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Dr Declan Nolan

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Dr Declan Nolan

Dr Declan Nolan

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

I have a particular interest in the development of the next generation engineering design and analysis systems. Specific research topics encompass CAD-CAE integration, Composites Simulation Techniques, Simulation Intent and novel design system architectures. Prior to returning to academia I worked in multiple sectors with Michelin, Williams F1 and B/E Aerospace. My industry experience has given me insight into the deficiencies of current design and analysis approaches, which ultimately stifle product development and hinder innovation.

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  • d.nolan@qub.ac.uk
  • +44 (0) 28 9097 5625

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in:

  • Engineering design systems
  • Ssimulation intent
  • Composites simulation techniques
  • Structural analysis methodology

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Current Research Opportunities

  • Adaptive Modelling for Structural Impact Simulation
  • Adaptive Modelling for Structural Impact Simulation

Public outreach & key achievements

Sat on an international SAE authoring committee for ARP6337, governing the use of Composites in Aircraft seating (2014-2017).

One of the lead supervisors on the School’s Formula Student project – an international competition which challenges our students to build a single seater racing car to compete against teams from around the world.

Chartered Engineer (CEng IMechE) and Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA).


Research students

PhD area Simulation Tools for Early and Accurate Composite Design Decisions
Name Adam Clugston
Years of study 2017-Currently
Country Northern Ireland
   
PhD area Simulation Intent for Multi-Fidelity Composite Structural Analysis
Name Cara Harley
Years of study 2014-Currently
Country Northern Ireland
   
PhD area Bio-inspired Design System
Name Stephen Kyle
Years of study 2018-Currently
Country Northern Ireland
   
PhD area Novel Aircraft Concepts and Their Effect Upon Structural Definition
Name Stephen Colbert
Years of study 2018-Currently
Country Northern Ireland
   
PhD area Application of machine learning for feature recognition in 3D CAD models
Name Andrew Colligan
Years of study 2018-Currently
Country Northern Ireland

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