
Dr Olly Duncan
Manchester Metropolitan University
Lecturer
Equipment:
- computer-aided engineering software
- material testing devices
- cameras - including high-speed & digital image correlation software
- instrumented drop tower impact rigs
- bespoke sports equipment test rigs
- engineering workshops and additive manufacturing devices
Scientific focus and expertise:
I develop and characterise new materials and structures for impact protection, typically for sports.
Materials class:
Polymers, smart materials, foams, lattices
Application:
Protective equipment, sports equipment and prosthetics.
Market Sector:
Sports and Healthcare
Organisation:
Academia
ECR (Early Career Researcher)
Special Interest Group(s):
Acoustic Metamaterials
Active Metamaterials
Manufacturing and Scale Up
Mechanical Metamaterials
Modelling and AI-Design
Forum(s):
Early Careers
Horizon Scanning and Disruptive Concepts
Industry / KTN
Outreach and Education