S. (CoI), Reccagni, P. (CoI), Tang, R. (CoI), Thomas, R. (CoI), Unnikrishnan, R. (CoI), Zhang, Z. (CoI), Zhou, Y. (CoI) & Aspinall, A. (Support team)

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    Project: Research