Current and recent students research projects
Mechanical Engineering
List of available research topics
Listed by Supervisor
- Fast Track Design and Reliability of Total Care Systems - PhD Student - Marcelo Briones Arciga
- Simulation of Human Model - PhD Student - Ivette Yadira Campos Padilla
- A Novel Model to Aid Femoral Derotational Osteotomy Surgery - PhD Student - Arturo Chavez Arreola
- Effect of Vibration in Cancer Cells - PhD Student - Jorge Arturo Yescas Hernandez
- Development of Smart Cloth - PhD Student - Leonardo Azael Garcia Garcia
- Development of Smart Ankle-Foot-Orthosis - PhD Student - Iris Garcia Rios
- An Investigation into the Use of the Ilizarov Frame for the Correction of congenital Talipes Equinovarus (clubfoot) - PhD Student - Gerardo Hernandez Hernandez
- The Influence of the Osteoporosis in The Mechanical Behavior of Hip Replacements - PhD Student - David Jimenez Cruz
- Reliability and Maintainability of High Speed Packaging - PhD Student - Sibson Dalgo Edakara
- Investigation of Osteoporosis in the Biomechanical Performance of the Dynamic Distraction Frame - PhD Student - Francisco Mauricio Martínez Lozada
- Photodynamic Therapy on Keloids - PhD Student - Jenifer Guadalupe Mendoza García
- Reliability of an Utility Plant - PhD Student - Moizuddin Khan
- The Effect of the Skin Tension on the Formation of Keloid Scars - PhD Student - Edna Suarez Pozos
- Breast Implant Surface Development - PhD Student - Anai Alicia Valencia Lazcano
- In-Process Electrochemical Discharge Dressing of Metal-Bonded Diamond Grinding Wheels
- Design Analysis & Synthesis of a Non-conventional Parallel Manipulator with Innovative Joints
- Manufacturing Optimisation + Quality Improvement for Small Orifice Manufacture in Engine Components
- Electrical Dressing of Grinding Wheels
- A Study of Electro-Discharge Drilling using gas dieiectrics
- A Study of Intelligent Pulsating Blankholder Technology for Deep Drawing
- Integrated Information Systems to Support Quality Management
Dr Tim Craft and Professor Iacovides
- Large Eddy Simulation of Buoyant Flows
- The Computation Three-Dimensional, Time-Dependent Flows in Rotating Cavities, using High-Reynolds-number Models of Turbulence
- Modelling Surface Waves Using The Hypersingular Boundary Element Method
- Residual Stresses Induced with Thermal Spraying
- Transport of Non-physical Variables for Multiphase-change & Solidification Modelling
- The Effects of Rayleigh Waves on Improving the Surface Finish of Castings
Dr Keith Davey and Dr Robert Prosser
- A Methodology for Modelling Fluid-Structure Interaction Applied to Turbine Fan Blades
- Fabrication of Cu-H13 Tool Steel Parts Using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Technique
- An Efficient Solution for Scheduling Preventive Maintenance Tasks of Cogeneration Plants Using Integer Programming and Simulation
- An Extendible Computer-Aided Process Planning System for Turn - Milled Components
- Inspection of Micro-Scale Components Using Reverse Engineering Techniques
- Optimum Tool Paths for Two and Half Milled Components
- A Study of the Thermal Error in Turning Due to Cutting Tool Expansion
- Thermoacoustic Technologies for Energy and Building
- Turbulence Modelling for Free-Surface and Costal Flow Simulations
- High Speed Fibre Laser Cutting and Machining
- Laser Cutting of Material of Non-Uniform Thickness
- Combined Wire and Powder Deposition in Direct Laser Metal Additive Manufacturing
- Effect of Non-Conventional Beam Geometry in Laser Processing of Engineering Materials
- Modelling Of Laser Cutting Striation Formation
- Laser Drilling Of Cooling Holes for Aeroengine Components
- The Laser Cleaning of Aerospace Titanium Alloys for Joining
- Fibre Laser Cutting of Stents - PhD Student - Noorhafiza Muhammad
- Crack-Free Laser Cutting of Thick-Section Ceramic Materials - PhD Student - Yinzhou Yan
Professor Lin Li and Prof David Garrod
- Laser Surface Texturing and Coating of Ti-6Al-4V for Improving Biocompatibility - PhD Student - Nazanin Mirhosseini
Professor Lin Li and Dr M Sheikh
- Optimisation of Laser Forming Process for Tube/Sheet Bending - PhD Student - Mohd Sabri Che Jamil
- Laser Cutting of Carbon Fibre Composite Materials - PhD Student - Reza Negarestani
- Development of a New, Multiple Pulsed Percussion Laser Drilling Mathematical Model - PhD Student - Maturose Suchatawat
Professor Lin Li and Dr Zengbo Wang
- Laser Cleaning of Micro-Slots and Cracks - PhD Student - Liyang Yue
- Crashworthiness of Sandwich Panels
- Dynamic Behaviour of Cellular Solids
- Local Impact Effects of Hard Projectiles on Concrete Targets
- Investigation on the Mechanisms of the Strain Growth Phenomenon in Containment Vessels Subjected to Internal Blast Loading
- Mechanical Behaviour of Rubber Toughened Polymers over a Wide Range Of Strain Rate and Temperature
- Dynamics of Long Rod Penetration
- Mode Transformation in Carbon Nanotubes
- Dynamics of Long Rod Penetration
- Local Impact Effects of Hard Projectiles on Concrete Targets
- Finite Element Analysis of Cutting Tool Boundary Effects in Dry High Speed Machining
- Force Modelling in High Speed Ball End Milling
- Micro Milling of Hardened Tool Steel: Process Fundamentals & Extended Life Tool Coatings
- Modelling of Cutting Forces in High Speed Ball-end Milling
- An Investigation of Heat Partition in High Speed Machining Using Uncoated and Coated Tools
- Experimental & Finite Element Modelling of High Speed Machining Process: Establishing Integrity of Model Inputs
- An Investigation of Tool Chip Contact Length and Phenomena in High Speed Turning Using Uncoated and Coated Tools
- Size Effect in Micro-Mechanical Machining - PhD Student - Aamer Jalil Mian
Dr Paul Mativenga and Professor Lin Li
- Combined Laser and Mechanical Micro-Drilling of Nickel-Base Super-Alloy - PhD Student - Mostafa Okasha
- Moulding of a fan blade composite material using various manufacturing processes
- Design & Manufacture of Electromagnetically Unobtrusive Composite Radome Structures
- Foam-Filled Corrugated Board Manufacture
- Modular Design Principles for Bespoke Mechatronic Control Systems
- Manufacture of Advanced Carbon Fibre Composites by Resin Transfer Moulding of Preforms - PhD Student - Saran M Touré
- Structural Heath Monitoring
- The Effect of Particulate Geometry and Quality on Direct Laser Deposition - PhD Student - Khalid Mahmood
- Numerical Simulation of Laser Direct Metal Deposition Flow Processes
- The Modeling and Practice of Multiple Track Laser Direct Metal Deposition (LDMD) - PhD Student - Muhammad Naveed Ahsan
- Modelling of Mass Addition for Laser Direct Deposition - PhD Student - Juansethi Ibarra-Medina
- Modelling and Analysis of Melt Pool Effects in Laser Cladding - PhD Student - Michael Vogel
Dr Robert Prosser and Dr Alistair Revell
- Improved Modelling of Fires
- An Investigation of Heat Partition in High Speed Machining Using Uncoated and Coated Tools
- Experimental & Finite Element Modelling of High Speed Machining Process: Establishing Integrity of Model Inputs
- Creep Lifetime Predictions of Welded Structures Using Parallel Processing Algorithms
- An Investigation of Tool Chip Contact Length and Phenomena in High Speed Turning Using Uncoated and Coated Tools
- Modelling & Failure Analysis of Ferritic Steel Used in Pressure Vessels & Piping Applications
- Thermal Transport Modelling of Woven Ceramic Matrix Composites
- Vibration Diagnosis of Blades of Rotating Machines
- The Use of Parameter Identification Methods for the Condition Monitoring of Electric Motor Drives
- Performance Improvement of MEMs Sensor in Vibration Based Diagnosis
- Speed Based Fault Detection for Large Diesel Engine Applications
- Design Optimisation & Health Monitoring Techniques for Composite Structures
- Stratified Multi-Phase Flow Behaviour in Vertical and Horizontal Pipes
- Spray Modelling Without Droplet Size Segregation
- Statistical Experimental Analysis of a Two-Fluid Sprayer and Its Use to Develop the Number Size Distribution Moments Model of Sprays
- The Design and Evaluation of Variable Fuel-Placement Airblast Atomizers
- Three-Dimensional Imaging for Atomisation & Sprays
- Spray Modelling