Develop capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers Feb 4, 2020 - Feb 26, 2022
To develop an in-house capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers at the nano-scales structural level to drive scientifically led new product design and development.

Thermally sprayed metamaterial coatings for photovoltaic energy harvesting applications (#themetacoat) Nov 15, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Metamaterials, an artificial periodic two- or three-dimensional configuration, can change propagation characteristics of electromagnetic waves, which in return can cause wave energy to get absorbed into the material. Taking this idea forward, we intro... Read More

Determining the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Macro-and-Micro-Plastics in Soil and Their Impact on Soil Function Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 1, 2023
Current global production of plastics has reached over 300 million metric tons and is predicted to reach 1200 million metric tons by 2050. Plastics are used widely as they are durable and stable, but these properties have caused an environmental cris... Read More

A Feasibility Study on an Anaerobic Digester (AD) Plant Installation in Orkney May 1, 2020 - Mar 30, 2021
The aim of this project is to conduct a feasibility study on a community driven Anaerobic Digester Plant Installation in Orkney for the Orkney Islands to address specific waste management challenges faced by remote, rural and island communities/local... Read More

Digitalisation of Thermal Spray Dec 6, 2021 - Apr 5, 2022
Thermal spray coatings significantly increase the remaining useful life of components employed in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and offshore wind sectors.

The global thermal spray market share is expected to reach US $13 b... Read More

Design and development of a novel automated recovery system for the decommissioning of concrete mats from the sea bed to de-risk diving operations Aug 3, 2021 - Aug 2, 2024
Design a novel remote recovery system for the decommissioning of concrete mats from the seabed with the use of baskets to recover to the back deck of an offshore support vessel.

The system will eliminate the need for divers, improving... Read More

Assessment of a Concept Vertical Axis Wind Turbine System Apr 30, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
The objective of the project is to successfully prove performance enhancement of a conventional Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine when integrated with a novel Power Enhancer, through extensive empirical and theoretical comparisons. Detailed investi... Read More

Data-Driven Smart Food Waste Collection Aug 30, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021
Keenan Recycling wishes to capitalise on the potential of technologies grounded in sensors and data analytics to develop an optimised collection schedule that aims to improve customer services and lower fuel costs.

Smart ROV Design Jun 9, 2021 - Dec 8, 2021
The objectives of the project are to numerical assess and analyse the design of an Efficient ROV (EROV), along with the associated complex flow field, for the Offshore Renewables and Decommissioning sector. The innovative approach to designing the ER... Read More

Feb 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
Universities have been providing blended teaching since March 2020. Though this mode allows students to continue to engage in education, it has certainly created mental health problems among students. It is important to bring students back to campus... Read More