Staff

Academic Staff

Dr Hicham Adjali MEng, MSc, PhD Senior Lecturer in Thermofluids Director of Foundation Education for Science & Engineering Heat Transfer, Thermal Systems, Building Energy, Parameter Estimation +44 (0)20 7882 8739     h.adjali@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Folashade Akinmolayan Taiwo MEng, PhD, SFHEA Senior Lecturer in Engineering Education Director of Student Support (SEMS Senior Tutor) Primary research interests are: Student experience of teamwork as an indicator for employability skills; Engagement and retention of students within Engineering through active learning techniques; Cultural and social impacts on the approaches to learning; Diversity and inclusion within Engineering. Secondary research interests are: Process modelling and simulation; Clean Water Treatment processes. +44 (0)20 7882 7281     f.akinmolayan@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Prof Teresa Alonso-Rasgado PhD Professor in Mechanical Engineering Dean for Global Engagement in the Faculty of Science and Engineering +44 (0)20 7882 3028     t.alonso@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Prof Kaspar Althoefer PhD Professor of Robotics Engineering Head of Centre for Advanced Robotics (ARQ) Professor Althoefer's research focuses on robot autonomy, soft robotics, modelling of tool-environment interaction dynamics, sensing and neuro-fuzzy-based sensor signal classification with applications in robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery, rehabilitation, assistive technologies and human-robot interactions in the manufacturing environment. +44 (0)20 7882 3419     k.althoefer@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Eldad Avital BSc(IITHaifa), MSc(Tel Aviv), PhD(Lond) CEng FRAeS Reader in Computational (& Experimental) Fluids and Acoustics Third year educational co-ordinator Fluid Mechanics and acoustics: (i) Fundamentals: Computational Aero-Acoustics, Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics, fluids-structure interaction, bio-fluids, particle flow. (ii) Applications: Power and thrust aero and marine production, wind and water turbines, water engineering, fusion energy, bio-fluids devices, disinfection procedures +44 (0)20 7882 3616     e.avital@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Helena Azevedo MEng, PhD Reader in Biomedical Engineering & Biomaterials Molecular self-assembly, the spontaneous organization of molecules into ordered aggregates by noncovalent interactions and without external control, is of central importance to life (e.g., protein folding, formation of lipid bilayers). Using biological inspiration and tools of chemistry, physics and engineering, we aim to explore new (macro)molecular units (peptides and sugar polymers) mimicking the composition and structure of carbohydrates and proteins (vital constituents of all organisms) to develop materials by self-assembly with particular properties and function for bioengineering applications. We expect that combinations of these building blocks and their controlled self-assembly can generate the discovery of innovative biomaterials with ... +44 (0)20 7882 5502     h.azevedo@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Prof Colin Bailey CBE, FREng, BEng, PhD, CEng, FICE, FIStructE, MIFireE President and Principal +44 (0)20 7882 5061     principal@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Paul Balcombe MEng, PhD, CEng, MIChemE Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy Specialises in developing unique technology-specific, probabilistic emissions/cost modelling of energy supply chains, particularly relating to methane emissions from natural gas, as well as hydrogen and ammonia supply chains. +44 (0)20 7882 6279     p.balcombe@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Ettore Barbieri Dott. Ing. , PhD, FHEA Honorary Senior Lecturer in Modelling and Simulation of Engineering Systems Admissions Tutor for Aerospace Engineering We are interested in mechanics of materials, how they deform under loading, and ultimately, how they break. We use computer simulations to predict when this happens. We use commercial software when we can, but often we have to write our software. We have experience in a wide range of materials, from engineering (metals, rubber, ceramics and composites) to biological (bones). Sometimes we take inspiration from nature and the arts to invent new structures. +44 (0)20 7882 7748     e.barbieri@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Cees Bastiaansen BSc, PhD Professor of Materials Cees Bastiaansen is part-time professor with the Materials Division. His research centers around the processing and structure-property relationships of polymers - with an emphasis on aligned, oriented systems, their functional properties and devices. His current research is mainly in polymers for sensors, actuators, smart windows and high performance composites. Cees collaborates with a large number of industrial partners through various multi-partner projects, including a number of EU, UK and NL government funded projects. Cees has been active in polymers in an industrial and an academic environment for over 30 years. He is the author or co-author of more than 300 peer reviewed ... +44 (0)20 7882 8865     c.w.m.bastiaansen@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Emiliano Bilotti Reader Year 1 Co-ordinator; Deputy Chair of the Materials Exam Board. Polymer Science and Technology, Smart Polymers, Polymers for Energy, Self-Powered Sensors, Nanotechnology +44 (0)20 7882 7575     e.bilotti@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Aleksandra Birn-Jeffery MSci, PhD Lecturer in Bioengineering My research aims to understand how different movements are achieved across a variety of steady and non-steady tasks; in particular, how the mechanics and muscles are used to control movement. I apply this knowledge to differentiate healthy gait from injury and disease, by identifying these fundamental control priorities. Identification of these control priorities, and using these to discover markers for disease severity will help assess the effectiveness of different treatment interventions for gait deficits. Non-steady tasks, such as walking over obstacles are key to identifying these underlying control parameters. +44 (0)20 7882 3677     a.birn-jeffery@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Edo Boek PhD Reader in Chemical Engineering Research in the group of Dr Edo Boek focuses on energy engineering. One of the greatest challenges of our generation is the supply of energy in a sustainable, secure and affordable manner (Energy-Trilemma). Our group investigates novel technologies to achieve this goal, including 1) design of carbon electrodes for electrochemical devices, including Redox Flow Batteries, using pore-scale imaging, reactive multi-phase flow modelling and MD simulation; 2) bio-fuel extraction from micro-algae, using Photo-Bio-Reactor (PBR) / soft matter experiments; 3) sustainable drinking water treatment, including water softening and GAC filtration, using Fluidised Bed Reactor (FBR) experiments (with Waternet Amsterdam); 4) novel drilling fluids for geothermal heat recovery. +44 (0)20 7882 2964     e.boek@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Adrian Briggs BSc (Eng) PhD (Lond) Reader in Mechanical Engineering Director of Education Enhanced Heat Transfer, Two-Phase Flow, Condensation +44 (0)20 7882 8876     a.briggs@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Joe Briscoe MSci (Hons), PhD, FHEA, CSci, MIMMM, MInstP Senior Lecturer in Functional Materials Programme Director for Sustainable Energy Engineering Theme lead: Nano Energy Materials Nanostructured materials for renewable energy applications: Semiconductor photocatalysts, photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) & solar fuels; Nanostructured photovoltaic devices; Ferroelectrics for solar energy conversion; Piezoelectric energy harvesting. Chemical synthesis of nanomaterials and nanostructured thin films, material characterisation, device construction and testing. +44 (0)20 7882 3552     j.briscoe@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Andrew Buchan BSc MSc PhD Senior Lecturer in Engineering Science Honorary Lecturer Imperial College London I design numerical models for predicting the behaviour and understanding the uncertainties in the operation of nuclear reactor cores and other nuclear processing facilities. In particular I develop mathematical models to accurately predict neutron and gamma transport within nuclear reactors, and couple these to thermal hydraulic codes that model coolant flows and heat transfer within a core. I am particularly interested in analysing both current nuclear reactors as well as those due to be built within the UK in the coming years, in particular the boiling water reactors. I am also heavily involved in the design of new mathematical models ... +44 (0)20 7882 6087     a.buchan@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof James Busfield MA, PhD, CEng, FREng, FIMMM, FHEA Professor of Materials Director of Industrial Engagement Examining the physical behaviour by experiment and modelling techniques of soft matter such as elastomers and rubber materials. Properties of interest include abrasion, friction, fracture, creep, fatigue, viscoelastic behaviour, modulus enhancement and composite filler reinforcement. Developing smart soft materials that can sense their environment and soft actuating materials that can change shape in response to a physical stimulus. +44 (0)20 7882 8866     j.busfield@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof Andy Bushby BSc(Eng), PhD, FRMS, MInstPhys Professor of Materials Science Executive Vice-Dean of the Queen Mary Engineering School-NPU China Director of Ultima Forma Ltd Nanoindentation testing, Micro-mechanical properties of material, Size dependent strength, 3D electron microscopy. Director of The NanoVision Centre for microscopy +44 (0)20 7882 7100     a.j.bushby@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Neil Cagney PhD Lecturer My research is focused on experimental analysis of fluid flows, often using a combination of flow measurements techniques (e.g. Particle-Image Velocimetry, visualisation) and post-processing methods (e.g. Lagrangian analysis) to identify the underlying physics of a problem. +44(0)20 7882 8942     n.cagney@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Rafa Castrejon PhD Senior Lecturer SEMS Laser Safety Advisor Member of the QMUL senate Fluid Mechanics, Experimental Physics, Liquid Drops, Sprays and Jets, Optics, Instrumentation, Inkjet and 3D Printing +44 (0)20 7882 7620     r.castrejonpita@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Gabriel Cavalli BSc, MSc, PhD, SFHEA Reader in Science and Engineering Education Director of the International Centre for Teaching and Learning and Director of Teaching Development (Queen Mary Engineering School, NPU, China) Language impact on STEM Education. Educational and Academic Development for STEM experts. Flipped-classroom and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning. Transnational education. Polymer chemistry, advanced polymer synthesis. +44 (0)20 7882 2963     g.cavalli@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Jun Chen BSc (Honours), MSc (Distinction), PhD, FHEA Senior Lecturer in Engineering Science Fourth Year/MSc Programmes Coordinator My research interests lie at the interface of Computer Science, Operational Research and Control Engineering. Over the years, I have consolidated and structured my research along three themes: modelling, optimisation and decision, four cross-cutting application areas: intelligent decision support for airport operations, human factors & brain-computer interface, future flight deck automation systems and intelligent sewer networks, sponsored by EPSRC and industry and supported by the well-balanced research team consisting of senior academics, post-doctoral researchers and PhD students. +44 (0)20 7882 8873     jun.chen@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Tina Chowdhury BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCAP, SFHEA Senior Lecturer in Regenerative Medicine Intercalated BSc Programme Director Biodivision Admissions, Public Engagement and Outreach Director Inflammation, mechanobiology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal science and bioengineering +44 (0)20 7882 7560     t.t.chowdhury@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Colin Crick PhD Senior Lecturer in Materials Science Research group leader in the development of Novel Functional Materials, including; water repellent materials, water purification, and anti-biofouling surfaces. 020 7882 6886     c.crick@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Patrick Cullen PhD Lecturer in Renewable Energy My expertise is in synthesising scalably made nanomaterials and embedding them into energy devices for increased perfomance. p.cullen@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Prof Joost de Bruijn PhD Professor of Biomaterials Hard tissue replacement, bone tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, synthetic osteoinductive materials, bioreactor systems for adult stem cell expansion +44 (0)20 7882 6310     j.d.debruijn@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Xinru Deng Lecturer in Engineering Education deng.xinru@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Fabian Duddeck Dr.-Ing. habil. Reader in Computational Mechanics Crashworthiness, NVH, car body design optimisation, robust design, FEM, BEM, materials (plasticity, damage & fracture) +44 (0)20 7882 5303     f.duddeck@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Oliver Fenwick MA MSci PhD Senior Lecturer in Materials Science Developing materials for electronic devices such as LEDs, transistors and thermoelectrics. The materials include organic semiconductors, carbon materials and halide perovskites, as well as self-assembled monolayers for the control of interfaces in devices. I have a particular interest in controlling nanoscale morphology and self-assembly to tune functional properties. +44 (0)20 7882 3150     o.fenwick@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof Julien Gautrot PhD Professor in Biomaterials and Biointerfaces Synthesis and characterisation of biomaterials. Micro- and nano-patterning. Bio-interfaces. Stem cell biology. +44 (0)20 7882 5263     j.gautrot@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Himadri Gupta Reader in Bioengineering and Biophysics Director of Undergraduate Studies Multiscale imaging of hierarchical materials; Synchrotron X-ray biophysics; In situ and scanning X-ray scattering techniques; Nano- and microscale tissue mechanics; Ageing and degeneration of musculoskeletal tissues; Mechanobiology +44 (0)20 7882 8867     h.gupta@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Karin Hing CEng, PhD, BSc, MIMMM, FRMS, FWES Reader in Biomedical Materials My research is focused around the development of pioneering biomaterials and healthcare therapies through development of novel materials and processing technologies and investigation of the phenomena behind biocompatibility, and the stimulation of tissue regeneration. I am particularly interested in understanding the mechanisms behind enhanced bone healing or regeneration in the presence of porous synthetic scaffolds, known as synthetic bone graft substitutes, via manipulation of both synthetic graft chemistry and hierarchical pore structure. I also have extensive experience in translating research from the bench to the bed side through my involvement in the successful development and commercialisation of a progressive series ... +44 (0)20 7882 7804     k.a.hing@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof Henri Huijberts MSc PhD(Twente, Netherlands) PFHEA CMath FIMA Professor of Engineering Science and Education Deputy Dean for Education, Faculty of Science and Engineering Nonlinear control systems, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, synchronisation, robotics, time-delay systems, traffic dynamics +44 (0)20 7882 8869     h.j.c.huijberts@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof Sir Colin Humphreys CBE, FREng, FRS Professor of Materials Science Graphene, Gallium Nitride Materials and Devices; Advanced Electron Microscopy; High-temperature Aerospace Materials. +44 (0)20 7882 3450     c.humphreys@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Thomas Iskratsch Dipl.-Ing. (Equiv. to MSc/MEng), PhD Reader in Cardiovascular Mechanobiology and Bioengineering Deputy Chair (Research) of the Division of Bioengineering Cardiomyocyte and Vacular Smooth Muscle Cell Mechanobiology, Rigidity Sensing, Micro and Nanopatterning, Cellular Force Measurements, Advanced Imaging Techniques +44 (0)20 7882 3674     t.iskratsch@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Ahmed Ismail PhD, MSc, BSc Academic Fellow in Fluid Dynamics Electrospray, Direct Printing, Microfluidics, Drops & Bubbles, Microencapsulation, Capillary jet. +44 (0)20 7882 6272     a.ismail@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Prof Xi Jiang PhD, CEng, FIMechE Professor of Mechanical Engineering Chair of Division of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy The expertise of Prof Jiang is primarily in sustainable and cleaner energy utilisation, which includes but not limited to the applications of high-fidelity modelling and simulation to the following research areas: (1) combustion utilisation of alternative and renewable fuels including chemical kinetics studies, (2) greenhouse gas mitigation technologies including combustion mitigation of low-concentration methane; (3) flow in porous media and geological carbon storage, and (4) battery thermal management and thermal management in computer systems. +44 (0)20 7882 5009     xi.jiang@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Ana Jorge Sobrido PhD, FHEA Senior Lecturer in Energy Materials My research focuses on the development of new electroactive materials for energy conversion and storage devices. My expertise ranges from the synthesis of new compounds through multiple synthesis approaches to electrode ink formulation strategies and assembly and testing into real electrochemical devices. +44(0)20 7882 6782     a.sobrido@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Prof Sergey Karabasov BSc, MSc, PhD, DSc, FHEA Professor of Computational Modelling Deputy for Research & Industrial Engagement (Division of Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics) Chair of Computing Committee Fluid dynamics, computational aeroacoustics and aerodynamics, large-eddy simulations, meso-scale ocean modelling, fluctuating hydrodynamics for nano-scale flows , numerical methods for hyperbolic conservation laws +44 (0)20 7882 7650     s.karabasov@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Nader Karimi PhD Reader in Mechanical Engineering My research is in the general area of thermofluids with an emphasis on energy conversion and storage. This includes activities on renewable energy carriers, chemical/electrochemical energy storage and, production and utilisation of carbon free/neutral fuels. Practical examples of these involve cooling of batteries in electric vehicles, storage of the surplus of renewable power by hydrogen production and phasing out the use of fossil fuels. The research is at both fundamental and applied levels and includes using a wide range of mathematical modelling and experimental techniques. My work also involves close collaboration with researchers in the field of Artificial ... n.karimi@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof Martin Knight BEng, MSc, PhD, FHEA Professor of Mechanobiology, Director of Research My research is focussed on 'mechanobiology' or how living cells and tissues respond to physical forces. In particular I am interested in the role of the fascinating cellular structure known as the primary cilium (cilia in plural). My work also explores the development of organ-on-a-chip models incorporating biomechanical stimulation for predicting the performance of pharmaceuticals. I work on a variety of different diseases including osteoarthritis, tendonopathy and cancer and the development of novel therapeutics. +44 (0)20 7882 8868     m.m.knight@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Prof Rob Krams PhD Professor in Molecular Bioengineering Chair of Division of Bioengineering Scientific Director of the CVDHub mechanotransduction, flow studies, molecular biology, CRISPR, knock out, knock in, finite element modelling, fluid structure modelling, imaging, animal studies +44 (0)20 7882 7940     r.krams@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Prof Steffi Krause Dr. rer. nat., MRSC, FHEA Professor of Electroanalytical Systems Director of Quality Electrochemical sensors and characterisation techniques including: (i) impedance and quartz crystal microbalance based chemical sensors and biosensors, (ii) electrochemical imaging using photocurrent measurements at field-effect semiconductor devices with scanning photo-induced impedance microscopy (SPIM) and light-addressable potentiometric sensors (LAPS). +44 (0)20 7882 3747     s.krause@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof David Lee BSc (Hons), MA, PhD Deputy Vice Principal - Research (Enterprise) Professor of Cell & Tissue Engineering Tissue engineering and mechanobiology, Mesenchymal stem cell biology +44 (0)20 7882 8874     d.a.lee@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Guang Li PhD Reader in Control Engineering Dr Guang Li's research background is in dynamics and control systems. As for control applications, he works in various fields such as marine energy and battery power management systems. He is also interested in novel methods for dynamics testing, for example dynamically substructued system and its applications in diverse fields, such as automotive, aerospace and bioengineering. +44 (0)20 7882 6116     g.li@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Zhe Li PhD Senior Lecturer Renewable energy Materials, Semiconductors, Optoelectronics, Solar Cells, Photo-detectors, Materials Engineering, Thin film fabrication and characterisation 020 7882 6887     zhe.li@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Fariborz Motallebi BSc MEng PhD Senior Lecturer in Aerodynamics Aerospace Programme Director Academic Manager of Whitehead Aeronautical Laboratory Admission Tutor for Aerospace Engineering Member of Library Users' Forum Chair of the Postgraduate Degree Examination Board for Faculty of Science and Engineering Flow Control, Aerodynamics of Sport Vehicles, High Speed Aerodynamics, Boundary Layer Flows, Instrumentation and Optical Diagnostics in Flow Measurements +44 (0)20 7882 5182     f.motallebi@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Jens-Dominik Mueller Dipl-Ing, MSc, PhD Reader in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Optimisation MSc Course Director Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Biofluids, Shape Optimisation, Adjoint methods, Mesh adaptation, Sensitivity Analysis. +44 (0)20 7882 5421     j.mueller@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Angadh Nanjangud PhD Lecturer in Aerospace/Spacecraft Engineering Modeling and autonomous control of multibody, variable mass dynamical systems with applications to: future space missions pertaining to on-orbit assembly; rocket flight; and the broad area of extreme environment robotics. +44 (0) 20 7882 3757     a.nanjangud@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Prof Nobuoki Ohtani PhD Professor in Design Sports Equipment Design, Medical Design, Design Innovation, Design Management +44 (0)20 7882 5269     n.ohtani@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Dimitrios Papageorgiou MSc, PhD Lecturer in Materials Science Polymer Nanocomposites, Nanomaterials, Graphene, 2D Materials, Strain Engineering, Raman Spectroscopy, Micromechanics, Polymer Engineering, Bio-based Polymers and Composites +44 (0)20 7882 6885     d.papageorgiou@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Stuart Peters BA, MSc, PhD Lecturer Industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution), Innovation, Sustainability & Climate Change, Energy Materials +44 (0)20 7882 3784     s.r.peters@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof Nicola Pugno MSc PhD Professor of Materials Science Classical Mechanics and Nanomechanics, Bio-inspired and Nano Materials; Fracture, Solid and Structural Mechanics, Tribology and Nanotribology, MEMS and NEMS, Super-tough and Super-strong Materials, e.g. Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes, Lotus Effect, Gecko Effect, Spider Silk and Web, Spiderman Suits and Space Elevator Cables, etc. +44 (0)20 7882 6310     n.pugno@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof Michael Reece BSc, PhD, PGCE, MIMMM Professor of Functional Ceramics Director of Nanoforce Technology Ltd Processing and electromechanical properties of functional materials, including ferroelectrics, thermoelectrics and high entropy ceramics m.j.reece@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Maria Romero-Gonzalez MSc, PhD Senior Lecturer in Materials Science Director of Learning Development at the Queen Mary Engineering School (QMES), Xi'an, China Biomineralization, surface chemistry, biomaterials, environmental chemistry, engineering and sustainability. Flipped learning, student centred learning, curriculum design. m.romero-gonzalez@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof John Rose BScEng PhD DScEng(Lond) CEng FIMechE FASME Research Professor in Mechanical Engineering Heat transfer, convection, phase change, condensation, dropwise condensation, condensation of mixtures, condensation of metals, kinetic theory of phase change, molecular dynamics of phase change, integral finned tube, microchannels, refrigeration, air conditioning, enhanced heat transfer. +44 (0)20 7882 5275     j.w.rose@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof Hazel Screen BEng MRes PhD(Lond) CEng Professor of Biomedical Engineering Head of School Director for Programme Review My research aims to understand how our tissues are built to be able to withstand the loads they experience in the body. I am particularly interested in understanding tendon and heart valve; how and why they get injured, and ways to prevent this happening. By looking at the ways a tissue is supposed to work when it is healthy, we can identify how small changes in the structure, such as those which occur with age, can make injury more likely and look to prevent or treat these specifically. +44 (0)20 7882 6167     h.r.c.screen@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Raza Shah PhD (Cantab), BEng (Hons), CEng, MBA, MSc, MEd, PGCE, MIMechE, MCMI, MBPsS Senior Lecturer in Design, Production & Manufacturing Raza is a chartered engineer with expertise across design, production, processing, project management, R&D and consultancy. He has a diverse range of industrial design experience in the UK, Europe and Middle East on capital investment projects in the speciality gas, chemicals and petroleum gas industries at a senior level [e.g., Air Products & Chemicals, SHV Energy Calor Gas, Nidec SR Drives, Gulf Cryo, National Grid, Hyundai Construction]. Raza's engineering design expertise involves exploring, devising and implementing design methodologies that encourage creative design thinking and to develop culture of creativity leading to ideational fluency, diversity and productivity. Raza brings together ... +44 (0)20 7882 6663     raza.shah@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Hasan Shaheed PhD (Sheffield), PGCAP (London), SFHEA, MIEEE, CEng, MIET, NTF Reader in Robotics & Renewable Energy Year 2 Coordinator a) Systems/Applications: Aerial Robotics, Solar Aerial Robotics (Solarcopter), Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Medical Robotics including Capsule Robots, Master-slave Robots, Medical / Surgical devices, Water Desalination and Cancer. (b) Approaches: System Design, Modelling, Identification, Control, Optimisation, Artificial Intelligence (Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic, Particle Swarm and Ant Colony Algorithms), Bioinformatics and Computational Biology with application to Cancer Prognosis and Classification, Biomedical Signal Processing +44 (0)20 7882 3319     m.h.shaheed@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof Julia Shelton BA(Cantab) PhD(Lond) Professor of Biomechanical Engineering Wear of total hip replacements, surface coatings, particle analysis, orthopaedic systems, tissue engineering, tendon mechanics +44 (0)20 7882 8877     j.shelton@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Radomir Slavchov PhD Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (i) Adsorption of surfactants and electrolytes; (ii) capillary shapes, capillary flows, wetting, biomechanics; (iii) theory of surface electric phenomena; (iv) chemical physics of mixtures, fuel chemistry; (v) combustion engines. +44 (0)20 7882 8938     r.slavchov@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Stoyan Smoukov Reader in Chemical Engineering Deputy Chair (Research) of Division of Chemical Engineering & Renewable Energy +44 (0)20 7882 5305     s.smoukov@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Andrew Spowage PhD, PGCHE, CEng, CSci, FIMMM, FIMM, FHEA Senior Lecturer Accreditation & Teaching Quality at QMUL Engineering School, NPU Industrial Relations at QMUL Engineering School, NPU Transnational Education, The Performance of Materials, Materials Selection, Corrosion, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Project & Engineering Management, Characterisation & Testing of Materials, Failure Investigation a.spowage@qmul.ac.uk

Prof John Stark BSc(Exon) MSc(Man) PhD(Lond) FRAS FRAeS Professor of Aerospace Engineering Emeritus Professor Electrospray technology, spacecraft propulsion, Spacecraft Design, Direct printing +44 (0)20 7882 8875     j.p.w.stark@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Lei Su BSc, MRes, PhD, FHEA Senior Lecturer Director of Admissions My research is centred on optical devices and instrumentation for detection, imaging and monitoring, interfacing with Artificial Intelligence, Materials, Chemistry and Nanotechnology, in applications such as healthcare, energy and security. +44 (0)20 7882 5184     l.su@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Yi Sui PhD, MInstP, Fellow HEA Reader in Fluid Mechanics Director of Graduate Studies +44 (0)20 7882 7763     y.sui@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Prof Gleb Sukhorukov Professor of Biomedical Materials Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, Materials Science. Area of research: Multifunctional Nanoengineered Delivery Systems +44 (0)20 7882 5508     g.sukhorukov@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Petra Ágota Szilágyi PhD, MRSC, FHEA, MSc, MA Lecturer in Functional Materials I am interested in developing materials for energy applications, in particular for fuel synthesis. When solid materials are of very small particles their properties (such as colour, electric conductivity. etc.) starts to depend on the particle size. My main goal is to achieve control of the properties of materials by controlling their particle size and shape. There are various ways to control particle size, and in my approach templates of well-defined size and shape are used. The above templates are pores of a kind of material called metal-organic frameworks. This is a relatively new kind of materials and they can ... +44 (0)20 7882 7948     p.szilagyi@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Dr Wei Tan BEng, PhD Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering My research concerns the mechanical response of composite materials by experimental, theoretical and computational endeavours. I aim at developing high fidelity models that can predict material performance and provide fundamental insight in a wide range of multidisciplinary challenges, from carbon fibre composites to carbon nanotube composites, from mechanical to electrochemical behaviour, and from macroscale to nanoscale. wei.tan@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof Elizabeth Tanner OBE, FREng, FRSE, PhD (Hon Caus) Bonfield Professor of Biomedical Materials Head of Materials Engineering Division My research interests are in the development, testing and use of biomaterials for bone and joint replacement. In particular composites of bioactive ceramics and polymers which can encourage bone ongrowth yet have sufficient mechanical properties to be used for load bearing applications. These are based on either non-degradable or degradable artificial or natural polymers depending on application. In parallel I have interests in the mechanical properties of bone and the effects of pathology on these properties. +44 (0)20 7882 6785     k.e.tanner@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Prof Vassili Toropov PhD, FRAeS, AFAIAA Professor of Aerospace Engineering Chair of Division of Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics - Development of design optimization techniques for large-scale engineering problems - Applications to various engineering systems - Improvement of reliability and robustness of engineering systems - Optimization of composite structures - Inverse problems +44 (0)20 7882 6296     v.v.toropov@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Prof Pankaj Vadgama MB, BS, BSc, PhD, FRCPath, CChem, FRSC, CPhys, FInstP, FIMMM, FRSB, CSci Professor and Director of IRC in Biomedical Materials Development of enzyme and antibody based biosensors for Point of Care Testing. Electrochemical sensors for in vivo monitoring of oxygen and metabolites for application to critical care and diabetes. Polymeric membranes and laminates designed for enzyme based biosensors for optimised sensitivity, selectivity and bio-stability. Laminates and composites developed for biodegradable sensors for chronic wound monitoring, on body electrolyte tracking in exercise and increase of bone adhesive strength. +44 (0)20 7882 5151     p.vadgama@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Ranjan Vepa BTech(IITMadras) MASc(Wat) PhD(Stan) Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering Dynamic modelling, control engineering, simulation, space & biomimetic robotics & UAVs, biomedical control systems, aeroelasticity, smart structures, flow control +44 (0)20 7882 5193     r.vepa@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Roberto Volpe PhD Lecturer in Chemical Engineering I design pyrolysis and gasification experiments to study the fundamental aspects of biomass thermal decomposition. My expertise ranges from the investigation of the pathways to thermo-chemical breakdown of solid biofuels to the synthesis of renewable carbon materials via thermal processes and the development of sustainable gasification technologies for small-scale applications in Decentralised Renewable Energy Systems +44 (0)20 7882 7748     r.volpe@qmul.ac.uk Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy

Prof Huasheng Wang BEng MSc PhD FHEA MInstR Professor of Thermofluids Engineering Chair of Division of Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design Enhanced heat transfer, Condensation, Boiling, Phase change, Measurement method, Multi-scale simulation, Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Sustainable thermal energy systems and Intelligent buildings. +44 (0)20 7882 7921     h.s.wang@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Prof Wen Wang PhD, CEng, FIMechE, FHEA, FAIMBE, FREng Vice-Principal and Executive Dean for Science and Engineering Vascular endothelial mechanics, cell mechanobiology, flow and solute transport in extracellular matrices, microcirculation, arterial haemodynamics, cell & tissue mechanics +44 (0)20 7882 3031     wen.wang@qmul.ac.uk Bioengineering

Dr Pihua Wen BA MSc(CSU, Hunan) PhD(WIT) Reader in Computational Solid & Fluid Mechanics Solid and Fluid mechanics, fracture and damage, computational methods, numerical simulation in manufacturing and engineering +44 (0)20 7882 5371     p.h.wen@qmul.ac.uk Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

Dr Peter Wormleaton BSc PhD(Birmingham) CEng MICE Visiting Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer in Environmental Engineering Flooding, River Engineering, Numerical River Modelling +44 (0)20 7882 5403     p.r.wormleaton@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Haixue Yan PhD, PGCAP, MInstP, MACS Senior Lecturer Deputy Chair (Education) of Division of Materials Engineering Processing and characterisations of ceramics, size effect in ferroelectrics, dielectrics for MW and THz applications, energy materials. +44 (0)20 7882 5164     h.x.yan@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Yousef Zawahreh BEng(Hons), PhD, PGCert, FHEA Senior Lecturer in Engineering Materials & Design Office Hours: Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 If I'm not in my office, you will find me in the Maker Space y.zawahreh@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design

Dr Han Zhang MEng, PhD, PGCAP, FHEA, CEng, CSci, MIMMM Lecturer in Materials Science Admissions Tutor of Division of Materials Engineering My current research areas mainly focus on smart multifunctional materials, hierarchical composites and nanomaterials. The multifunctionalities in composites I am interested including strain and damage sensing, self-healing with preserved mechanical properties, integrated energy harvesting and storage, and sustainable manufacturing based on self-regulating heating. My experiences cover from design and processing to advanced characterisation and interpretation of polymer and composite materials. +44 (0)20 7882 2726     han.zhang@qmul.ac.uk Materials Engineering

Dr Ketao Zhang BSc, PhD Lecturer in Robotics Admissions tutor Deputy for Research and Industrial Engagement - Mech Eng, Design and Robotics Dr Ketao Zhang's research interests include Screw Theory and Screw Algebra, Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robotics, Robotic Grasping and Manipulation, Biologically-inspired Robots, Aerial Robotics, Mobile Robot and Soft Robot Application. Current research themes in his group are 1) design, modelling and control systems of novel legged robots, 2) reconfigurable manipulators for physical interaction, 3) automated field robotic systems, 4) self-folding and morphable robot mechanisms. +44 (0)20 7882 5183     ketao.zhang@qmul.ac.uk Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Design