Connor Allen

Connor Allen graduated in July 2025 with a PhD in Physics from the University of Warwick, supervised by Prof. Albert Bartók-Partay. His doctoral research, Step into the Unknown: Modelling Titanium Alloys at Extreme Conditions, advanced the theoretical understanding of Ti-6Al-4V,a material critical to aerospace, biomedical, and industrial applications,through a combination of density functional theory (DFT) and machine learning interatomic potentials. His work tackled the challenges of accurately predicting material behaviour under high-temperature, high-pressure conditions beyond the reach of current experiments.

Connor’s academic journey began with an MPhys in Physics from Loughborough University, where he graduated with first-class honours, earning awards for the highest overall degree mark and best final-year project. His early research experience spans thin film characterisation, spin Seebeck measurements, and continuum strength model validation, supported by both summer research and a year in industry at a defence contractor.

Now working as a Criticality Engineer at Rolls-Royce, Connor is eager to put his skills to good use,integrating advanced computational modelling, data science, and high-performance computing to solve complex, real-world engineering problems. His expertise covers ab initio simulations, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo methods, and AI/ML fitting techniques, complemented by strong programming capabilities in Python, BASH, Fortran, and C/C++.

Outside of physics, Connor is a passionate musician, music producer, and tabletop RPG enthusiast, blending technical precision with creativity in both his professional and personal pursuits.