I am a post graduate researcher at the university of Bristol. My research focus is in using crystal plasticity finite element modelling techniques to predict microstructural damage initiation as precursors to fracture under different degradation mechanisms including plasticity, creep, and irradiation damage. I’m interested in modelling both austenitic and ferritic steels as well as confirming, validating, and improving models through the use of corollary experiments, with applications to improving structural integrity assessments of nuclear reactor pressure vessels.