On 5 March 2025, our MEng and MSc students presented their research projects at the Industrial Liaison Forum, engaging with industry professionals, external visitors and academics.

MEng Projects

All fourth-year MEng students undertake team projects, working in groups of four to six. With their projects nearing completion, they showcased a mix of prototypes, samples, and posters.

A standout team won a prize for their excellent presentation on distributed wind energy. Congratulations to Imad Foughali, Raima Rubaba Rahman, Milcha Masresha, Omar Abdi, Andrews Nanaaboagye Agyei, and Aamna Abbasi for their exceptional work.

Their project focuses on developing wind energy solutions for small-scale electricity and water supply in urban and rural areas. The students presented their aerodynamic and structural design for a small horizontal-axis wind turbine, receiving positive feedback from industry professionals and poster judges. Supervised by Dr Eldad Avital, Dr Ranjan Vepa, and Dr Neil Cagney, their objectives included:

• Enhancing the efficiency of small horizontal-axis wind turbines
• Expanding access to renewable energy with effective storage and water pumping systems
• Increasing lift and power while reducing drag, alongside a structural design capable of withstanding various loads
• Producing a prototype for testing in a low-speed wind tunnel

MSc Projects

MSc projects run from the first semester through to August, meaning students are currently midway through their research. Despite this, they delivered impressive presentations on their progress and future plans.

Three MSc students were awarded prizes for their exceptional presentations:

• Sydney Lewis (supervised by Dr Yunpeng Zhu)
• Omar Abou Hamzeh (supervised by Dr Raza Shah)
• Khadija Akhundova (supervised by Professor Julien Gautrot)

Acknowledgments

A heartfelt thank you to our poster judges - Dr Hulya Biler, Dr Haibao Liu, Dr Yunpeng Zhu, Dr Christopher Chapman, and Dr Sara Hajikazemi - for their time, insightful evaluations, and valuable feedback, which contributed to the success of the event.