John Sweeney

Professor Ian M. Ward is an internationally recognizedand well respected authority on this subject. Chair in Physics atLeeds University since 1970, he has gained a reputation as anoutstanding scientist. He is also a co-founder of the BritishPolymer Physics Group and the winner of several awards, includingthe Glazebrook medal of the Institute of Physics (2004) and theNetlon award (2004) both given for his work in polymer physics. Professor John Sweeney holds a Personal Chair inPolymer Mechanics at the University of Bradford. He has researchedin various areas of solid polymer behaviour, includingviscoelasticity, fracture mechanics, shear banding, largedeformations and nanocomposites. He is well known for hiscollaborations with Professor Ward and his association with theinternationally recognized Polymer IRC (Interdisciplinary ResearchCentre).