Members and Projects
PhD/RA Projects
Process simulation of the micro discharge welding process and development of novel micro mineral insulated thermocouples (To start in October 2009)
Development of inverse analysis model to predict the mechanical properties of biological materials and polymeric foams (Dr L Li, Dr G Rothwell, Dr R English, Dr J Finley, Dr XJ Ren)
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Strength of Spot Welded Joints; (Dr XP Kong, Dr G Rothwell, Dr R English, Prof QX Yang; Dr XJ Ren)
FE Modelling for Cancer Treatment Planning FE based non-rigid image registration (Mr J Krywonos; Mr F Eklut, Dr XJ Ren, with NHS Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology)
The Mechanics of Sport Shoes and Design Optimisation (Mr YD Gu, Dr M Lake (School of Sport Science), Dr Ren XJ)
Finite Element Analysis of Thermoplastic Composite Sheets Rubber Pad Forming (in collaboration with Babylon University) (Dr N Saads, Dr X.J. Ren)
Machining of Titanium Alloys and cutting tool selection (Mr YS Li; Dr S Ebrrell; Dr M Morgan (GERI); Prof. J X Deng (ShangDong University, PR CHINA); Dr X.J. Ren)
Numerical modelling of Polymeric Foams and Development (In collaborations with Loughborough and Exeter University)
Current MSc Projects
Numerical modelling of interaction between footall boots and different sport surfaces-Natueral turf vs. artificial turfs
Development of a new testing method of blow moulded plastic bottes for top load simulation
Numerical investiagtion of the structural integrity of sport shoes:balancing the safety and comfortness
Development of new opeing hinges of plasti bottles for cosmetic products.
Development of football boots for kids under 11
Design of high pressure hydraulic cylinders
