Professor Noel O’Dowd

Professor O'Dowd's expertise is in computational modelling, focusing on mechanical behaviour of materials. This includes the development of material models and prediction of service behaviour of materials using finite-element analysis. I have experience in composite materials, Ni-base alloys and austenitic/ferritic steels for structural applications, particularly at high temperature, fracture mechanics, residual stress measurement and micromechanics, including fracture mechanics testing. He teachs on the Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Modules: Non-linear finite element analysis; Fracture Mechanics and is currently working with ESB, Electric Ireland and MCS Kenny, on a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) project related to power plant efficiency and integrity of welded offshore pipelines.