Prof Chris Rudd ~ Deputy Vice Chancellor and Head of Campus Singapore

I took up the role of DVC and Head of Campus, Singapore in early 2019. Prior to that I held the role of Provost at University of Nottingham's China Campus (2015-19) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) at University of Nottingham UK (2007-15).

I am interested in the manufacturing and performance of polymer composite materials. My group works on a wide range of practical applications ranging from medical implants to aerospace structures. I collaborate with industry and business and currently supervise about half a dozen PhD students. Current projects include lightning strike protection, fire resistant structures, synthetic bone replacement materials and recycling of carbon fibre composites.

Interests

Research

• Composite Materials Fibre science Manufacturing Materials Processing Mechanics

Teaching

• Solid Mechanics, Fibre Reinforced Composite Materials

Research Disciplines

• Materials engineering (4016)
• Biomedical engineering (4003)
• Aerospace engineering (4001)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Ceramics, glass and industrial mineral products (2403)
• Aerospace transport (2701)
• manufacturing (2499)

Awards

• 2018 - Order of the British Empire
• 2018 - West Lake Award from Zhejiang Provincial Government
• 2017 - Camellia Award from Ningbo Municipal Government
• 2015 - Icebreaker Award from 48 Group Club
• 2013 - Changbaishan Award from Jilin Provincial Government
• 2019 to 2024 - Chinese Academy of Sciences Guest Professorship for International Scientists
• 2018 to 2021 - Honorary Professorship of National Level International Science & Technology Base, Advanced Composite Joint Research Centre, AVIC
• 2009 to 2014 - Jilin University Guest Professorship

Fellowships

• 1994 - Institution of Mechanical Engineers
• 1993 - Institute of Materials
• 1999 to 2000 - Royal Academy of Engineering Foresight Fellow

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU.

Journal Articles

• Jiang M, Hu Y, Rudd C, Cao Z, Liu X and Yi X (2023) Simultaneously improving electrical properties and interlaminar fracture toughness: A novel multifunctional composite based on Inter-Woven Wire Fabric. Composites Communications, 39.
• Tong L, Wang X, Tong J, Yi X, Liu X and Rudd C (2023) Re-use of jute fiber hybrid nonwoven breather within laminated composite applications: A case study. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 36.
• Fazeli M, Liu X and Rudd C (2022) The effect of waterborne polyurethane coating on the mechanical properties of epoxy-based composite containing recycled carbon fibres. Surfaces and Interfaces, 29.
• Hu D, Liu X, Liu W, Li G, Rudd C and Yi X (2022) The effects of compaction and interleaving on through-thickness electrical resistance and in-plane mechanical properties for CFRP laminates. Composites Science and Technology, 223.
• Jiang M, Cong X, Yi X, Liu X and Rudd C (2022) A stochastic overlap network model of electrical properties for conductive weft yarn composites and their experimental study. Composites Science and Technology, 217.
• Liu Z, Ramakrishna S, Ahmed I, Rudd C and Liu X (2022) Rheological, Surface Tension and Conductivity Insights on the Electrospinnability of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-hyaluronic Acid Solutions and Their Correlations with the Nanofiber Morphological Characteristics. Polymers, 14 (20).
• Liu Z, Dong C, Tong L, Rudd C, Liu X and Yi X (2022) A pre-screening study of honeycomb sandwich structure filled with green materials for noise reduction. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 163.
• Su N, Pierce R, Rudd C and Liu X (2022) Comprehensive investigation of reclaimed carbon fibre reinforced polyamide (rCF/PA) filaments and FDM printed composites. Composites Part B: Engineering, 233.
• Tan C, Rudd C, Parsons A, Sharmin N and Ahmed I (2022) L-DOPA coating improved phosphate glass fibre strength and fibre/matrix interface. Journal of The Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 136.
• Cong X, Khalili P, Zhu C, Li S, Li J, Rudd C and Liu X (2021) Investigation of fire protection performance and mechanical properties of thin-ply bio-epoxy composites. Polymers, 13 (5).

Conference Papers

• Cheng S, Wong K, Shen C, Liu X and Rudd C (2021) Shredding energy consumption of GFRP composite waste. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. In: GNN 2020: 2nd International Conference on Graphene and Novel Nanomaterials, 1-4 November 2020, Xi'an, China
• Hao S, Wong K, Liu X and Rudd C (2021) Influence of chemical treatment on the recycling of composites before pyrolysis. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. In: GNN 2020: 2nd International Conference on Graphene and Novel Nanomaterials, 1-4 November 2020, Xi'an, China

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 52+ research outputs authored by Prof Chris Rudd from 2013 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Brand Identity and Value Creation: Determining Brands Co-ownership in the Experience Age (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Branding strategy of SME online stores (PhD , Advisor Mentor)

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