Mechanical Engineer, academic and author by profession. Specialised on computational/applied mechanics, numerical modelling and simulation (FEA, SPH), structural dynamics, blast/ballistic impact, armour & protection systems. Senior lecturer at The University of Edinburgh (Institute for Infrastructure and Environment - IIE and Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions - CSEC). Past-president/GB member of LWAG-Light-Weight Armour for Defence & Security.