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Computational
Fluid Mechanic
~ Viscoelastic fluids in industrial
processes
~ Pipeline flow analysis
~ Laser Doppler velocimetry
~ Biorheology
~ Numerical analysis of molten plastics in polymer
processing equipment
Fracture
Mechanics
~ Damage tolerant design
~ Advanced materials: Ceramics and composites
~ Fatigue testing and modelling
~ Dental composites
~ Layered composites and thin films
Industrial
and professional engineering
~ Industrial engineering
~ Project management and planning
~ Professional capabilities studies
~ Landmine clearance methods
~ Technology transfer
Materials
~ Materials modelling, development
and testing
~ Shape memory alloys
~ Polymer, ceramics and composites
~ Metals and alloys
~ Ultrafine and nano powders
~ Corrosion and corrosion prevention
~ Minerals processing
~ Mechanochemical processing
~ Magnetic materials
~ Mechanical alloying
~ Geopolymers
Noise
and Vibration
~ Active noise and vibration control
~ Machine condition monitoring
~ Wave propagation in complex vibro-acoustical
systems
~ Room and musical acoustics
~ Fatigue life prediction
~ Active stabilisation of ships.
~ Vibration in production processes
Robotics
and Automation
~ Robotic surgery
~ Research and development of robotic systems
~ Remote monitoring and control
~ Web based communications
Thermodynamics
~ Convection flows in pipelines
~ Refrigeration
~ Alternative energy
~ Cryogenics
~ Energy systems
~ Hydrogen engines, fuel cells
Three
dimensional imaging and analysis
~ Development of laser sensors
~ Development and application of 3D microscopy
~ Bioengineering
~ Expert systems and image analysis
~ Surface and particle analysis
Tribology
~ Assessment of lubricants
~ Wear testing of materials
~ Surface coating characterization and testing
~ Erosion
~ Machine condition monitoring
~ Biological tribology
~ Bio-lubricants and solvents
~ Image and signal analysis
~ Metrology
Impact
Biomechanics
~ Biomechanics of accidental injury
e.g., injuries that occur in traffic accidents
~ Safety performance of cars in terms of pedestrian
protection in car- pedestrian accidents
Mechanical
Design
~ Design innovation
~ Microelectronics including circuit design and
construction
~ Instrumentation/data recording
~ Electromechanical devices ie. electric latches,
timed operations, assembly line or part feeding,
interface or control panel design and ergonomics
~ Furniture design, especially new mechanisms
~ Design for manufacture e.g. to reduce the cost
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