Research Projects
Electrospinning and Nanofibres
Instrumentation and manufacturing (with Dr Norbert Radacsi, School of Engineering)
Ultrasound Microbubbles
Mechanical and adhesive characterisation of polymeric and phospholipid-based microbubbles for ultrasound applications in Medicine (with Prof. Carmel Moran, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
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Recycling of Wind Turbine Blades and Leading Edge Erosion Protection
Mechanical recycling of turbine blades results in fine powder used for advanced polymer coatings for leading edge erosion protection (with Prof. Dipa Roy, School of Engineering)
Polymer Composites and Blends
Morphology and mechanics of polymer and composite interfaces for engineering applications (advanced polymer composites, renewable energy devices, recycling). Morphology and mechanics of fibres. (Collaborative work with Rrof. Dipa Roy, Dr Dongmin Yang, and other colleagues in the Composites group of the School of Engineering).
Elastomers
Rubbers and elastomers for various applications: from tyres and energy generation to soft robotic parts and sensors.
3D Printing
3D printing of plastic and elastomeric components for engineering and medical applications (with Dr Norbert Radacsi, School of Engineering)
Polymer Coatings
Polymer coatings that protect materials, add functionality and improve aesthetic appearence
Biomimetic Engineering
Interesting structures and functionalities can be found in the plant and animal world. They can inspire new engineering concepts and constructs for a variety of applications
Materials for Water Harvesting
Many places in the world are suffering from water scarcity. We develop new materials for an efficient collection of atmospheric water
Biomedical Engineering
We develop new materials and methods for various biomedical applications related to vascular grafts (with Dr Norbert Radacsi), scoliotic spine correction (with Dr Athanasios Tsirikos and Prof. Pankaj Pankaj) and biomedical hydrogels (with Dr Laura Charlton and Dr Norber Radacsi)
Liquid Foams
Mechanical, adhesive and rheological properties of liquid foams (with Prof. Alex Lips, Dr John Royer, and Dr Chris Ness)