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Includes Lead and Co-Supervision roles.<\/p>\n

Research Associates<\/h2>\n

Dr Manuel Bandala Sanchez<\/a> (2021-) Senior Research Associate in Condition Monitoring and Control (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Research Associates (Alumni)<\/h2>\n

Dr Ioannis Tsitsimpelis (Senior Research Associate, 2021-2026) Advancing location accuracy via collimated nuclear assay for decommissioning robotic applications (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Yueqi Wu (Research Associate, 2022-2023) Survivability, reliability and optimised control of devices in the marine environment (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Alex Grievson (Senior Research Associate, 2020-2022) Nuclear robotics manipulator control (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Manuel Bandala (Research Associate, 2018-2020) Nuclear robotics manipulator control (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Hamidreza Nemati (Research Associate, 2018-2020) Nuclear robotics control and navigation (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Emma Wilson (Senior Research Associate, 2016-2019) Adaptive treatment and robust control (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Thomas Burrell (Research Associate, 2014-2015) The Microphenotron (funder: BBSRC)<\/p>\n

Doctoral Students<\/h2>\n

Olivia Albrecht (PhD student) Optimization and control for robotics in nuclear decommissioning applications<\/p>\n

Doctoral Graduates<\/h2>\n

Dr Inam Khan (2022) Optimal demand-supply energy management in smart grids<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Tom\u00e1\u0161 Fried (2022) In situ mechanical analysis of sludge in hazardous environments<\/a> (funder: Sellafield Ltd NNL CINDe project)<\/p>\n

Dr Yousaf Alarfaj (2021) A case study of fractional-order control<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Kieran Reeves (2021) Integrated optimisation for dynamic modelling, path planning and energy management in hybrid race vehicles<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Craig West (2019) Development of an assisted tele-operation system for a dual-manipulator nuclear decommissioning platform<\/a> (funder: Lancaster University)<\/p>\n

Dr Anita Crompton (2019) Long-range scanning based detection of alpha-induced air fluorescence even under daylight conditions<\/a> (funder: NDA, STFC)<\/p>\n

Dr Michal Cieslak (2019) Development of a scintillator based coded-aperture neutron imager for nuclear decommissioning applications<\/a> (funder: Sellafield Ltd)<\/p>\n

Dr Ikechukwu Ukaegbu (2019) Integration of ground\u2013penetrating radar and gamma\u2013ray detectors for non\u2013intrusive localisation of buried radioactive sources<\/a> (funder: NNL)<\/p>\n

Dr Ioannis Tsitsimpelis<\/a> (2017) Modelling for improved energy efficiency and reduced water consumption in an optimised closed-environment grow cell<\/a> (funder: ERDF)<\/p>\n

Dr Linas Gelazanskas (2016) Balancing of intermittent renewable generation in smart grid<\/a> (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr David Robertson (2015) State-dependent control of a hydraulically-actuated nuclear decommissioning robot<\/a> (funder: NDA)<\/p>\n

Dr Mark Selwood (2015) Development of technologies for a portable monosphere neutron spectrometer<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Philip Cross (2012) Continuous-time PIP control of marine energy converters<\/a> (funder: EPSRC: SUPERGEN)<\/p>\n

Dr Stephen Quayle<\/a> (2012) Investigation of high-lift multi-element profiles for vertical-axis tidal stream turbines<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Kester Gunn (2012) Generic optimisation of wave energy converter performance<\/a> (funder: E.ON, EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Vasileios Exadaktylos (2008) Model predictive control structures in the non-minimal state space<\/a> (funder: Marie Curie Fellowship)<\/p>\n

Dr Essam Shaban (2006) State dependent parameter control applied to construction robots and other nonlinear systems<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Matthew Stables (2006) Nonlinear control of a ventilation chamber<\/a> (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Steven Wright (2006) Control of IVT based vehicles by intelligent selection between alternative solutions<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr Jun Gu (2004) Intelligent servo control of a robot excavator<\/a> (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

Dr Li Ding (2003) Comparison of some new schemes for the control of the boiler of a nuclear power plant<\/a> (funder: EPSRC)<\/p>\n

MPhil<\/h2>\n

Eleni Sidiropoulou (2009) Multiple nonlinearity SDP modelling and control<\/a><\/p>\n

MSc by Research<\/h2>\n

Giedrius Rakauskas (2013) Movement replicating robotic arm control interface<\/a> (funder: Fisher) YouTube video<\/a><\/p>\n

Other MSc Students<\/h2>\n

PI and PIP control strategies for blood clotting speed using warfarin when data are missing, Don Millevithanatchy, 2023<\/p>\n

Singularity investigation of Telbot 6R robotic manipulator, Matthew Scott, 2020<\/p>\n

Vehicle stability control system \u2013 Compensation for changes in vehicle wheelbase, Rubab Awan, 2020<\/p>\n

Simscape modelling of a hydraulically operated nuclear decommissioning robot, Mark Doulin, 2019.<\/p>\n

Design of a robotic tracking system for spray coating on inclined and curved surfaces, Matthew Boon, 2019.<\/p>\n

Remotely operated vehicle tooling for nuclear decommissioning, Gregory Brookes, 2019.<\/p>\n

Design, development and evaluation of a part recognition and labelling system for galvanised products, Armand Irmawan, 2017.<\/p>\n

A comparative study on the feasibility of an international collaboration within the cleanroom industry, Lloyd Steele, 2017.<\/p>\n

Modelling to improve the energy efficiency of space heating on campus, Elina Ioannou, 2016.<\/p>\n

Vision and robotic control interface system, Akande Tunji, 2015.<\/p>\n

Obstacle avoidance based on visual detection, Bastian Moulia, 2014.<\/p>\n

Integration of force feedback into nuclear decommissioning robots, Saravanan Yogeswaran, 2014.<\/p>\n

Dynamics and control of high performance cars with active aerodynamic systems, Wayne Gater, 2014.<\/p>\n

Development of a low cost embedded weight monitoring system for a modular ship transfer system, Karl Morris, 2013.<\/p>\n

Control of marine hybrid propulsion system, Michael Williamson, 2013.<\/p>\n

Inverse kinematics for a redundant hydraulic robotic manipulator, Pierre Besset, 2013.<\/p>\n

Data-based mechanistic modelling and thermal and ventilation control of forced ventilation test chamber, Kashif Ejaz, 2013.<\/p>\n

Data-based modelling of temperature distribution, Ioannis Tsitsimpelis, 2012.<\/p>\n

Nuclear decommissioning robot control, Alexandre Ambiehl, 2012.<\/p>\n

Best efficiency point control of variable speed centrifugal pumping systems for waste water, David Bolton, 2010.<\/p>\n

Dual manipulator for nuclear applications, Dimitrios Sagos, 2010.<\/p>\n

Nuclear decommissioning stage and gate process evaluation, Bryn Largue, 2010.<\/p>\n

An approach to decommissioning an active chemical process facility, Alex Hayman, 2010.<\/p>\n

The challenges facing high volume very low level radioactive waste disposal in the UK, Michael Ingrams, 2010.<\/p>\n

Decommissioning and disposal of modified Magnox flasks, Irfan Shahed, 2010.<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/p>\n

Autonomous spider robot, Thibault Pelletier, 2008.<\/p>\n

State dependent parameter models for a robot arm joint, Xin Niu, 2008.<\/p>\n

Are we safe enough, David Lindley, 2008.<\/p>\n

A review of how military aviation utilises cost benefit analysis to support ALARP decisions, John Loxley, 2008.<\/p>\n

An investigation of the air change rate within a building and gaseous build up within a fume cupboard, Alison Graham, 2008.<\/p>\n

Replacement of irradiated fuel storage pond ion exchange system at Heysham 1, Steven Girdley, 2008.<\/p>\n

Resolving conflict between the site safety case and the submarine safety case for the astute class submarine during changing material states, Patricia Spain, 2008.<\/p>\n

Collision avoidance control, Hu Yang, 2007.<\/p>\n

The need for and changes to the method of aircraft system and safety reporting, Jamie Ayliffe, 2007.<\/p>\n

Proportional-Integral-Plus (PIP) control of heave compensation system, Tarig Mustafa, 2006.<\/p>\n

Load share riser tension system for vessel cost reduction, Jatin Bhatt, 2006.<\/p>\n

The in-service safety management of the United Kingdom’s Tornado aircraft, Guy Barratt, 2006.<\/p>\n

Zonal hazard analysis – underused art or nugatory task, Steven Blayney, 2006.<\/p>\n

A smarter approach for integrating \u201csmart\u201d weapons onto military aircraft, Steven Ivey, 2006.<\/p>\n

An examination of a current military aircraft project including recommendations for reducing project cost and duration without compromising safety, Rob McCormick, 2006.<\/p>\n

Adaptive hardware and systems – avionics panacea or pie in the sky, Anthony Wright, 2006.<\/p>\n

Automated verticality alignment system for a vibro-lance, Stephen Ako, 2004.<\/p>\n

Modelling and control of temperature, Lancaster ventilation chamber for micro-climate control, Saurabh Pradhan, 2004.<\/p>\n

Suppliers of safety critical engineering products and services for traction and rolling stock to the UK rail industry – managing the risk, Mick O’Connor, 2004.<\/p>\n

A model for the assessment of risk due to management oversight in the UK rail vehicle acceptance process, Wally Harrison, 2004.<\/p>\n

Managing human error: a prototype methodology for aviation, Philip Lawrence, 2004.<\/p>\n

CE marking of products by the US manufacturer, Steve Morgan, 2004.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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