Research
Dynamics & Control Group
Current Research
- Resonance Enhanced Drilling (RED)
ITI Energy funded, 2008-2011
- Application of nonlinear normal modes to offshore risers
KTP with MCS International, 2007-2010
- Investigation of the design of anchorage head and bond length for assessing multi-strand anchorages
EPSRC funded, 2008-2011
- Design and assessment of condition of soil anchorages in a dynamic environment using the centrifuge modelling techniques
NRP funded, 2007-2011
- Decentralised, predictive control of multiterminal VSC HVDC using artificial neural networks
Funding Libyan Government PhD
2007-2010
- Development of an apparatus and method for neuromuscular stimulation
NESTech, collaborative with BOA, 2007-2009
- Drivetrain Development for PIGASYS toll
KTP with PACT Engineering, 2007-2009
- Iterative maps for dynamics of percussive drilling
EPSRC funded, 2007- 2009
- DEGREE – Development of fishing gears with reduced effects on the environment
EC funded collaborative with Fisheries Research Services, 2006-2009
- Energy extraction from sea waves by exploiting nonlinear dynamics phenomena
The Royal Society International collaborative with Polytechnic University of Marche
2006 – 2007
- Analytical maps of non-smooth dynamical systems for engineering applications
The Nuffield Foundation
2006 – 2007
- Converter systems for directly coupled wind generators with storage cells
Internally funded PhD
2005-2008
- Dynamics of the systems with SMA elements
6th Century Studentship (with Maths), 2005-2008
- Small-signal modelling of multi-level STATCOM and UPFC with graphical interface on SIMULINK platform
Internally funded PhD, 2004-2007
Recently Completed
- Design of a Vibration Enhanced drilling Module
Webber Scholarship, 2003-2006
- Design and Assessment of Condition of Soil Anchorages in a Dynamic Environment using the Centrifuge Modelling Techniques
ESPRC Funded, 2003-2006
- Investigation of Free Length and Grouting Fault Estimation of Ground Anchorages
PhD Research Project, 2003-2006
- Investigation of the Estimation of Total Length of Mining Bolts
Industry funded PhD Research Project, 2003-2006
- Development of a Commercial Numerical Model of Ground Anchorages
University of Aberdeen Commercialisation Committee Funded, 2003-2004
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Rock Fracture Mechanics in the Modelling of vibration Enhanced Drilling
EPSRC funded, 2002-2005
- Investigation of Debonding in Ground Anchorages
Internally funded, 2003-2005
- Automated method for Knowledge Extraction
Proof of Concept/Scottish Enterprise funded, 2002-2004
- Parametrically Excited Pendulum
PhD Research Project, 2001-2004
- Non-linear Drifting Oscillator: Application to Vibro-impact Moling
Internally funded, 2002
- Dynamics of a Piecewise Nonlinear Rotor System
EPSRC Funded, 2000-2003
- High Efficiency Percussive Drilling Tool Driven by Beat Frequency
EPSRC Funded, 2000-2001
- Chaos and Fatigue
Internally funded, 1999-2002
- GRANIT (Ground Anchorage Integrity Testing)
Industrially funded, 1997 - ongoing
- Resonance Enhanced Drilling
CMPT Funded
- Nonlinear Dynamics of Percussive Drilling
NATO/RSL Funded
