Professor Mark Whittaker

Professor

Materials Science and Engineering

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Academic Director's Office - 014
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Institute of Structural Materials
Bay Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5854-0726

About

Mark is a Professor working in the Institute of Structural Materials (ISM) where his research interests focus on high performance materials for jet engine applications.

He is passionate about helping others to achieve their goals, either through teaching, mentoring or supervision and actively looks to engage strongly with my research team.

Mark's original degree in Physics helps him to relate materials behaviour to fundamental atomic scale behaviour and he enjoys developing new areas of understanding and fields of research.

With two children of his own, Mark is also passionate about outreach work and look to get involved wherever possible with schools visits.

Areas Of Expertise

Thermo-mechanical Fatigue
Creep Lifing
Titanium Alloys
Nickel Alloys
Crystallographic Texture
Fatigue Lifing
Fatigue/Creep/Environment Interactions

Career Highlights

Research

Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue
Within the gas turbine engine, the high transient thermal stresses resulting from throttle movement from idle to high settings give rise to the phenomenon of thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF). These effects have been widely explored for turbine blade materials, typically single crystal nickel alloys. More recently however, a combination of thinner disc rims and further increases in turbine entry temperature has lead to a situation where TMF in disc materials cannot be ignored. Turbine discs will usually be manufactured from polycrystalline nickel alloys, and as such it is now considered critical that TMF effects in this system of alloys is fully characterised. Research within the Institute of Structural Materials in collaboration with Roll-Royce plc leads the way in the development of modelling approaches to TMF through a range of cutting edge experimental techniques.

Modern Creep Lifing Approaches
Traditional creep lifing techniques based on power law equations have shown themselves to be extremely limited, particularly in the prediction of long term data based only on short term experimental data. More recently, alternative approaches such as the Wilshire equations and hyperbolic tangent methods have been proposed which offer a new insight into the field.

Titanium Alloys
Premature failure of titanium based engineering components in the 1970s brought to attention the phenomenon of dwell effects at low temperatures in these alloys, loosely termed ‘cold creep’, which are currently still a major concern for designers. Ongoing research at the Institute of Structural Materials seeks to address the issue through targeted mechanical testing and microscopic evaluation.

Award Highlights Collaborations

Publications

Research Highlights

Dyer, A., Jones, J., Cutts, R., & Whittaker, M. (2019). The Effect of Phase Angle on the Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Life of a Titanium Metal Matrix Composite. Materials, 12(6), 953
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12060953, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49698
Lin, B., Huang, M., Zhao, L., Roy, A., Silberschmidt, V., Barnard, N., Whittaker, M., & McColvin, G. (2018). 3D DDD modelling of dislocation–precipitate interaction in a nickel-based single crystal superalloy under cyclic deformation. Philosophical Magazine, 98(17), 1550-1575.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2018.1447159, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39234
Farukh, F., Zhao, L., Barnard, N., Whittaker, M., McColvin, G., & Whittaker, M. (2017). Computational modelling of full interaction between crystal plasticity and oxygen diffusion at a crack tip. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2017.10.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36757
Kashinga, R., Zhao, L., Silberschmidt, V., Farukh, F., Barnard, N., Whittaker, M., Proprentner, D., Shollock, B., McColvin, G., & Whittaker, M. (2017). Low cycle fatigue of a directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy: Testing, characterisation and modelling. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 708, 503-513.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2017.10.024, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35975
V, G. & Whittaker, M. (2017). A Discussion of Non-Constant Creep Activation Energy. Journal of Material Science & Engineering, 06(05)
https://doi.org/10.4172/2169-0022.1000372, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35457
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Deen, C., Rae, C., & Williams, S. (2017). Creep Deformation by Dislocation Movement in Waspaloy. Materials, 10(1), 61
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10010061, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31621
Gray, V., Whittaker, M., Whittaker, M., & Gray, V. (2015). The changing constants of creep: A letter on region splitting in creep lifing. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 632, 96-102.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2015.02.059, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21243
Pretty, C., Williams, S., & Whittaker, M. (2017). Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Crack Growth of RR1000. Materials, 10(1), 34
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10010034, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31568
Connolly, M., Whittaker, M., Williams, S., & Whittaker, M. (2014). Development of true-stress creep model through analysis of constant-load creep data with application to finite element methods. Materials Science and Technology, 30(15), 1899-1904.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1743284714Y.0000000539, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26773
Pretty, C., Whittaker, M., & Williams, S. (2014). Crack Growth of a Polycrystalline Nickel Alloy under TMF Loading. Advanced Materials Research, 891-892, 1302-1307.
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.891-892.1302, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21249
Guédou, J., Deen, C., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Rae, C., Williams, S., Choné, J., & Whittaker, M. (2014). Relating fundamental creep mechanisms in Waspaloy to the Wilshire equations. MATEC Web of Conferences, 14, 15001
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20141415001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21251
Harrison, W., Abdallah, Z., & Whittaker, M. (2014). A Model for Creep and Creep Damage in the γ-Titanium Aluminide Ti-45Al-2Mn-2Nb. Materials, 7(3), 2194-2209.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7032194, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21248
Gray, V. & Whittaker, M. (2015). Development and Assessment of a New Empirical Model for Predicting Full Creep Curves. Materials, 8(7), 4582-4592.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma8074582, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26772
Abdallah, Z., Gray, V., Whittaker, M., & Perkins, K. (2014). A Critical Analysis of the Conventionally Employed Creep Lifing Methods. Materials, 7(5), 3371-3398.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7053371, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21247
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., & Harrison, W. (2014). Evolution of Wilshire equations for creep life prediction. Materials at High Temperatures, 31(3), 233-238.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1878641314Y.0000000019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21246
Whittaker, M. & Whittaker, M. (2014). Advances in structural metallic systems for gas turbines
https://doi.org/10.1179/0267083614Z.000000000820, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21245
HURLEY, P., WHITTAKER, M., WILLIAMS, S., EVANS, W., & Whittaker, M. (2008). Prediction of fatigue initiation lives in notched Ti 6246 specimens. (pp. none
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.05.013, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2014
Abdallah, Z., Whittaker, M., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2013). High temperature creep behaviour in the γ titanium aluminide Ti–45Al–2Mn–2Nb. Intermetallics, 38, 55-62.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2013.02.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa15048
Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., Deen, C., Whittaker, M., & Harrison, W. (2013). Creep behaviour of Waspaloy under non-constant stress and temperature. Materials Research Innovations, 17(5), 323-326.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1433075x13y.0000000137, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa15363
WHITTAKER, M., EVANS, W., HURLEY, P., FLYNN, D., & Whittaker, M. (2007). Prediction of notched specimen behaviour at ambient and high temperatures in Ti6246. International Journal of Fatigue, 29(9-11), 1716-1725.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.02.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2015
HURLEY, P., WHITTAKER, M., WEBSTER, P., EVANS, W., & Whittaker, M. (2007). A Methodology for Predicting Creep/Fatigue Crack Growth Rates in Ti6246. (pp. 1702-1710).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.01.014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2016
Clark, D., Bache, M., Whittaker, M., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2008). Shaped metal deposition of a nickel alloy for aero engine applications. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 203(1-3), 439-448.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2007.10.051, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2017
Clark, D., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2010). Microstructural Characterization of a Polycrystalline Nickel-Based Superalloy Processed via Tungsten-Intert-Gas-Shaped Metal Deposition. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 41(6), 1346-1353.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-010-9410-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5829
Whittaker, M., Evans, W., Lancaster, R., Harrison, W., Webster, P., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., & Lancaster, R. (2009). The effect of microstructure and texture on mechanical properties of Ti6-4. International Journal of Fatigue, 31(11-12), 2022-2030.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.02.014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5830
Whittaker, M., Evans, W., & Whittaker, M. (2009). Effect of prestrain on the fatigue properties of Ti834. International Journal of Fatigue, 31(11-12), 1751-1757.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.03.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5831
Evans, W., Lancaster, R., Steele, A., Whittaker, M., Jones, N., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2009). Plain and notched fatigue in nickel single crystal alloys. International Journal of Fatigue, 31(11-12), 1709-1718.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.03.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5832
Whittaker, M. & Whittaker, M. (2011). Considerations in fatigue lifing of stress concentrations in textured titanium 6-4. International Journal of Fatigue, 33(10), 1384-1391.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2011.05.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5833
Whittaker, M., Wilshire, B., & Whittaker, M. (2010). Creep and creep fracture of 2.25Cr–1.6W steels (Grade 23). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(18-19), 4932-4938.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2010.04.033, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5834
Wilshire, B., Whittaker, M., & Whittaker, M. (2010). Grain boundaries: their influence on creep strain accumulation. Materials Science and Technology, 26(7), 793-796.
https://doi.org/10.1179/026708309X12567268926605, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5835
Wilshire, B., Whittaker, M., & Whittaker, M. (2009). The role of grain boundaries in creep strain accumulation. Acta Materialia, 57(14), 4115-4124.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2009.05.009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5836
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Hurley, P., Williams, S., Whittaker, M., & Harrison, W. (2010). Modelling the behaviour of titanium alloys at high temperature for gas turbine applications. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(16-17), 4365-4372.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2010.03.078, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5837
Whittaker, M., Jones, P., Pleydell-Pearce, C., Rugg, D., & Williams, S. (2010). The effect of prestrain on low and high temperature creep in Ti834. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(24-25), 6683-6689.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2010.07.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5838
Whittaker, M., Wilshire, B., & Whittaker, M. (2011). Long term creep life prediction for Grade 22 (2·25Cr—1Mo) steels. Materials Science and Technology, 27(3), 642-647.
https://doi.org/10.1179/026708310X520529, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6272
Clark, D., Whittaker, M., & Bache, M. (2012). Microstructural Characterization of a Prototype Titanium Alloy Structure Processed via Direct Laser Deposition (DLD). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 43(2), 388-396.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-011-9599-x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10558
Whittaker, M. & Wilshire, B. (2013). Advanced Procedures for Long-Term Creep Data Prediction for 2.25 Chromium Steels. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 44(S1), 136-153.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-012-1160-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10630
Whittaker, M., Evans, M., Wilshire, B., Evans, M., & Whittaker, M. (2012). Long-term creep data prediction for type 316H stainless steel. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 552, 145-150.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2012.05.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10757
Lancaster, R., Whittaker, M., Williams, S., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2013). A review of thermo-mechanical fatigue behaviour in polycrystalline nickel superalloys for turbine disc applications. Materials at High Temperatures, 30(1), 2-12.
https://doi.org/10.3184/096034013x13630238172260, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14477
Abdallah, Z., Whittaker, M., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2013). High temperature creep behaviour in the γ titanium aluminide Ti–45Al–2Mn–2Nb. Intermetallics, 38, 55-62.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2013.02.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14558
Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., & Lancaster, R. (2013). A model for time dependent strain accumulation and damage at low temperatures in Ti–6Al–4V. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 574, 130-136.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.02.070, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14559
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Lancaster, R., Williams, S., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., & Lancaster, R. (2013). An analysis of modern creep lifing methodologies in the titanium alloy Ti6-4. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 577, 114-119.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.03.030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14565
Whittaker, M., Wilshire, B., Brear, J., & Whittaker, M. (2013). Creep fracture of the centrifugally-cast superaustenitic steels, HK40 and HP40. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 580, 391-396.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.05.041, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa15000
Sullivan, J. & Whittaker, M. (2011). Variability in the mechanical properties and processing conditions of a High Strength Low Alloy steel. Procedia Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5714
Lancaster, R., Perkins, K., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., & Jeffs, S. (2014). Prediction of fatigue lives at stress raising features in a high strength steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 59, 301-308.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.08.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14789
Lancaster, R. & Whittaker, M. (2014). Non-Invasive Temperature Measurement and Control Techniques under Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Loading. Materials Science and Technology, 30(15), 1862-1876.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1743284714Y.0000000654, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20138
Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., & Williams, S. (2013). Recent Advances in Creep Modelling of the Nickel Base Superalloy, Alloy 720Li. Materials, 6(3), 1118-1137.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6031118, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24142
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875802063&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Harrison, W., Abdallah, Z., & Whittaker, M. (2014). A Model for Creep and Creep Damage in the γ-Titanium Aluminide Ti-45Al-2Mn-2Nb. Materials, 7(3), 2194-2209.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7032194, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28078
Jones, J., Whittaker, M., Buckingham, R., Johnston, R., Bache, M., & Clark, D. (2017). Microstructural characterisation of a nickel alloy processed via blown powder direct laser deposition (DLD). Materials & Design, 117, 47-57.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.12.062, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31556
Jones, J., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., & Williams, S. (2017). The influence of phase angle, strain range and peak cycle temperature on the TMF crack initiation behaviour and damage mechanisms of the nickel-based superalloy, RR1000. International Journal of Fatigue, 98, 279-285.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.01.036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31841
Palmer, J., Jones, J., Dyer, A., Smith, R., Lancaster, R., Whittaker, M., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2019). Development of test facilities for thermo-mechanical fatigue testing. International Journal of Fatigue, 121, 208-218.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.12.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48058
Birosca, S., Liu, G., Ding, R., Simm, T., Jiang, J., Deen, C., & Whittaker, M. (2019). The dislocation behaviour and GND development in a nickel based superalloy during creep. International Journal of Plasticity, 118, 252-268.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2019.02.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48800
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2019.02.015
Lewis, D., Ding, R., Whittaker, M., Mignanelli, P., & Hardy, M. (2020). The effect of oxidising thermal exposures on the fatigue properties of a polycrystalline powder metallurgy nickel-based superalloy. Materials & Design, 189, 108529
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108529, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53385
Norman, V., Stekovic, S., Jones, J., Whittaker, M., & Grant, B. (2020). On the mechanistic difference between in-phase and out-of-phase thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, 105528
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105528, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53515
Jones, J., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., Hyde, C., Rouse, J., Engel, B., Pattison, S., Stekovic, S., Jackson, C., & Li, H. (2020). The effect of phase angle on crack growth mechanisms under thermo-mechanical fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, 105539
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105539, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53617
Rouse, J., Engel, B., Hyde, C., Pattison, S., Whittaker, M., Jones, P., Cockings, B., & Barnard, N. (2020). A viscoelastic – viscoplastic material model for superalloy applications. International Journal of Fatigue, 136, 105579
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105579, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53862
Cockings, H., Cockings, B., Harrison, W., Dowd, M., Perkins, K., Whittaker, M., & Gibson, G. (2020). The effect of near-surface plastic deformation on the hot corrosion and high temperature corrosion-fatigue response of a nickel-based superalloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 832
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154889, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53920
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925838820312524?via%3Dihub
Engel, B., Rouse, J., Hyde, C., Lavie, W., Leidermark, D., Stekovic, S., Williams, S., Pattison, S., Grant, B., Whittaker, M., Jones, P., Lancaster, R., & Li, H. (2020). The prediction of crack propagation in coarse grain RR1000 using a unified modelling approach. International Journal of Fatigue, 105652
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105652, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54025
Stekovic, S., Jones, P., Engel, B., Whittaker, M., Norman, V., Rouse, J., Pattison, S., Hyde, C., Härnman, P., Lancaster, R., Leidermark, D., & Moverare, J. (2020). DevTMF – Towards code of practice for thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth. International Journal of Fatigue, 138, 105675
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105675, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54215
Li, J., Jeffs, S., Whittaker, M., & Martin, N. (2020). Boride formation behaviour and their effect on tensile ductility in cast TiAl-based alloys. Materials & Design, 195, 109064
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109064, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55034
Li, J., Jeffs, S., Whittaker, M., & Martin, N. (2020). Alloying effect on solidification behaviour and grain refinement in Ti45Al2Nb2Ta0.8B and Ti45Al2Nb2Hf0.8B. Intermetallics, 127, 106984
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2020.106984, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55375
Li, J. & Whittaker, M. (2020). Intermetallics: Applications. Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering (pp. 339-349). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819726-4.00041-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55427
Boswell, J., Jones, J., Barnard, N., Clark, D., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2021). The effects of energy density and heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of laser additive manufactured Haynes 282. Materials & Design, 205, 109725
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109725, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56697
Whittaker, M. (2022). Introduction: High Temperature Extreme Alloys and Composites. Encyclopedia of Materials: Metals and Alloys (pp. 275-276). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819726-4.00126-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57987
Froes, F. & Whittaker, M. (2022). Titanium and Its Alloys. Encyclopedia of Materials: Metals and Alloys (pp. 287-293). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819726-4.00066-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57988
Gray, V., Jones, P., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., Pretty, C., & Williams, S. (2022). A holistic approach to Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue phase angle effects for an aerospace nickel superalloy. International Journal of Fatigue, 156, 106631
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106631, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58649
HENDERY, M., Whittaker, M., Cockings, B., & Mignanelli, P. (2022). The effect of salt composition on the stress-free and corrosion-fatigue performance of a fine-grained nickel-based superalloy. Corrosion Science, 198, 110113
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110113, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59246
Li, Y., Cockings, H., Mignanelli, P., Whittaker, M., Cockings, B., Buckingham, R., & Bache, M. (2022). High temperature corrosion-fatigue behavior of a shot peened nickel based superalloy. Corrosion Science, 207, 110577
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110577, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60843
Whittaker, M., Barnard, N., Cockings, B., Duffy, E., Williams, S., & Hardy, M. (2023). Approaches to fatigue lifing in a high strength polycrystalline nickel alloy. International Journal of Fatigue, 166, 107239
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.107239, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61165
Palmer, J., Jones, J., Whittaker, M., & Williams, S. (2022). Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Crack Growth and Phase Angle Effects in Ti6246. Materials, 15(18), 6264
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15186264, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61211

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Whittaker, M., Barnard, N., Cockings, B., Duffy, E., Williams, S., & Hardy, M. (2023). Approaches to fatigue lifing in a high strength polycrystalline nickel alloy. International Journal of Fatigue, 166, 107239
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2022.107239, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61165
Li, Y., Cockings, H., Mignanelli, P., Whittaker, M., Cockings, B., Buckingham, R., & Bache, M. (2022). High temperature corrosion-fatigue behavior of a shot peened nickel based superalloy. Corrosion Science, 207, 110577
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110577, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60843
Palmer, J., Jones, J., Whittaker, M., & Williams, S. (2022). Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Crack Growth and Phase Angle Effects in Ti6246. Materials, 15(18), 6264
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15186264, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa61211
HENDERY, M., Whittaker, M., Cockings, B., & Mignanelli, P. (2022). The effect of salt composition on the stress-free and corrosion-fatigue performance of a fine-grained nickel-based superalloy. Corrosion Science, 198, 110113
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110113, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59246
Gray, V., Jones, P., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., Pretty, C., & Williams, S. (2022). A holistic approach to Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue phase angle effects for an aerospace nickel superalloy. International Journal of Fatigue, 156, 106631
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106631, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58649
Boswell, J., Jones, J., Barnard, N., Clark, D., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2021). The effects of energy density and heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of laser additive manufactured Haynes 282. Materials & Design, 205, 109725
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109725, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa56697
Li, J., Jeffs, S., Whittaker, M., & Martin, N. (2020). Alloying effect on solidification behaviour and grain refinement in Ti45Al2Nb2Ta0.8B and Ti45Al2Nb2Hf0.8B. Intermetallics, 127, 106984
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2020.106984, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55375
Li, J., Jeffs, S., Whittaker, M., & Martin, N. (2020). Boride formation behaviour and their effect on tensile ductility in cast TiAl-based alloys. Materials & Design, 195, 109064
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109064, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55034
Stekovic, S., Jones, P., Engel, B., Whittaker, M., Norman, V., Rouse, J., Pattison, S., Hyde, C., Härnman, P., Lancaster, R., Leidermark, D., & Moverare, J. (2020). DevTMF – Towards code of practice for thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth. International Journal of Fatigue, 138, 105675
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105675, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54215
Cockings, H., Cockings, B., Harrison, W., Dowd, M., Perkins, K., Whittaker, M., & Gibson, G. (2020). The effect of near-surface plastic deformation on the hot corrosion and high temperature corrosion-fatigue response of a nickel-based superalloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 832
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154889, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53920
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925838820312524?via%3Dihub
Engel, B., Rouse, J., Hyde, C., Lavie, W., Leidermark, D., Stekovic, S., Williams, S., Pattison, S., Grant, B., Whittaker, M., Jones, P., Lancaster, R., & Li, H. (2020). The prediction of crack propagation in coarse grain RR1000 using a unified modelling approach. International Journal of Fatigue, 105652
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105652, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa54025
Rouse, J., Engel, B., Hyde, C., Pattison, S., Whittaker, M., Jones, P., Cockings, B., & Barnard, N. (2020). A viscoelastic – viscoplastic material model for superalloy applications. International Journal of Fatigue, 136, 105579
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105579, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53862
Norman, V., Stekovic, S., Jones, J., Whittaker, M., & Grant, B. (2020). On the mechanistic difference between in-phase and out-of-phase thermo-mechanical fatigue crack growth. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, 105528
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105528, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53515
Jones, J., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., Hyde, C., Rouse, J., Engel, B., Pattison, S., Stekovic, S., Jackson, C., & Li, H. (2020). The effect of phase angle on crack growth mechanisms under thermo-mechanical fatigue loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, 105539
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105539, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53617
Lewis, D., Ding, R., Whittaker, M., Mignanelli, P., & Hardy, M. (2020). The effect of oxidising thermal exposures on the fatigue properties of a polycrystalline powder metallurgy nickel-based superalloy. Materials & Design, 189, 108529
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108529, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa53385
Birosca, S., Liu, G., Ding, R., Simm, T., Jiang, J., Deen, C., & Whittaker, M. (2019). The dislocation behaviour and GND development in a nickel based superalloy during creep. International Journal of Plasticity, 118, 252-268.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2019.02.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48800
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijplas.2019.02.015
Palmer, J., Jones, J., Dyer, A., Smith, R., Lancaster, R., Whittaker, M., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2019). Development of test facilities for thermo-mechanical fatigue testing. International Journal of Fatigue, 121, 208-218.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.12.015, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa48058
Dyer, A., Jones, J., Cutts, R., & Whittaker, M. (2019). The Effect of Phase Angle on the Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Life of a Titanium Metal Matrix Composite. Materials, 12(6), 953
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12060953, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49698
Lin, B., Huang, M., Zhao, L., Roy, A., Silberschmidt, V., Barnard, N., Whittaker, M., & McColvin, G. (2018). 3D DDD modelling of dislocation–precipitate interaction in a nickel-based single crystal superalloy under cyclic deformation. Philosophical Magazine, 98(17), 1550-1575.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2018.1447159, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39234
Farukh, F., Zhao, L., Barnard, N., Whittaker, M., McColvin, G., & Whittaker, M. (2017). Computational modelling of full interaction between crystal plasticity and oxygen diffusion at a crack tip. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tafmec.2017.10.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36757
Kashinga, R., Zhao, L., Silberschmidt, V., Farukh, F., Barnard, N., Whittaker, M., Proprentner, D., Shollock, B., McColvin, G., & Whittaker, M. (2017). Low cycle fatigue of a directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy: Testing, characterisation and modelling. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 708, 503-513.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2017.10.024, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35975
V, G. & Whittaker, M. (2017). A Discussion of Non-Constant Creep Activation Energy. Journal of Material Science & Engineering, 06(05)
https://doi.org/10.4172/2169-0022.1000372, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa35457
Jones, J., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., & Williams, S. (2017). The influence of phase angle, strain range and peak cycle temperature on the TMF crack initiation behaviour and damage mechanisms of the nickel-based superalloy, RR1000. International Journal of Fatigue, 98, 279-285.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.01.036, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31841
Jones, J., Whittaker, M., Buckingham, R., Johnston, R., Bache, M., & Clark, D. (2017). Microstructural characterisation of a nickel alloy processed via blown powder direct laser deposition (DLD). Materials & Design, 117, 47-57.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2016.12.062, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31556
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Deen, C., Rae, C., & Williams, S. (2017). Creep Deformation by Dislocation Movement in Waspaloy. Materials, 10(1), 61
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10010061, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31621
Pretty, C., Williams, S., & Whittaker, M. (2017). Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Crack Growth of RR1000. Materials, 10(1), 34
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma10010034, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31568
Gray, V. & Whittaker, M. (2015). Development and Assessment of a New Empirical Model for Predicting Full Creep Curves. Materials, 8(7), 4582-4592.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma8074582, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26772
Gray, V., Whittaker, M., Whittaker, M., & Gray, V. (2015). The changing constants of creep: A letter on region splitting in creep lifing. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 632, 96-102.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2015.02.059, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21243
Pretty, C., Whittaker, M., & Williams, S. (2014). Crack Growth of a Polycrystalline Nickel Alloy under TMF Loading. Advanced Materials Research, 891-892, 1302-1307.
https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.891-892.1302, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21249
Guédou, J., Deen, C., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Rae, C., Williams, S., Choné, J., & Whittaker, M. (2014). Relating fundamental creep mechanisms in Waspaloy to the Wilshire equations. MATEC Web of Conferences, 14, 15001
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20141415001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21251
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., & Harrison, W. (2014). Evolution of Wilshire equations for creep life prediction. Materials at High Temperatures, 31(3), 233-238.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1878641314Y.0000000019, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21246
Lancaster, R. & Whittaker, M. (2014). Non-Invasive Temperature Measurement and Control Techniques under Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Loading. Materials Science and Technology, 30(15), 1862-1876.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1743284714Y.0000000654, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa20138
Harrison, W., Abdallah, Z., & Whittaker, M. (2014). A Model for Creep and Creep Damage in the γ-Titanium Aluminide Ti-45Al-2Mn-2Nb. Materials, 7(3), 2194-2209.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7032194, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28078
Connolly, M., Whittaker, M., Williams, S., & Whittaker, M. (2014). Development of true-stress creep model through analysis of constant-load creep data with application to finite element methods. Materials Science and Technology, 30(15), 1899-1904.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1743284714Y.0000000539, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa26773
Abdallah, Z., Gray, V., Whittaker, M., & Perkins, K. (2014). A Critical Analysis of the Conventionally Employed Creep Lifing Methods. Materials, 7(5), 3371-3398.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7053371, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21247
Harrison, W., Abdallah, Z., & Whittaker, M. (2014). A Model for Creep and Creep Damage in the γ-Titanium Aluminide Ti-45Al-2Mn-2Nb. Materials, 7(3), 2194-2209.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma7032194, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21248
Lancaster, R., Perkins, K., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., & Jeffs, S. (2014). Prediction of fatigue lives at stress raising features in a high strength steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 59, 301-308.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2013.08.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14789
Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., Deen, C., Whittaker, M., & Harrison, W. (2013). Creep behaviour of Waspaloy under non-constant stress and temperature. Materials Research Innovations, 17(5), 323-326.
https://doi.org/10.1179/1433075x13y.0000000137, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa15363
Lancaster, R., Whittaker, M., Williams, S., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2013). A review of thermo-mechanical fatigue behaviour in polycrystalline nickel superalloys for turbine disc applications. Materials at High Temperatures, 30(1), 2-12.
https://doi.org/10.3184/096034013x13630238172260, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14477
Whittaker, M., Wilshire, B., Brear, J., & Whittaker, M. (2013). Creep fracture of the centrifugally-cast superaustenitic steels, HK40 and HP40. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 580, 391-396.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.05.041, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa15000
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Lancaster, R., Williams, S., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., & Lancaster, R. (2013). An analysis of modern creep lifing methodologies in the titanium alloy Ti6-4. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 577, 114-119.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.03.030, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14565
Abdallah, Z., Whittaker, M., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2013). High temperature creep behaviour in the γ titanium aluminide Ti–45Al–2Mn–2Nb. Intermetallics, 38, 55-62.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2013.02.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa15048
Abdallah, Z., Whittaker, M., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2013). High temperature creep behaviour in the γ titanium aluminide Ti–45Al–2Mn–2Nb. Intermetallics, 38, 55-62.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2013.02.003, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14558
Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., Lancaster, R., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., & Lancaster, R. (2013). A model for time dependent strain accumulation and damage at low temperatures in Ti–6Al–4V. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 574, 130-136.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.02.070, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa14559
Harrison, W., Whittaker, M., & Williams, S. (2013). Recent Advances in Creep Modelling of the Nickel Base Superalloy, Alloy 720Li. Materials, 6(3), 1118-1137.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma6031118, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24142
http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875802063&partnerID=MN8TOARS
Whittaker, M. & Wilshire, B. (2013). Advanced Procedures for Long-Term Creep Data Prediction for 2.25 Chromium Steels. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 44(S1), 136-153.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-012-1160-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10630
Whittaker, M., Evans, M., Wilshire, B., Evans, M., & Whittaker, M. (2012). Long-term creep data prediction for type 316H stainless steel. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 552, 145-150.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2012.05.023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10757
Clark, D., Whittaker, M., & Bache, M. (2012). Microstructural Characterization of a Prototype Titanium Alloy Structure Processed via Direct Laser Deposition (DLD). Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 43(2), 388-396.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-011-9599-x, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa10558
Whittaker, M., Wilshire, B., & Whittaker, M. (2011). Long term creep life prediction for Grade 22 (2·25Cr—1Mo) steels. Materials Science and Technology, 27(3), 642-647.
https://doi.org/10.1179/026708310X520529, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6272
Sullivan, J. & Whittaker, M. (2011). Variability in the mechanical properties and processing conditions of a High Strength Low Alloy steel. Procedia Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5714
Whittaker, M. & Whittaker, M. (2011). Considerations in fatigue lifing of stress concentrations in textured titanium 6-4. International Journal of Fatigue, 33(10), 1384-1391.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2011.05.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5833
Clark, D., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2010). Microstructural Characterization of a Polycrystalline Nickel-Based Superalloy Processed via Tungsten-Intert-Gas-Shaped Metal Deposition. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 41(6), 1346-1353.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-010-9410-4, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5829
Wilshire, B., Whittaker, M., & Whittaker, M. (2010). Grain boundaries: their influence on creep strain accumulation. Materials Science and Technology, 26(7), 793-796.
https://doi.org/10.1179/026708309X12567268926605, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5835
Whittaker, M., Jones, P., Pleydell-Pearce, C., Rugg, D., & Williams, S. (2010). The effect of prestrain on low and high temperature creep in Ti834. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(24-25), 6683-6689.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2010.07.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5838
Whittaker, M., Wilshire, B., & Whittaker, M. (2010). Creep and creep fracture of 2.25Cr–1.6W steels (Grade 23). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(18-19), 4932-4938.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2010.04.033, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5834
Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., Hurley, P., Williams, S., Whittaker, M., & Harrison, W. (2010). Modelling the behaviour of titanium alloys at high temperature for gas turbine applications. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(16-17), 4365-4372.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2010.03.078, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5837
Whittaker, M., Evans, W., Lancaster, R., Harrison, W., Webster, P., Whittaker, M., Harrison, W., & Lancaster, R. (2009). The effect of microstructure and texture on mechanical properties of Ti6-4. International Journal of Fatigue, 31(11-12), 2022-2030.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.02.014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5830
Whittaker, M., Evans, W., & Whittaker, M. (2009). Effect of prestrain on the fatigue properties of Ti834. International Journal of Fatigue, 31(11-12), 1751-1757.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.03.008, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5831
Evans, W., Lancaster, R., Steele, A., Whittaker, M., Jones, N., Whittaker, M., & Lancaster, R. (2009). Plain and notched fatigue in nickel single crystal alloys. International Journal of Fatigue, 31(11-12), 1709-1718.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2009.03.010, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5832
Wilshire, B., Whittaker, M., & Whittaker, M. (2009). The role of grain boundaries in creep strain accumulation. Acta Materialia, 57(14), 4115-4124.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2009.05.009, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5836
Clark, D., Bache, M., Whittaker, M., Bache, M., & Whittaker, M. (2008). Shaped metal deposition of a nickel alloy for aero engine applications. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 203(1-3), 439-448.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2007.10.051, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2017
WHITTAKER, M., EVANS, W., HURLEY, P., FLYNN, D., & Whittaker, M. (2007). Prediction of notched specimen behaviour at ambient and high temperatures in Ti6246. International Journal of Fatigue, 29(9-11), 1716-1725.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.02.006, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2015

Book Chapters

Whittaker, M. (2022). Introduction: High Temperature Extreme Alloys and Composites. Encyclopedia of Materials: Metals and Alloys (pp. 275-276). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819726-4.00126-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57987
Froes, F. & Whittaker, M. (2022). Titanium and Its Alloys. Encyclopedia of Materials: Metals and Alloys (pp. 287-293). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819726-4.00066-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa57988
Li, J. & Whittaker, M. (2020). Intermetallics: Applications. Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering (pp. 339-349). Elsevier
https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-819726-4.00041-7, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa55427

Conference Contributions

HURLEY, P., WHITTAKER, M., WILLIAMS, S., EVANS, W., & Whittaker, M. (2008). Prediction of fatigue initiation lives in notched Ti 6246 specimens. (pp. none
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.05.013, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2014
HURLEY, P., WHITTAKER, M., WEBSTER, P., EVANS, W., & Whittaker, M. (2007). A Methodology for Predicting Creep/Fatigue Crack Growth Rates in Ti6246. (pp. 1702-1710).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2007.01.014, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2016

Other Research Outputs

Whittaker, M. & Whittaker, M. (2014). Advances in structural metallic systems for gas turbines
https://doi.org/10.1179/0267083614Z.000000000820, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21245

Supervision

Mechanical testing of aerospace alloys for hydrogen gas turbines (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Sackett
Hot Corrosion-Fatigue Behaviour of Nickel Superalloys (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Helen Davies
Effects of Variability of Additive Manufacturing Processes on Material Properties (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
The effect of corrosive environment on the crack growth behaviour of nickel-base superalloys (current)

PhD
Use of creep-plastic analysis methods to predict complex loading cycle crack growth and nucleation behaviour (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
Understanding creep deformation and lifing approaches for advanced nickel and steel alloys (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster

Other supervisor: Prof Helen Davies

Other supervisor: Prof Helen Davies
Novel mechanical evaluation of LBP-DED repairs on abradable systems (current)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
The Effects of Powder Recycling on the Mechanical Properties of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Stainless Steel for Nuclear Applications (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
Localised Mechanical Characterisation of High Integrity Material Addition Repairs in Titanium Alloys (awarded 2024)

PhD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
Mechanical Characterisation of CMSX-3 and CMSX-4 with Pt and PtAl Coatings Under Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Loading Conditions (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Dr Jonathan Jones

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
Damage Tolerance Study of F1E Steel (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster
High Temperature Corrosion Resistance of Nickel-Based Superalloys used in Industrial Processes. (current)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof David Penney
Effect of Defects on the HCF Behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V (awarded 2024)

EngD

Other supervisor: Prof Helen Davies
Optimising the Thermomechanical Processing of Waspaloy Forged Products at Blaenavon Forgings Ltd. – Forged Solutions Group (awarded 2024)

MSc

Other supervisor: Prof Robert Lancaster

Taught Modules

EG-184 Mechanical Properties of Materials

The course provides a basic understanding of the relationship between the microstructure and the mechanical properties of metals. It will build on certain aspects of mechanical performance introduced in EG-180 (Introduction to Materials Engineering) and provide a reference point for supplementary modules in Years 2 and 3.
EG-213 Mechanical Properties of Materials

The course provides a basic understanding of the relationship between the microstructure and the mechanical properties of metals. It will build on certain aspects of mechanical performance introduced in EG-180 (Introduction to Materials Engineering) and provide a reference point for supplementary modules in later years of the study. Module Aims: to introduce the underlying principles of the mechanical properties of engineering materials.
EG-283 Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

Following on from the first year module "Mechanical Properties" this module provides further detail about the deformation characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials. The course aims to develop the understanding of topics taught in the first year module by application to high performance materials such as titanium and nickel. Further understanding of deformation and damage mechanisms is gained through targeted units on elasticity, plasticity, alloy strengthening, mechanics of materials, fatigue and creep. The knowledge provided then allows for topics such as methods of mechanical testing and additive layer manufacturing. The module then seeks to draw these topics together by considering application to three main material classes, metals, ceramics and composites.
EG-397 Propulsion

The course aims to provide a basic understanding of propulsion systems in order to contribute to graduating students obtaining a holistic understanding of the aerospace sector. The course includes: ¿ Propulsion unit requirements for subsonic and supersonic flight ¿ Piston engine components and operation ¿ Propeller theory ¿ Gas turbine engines: operation, components and cycle analysis ¿ Thermodynamics of high speed gas flow ¿ Efficiency of components ¿ Rocket motors: operation, components and design ¿ Dynamics of rocket flight ¿ Environmental issues
EGTM04 Project Planning

Each candidate will prepare a detailed project plan covering background to the research, the scheduling of practical and other work, and milestone deliverables. This plan will be produced following: (i) attendance at specialist lectures covering issues of good practice in the conduct of research eg safety, procedures for laboratory work and data reporting/analysis; (ii) discussion with academic and industrial supervisors regarding technical/commercial issues associated with the specific topic; (iii) a review of the formal course units covering technical issues, personal and professional development and research skills. The overall report must demonstrate that each student relates relevant aspects of the training courses to their industry oriented research project. Not available to visiting or exchange students.
EGXM22 Probability & Statistics

This module introduces the concepts and practice of probability and statistics. Topics include: descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, the concept of uncertainty, probability theory, discrete and continuous probability models, inferential statistics, point and interval estimation, tests of statistical hypotheses, confidence intervals, correlation and regression.

Career History

Senior Lecturer, Materials Research Centre, Swansea University

2012 - Present
RCUK Fellow, Materials Research Centre, Swansea University

2007 - Present
Research Officer, Materials Research Centre, Swansea University

2003 - 2007

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Prediction of Notched Specimen Behaviour in Textured Ti-6Al-4V

2006

9th International Fatigue Congress, Atlanta
Torsion Fatigue in Near Alpha and Alpha Titanium Alloys

2007

11th International Titanium Conference, Kyoto
Effect of Prestrain on Ambient and High Temperature Creep in Ti834

2007

11th International Titanium Conference, Kyoto
Characterisation of Stress Concentration Features in the  +  Titanium Alloys

2008

11th Portuguese Conference on Fracture
Time Dependent Fracture of Titanium Alloys

2009

12th International Conference on Fracture, Canada
Fracture Mechanisms due to Fatigue, Creep and Environmental Damage in Titanium Alloys

2009

12th International Conf. on Fracture, Canada
Creep Fracture of Centrifugally-Cast HK40 Tube Steel

2009

ECCC Creep Conference, Zurich
Fatigue Life Variation due to Microstructure in Ti6-4

2011

12th World conference on Titanium, Beijing
The Wilshire Equations for Long-Term Creep Life Prediction

2012

Creep
High Temperature Creep Behaviour of Gamma Titanium Aluminides (-TiAl)

2012

Creep
Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Crack Growth in Advanced Aerospace Alloys (Keynote Lecture)

2018

Poitiers, France

Other Roles

Board Member, Institute of Materials Structure and Properties of Materials

2011 - Present
External Examiner at PhD and MRes Levels, The University of Birmingham

2012 - Present
External Examiner for Undergraduate Materials, Sheffield University

2019 - Present

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Active participator in schools visits, outreach activities

Professor Mark Whittaker

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Mechanical testing of aerospace alloys for hydrogen gas turbines (current)

Hot Corrosion-Fatigue Behaviour of Nickel Superalloys (current)

Effects of Variability of Additive Manufacturing Processes on Material Properties (current)

The effect of corrosive environment on the crack growth behaviour of nickel-base superalloys (current)

Use of creep-plastic analysis methods to predict complex loading cycle crack growth and nucleation behaviour (current)

Understanding creep deformation and lifing approaches for advanced nickel and steel alloys (current)

Novel mechanical evaluation of LBP-DED repairs on abradable systems (current)

The Effects of Powder Recycling on the Mechanical Properties of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Stainless Steel for Nuclear Applications (awarded 2024)

Localised Mechanical Characterisation of High Integrity Material Addition Repairs in Titanium Alloys (awarded 2024)

Mechanical Characterisation of CMSX-3 and CMSX-4 with Pt and PtAl Coatings Under Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Loading Conditions (current)

Damage Tolerance Study of F1E Steel (current)

High Temperature Corrosion Resistance of Nickel-Based Superalloys used in Industrial Processes. (current)

Effect of Defects on the HCF Behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V (awarded 2024)

Optimising the Thermomechanical Processing of Waspaloy Forged Products at Blaenavon Forgings Ltd. – Forged Solutions Group (awarded 2024)

EG-184 Mechanical Properties of Materials

EG-213 Mechanical Properties of Materials

EG-283 Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

EG-397 Propulsion

EGTM04 Project Planning

EGXM22 Probability & Statistics

Senior Lecturer, Materials Research Centre, Swansea University

RCUK Fellow, Materials Research Centre, Swansea University

Research Officer, Materials Research Centre, Swansea University

Prediction of Notched Specimen Behaviour in Textured Ti-6Al-4V

Torsion Fatigue in Near Alpha and Alpha Titanium Alloys

Effect of Prestrain on Ambient and High Temperature Creep in Ti834

Characterisation of Stress Concentration Features in the  +  Titanium Alloys

Time Dependent Fracture of Titanium Alloys

Fracture Mechanisms due to Fatigue, Creep and Environmental Damage in Titanium Alloys

Creep Fracture of Centrifugally-Cast HK40 Tube Steel

Fatigue Life Variation due to Microstructure in Ti6-4

The Wilshire Equations for Long-Term Creep Life Prediction

High Temperature Creep Behaviour of Gamma Titanium Aluminides (-TiAl)

Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Crack Growth in Advanced Aerospace Alloys (Keynote Lecture)

Board Member, Institute of Materials Structure and Properties of Materials

External Examiner at PhD and MRes Levels, The University of Birmingham

External Examiner for Undergraduate Materials, Sheffield University

Professor Mark Whittaker: Inaugural Lecture, 2020