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Research themes

Dr Philip Bonello

• Structural Dynamics,
• Rotor dynamics (non-linear vibrations in aero-engines, squeeze film damper bearings),
• Vibration control using smart structures/materials.
• Biomimetics.

Dr Tunde Oyadiji

• Characterization and modeling of complex stiffness / modulus properties.
• Passive damping treatments.
• Active damping using smart materials.
• Smart fluids for actuator design and shock absorption.
• Development of shock absorbing liquids for pedestrian protection.

Professor Jan Wright

• Vibration testing - multi-shaker testing, modal analysis, damping estimation, non-linear dynamics, acoustic fatigue.
• Aeroelasticity - flight flutter testing.
• Human Structure interaction - crowd loading of structures.

Dr Tianjian Ji

• Structural Engineering: Human induced dynamic loads.
• Structural vibration induced by human movements, numerical modeling of structural dynamic behaviour, improving FE models using dynamic measurements.
• Structural Mechanics: structural dynamics, human structure interaction, bio-dynamic properties of the human body