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Schemes for University Lecturers

Industrial Secondment Scheme

List of Current and Recent Awards

Prof Stephen Morgan
From University of Nottingham
Seconded to The Boots Company Plc , Boots Brands and Exclusives, Alliance Boots
Skin Imaging and Sensing

Dr Yue Zhang
From University of Bedfordshire
Seconded to Aeroflex International Ltd
Advanced Universal Platform for High Throughput (HT) Wireless Systems

Dr Pauline Chan
From University of Bradford
Seconded to AIM UK Ltd
Development of Middleware Technologies Using Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technologies for the Education Sector

Dr Alan Wood
From University of York
Seconded to IBM UK Ltd
Cloud Computing in the Computer Science Curriculum

Dr Ana Ivanovic
From University of Aberdeen
Seconded to Technip UK Ltd
Offshore Geotechnics: Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm; Clipper South Development; Ice Keel Soil Interaction

Dr John Staggs
From University of Leeds
Seconded to International Paint Ltd
A Heat Transfer Investigation of Curing Processes for Ship Hold Coatings

Dr Stephen J Matcher
From University of Sheffield
Seconded to Michelson Diagnostics Ltd
Improved detection of epithelial cancers by imaging blood flow

Dr David Swaffield
From University of Southampton
Seconded to Converteam UK Ltd
Optimising insulation for high temperature superconducting (HTS) rotating machines

Professor Marc Desmulliez
From Heriot-Watt University
Seconded to SSTRIC Ltd
Post-processing of CMOS for MEMS applications

Dr Robin Westacott
From Heriot Watt University
Seconded to INEOS Manufacturing Scotland Ltd
Wet air oxidation gasoline stripper reliability improvement study

Dr Phillip Robbins
From University of Birmingham
Seconded to GSK, Global Capital Projects (GCP)
Industrial Project Management: Maidenhead Capital Masterplan project

Dr James A Covington
From University of Warwick
Seconded to Alphasense Ltd
Design to commercialisation of a new generation of gas sensors

Dr Victor M Becerra
From University of Reading
Seconded to Ford Motor Company Limited, Dunton Technical Centre
Optimisation tools for gasoline engine temperature model estimation and throttle control

Professor Ian Cotton
From University of Manchester
Seconded to Global Leadership, Learning & Development , National Grid
Rewiring the nation

Dr Gillian Menzies
From Heriot- Watt University
Seconded to Michael Laird Architects (MLA)
Low Carbon specification in current architectural practice

Dr Stuart Edwards
From Newcastle University
Seconded to Fugro UK Ltd
Offshore surveying: Enhancing the student experience

Dr Anastasia Papazafeiropoulou
From Brunel University
Seconded to Biotronics 3D Ltd
Enhancing horizontal communication between users over cloud computing

Dr Behzad Bordbar
From University of Birmingham
Seconded to HP Laboratories
Real-time monitoring for assurance in large scale infrastructures such as cloud

Dr David Hann
From University of Nottingham
Seconded to Alstom Ltd
Feasibility study to measure transonic boundary flow separation using optical measurement techniques

Dr Richard Butler
From University of Bath
Seconded to GKN Aerospace
Influence of the manufacturing process on the structural performance of aerospace composites

Prof William B J Zimmerman
From University of Sheffield
Seconded to AECOM Design Build Ltd
Transport Phenomena and mixing in the water sector.

Dr Kerstin Eder
From University of Bristol
Seconded to XMOS Ltd
State-of-the-art in power-aware system design.

Dr Qing Ni
From University of Warwick
Seconded to Ove ARUP&Partners Ltd
Montreal A30 Highway, earhworks and Infrastructure. Brisbane airport links check.

Professor Roger Boyle
From University of Leeds
Seconded to The British Library
Quality assurance of intelligent imaging and data mining.

Dr Xuejun Ren
From Liverpool John Moores University
Seconded to SERCO Technical Services, SERCO Ltd
Impression creep testing and metallurgical studies of steels used in high temperature power plants.

Dr Stephen Burnley
From The Open University
Seconded to The Environment Agency
Computer models for mechanical biological treatment (MBT) of non-recyclable municipal waste.

Dr Fernando Soares Schlindwein
From University of Leicester
Seconded to St Jude Medical UK Ltd
Improving tools for the treatment of artrial fibrillation.

Professor David Thompson
From University of Southampton
Seconded to Ove ARUP & Partners International Ltd (ARUP Acoustics)
Architectural and environmental acoustics.

Dr Marc Molinari
From University of Southampton
Seconded to The Morgan Crucible Company Plc, Morgan Technical Ceramics Electroceramics (MTC Electroceramics)
Optimising quality assurance processes for ceramic impedance devices.

Dr Muttukrishnan Rajarajan
From City University
Seconded to British Telecommunications Plc
Next generation network security vulnerabilities.

Dr Alan Crispin
From Manchester Metropolitan University
Seconded to Electronics Yorkshire Limited
Toolpath Analyser Software for PCB Milling.

Dr Herve Morvan
From The University of Nottingham
Seconded to Rolls-Royce Plc
The development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Methodology to compute oil flow and heat exchange in aero-engine bearing chambers with application to the development programme of future Rolls-Royce engines.

Dr Chakravarthini M Saaj
From University of Surrey
Seconded to Astrium Limited
Innovative system modeling tools for autonomous cooperative robot arms.

Dr Yunming Yang
From The University of Edinburgh
Seconded to Amey OW Limited
Geotechnical engineering projects on roads, pavements, foundations, slope stability and excavations.

Dr Jonathan Carter
From Imperial College London
Seconded to Schlumberger Oilfield UK Plc
Predicting reservoir behaviour under uncertainty.

Dr Kamlesh Varyani
From University of Strathclyde
Seconded to J P Kenny Caledonia Limited
Subsea engineering: Cornish Wavehub Project.

Dr John Robinson
From University of Nottingham
Seconded to e2v Technologies (UK) Ltd
Microwave treatment of oil contaminated drill cuttings.

Dr Monty Sutrisna
From The University of Salford
Seconded to BAM Nuttall Ltd
Construction technology, construction management and delivery of local sludge treatment plant in nuclear facilities.

Dr Anthony Jefferson
From Cardiff University
Seconded to Finite Element Analysis Limited
Finite element simulation of concrete heat of hydration.

Dr Stephanie Glendinning
From Newcastle University
Seconded to Ove ARUP & Partners Ltd
Highway design: Lime stabilisation, ground improvement, slope design and retaining wall design.

Dr David Mason
From University of Brighton
Seconded to Riccardo UK Ltd
Novel engine cycles, exhaust after-treatment and intake charge preparation.

Dr Raya Al-Dadah
From University of Birmingham
Seconded to Serck Aviation of Dunlop Aerospace Limited
Aerospace fuel icing of heat exchangers.

Dr David Clegg
From Sheffield Hallam University
Seconded to Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Application of lean manufacturing tools and techniques in the NHS

Dr Elaheh Ghassemieh
From The University of Sheffield
Seconded to Unimerco Ltd
Optimisation of the cutting process for the composite layered materials.

Professor Andrew Day
From University of Bradford
Seconded to MI Technology Group Ltd, Leyland Technical Centre
Automotive Design and Engineering: A 21st century commercial vehicle trailer axle.

Dr Darron William Dixon-Hardy
From University of Leeds
Seconded to Leeds Bradford International Airport
Management and optimization of airport operations.

Dr Patrick J Foster
From University of Exeter
Seconded to Anglo-American Plc
The establishment and embedding of a global Safety Risk Management Process across all of the company operations.

Dr Hussain Al-Khalid
From University of Liverpool
Seconded to A-One+
Non-destructive pavement evaluation and analysis using the falling weight deflectometer (FWD) and Ground probing radar (GPR).

Dr Graham Schleyer
From University of Liverpool
Seconded to Shell Global Solutions (UK), Shell Technology Centre
Application of Safety Technology to blast resistant design of the built environment.

Dr Devi Prasad Tumula
From Napier University
Seconded to Faber Maunsell Limited
Sustainable design/rehabilitation of water and urban drainage works.

Dr Martin Craper
From The University of Edinburgh
Seconded to MWH UK Ltd
Water treatment design and construct project.

Dr Peter Fenn
From University of Manchester
Seconded to Wragge & Co LLP
Virtual Learning Environments for Law teaching to engineering students at Undergraduate and Masters level.

Dr Neil Vernon Taylor
From University of Bristol
Seconded to Reaction Engines Ltd
The design of a Helium circulator for pre-cooled engine tests and a rocket engine for proof-of-concept testing.

Michael Jones
From Bournemouth University
Seconded to Siemens AG
Evaluation of the mechanisms for ensuring that Corporate Business Technologies' software applications meet corporate security governance requirements.

Dr Richard Hibberd
From Nottingham Trent University
Seconded to Siemens Enterprise Communications Ltd
Agile Software Development methods and their integration into more conventional development processes.

Dr Lulu Basheer
From Queen’s University Belfast
Seconded to Taylor & Boyd LLP
Structural engineering design related to a number of mixed-use developments.

Professor J Ranjan Banerjee
From City University
Seconded to Marshall of Cambridge
Aerospace Limited A finite element model of the fuselage structure of A400M Flying Test Bed for Airbus Military and its use for the prediction of vibration levels and the evaluation of mitigation schemes.

Dr Paul Greening
From University College London
Seconded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited
The use of dynamic test data for the improvement of future Finite Element modelling and the inclusion of non-structural elements in modelling the dynamic response of structures.

Dr Steve Love
From Brunel University
Seconded to Hutchison 3G UK Limited
The evaluation of a new range of technology services and process solutions to improve customer experience for new and existing Hutchison 3G UK Limited Customers.

Dr Sophie Hong Rui Lo
From Manchester Metropolitan University
Seconded to Garrad Hassan & Partners Ltd
The dynamic simulation and finite element analysis of next generation wind turbines.

Professor Zhibing Zhang
From the University of Birmingham
Seconded to Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Ltd
The formulation and production of a detergent in solid powders.

Dr Philippe Duffour
From University College London
Seconded to Ove ARUP & Partners Ltd
The use of Finite Element Method and Boundary Element Method software to predict structure related noise from rail bridges.

Dr Kevin Stone
From the University of Brighton
Seconded to High Point Rendel Ltd
Procurement, planning and execution of major infrastructure projects.

Dr Alberto Saiani
From The University of Manchester
Seconded to Astra Zeneca UK Ltd
A framework for evaluating drug-polymer miscibility, solubility and interactions in solid dispersion formulations.

Dr Mark Ryan
From the University of Birmingham
Seconded to HP Laboratories
Trusted computer applications.

Dr John Staggs
From University of Leeds
Seconded to International Paint Ltd
A mathematical code to calculate the effective thermal conductivity of sections of intumesced coatings, and the analysis of the char images obtained using international experimental techniques.

Dr Patrick Naylor
From Imperial College London
Seconded to SpinVox Ltd
The development of voice processing algorithms to normalise the rate of talking in voicemail messages.

Dr Robert Ian Campbell
From Loughborough University
Seconded to Charnwood Dynamics Ltd
The design of a range of innovative motion capture products for low volume manufacturing.

Dr Alton Horsfall
From Newcastle University
Seconded to BAE Systems Submarine Solutions
The development of test methodologies for hostile environment electronic systems and the assessment of the suitability of silicon carbide devices for applications of interest to the Host.

Dr Ivana Kockar
From University of Strathclyde
Seconded to TNEI Services Ltd
The design and manufacture of highly specialised amplifiers, power supply test equipment and software.

Dr Ali Shirsavar
From The University of Reading
Seconded to Moog Components Group Ltd and Ridley Engineering Ltd
The design, construction and test of a novel digital multi-output switch mode power supply. 

 

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