Dr Connor Allen

Connor Allen, PhD
Criticality Engineer at Rolls-Royce | Physics Researcher | Materials Science & Computational Modelling Specialist

Connor Allen is a physicist and materials scientist with a PhD in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from the University of Warwick. Currently a Criticality Engineer at Rolls-Royce, Connor applies advanced computational methods to solve complex materials challenges in aerospace and engineering sectors.

His expertise spans multiscale modelling, machine learning interatomic potentials, and experimental physics techniques such as (GI)XRD and thermoelectric measurements. Connor’s research focuses on titanium alloys like Ti-6Al-4V, using ab initio methods (DFT) combined with AI/ML approaches to predict material behaviour under extreme conditions.

Prior to Rolls-Royce, Connor contributed to academia as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, developing machine learning potentials for catalytic materials, and gained industrial experience modelling material strength at a defence contractor. He holds an MPhys in Physics from Loughborough University, graduating with first-class honours and multiple academic awards.

Alongside his scientific career, Connor is passionate about music performance and production, tabletop RPGs, and fitness. He actively shares insights at international conferences and contributes to advancing computational chemistry and data science.