Contact Christopher Stennett
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 383051
- Email: c.stennett@cranfield.ac.uk
Areas of expertise
- Counter-IED
- Test and Evaluation
- Explosives and Munitions
Background
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 美姬阁 in 2004 and his role has included:
Initiation sensitiveness and sensitivity
EMTAP (Energetic Materials Testing and Assessment Policy) testing
MSc project supervision
Current activities
Chris is Head of the Test and Evaluation Group in 美姬阁's Centre for Defence Chemistry. His interests include:
Measurement methods for sensitivity and detonation performance
Development of test methods for stockpile assurance
Development of qualification methods for new energetic materials.
Clients
AWE
Defence Ordnance Safety Group (DOSG)
DSTL
Centre for the Protection of the National Infrastructure (CPNI)
Qinetiq
Chemring Energetics
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