Matthew Weaver
Senior Formulation Technical Officer
Manufacturing Group
Cranfield University
United Kingdom
Biography
Matthew holds a BSc Hons in Forensic Science from the University of Kent and a MSc in Forensic Engineering from Cranfield University. He organises and provides technical support to the formulations team for day to day activities to achieve targets set by the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) and acts as the point of contact for mixing and pressing of explosive formulations. Leading and delivering on three work-streams for the AWE contract and provide regular updates.
Research Interest
Matthew's research focuses on Small scale formulations, Pressing of explosive formulations, Providing technical support and advice regarding pressing and mixing.
Publications
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Weaver M, Blair LH, Flood N & Stennett C A Review of the Mallet Impact Test for Small Scale Explosive Formulations. In: 19th Seminar on new trends in research of energetic materials, Pardubice, 20 April 2016.
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McAteer D, Weaver M, Blair LH, Flood N & Gaulter S Compatibility assessment of thermoplastic formulations. In: 19th Seminar on new trends in research of energetic materials, Pardubice, 20-22 April 2016.
