School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Postgraduate Research Studentships 2006/07by Kieran MurphyThe School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a number of PhD studentships commencing October 2006 for 3 years in the research areas of Integrated Aerospace Technologies, Internal Combustion Engines, Polymers, Design and Manufacture. Studentships normally provide a maintenance grant and cover all approved fees for UK/EU residents.The list of specific PhD project titles and different types of studentship available for 2006/07 are shown in the table below. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL PROJECTS ADVERTISED WILL BE FUNDED. Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a 2.1 Hons (or equivalent) degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.A new online combined application form for postgraduate admissions and funding can be downloaded from www.qub.ac.uk/postgraduate. Please note that the online application allows you to identify up to 3 preferred project titles from the list of DEL CAST and ESF studentships and you may type in up to 3 preferred research topics for DEL studentships. IMPORTANT: Closing date for return of admission and funding form is 2 May 2006 via the web portal.Further information and full project descriptions may be obtained from: Sandra Traynor (s.traynor@qub.ac.uk) or Susan Sweeney (s.sweeney@qub.ac.uk) at Tel +44 (0)28 90 975607.
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Supervisors
DEL
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ESF
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Integrated Aircraft Technology Cluster


Guidance of supersonic/ hypersonic projectiles using pin-based actuators (in collaboration with Thales Air Defence Ltd)
Dr JK WattersonProf S Raghunathan

A methodology and tool for lean manufacture costing of manufactured parts and assemblies (LUCA) (in collaboration with Bombardier Aerospace)
Dr R CurranDr M PriceDr A Murphy

Advanced structural technology assessment for aircraft wing panels (in association with Bombardier Aerospace)
Dr A MurphyDr R CurranDr M Price

Effect of lipskin damage on aircraft performance and safety (in collaboration with Bombardier Aerospace)
Dr JK WattersonProf S RaghunathanDr E Benard

A novel approach in structural dynamic simulation
Dr J WangDr M PriceProf S Raghunathan

Design & Manufacturing Cluster


Nasal surgery simulation incorporating haptic-enabled CAE analysis
Dr J McCartneyDr B HindsDr J Watterson

Intelligent process simulation and optimisation system for integrated product design and manufacturing
Dr H OuProf C Armstrong

Parametric CAD models for robust design
Professor CG Armstrong

An augmented reality device incorporating 3D surface projection
Dr J McCartneyDr B Hinds

Polymers Cluster


Design and manufacture of polymeric tissue scaffolds using rapid prototyping technology
Prof E Harkin-JonesDr F Buchanan

Development of organic/inorganic methacrylates by addition of nanoparticles for medical and dental applications
Prof JF OrrDr CA MitchellDr NJ Dunne

Innovative techniques to modify the bioresorbability of polycaprolactone used in injectable medical implants
Dr F BuchananDr N DunneDr Q Gan

A novel bone cement preparation and delivery device (in collaboration with Summit Medical Ltd)
Dr N DunneProf J F Orr

Manufacture of intrinsically shielded components for electronic applications
Prof E Harkin-JonesDr T McNally

Bone cements for bone regeneration through vertebroplasty
Dr N DunneDr F BuchananProf J Orr

An experimental investigation of the biaxial deformation of polymers
Prof E Harkin-Jones

Development of highly innovative polymer melting technologies for the rotational moulding process
Professor P Hornsby Mr M P Kearns



Internal Combustion Engines Cluster


Applying nano-technology to automotive catalysis
Prof R DouglasDr T McNally

Virtual Powertrain Modelling
Prof R Fleck

Automated optimisation of internal combustion engine airboxes
Dr G Cunningham

Studying the potential to exploit low quality alternative fuels in hybrid combustors for small gas tubine engine cycles
Dr S SpenceDr G McCulloughDr DW Artt

An investigation of the off-design performance of a small axial turbine for turbo-compounding and its impact on engine performance
Dr S SpenceDr G Cunningham

Study of Ageing Mechanisms in Automotive Catalysts
Prof R DouglasProf R FleckDr G McCullough



Developing Micro-kinetics Techniques for Modelling of Automotive Catalysts
Prof R DouglasProf R FleckDr G McCullough



Full System \modelling of Automotive Aftertreatment for Emissions Prediction
Prof R FleckProf R DouglasDr G McCullough