Dr Alessandro Leronni
My research is centred on the continuum modelling and finite element simulation of complex multiphysics systems, with the aim of elucidating the mechanisms that dictate their behaviour and failure. My primary expertise lies in electrochemo-mechanical systems, and my work spans across various domains, including (1) smart materials, (2) energy storage, and (3) developmental biology. Specifically, I am developing multiphysics frameworks to investigate (1) the cold sintering of electroactive ceramic composites for actuation, sensing, and energy harvesting, (2) the micromechanics of lithium dendrites that propagate in solid-state batteries eventually causing their failure, and (3) the interaction between bioelectrical and mechanobiological signalling in cancer progression and tissue regeneration.
My research is inherently multidisciplinary, integrating principles from solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and electrochemistry, and it often involves collaboration among engineers, mathematicians, physicists, and biologists.
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Dr Antonio Pellegrino
My expertise lies in developing innovative experimental techniques to measure the mechanical response of engineering materials at high strain rates. I focus on understanding how variables such as strain rate, temperature, and environmental conditions affect lightweight reinforced polymers, titanium alloys, and cellular materials. Recently, I have developed a piezo-driven methodology for the synchronisation and timing of concurrent stress waves. The system allows for the synchronisation of tensile and shear stress waves and for the synchronisation of stress pulses in multiple directions.
I am also interested in applications of artificial intelligence in solid mechanics. I am actively involved in developing data-driven constitutive models to predict the mechanical behaviour of materials subjected to complex thermo-mechanical loading paths. These models account for various factors such as temperature, loading history, strain rate, and stress state, contributing to a deeper understanding of material behaviour in real-world scenarios.
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Dr Hui Tang
Hui’s research is focused on modelling of flow and heat transfer in aero engines. The aim of her research is to develop physically-based 1-D models that can be used by engine manufacturers in the preliminary design phase. She is also working on developing Bayesian models to solve inverse heat transfer problems from experimental data analysis.
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Professor Carl Sangan
Carl’s research focuses on improving the efficiency of gas turbines for power generation and aerospace engines, with a particular interest in modelling the fluid mechanics and heat transfer inside rotating systems. Through theoretical and experimental studies he employs the approach that investigations into the underpinning fundamental science are key to understanding the complex rotating disc systems found within these turbomachines. The insight from this research informs the design of future engines and influences the design methods employed by engine designers.
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Dr Andrew Rhead
Andrew’s research focuses on the impact and damage tolerance of aerospace composite structures. He is particularly interested in the detection and modelling of mechanisms of failure and Non-Destructive evaluation (NDE) of impact damage.
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Dr Andrew Rees
Andrew’s research is primarily on the modelling of flow, heat transfer and convection in porous media with a particular emphasis on instability. Recent work includes the modelling of (i) heat transfer processes in highly heterogeneous media, and (ii) the flow of yield-stress fluids through porous media. Techniques such as network modelling, asymptotic theory and numerical simulations are used to these ends.
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Professor Andrew Plummer
Andrew’s interests are in modelling, dynamic analysis and computer control of mechanical systems. His research projects mostly fall in the field of motion and force control, including inverse-model based control of electrohydraulic servosystems, control of parallel kinematic mechanisms, and hybrid hydraulic/piezoelectric actuation. Applications include flight control systems for aircraft, active suspensions for road vehicles, and power take off systems for wave energy converters.
https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/andrew-plummer/
Dr Hamideh Khanbareh
Hamideh is a materials scientist interested in smart materials, which are engineered with respect to their chemical composition as well as the structure at the micro-scale, for the next generation of sensors and energy harvesters. Her main focus is synthesis of biocompatible lead-free materials, porous structures, as well as large-area flexible devices. Synthesis, characterisation and modelling the behaviour of the newly developed materials are among her core activities.
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Dr Andrew Cookson
Andrew’s research applies computational modelling to a range of problems in cardiovascular biomechanics and medicine, from optimising medical imaging of blood flow to understanding the progression of heart disease. He also has research interests in fundamental aspects of fluid mechanics, including chaotic advection in laminar flows, and flow in helical pipes.
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