Dr. John E.J. Staggs
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BSc (Hons) (St, Andrews), D.Phil (Oxon.), PGCLTHE (Leeds) Senior Lecturer Room 418 |
Research Interests
My research covers mathematical modelling of various combustion and fire-related phenomena including:-
- Ignition of solids
- Flame spread over solids
- Degradation mechanisms of polymers
- Char formation in polymer combustion
- The effect of fillers/additives/coatings on polymer combustion
- Forest and wild fires
Selected Publications
Staggs, J.E.J. and Nelson, M.I. A critical mass flux model for the flammability of thermoplastics. Combustion Theory and Modelling, 5, pp.399-427 (2001).
Staggs, J.E.J. Ignition of char-forming polymers at a critical mass flux, Polymer Degradation & Stability, 74, pp433-439 (2001).
Watt, S.D., Staggs, J.E.J., McIntosh, A.C. and Brindley, J. A theoretical explanation of the influence of char formation on the ignition of polymers, Fire Safety Journa,l 36 (5), pp.421-436 (2001).
Staggs, J.E.J. Modelling the thermal conductivity of porous materials using thermal resistor networks, Fire Safety Journal, 37, pp.107-119 (2002).
Staggs, J.E.J. Modelling random scission of linear polymers, Polymer Degradation & Stability, 76 (1), pp.37-44 (2002).
Neininger, S.M., Staggs, J.E.J., Horrocks, A.R. and Hill, N.J. A study of the global kinetics of thermal degradation of a fibre-intumescent mixture, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 77 (2), pp.187-194 (2002).