London Branch with Kent Branch. Joint meeting with LMS. Hybrid Event.
What will the event cover?
This seminar will explore the development and validation of multi-scale welding models, grounded in continuum mechanics and extended through crystal-plasticity and phase-field approaches.
What will you learn?
Discover how cutting-edge modelling and machine learning are transforming our understanding of welding across materials and scales.
Learn how machine learning can validate heat source models, link microstructural and structural simulations, and dramatically accelerate computation.
Industry expert will be presenting on:
Dr Anastasia Vasileiou, PhD, FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Advanced Nuclear Manufacturing for Fission and Fusion, The University of Manchester will be presenting on From Microstructure to Megastructures in Welding: Machine Learning-Enabled Multi-Scale Modelling

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Benefits from attending the event:
- Information transfer from experts
- Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
- A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
- Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD
Continuous Professional Development (CPD):
The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.
Meet the speaker:
Dr Anastasia Vasileiou, PhD, FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Advanced Nuclear Manufacturing for Fission and Fusion, The University of Manchester
Anastasia is a Mechanical Engineer and Academic at The University of Manchester, specialising in manufacturing processes for structural integrity. Her research combines multi-scale modelling, residual stress measurements, advanced characterisation, optimisation, and machine learning, applied to welding, additive manufacturing, and metal casting. She works closely with industry, with recent applications spanning nuclear fission, fusion, and aerospace. Bridging fundamental science and practical engineering, her work advances materials understanding and enhances the performance of critical components through a holistic, integrated approach.