Helen Thomas
BEng
Telephone number: +44 (0)1509 227568
Email: H.R.Thomas@lboro.ac.uk
Professional/academic background
Helen is currently a researcher within the Additive Manufacturing Research Group. Her work is focussed upon High Speed Sintering (HSS) and in particular, characterisation of Radiation Absorbing Materials (RAMs) for the HSS process. Prior to joining the group Helen completed an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University.
Broad interests and expertise
Additive Manufacturing, High Speed Sintering, Laser Sintering, polymer sintering, polymer characterisation, IR absorbing additives.
Current research activity
High Speed Sintering. Post processing of Laser Sintered parts.