Publications
A selection of recent publications and presentations is listed below. Reprints are available on request.
Journal articles
| 2025 | Thorncastle, M. A. & Okonkwo, R. T. “Resting-depression morphology in loose granular substrates: a terrestrial analogue for small impact craters.” Journal of Soft Matter Mechanics, 41(3), 211–227. |
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| 2023 | Thorncastle, M. A. “Granular surface deformation under repeated quasi-static loading: a review.” Annual Review of Biomechanical Systems, 18, 55–79. |
| 2021 | Thorncastle, M. A., Alcaraz, M. & Petrov, D. “Rim formation in loaded granular media: an experimental study.” International Journal of Applied Mechanics, 33(7), 1102–1119. |
Conference presentations
| 2025 | “Terrestrial analogues for impact-crater degradation: preliminary field observations.” Northcombe Postgraduate Symposium on Soft Matter, Northcombe University. |
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| 2022 | “Quasi-static loading and rim formation in dry granular substrates.” Australasian Conference on Applied Mechanics, Melbourne. |
A complete list, including technical reports, is maintained in the departmental repository and may be requested by email.