Rate My Professor Cris Arnold

Professor Arnold's research focuses on the mechanical performance and characterisation of polymer and composite materials, particularly their long-term durability under degradation and weathering mechanisms. His work encompasses environmental impact assessments and recycling strategies for these materials. Key research areas include lifetime assessment of polymers and composites; weathering of polymeric materials and coatings; effects of liquid absorption on polymers and composites; and recycling processes. Notable publications include: Al-Salem et al. (2019), "Study of the degradation profile for virgin linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and polyolefin (PO) plastic waste blends," Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management; Korkees, F., Arnold, C., & Alston, S. (2019), "Water absorption and low-energy impact and their role in the failure of ±45° carbon fibre composites," Polymer Composites, 39(8), 2771-2782; Alston, S., Arnold, C., Swan, M., & Stone, C. (2021), "A source-sink model for water diffusion in an activated carbon fiber/phenolic composite," Polymer Composites, 42(7), 3550-3561; and Arnold, J., Alston, S., Korkees, F., & Arnold, C., "The Long-Term Water Absorption and Desorption Behaviour of Carbon-fibre / Epoxy Composites," Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials. His contributions have advanced understanding of material durability and sustainability in aerospace and engineering applications.