Engineering

The aim of this research group is to develop and promote novel, interdisciplinary ideas in applied engineering. It hosts 21 academic staff and 7 technicians. As a group we concentrate our efforts on three specific themes: Applied Engineering Design (AED); Electronic Devices and Materials (EDM); Medical Engineering (ME)

The aim of this research theme is to develop new technologies associated with Sustainable Design and Renewable/Sustainable Energy. Recent projects include: developing novel machining technolgies for Liverpool Museum to support statue renovation; and developing a fully functional power generating plany using biomass fuels in association with Talbott Heat and Power.

Keywords: Computer Aided Design; Computer Aided Manufacture; Energy Management; Environmental Engineering; Manufacturing Management; Renewable Energy; Simulation of Manufacturing Systems; Sustainable Design; Sustainable Power

Staff:

Professors 

• Prof M J Goodwin (Mechanical Engineering)
• Prof D G Cheshire (Computer Aided Design) 

Readers 

• Dr J Nikolajsen (Visiting Fellow)
• Dr T Al-Shemmeri (Environmental Engineering)
  

Research Staff 

• Dr N Hart
• Mr D Link
• Mr S Wane
• Mr P Wardle
• Dr J O'Kane

The aim of this research theme is to develop novel technolgies associated with Power Systems and Electronic Materials. Recent projects include: the development of domestic energy saving devices in association with SAVAWATT; and the Midlands' Electronics Design Centre (set up by BERR).

Keywords: Electrical Power; Electronics; Electronic Materials; Photonics; Power Electronics

Staff:

Professors 

• Prof N Y Shammas (Power Electronics)
• Prof M AL-Tai (Electrical Power) 
• Prof S Tennakoon (Electrical Power)
• Prof T Sadat-Shafai (Electronic Material & Thin Films Technology, Optoelectronics)

Research Staff 

• Dr R Chandry 
• Dr A Carrington 
• Mr C Gould 
           

The aim of this theme is to develop new technologies to support the growing global healthcare demand. Recent projects include: the development of STORM(R) in association with Intelligent Orthopaedics Ltd; and the development of Reddylite(R) in association with GVR Products Ltd.

Keywords: Medical Devices Design; Medical Devices Quality Systems; Medical Engineering; Medical Electronics; Orthopaedic Trauma; Sports Engineering

Staff:

Professors 

• Prof PJ Ogrodnik (Engineering Design) 
• Prof PBM Thomas (Visiting Professor: Orthopaedic Engineering) 
• Prof SRW Grainger (Medical Electronics)

Research Staff 

• Dr CI Moorcroft
• Dr I Taylor

Recent Engineering research publications