Dynamics
Engineering dynamics is the fundamental area covering physics of motion of matter, machine, structures and processes under action of variable loads. Optimum design, where maximising the speed, efficiency, controllability or accuracy of operation is important and is based on the principles of dynamic analysis and synthesis.
Exciting discoveries of new physical phenomena and technological developments in smart structures, material processing, machine health monitoring and vibration control can be afforded by harnessing new dynamic phenomena and by the development of advanced control and measurement capabilities. The Dynamics Research Group is actively engaged in the pursuit of knowledge from fundamental science to new and novel applications.
Facilities
The Dynamics Research Group is located in both the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering and the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. The Group combines expertise in analytical, numerical and experimental techniques. The main challenges exist in the improvement and development of the prospective high technologies on the basis of realisation of nonlinear phenomena with the use of smart structures and mechatronic systems. These include advancement of understanding of new emerging areas in nano-technology and micro-engineering. The group is equipped with modern testing, analysis and measurement facilities.
Contact: Professor Steve Rothberg
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Professors
Vladimir Babitsky
Victor Krylov
Homer Rahnejat
Steve Rothberg
Readers
Keith Peat
Senior Lecturers
Memis Acar
Matt Best
Kaddour Bouazza-Marouf
Jane Horner
Paul King (email link)
Stephanos Theodossiades
Lecturers
George Mavros
Stephen Walsh