Chris obtained his BEng in Computer Systems Engineering from Sussex University in 1990. He then spent 13 years working for RARDE/DRA/DERA/Qinetiq working on:

Research in ignition and growth of reaction in energetic materials

Development of computer models and experiments for model validation

large-scale trials planning

project management.

Chris joined Cranfield University in 2004 and his role has included:

Initiation sensitiveness and sensitivity

EMTAP (Energetic Materials Testing and Assessment Policy) testing

MSc project supervision