Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in:
- Bio-inspired Design methods
- Distributed manufacturing systems
- Cloud based manufacturing
- CAD and Geometry in Design methods
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Current Research Opportunities
Public outreach & key achievements
- 3D Hexahedral Meshing Technology in CAD product, CADFix, used in many companies inc. Airbus.
- Published two textbooks on Aircraft Design and Performance.
- Delivered the Handley-Page Lecture 2019
- Winner of Thomas Hawksley Gold Medal from IMechE in 2006
- Current Chair of the EPSRC Manufacturing the Future Strategic Advisory Team
- Visiting Professor in Tianjin University, Chongqing University and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Research students
| PhD area |
Robotic Eye Surgery |
| Name |
Yinglun Jian |
| Years of study |
2020 - present |
| Country |
China |
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| PhD area |
Bio-inspired Design Systems |
| Name |
Stephen Kyle |
| Years of study |
2019 - present |
| Country |
UK |
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD area |
Buckling in Aircraft Structures |
| Name |
Adrian Murphy |
| Years of study |
2002 |
| Current Position |
Professor of Aerospace in Queen's University Belfast |
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| PhD area |
Smart Materials and Structures |
| Name |
Richard McBride |
| Years of study |
2004 |
| Current Position |
Associate Site Director, Collins Aerospace |
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| PhD area |
Aircraft Structural Optimisation |
| Name |
Rachel Moore |
| Years of study |
2007 |
| Current Position |
Chief of Subsystem at Rolls-Royce, UK |
