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www.le.ac.uk
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MoM – the solid engineering 23 academics, over 40 PhD
students
Modelling-enabled materials engineering
Head of MoM: Prof Jingzhe Pan
Bioengineering and biomaterials
Theme lead: Dr Fernando Schlindwein
Engineering management
Theme lead: Dr Imran Patel
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We ignore discipline boundaries
Our key strength:
We are engineers who are also masters of modern mathematics and
computing
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Examples of large research contractsEPSRC
• Multiscale modelling of sintering of advanced ceramics
(Pan)
• Virtual formulation lab for prediction and optimisation of
manufacturability of advanced solids based formulations (Sinka)
• Neuromorphic Analog-VLSI chips for Olfactory Sensing
(Pearce)
• Electrical Stimulation Optimisation Using Feedback
(Pearce)
• VSimulators - world-unique facilities for exploring how people
experience motion and vibrations in the built environment
(Bocian)
MRC
• Developing a successful new technology in sudden cardiac death
risk stratification (Schlindwein)
British Heart Foundation
• Improving target identification for catheter ablation using
dominant frequency analysis (Schlindwein)
EU
• Modelling of Interface Evolution in Advanced Welding
(Dong)
• Diamond-based nanomaterials & nanostructures for advanced
sensing applications (Ye)
• Development of novel and cost effective corrosion resistant
coatings for high temperature geothermal applications (Paul)
• Advanced coatings for offshore renewable energy (Paul)
• Biologically Inspired Computation for Chemical Processing
(NEUROCHEM) (Pearce)
• Biosynthetic Infochemical Communication (iChem) (Pearce)
• Length scale engineering to improve the strength of metals
(Gill)
ESA
• Radioisotope Heater Unit prototype development (Williams)
• Latest stage of Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator work
programme (Williams)
INDUSTRY
• CHROMEFREE – Chromium-free replacements for hard chrome
plating (Weston)
• NG Ltd - Engineering asset management against corrosion
fatigue (Pan)
• Innovate UK – antimicrobial coatings for aerospace application
(Ye)
• I-UK - Graphene-enhanced flexible battery (Paul)
• IFPRI - Adhesion of powders to metal surfaces during
compaction (Sinka)
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The MoM group hosts Advanced Microscopy Centre
Director: Prof Sarah Gabbott
Biomechanics & Immersive Technology Laboratory
(BiomechIT)
Director: Dr Mateusz Bocian
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Innovative Metal
Processing – IMPaCT
Director: Dr Simon Gill; Science Director: Prof Hongbiao
Dong
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
Head of MoM: Prof Jingzhe Pan
NISCO UK Research Centre
Director: Prof Hongbiao Dong
TWI Materials Innovation Centre (MatIC)
Director: Prof Shiladitya Paul; Science Director: Prof Hongbiao
Dong
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Recent successes (2018)
NISCO-UK Research Centre led by Prof Hong Dong received
Multi-million pound international investment
Professor Jingzhe Pan awarded the prestigious 2018 Verulam Medal
and Prize by IoM3
A paper published on journal Chaos by Dr Fernando Schlindwein
chosen as one of journal's best
A paper by Alkis Tsamis won the best paper award for 2017 in the
journal Aging Cell
A paper by Prof Hong Dong selected as Editor's choice by
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions
The research on human-structure interaction attracted 450 000
views in the first 5 days since the news item was posted online
Dr Hugo Williams, Department’s Director of Learning &
Teaching, awarded University Distinguished Teaching Fellowship
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EPSRC grants on multiscale modelling of sintering of ceramicsNG
grant on Engineering asset management against corrosion fatigue
Examples of Projects
Professor Jingzhe Pan - Professor in Mechanics of MaterialsHead
of MoM Group, Deputy Head of department
T: +44 (0)116 223 1092 E: [email protected]
Biomaterials, ceramic processing, corrosion & structure
mechanics
Research interests:
Biomaterials Design of medical devices made of metals and
biodegradable polymersCorrosion fatigue Life prediction of
corrosion fatigue for engineering asset management Powder
Engineering Computer simulation of sintering and additive
manufacturing Structure design Structure design of engineering
equipment
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FP7 project on Modelling of Interface Evolution in Advanced
WeldingExamples of Projects
Hongbiao Dong - Professor of Materials Engineering
Academic Director: EPSRC CDT in Innovative Metal Processing
(IMPaCT)
Research Chair: Royal Academy of Engineering (establishing
Leicester Innovation Centre @ TWI)
Director: NISCO UK Research Centre
T: +44 (0)116 252 2528 E: [email protected]
3. Modelling, Characterisation and the application of artificial
intelligence for manufacturing:- Multi-scale, multi-physics
modelling of metal processing (welding, casting, 3D printing)-
Application of synchrotron X-ray and neutron to study metals and
alloys - Application of artificial intelligence for
manufacturing
1. Solidification & its application in casting, welding and
3D metal printing:- Fundamental study of solidification - Advanced
manufacturing and joining of metals and alloys (e.g. Single crystal
casting technology for aero-engines)
2. New Materials:- new materials for extreme high temperature
applications (materials for future aero-engines, RR vision 20)- new
steels for marine applications
Advanced Materials Processing & Modelling
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EU H2020 – Diamond-based nanomaterials & nanostructures for
advanced sensing applicaitons
Innovate UK Industrial Challenge Programme – antimicrobial
coatings for aerospace application
Examples of Projects
Professor Haitao Ye - Professor in Materials Engineering
T: +44 (0)116 229 7377 E: [email protected]
Functional thin films and electronic devices
Research interests:
Chemical vapour deposition of diamond and carbon related
materials Physical vapour deposition of ferroelectric/multiferroic
thin films Thin films and coatings for antimicrobial resistance
Wide bandgap semiconductor devices Functionalized nanomaterials and
nanostructures
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Dr Simon Gill – Reader in Mechanics of Materials
EngineeringDirector, EPSRC CDT in Innovative Metal Processing
(IMPaCTCDT)
BSc (Bristol), PhD (Strathclyde)
T: +44 (0)116 252 5055E: [email protected]
EU project on length scale engineering to improve the strength
of metalsExamples of Projects
Modelling mechanics and evolution of materials
Research interests:- Kinetic and thermodynamics simulations of
microstructure evolution- Development of constitutive laws for
creep and plasticity- Material-property relationships- Multiscale
modelling and the mechanics of nanostructures
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British Heart Foundation - Improving target identification for
catheter ablation using dominant frequency analysis (£257,983.46,
with Prof. G. A Ng, cardiology)
Medical Research Council - Developing a successful new
technology in sudden cardiac death risk stratification
(£604,038.33, with Prof. G. A Ng, cardiology)
Examples of Projects
Dr. Fernando S. Schlindwein - Reader in Bioengineering
T: +44 (0)116 2525053 E: [email protected]
Bioengineering
Research interests:
Atrial Fibrillation Characterising electrical activation in
cardiac arrhythmiasReal-time processing Guiding ablation of sources
of arrhythmias during catheterisationHeart rate variability
Studying mechanisms of control of heart rate
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Bioengineering
Dr. Tim C. Pearce – Reader in BioengineeringBEng. (Hons.). PhD
(Warwick), FInstP, SFHEA,MIEEE
T: +44 (0)116 223 1290E: [email protected]
Research interests- Chemical sensing – particularly complex
odour mixtures- Biomimetics – using principles from biology to
solve
engineering problems, specifically neuroscience as translational
technologies, for e.g. robotics.
- Computational neuroscience – modelling parts of the brain and
signal processing strategies for neuroscience data to understand
the brain better.
- Real-time neuromorphic technologies for robotics, machine
learning and data classification.
Examples of ProjectsEU Future and Emerging Technologies
Programme• Biologically Inspired Computation for Chemical
Processing
(NEUROCHEM)• Biosynthetic Infochemical Communication
(iChem)EPSRC• Neuromorphic Analog-VLSI chips for Olfactory Sensing•
Electrical Stimulation Optimisation Using FeedbackEPSRC-MRC-BBSRC•
Network in Neuroinformatics
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• Geo-Coat: Development of novel and cost effective corrosion
resistant coatings for high temperature geothermal applications (EU
H2020-LCE-2017-RES-RIA, TWI €922k)
• Acorn: Advanced coatings for offshore renewable energy (EU FP7
SME, TWI €400k)• FlexiBat: Graphene-enhanced flexible battery
(Recently won, I-UK, UoL £294k)
Examples of projects
Shiladitya Paul (PhD, Cantab)Associate Professor &Director,
Materials Innovation CentreT: +44 (0) 1223 899000E:
[email protected]
Coatings and Corrosion
Research interests:• Corrosion: Electrochemical monitoring,
cathodic and anodic protection, high temperature
corrosion, preferential weldment corrosion, materials
performance in supercritical CO2, CO2/H2S, seawater, mineral acids,
Cl2 etc.
• Thermal Spray Coatings: Process optimisation, coating
characterisation and performance evaluation
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www.le.ac.uk
Dr. Csaba SinkaDr. Csaba
Sinka
Associate professor
in Mechanics of Materials
Mechanics of Materials
Group
Department of Engineering
E-mail: [email protected]
Ext: 2555
Research Field: Mechanics of granular and porous materials
Research themes:
Current Grants (PI), 2018:
• EPSRC EP/N025261/1 Virtual Formulation Laboratory for
prediction and optimisation of
manufacturability of advanced solids based formulations.
2016-2019.
• IFPRI. Adhesion of powders to metal surfaces during
compaction. 2018-2021
• AstraZeneca. Break force – tensile strength relationships for
curved faced tablets. 2016-2018.
• AstraZeneca. Understanding densification and crack propagation
in pharmaceutical tablet
manufacturing. 2014-2018.
Current PHD projects (first supervisor), 2018:
• Peter Polak. Understanding densification and crack propagation
in pharmaceutical tablet
manufacturing. Sponsored by AstraZeneca.
• Abdulrahman Alharbi. Modelling of solid-solid and air-solid
interactions for particulate handling
and processing.
• Amnani Binti Shamjuddin. Swelling and disintegration of
multi-component polymeric structures.
• Hasan Elmsahli. A numerical investigation into particle
interactions and transformations using
coupled DEM-CFD-PBM modelling.
Past PHD projects (first supervisor):
• Dr. Muhanad Al-Sabbagh. Influence of contact strength between
particles on the constitutive law
for powder compaction. 2018.
• Dr. Lida Che. Numerical constitutive laws for powder
compaction. 2016.
• Dr. Reza Baserinia. Flow of fine and cohesive powders under
controlled air pressure conditions.
2016.
• Dr. Chenglong Shang. Modelling powder compaction and breakage
of compacts. 2012.
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• VSimulators - £3.25M EPSRC-funded project aiming to create
world-unique facilities for exploring how people experience motion
and vibrations in the built environment (Co-I; 2018)
• Director of the recently set-up Biomechanics and Immersive
Technology Laboratory (BiomechIT) dedicated to fundamental and
applied research on human movement utilising novel sensing
technologies in real-life and immersive environments (2018)
Examples of Projects
Dr Mateusz BocianLecturer in Structural DynamicsDirector of
Biomechanics & Immersive technology LaboratotyT: +44 (0)116 252
2539E: [email protected]
Structural dynamics, biomechanics and immersive technology
Research interestsStructural dynamics: Development of design
guidelines for modelling structures against human-induced
excitationStructural health monitoringLocomotor biomechanics:
stability and control of human gait Virtual and augmented reality:
research and teachingSensory ecology: integration of sensory
information during the execution of motor tasks
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Manufacturing Systems Optimization
Dr Mukund Janardhanan Lecturer in Engineering ManagementB. Tech-
Mechanical Engineering, PhD (Monash University)
t: +44 (0)116 229 7905e: [email protected]
Examples of Ongoing and Completed Projects• Development of
efficent optimization algorithms for integrated operation of
robotic assembly
lines and automated guided vehicles in a production system-
Ongoing• Scheduling system development for unmanned aerial vehicles
for indoor environment- Research
supported by Innovation Fund Denmark• Assembly Line Efficiency
improvement of slurry tankers with Samson Agro, Denmark•
Development of efficient inventory and forecasting models for Ørbæk
Ventilation A/S, Denmark• Analysing the performance of the
production department with respect to the inventory systems
at Grundfos , Denmark
Research Interests: • Robotic Assembly Line Balancing• Real time
planning and scheduling problems•Energy efficient manufacturing
systems•Evolutionary computation and Intelligent algorithms
mailto:[email protected]
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Cost and Value Management in Engineering projects
Dr Marina MarinelliLecturer in Engineering ManagementMEng, MSc,
PhD (National Technical University of Athens)
t: +44 (0) 116 252 2595e: [email protected]
Research Interests: • Value for money analysis and appraisal of
projects• Cost management of construction projects and equipment•
Civil infrastructure cost prediction with data mining techniques •
Big Data applications in asset management
Examples of Projects
Big Data Analytics: A new revolution in UK Facilities
ManagementRoyal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
mailto:[email protected]
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Smart Materials, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Operations
and Business Management
Dr Imran Patel, PhD, CEng MIMechE, CText ATI, FHEA
Lecturer and MEM Programme Leader
t: +44 (0) 116 252 2595
e: [email protected]
Research Interests:
• Piezoelectric smart materials
• Materials and renewable energy
• Lean manufacturing
• Production and operations management
Example of projects:
• £55 million transfer press for Automotive vehicle
production
• £4 million cost cutting exercise during production line
balancing
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Materials processing for structural integrityDr Rob Thornton
CEng MIMechE FHEA
Lecturer in Mechanics of Materials
• Research interests:– Cryogenic processing of engineering
materials for hard wearing
applications– Structural integrity of offshore structures
• Current PhD projects:– Dimitris Statharas: Hot cracking
susceptibility of oil pipeline steels– Paulo Herrera (The
University of Sheffield): Effects of cryogenic
treatments on the abrasion resistance of engineering materials–
Rosa Griñon Echaniz: Long-term corrosion performance of
thermal spray aluminium coated offshore steel structures– Kyle
Nicholls: In-situ investigations of cryogenic treatments for
hard wearing applications– Christian Chiadikobi: Effects of
cryogenic treatments on
engineering coating – substrate systems
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• Image-based fibre microstructural descriptors• Biomimetic
scaffolds to analyse effect of microstructure on
mechanical response of soft tissues• Patient-specific
microstructure-based disease predictors for
soft tissues• Biosensors for measuring mechanical 3D strains at
cellular
scale and beyond (1μm to 1mm) during progression of disease
Examples of Projects
Dr Alkis TsamisLecturer in EngineeringDiploma (NTUA), PhD
(EPFL)T: +44 (0)116 252 3716E: [email protected]
Soft tissue mechanics & engineering
Research interests:- Microstructure role on mechanics &
engineering of soft tissues- Multiscale computational &
experimental approaches- Fluorescence imaging & fibre
characterisation- Micro-/nano-fabrication technologies-
Protein-based biosensors
50μm
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Electrodeposition of hard coatings
Examples of Projects
• Electro-deposition of hard wear and corrosion resistant
coatings coatings
• Nanocomposite Aluminium casting alloys
• Electrodeposited nanocomposite coatings
Dr David Weston - Lecturer in Materials EngineeringMechanics of
Materials Research GroupBSc, PhDT: +44 (0)116 252 2524E:
[email protected]
Electrodeposited Co-nSiC coating
5 nm
Electrodeposited CoW nanocrystalline coating
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Thermoelectric materials and systems
Dr Hugo Williams CEng MIMechE
• Long-term successful collaboration with Dept. of Physics &
Astronomy (Prof. R. Ambrosi) in development of space radioisotope
power systems under ESA contract.
• Current major research activities:
– PI for ESA Radioisotope Heater Unit prototype development
(ESA, £219k)
– Co-I for latest stage of Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
work programme (ESA, £366k)
– Leads an emerging research theme on mechanical properties of
thermoelectric materials
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Sustainability, Lean Engineering & Project Management
Dr Karim H. AhmedTeaching Fellow in Engineering ManagementB.Sc,
M.Sc, Ph.D
t: +44 (0) 116 252 2595e: [email protected]
Research Interests: • Sustainable Supply Chain Management•
Multi-Criteria Decision Making• Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
of
Sustainability Implementation• Engineering & Operations
Management• DSS of Sustainable Manufacturing• Project Management of
lean application
in industrial partnerships
mailto:[email protected]
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We move across boundaries
