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Mark P. Kearns is Moulding Research Manager of the Polymer Processing Research Centre (PPRC) within the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Queen’s University, Belfast. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, he has a Master’s Degree in Rotational Moulding and has managed polymer processing research, development and industrial support / training projects for companies and industrial trade associations across Europe, Asia, South Africa, North and South America for more than 25 years. Mark has been the PPRC project manager on six EU funded research projects, supervisor on seven Knowledge Transfer Programs and has helped co-supervise rotomoulding PhD, MSc and BEng students since the early 1990’s. He has co-authored two books on Rotomoulding, over 60 papers, articles & conference proceedings, is Global Contributing Editor to Rotoworld® Magazine and lectures extensively worldwide on rotomoulding technology.
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Projects
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R1557MEE: Green Seas
Higgins, C. (PI), Early, J. (CoI), Kearns, M. (CoI), Maropoulos, P. (CoI) & McWilliams, G. (CoI)
28/10/2021 → 31/03/2022
Project: Research
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Characterization of polymer foam evolution in unpressurized melt systems
Pritchard, A. J., Martin, P. J., McCourt, M. P., Kearns, M. P. & Cunningham, E., Feb 2024, In: Polymer Engineering and Science. 64, 2, p. 469-480 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of warpage simulation for rotationally moulded parts and the analysis of process parameters
Seregar, J., Martin, P. J., Menary, G., McCourt, M. & Kearns, M., 18 Dec 2023, (Early online date) In: Polymer Engineering and Science . 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The encapsulation of metal boss components within rotomoulded liners for type IV H2 tanks
Pritchard, A., McCourt, M., Martin, P. & Kearns, M., 19 Oct 2023, In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 2884, 1, 6 p., 230001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Densification of fibre-reinforced composite polymers under rotational moulding conditions
Castellanos, D., Martin, P., McCourt, M., Kearns, M., Butterfield, J. & Cassidy, P., Oct 2022, In: Plastics, Rubber And Composites: Macromolecular Engineering. 51, 8, p. 423-435 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Observations of Polymer Foam Development during Rotational Moulding
Pritchard, A., Martin, P., McCourt, M., Kearns, M. & Cunningham, E., 22 Jul 2022, In: Key Engineering Materials. 926, p. 1832-1841Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)112 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Observations of Polymer Foam Development during Rotational Moulding
Pritchard, A. (Presenter), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
27 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The Encapsulation of Metal Boss Components within Rotomoulded Liners for Type IV H2 Tanks
Pritchard, A. (Presenter), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor) & Martin, P. (Contributor)
11 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Foam Technology – Recent Developments
Pritchard, A. (Speaker), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
26 Nov 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Foam Technology
Pritchard, A. (Invited speaker), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
24 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Process and Material Parameter Optimisation of Rotomoulded Polymer Foams
Pritchard, A. (Presenter), McCourt, M. (Contributor), Kearns, M. (Contributor), Martin, P. (Contributor) & Cunningham, E. (Contributor)
04 May 2020 → 06 May 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation