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Development of mathematical reference standards for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Todhunter, L., Leach, R., Lawes, S., Blateyron, F., & Harris, P. (2018). Development of mathematical reference standards for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software. In n/a

A framework for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software is proposed. The framework utilises mathematically defined surfaces and mathematically calculated surface texture parameter values to produce a reference against which t... Read More about Development of mathematical reference standards for the validation of surface texture parameter calculation software.

In-process measurement of the surface quality for a novel finishing process for polymer additive manufacturing (2018)
Journal Article
Syam, W. P., Leach, R., Rybalcenko, K., Gaio, A., & Crabtree, J. (2018). In-process measurement of the surface quality for a novel finishing process for polymer additive manufacturing. Procedia CIRP, 75, 108-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.04.088

In the last decade, there has been considerable growth in the production of end-use polymer parts and components using additive manufacturing methods. A wide range of polymers, from Nylon-12 to thermoplastic polyurethane polymers, can be processed wi... Read More about In-process measurement of the surface quality for a novel finishing process for polymer additive manufacturing.

Information-rich surface metrology (2018)
Journal Article
Senin, N., & Leach, R. K. (2018). Information-rich surface metrology. Procedia CIRP, 75, 19-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.05.003

Information-rich metrology refers to the incorporation of any type of available information in the data acquisition and processing pipeline of a measurement process, in order to improve the efficiency and quality of the measurement. In this work, the... Read More about Information-rich surface metrology.

Three pillars of sustainability: in search of conceptual origins (2018)
Journal Article
Purvis, B., Mao, Y., & Robinson, D. (2019). Three pillars of sustainability: in search of conceptual origins. Sustainability Science, 14(3), 681-695. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-018-0627-5

The three pillar conception of (social, economic and environmental) sustainability, commonly represented by three intersecting circles with overall sustainability at the centre, has become ubiquitous. With a view to identifying the genesis and theore... Read More about Three pillars of sustainability: in search of conceptual origins.

GaN transistors efficient cooling by graphene foam (2018)
Journal Article
Antonini, M., Cova, P., Delmonte, N., & Castellazzi, A. (2018). GaN transistors efficient cooling by graphene foam. Microelectronics Reliability, 88-90, 812-816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2018.07.004

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Graphene conductive foams have shown very high potential as cooling material in electronic systems. Its exploitation with discrete GaN transistors is demonstrated in this paper. A proper experimental setup is developed to extract... Read More about GaN transistors efficient cooling by graphene foam.

Experimentally validated methodology for real-time temperature cycle tracking in SiC power modules (2018)
Journal Article
Stella, F., Olanrewaju, O., Yang, Z., Castellazzi, A., & Pellegrino, G. (2018). Experimentally validated methodology for real-time temperature cycle tracking in SiC power modules. Microelectronics Reliability, 88-90, 615-619. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2018.07.072

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd The ability to monitor temperature variations during the actual operation of power modules is key to reliability investigations and the development of lifetime prediction strategies. This paper proposes an original solution, speci... Read More about Experimentally validated methodology for real-time temperature cycle tracking in SiC power modules.

Multi-Frequency Averaging (MFA) Model of Electric-Hybrid Powertrain Suitable for Variable Frequency Operation Applied in Geographically-Distributed Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (GD-PHiL) Simulation (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Sen, S., Evans, P. L., & Johnson, C. M. (2018). Multi-Frequency Averaging (MFA) Model of Electric-Hybrid Powertrain Suitable for Variable Frequency Operation Applied in Geographically-Distributed Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (GD-PHiL) Simulation. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/VPPC.2018.8604967

© 2018 IEEE Project aims to develop capability for OEMs and suppliers to 'virtually-connect' multiple prototype powertrain components (engine, motor-drive etc.) and engage in real-time system simulation, thereby reducing cost by eliminating co-locati... Read More about Multi-Frequency Averaging (MFA) Model of Electric-Hybrid Powertrain Suitable for Variable Frequency Operation Applied in Geographically-Distributed Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (GD-PHiL) Simulation.

Laser drilling of micro-holes in single crystal silicon, indium phosphide and indium antimonide using a continuous wave (CW) 1070 nm fibre laser with millisecond pulse widths (2018)
Journal Article
Maclean, J. O., Tangkijcharoenchai, C., Coomber, S., & Voisey, K. T. (2018). Laser drilling of micro-holes in single crystal silicon, indium phosphide and indium antimonide using a continuous wave (CW) 1070 nm fibre laser with millisecond pulse widths. Procedia CIRP, 74, 407-412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2018.08.158

The laser micro-drilling of “thru” holes, also known as via holes, in Si, InP and InSb semiconductor wafers was studied using millisecond pulse lengths from an IPG Laser Model YLR-2000 CW multimode 2 kW Ytterbium Fibre Laser and a JK400 (400 W) fibre... Read More about Laser drilling of micro-holes in single crystal silicon, indium phosphide and indium antimonide using a continuous wave (CW) 1070 nm fibre laser with millisecond pulse widths.

Effects of magnetic field on thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube (2018)
Journal Article
Mei, S., Qi, C., Luo, T., Zhai, X., & Yan, Y. (2019). Effects of magnetic field on thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 128, 24-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.08.071

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd An experimental system is established to investigate the thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube under various magnetic fields. The influences of magnetic induction intensities (B = 0 G, 100 G,... Read More about Effects of magnetic field on thermo-hydraulic performance of Fe3O4-water nanofluids in a corrugated tube.

The development of a clinical interface for a novel newborn resuscitation device; a Human Factors approach to understand cognitive user requirements (2018)
Working Paper
Pickup, L., Lang, A., Shipley, L., Henry, C., Carpenter, J., McCartney, D., …Sharkey, D. The development of a clinical interface for a novel newborn resuscitation device; a Human Factors approach to understand cognitive user requirements

Background: A novel medical device has been developed to address an unmet need of standardizing and facilitating heart rate recording during neonatal resuscitation. In a time-critical emergency resuscitation, where failure can mean death of an in... Read More about The development of a clinical interface for a novel newborn resuscitation device; a Human Factors approach to understand cognitive user requirements.

Decision-making within missing person search (2018)
Journal Article
Harrington, K., Brown, M., Pinchin, J., & Sharples, S. (2018). Decision-making within missing person search. Cognition, Technology and Work, 20(4), 665-680. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-018-0515-x

This paper reports the findings of a series of interviews with search and rescue volunteers. Participants were asked to recall accounts of particular incidents which involved searching for a missing adult who could be considered ‘vulnerable’. The pur... Read More about Decision-making within missing person search.

Modeling of resonantly pumped mid-infrared Pr3+-doped chalcogenide fiber amplifier with different pumping schemes (2018)
Journal Article
Shen, M., Furniss, D., Tang, Z., Barney, E. R., Sójka, L., Sujecki, S., …Seddon, A. B. (2018). Modeling of resonantly pumped mid-infrared Pr3+-doped chalcogenide fiber amplifier with different pumping schemes. Optics Express, 26(18), 23641-23660. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.023641

We propose a model for resonantly pumped Pr3+-doped chalcogenide fiber amplifiers which includes excited state absorption and the full spectral amplified spontaneous emission spanning from 2 μm to 6 μm. Based on this model, the observed near- and mid... Read More about Modeling of resonantly pumped mid-infrared Pr3+-doped chalcogenide fiber amplifier with different pumping schemes.

High viscous oil–water two–phase flow: experiments & numerical simulations (2018)
Journal Article
Archibong-Eso, A., Shi, J., Baba, Y. D., Aliyu, A. M., Raji, Y. O., & Yeung, H. (2019). High viscous oil–water two–phase flow: experiments & numerical simulations. Heat and Mass Transfer, 55(3), 755-767. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-018-2461-9

An experimental study on highly viscous oil-water two-phase flow conducted in a 5.5 m long and 25.4 mm internal diameter (ID) pipeline is presented. Mineral oil with viscosity ranging from 3.5 Pa.s – 5.0 Pa.s and water were used as test fluid for thi... Read More about High viscous oil–water two–phase flow: experiments & numerical simulations.

Design and modeling of a soft robotic surface with hyperelastic material (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Yang, C., Wang, H., Branson, D. T., Dai, J. S., & Kang, R. (2018). Design and modeling of a soft robotic surface with hyperelastic material. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 130, 109-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.08.010

While most existing soft robots have tentacle-like morphology, this paper extends the morphology of a soft robot from a curve to a surface. The presented robotic surface is fabricated using hyperelastic silicone material, and its morphology and defor... Read More about Design and modeling of a soft robotic surface with hyperelastic material.

Characterisation of tack for uni-directional prepreg tape employing a continuous application-and-peel test method (2018)
Journal Article
Endruweit, A., Choong, G. Y., Ghose, S., Johnson, B. A., Younkin, D. R., Warrior, N. A., & De Focatiis, D. S. (2018). Characterisation of tack for uni-directional prepreg tape employing a continuous application-and-peel test method. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 114, 295-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.08.027

Employing a test method with coupled application and peel phases, tack was characterised for a UD prepreg tape. Different aspects of tack were explored by varying test parameters and material condition. In addition, different surface combinations wer... Read More about Characterisation of tack for uni-directional prepreg tape employing a continuous application-and-peel test method.

Exploring the Pentecostal faith—sustainability—entrepreneurship nexus in Zimbabwe (2018)
Book Chapter
Anderson, A. H., Clifford, M., Madziva, R., Thondhlana, J., & Goronga, P. (2018). Exploring the Pentecostal faith—sustainability—entrepreneurship nexus in Zimbabwe. In W. L. Filo, & A. C. McCrea (Eds.), Sustainability and the humanities (225-237). Cham: Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95336-6_13

The aim of this paper is to explore the intersection between sustainability and the humanities, specifically the Pentecostal faith—entrepreneurship—sustainability nexus in Zimbabwe. It focuses on The Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) and asso... Read More about Exploring the Pentecostal faith—sustainability—entrepreneurship nexus in Zimbabwe.

Synthesis of polydimethylsiloxane microspheres using microfluidics for treatment of toluene in wastewater (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Lian, Z., Ren, Y., He, J., Chen, G. Z., & Koh, K. S. (2018). Synthesis of polydimethylsiloxane microspheres using microfluidics for treatment of toluene in wastewater. In ASME 2018 16th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICNMM2018-7775

Copyright © 2018 ASME. Monodispersed polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microspheres are fabricated by a needle-based versatile microfluidic device with flow-focusing geometry. Microdroplets with various diameters are generated by tuning the flow rate of th... Read More about Synthesis of polydimethylsiloxane microspheres using microfluidics for treatment of toluene in wastewater.

Numerical modelling of CLT diaphragms tested on a shake-table experiment (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Barbosa, A. R., Rodrigues, L., Sinha, A., Higgins, C., Zimmerman, R. B., Breneman, S., …Neves, L. C. (2018). Numerical modelling of CLT diaphragms tested on a shake-table experiment.

Current standards and existing literature provide very limited information regarding the design of cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor diaphragms. In addition, limited procedures exist to develop analytical models to estimate the deformation response... Read More about Numerical modelling of CLT diaphragms tested on a shake-table experiment.

Dual-Segment Three-Phase PMSM With Dual Inverters for Leakage Current and Common-Mode EMI Reduction (2018)
Journal Article
Shen, Z., Jiang, D., Zou, T., & Qu, R. (2019). Dual-Segment Three-Phase PMSM With Dual Inverters for Leakage Current and Common-Mode EMI Reduction. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(6), 5606-5619. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2866338

In a motor drive system, the inverter working in discrete and impulse states generates a common-mode voltage (CMV) at the terminal of the stator winding neutral point. The high-frequency CMV can induce a leakage current and a common-mode (CM) electro... Read More about Dual-Segment Three-Phase PMSM With Dual Inverters for Leakage Current and Common-Mode EMI Reduction.