Research in Architecture, Computing and Engineering
Research in Architecture, Computing and Engineering
Our research is cross-disciplinary, and covers a broad scope of work in Automotive Engineering, Logistics and Manufacturing Engineering, and Applied Computing.
Our approach is centred on solving industry-led near-to-market problems that are relevant to regional companies often require innovative design solutions and an environmental management system target.
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The work is focussed on the interaction of low energy photons with human tissue. Much of the work has been carried out through collaborative research projects with locally-based international companies in two areas of research.
Industrial standard multiphysics applications for stress and fatigue predictions
Modelling codes for simulating light-tissue interaction. -
Non destructive Testing
The university is the lead academic partner in the NDT Validation Centre at ECM2 Port Talbot operated by TWI. Funding from the Welsh Assembly Government and from the EPSRC has facilitated the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and capacity, including:- Ultrasonics
- Infrared thermography
- Computerised photoelastic stress measurement
- Scanning laser Doppler vibrometry
In addition to these resources, the university is well equipped with conventional optical microscopy and high-speed digital video facilities and is a partner in the pan-Wales ASTUTE (Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies ) programme delivering direct benefits to business.