School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Research output

Research output per year 1976 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

• 81186 Citations
• 124 h-index
• 2256 Article
• 1338 Paper
• 374 Conference contribution
• 137 Abstract
• 455 More
  • 92 Poster
  • 85 Chapter
  • 69 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
  • 33 Book
  • 32 Review article
  • 26 Patent
  • 22 Editorial
  • 13 Other contribution
  • 13 Special issue
  • 12 Other
  • 9 Scholarly edition
  • 8 Other report
  • 7 Meeting abstract
  • 7 Letter
  • 6 Web publication/site
  • 5 Literature review
  • 4 Comment/debate
  • 3 Commissioned report
  • 2 Foreword/postscript
  • 2 Performance
  • 1 Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
  • 1 Conference article
  • 1 Book/Film/Article review
  • 1 Digital or Visual Products
  • 1 Exhibition

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2007

  Das Processing and characterization of carbon nanofiber/syndiotactic polystyrene reinforced composites in the absence and presence of Liquid crystalline polymer

  Kumar, S., 2007, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Design of an Innovative Assembly Process of a Modular Train in Virtual Environment

  Caputo, F., Di Gironimo, G. & Marzano, A., 2007, In: International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing. 1, 2

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Distribution-based adaptive bounding genetic algorithm for continuous optimisation problems

  Peng, J-X., Li, K., Thompson, S. & Wieringa, P. A., 15 Feb 2007, In: Applied Mathematics and Computation. 185, 2, p. 1063-1077 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Genetic Algorithm 100%
  • Optimization Problem 41%
  • Search Space 33%
  • Continuous Optimization 33%
  • Show 16%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Electron-impact excitation of Fe 4+ : an intermediate-coupling R -matrix calculation

  Ballance, C. P., Griffin, D. C. & McLaughlin, B. M., 2007, In: Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. 40, 23, p. F327

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Configuration 100%
  • Concentration 80%
  • R 60%
  • Electron Impact Excitation 60%
  • Expansion 40%
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Enhancing process insight in polymer extrusion by grey box modelling

  McAfee, M., Mar 2007, In: Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control. 29, 5, p. 467-488 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Model 100%
  • Stability 66%
  • Polymer 66%
  • Work 33%
  • First-Principles 33%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Evaluation of heat management in injection mould tools

  Hornsby, P., 2007, In: Plastics, Rubber and Composites. 36 (1), 1, p. 26-33 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental and numerical study of the superelastic behaviour on NiTi thin-walled tube under biaxial loading

  Wang, Y. F., Yue, Z. F. & Wang, J., Aug 2007, In: Computational Materials Science. 40(2), 2, p. 246-254 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental investigation into the temperature and heat transfer distribution around air-cooled cylinders

  Thornhill, D., Stewart, A., Cunninghan, G., Meyer, R., Troxler, P. & Price, B., Mar 2007, In: SAE 2006 Transactions Journal of Engines. 115 (3), p. 1014-1030 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cylinder 100%
  • Heat Transfer Coefficient 30%
  • Experimental Investigation 20%
  • Surfaces 20%
  • Air Speed 20%

• Fast Response Exhaust Gas Temperature Measurement in IC Engines

  Kee, R., Hung, P., Fleck, B., Irwin, G., Kenny, R., Gaynor, J. & McLoone, S., Mar 2007, In: SAE 2006 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars: Electronic and Electrical Systems. 115, p. 598-609 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gas Temperature 100%
  • Exhaust Gas 100%
  • Bandwidth 66%
  • Sensor 50%
  • Temperature 33%

• Flexible composite of PEEK and Liquid Crystalline Polymer in Presence of Polyphosphazene

  Kumar, S., 2007, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  18 Citations (Scopus)

• Flowfield analysis of a linear clustered plug nozzle with round-to-square modules

  Geron, M., Paciorri, R., Nasuti, F. & Sabetta, F., 01 Mar 2007, In: Aerospace Science and Technology. 11, 2-3, p. 110-118 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Plug Nozzle 100%
  • Three Dimensional Flow 100%
  • Nozzle 100%
  • Plug 66%
  • Launcher 66%
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Genome-wide association study of prostate cancer identifies a second risk locus at 8q24

  Yeager, M., Orr, N., Hayes, R. B., Jacobs, K. B., Kraft, P., Wacholder, S., Minichiello, M. J., Fearnhead, P., Yu, K., Chatterjee, N., Wang, Z., Welch, R. W., Staats, B. J., Calle, E. E., Feigelson, H. S., Thun, M. J., Rodriguez, C., Albanes, D., Virtamo, J., Weinstein, S., & 15 othersSchumacher, F. R., Giovannucci, E., Willett, W. C., Cancel-Tassin, G., Cussenot, O., Valeri, A., Andriole, G. L., Gelmann, E. P., Tucker, M., Gerhard, D. S., Fraumeni, J. F., Hoover, R., Hunter, D. J., Chanock, S. J. & Thomas, G., May 2007, In: Nature Genetics. 39, 5, p. 645-9 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Single Nucleotide Polymorphism 100%
  • Genome-Wide Association Study 66%
  • Association 66%
  • Genetic Marker 33%
  • Heterozygote 33%
  908 Citations (Scopus)

• HTS Machines as Enabling Technology for All-Electric Airborne Vehicles

  Masson, P. J., Brown, G. V., Soban, D. & Luongo, C., 01 Aug 2007, In: Superconductor Science and Technology. 20, 8, p. 748-756 8 p., 005.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Electric Propulsion 100%
  • High Availability 50%
  • Large Part 50%
  • Sizing System 50%
  • Motor Generator 50%
  87 Citations (Scopus)

• Incorporation of montmorillonite nanoclay to acrylic bone cement: Effect on mechanical properties and morphology

  Dunne, N., Hill, J. & Orr, J., Feb 2007, In: International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials. 1, p. 251-262 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Indentation Fatigue Behaviour of Polycrystalline Copper

  Xu, B. X., Yue, Z. F. & Wang, J., Dec 2007, In: Mechanics of Materials. 39, 12, p. 1066-1080 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  32 Citations (Scopus)

• Integrated Digital Design for Manufacture for Reduced Life Cycle Cost

  Curran, R., Gomis, R., Castagne, S., Butterfield, J., Edgar, T., Higgins, C. & McKeever, C., Sep 2007, In: International Journal of Production Economics. 109, 1-2, p. 27-40 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  46 Citations (Scopus)

• Internal model control for shape memory alloy actuators using fuzzy based Preisach model

  Nguyen, B. K., 01 May 2007, In: Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. Volume: 136 Issue: 2, 2, p. 730-741 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Preisach Model 100%
  • Actuators 80%
  • Control 60%
  • Hysteresis 40%
  • Internal Model Control 40%
  50 Citations (Scopus)

• Intralaminar toughness characterisation of unbalanced hybrid plain weave laminates

  Donadon, M. V., Falzon, B. G., Iannucci, L. & Hodgkinson, J. M., Jun 2007, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 38, 6, p. 1597-1611 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Toughness 100%
  • Strain Energy Release Rate 33%
  • Correction 33%
  • Data Transmission 33%
  • J Integral 33%
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Investigation into Depth Dependence of Effect of E-beam Radiation on Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Polylactide

  Leonard, D., Buchanan, F. & Farrar, D., 2007, In: Plastics, Rubber And Composites: Macromolecular Engineering. 35, p. 303-309 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  10 Citations (Scopus)

• In vitro study of acrylic bone cement loaded with different levels of gentamicin: Effect on mechanical performance, antibiotic release and biofilm formation

  Dunne, N., Todd, K. & McAfee, P., Apr 2007, In: Proceedings of the IMechE, Engineers and Surgeons: Joined at the Hip. Proceedings of the IMechE, Engineers and Surgeons: Joined at the Hip, p. 25-30 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• In vitro study of the efficacy of acrylic bone cement loaded with supplementary amounts of gentamicin: Effect on mechanical properties, antibiotic release, and biofilm formation

  Dunne, N., Hill, J., McAfee, P., Todd, K., Kirkpatrick, R., Tunney, M. & Patrick, S., 01 Dec 2007, In: Acta Orthopaedica. 78, 6, p. 774-785 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gentamicin 100%
  • Cement 90%
  • Infection 36%
  • Biofilm 27%
  • Procedures 9%
  68 Citations (Scopus)

• Ionic Liquid Modification of Layered Silicates for Enhanced Thermal Stability

  McNally, T. & Byrne, C., 16 Mar 2007, In: Macromolecular Rapid Communications. 28(6), 6, p. 780-784 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  40 Citations (Scopus)

• Mechanical and morphological study of polyphenylene sulfide/liquid crystalline polymer blends compatibilized with a maleic anhydride grafted copolymer

  Kumar, S., 2007, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 106, 6

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Modeling the Effects of Heat Treatment on Ti Alloys

  Malinov, S., May 2007, In: Heat Treating Progress. 7 (3), 3, p. 32-34 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Numerical analysis of stiffener runout sections

  Faggiani, A. & Falzon, B. G., Mar 2007, In: Applied Composite Materials. 14, 2, p. 145-158 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Stiffener Runout 100%
  • Stable Crack Growth 75%
  • Aircraft Structure 50%
  • Intersections 25%
  • Separation Law 25%
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Numerical study of effect of surface roughness on superelastic behaviour of shape memory alloys

  Wang, Y. F., Yue, Z. F. & Wang, J., 15 Jun 2007, In: Material Science and Engineering A. 458 (1-2), 1-2, p. 312-318 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimal proportional-integral-derivative control of shape memory alloy actuators using genetic algorithm and the Preisach model

  Ahn, K. K. & Nguyen, B. K., 2007, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering. 221, 4, p. 531-540 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Actuators 100%
  • Shape Memory Effect 75%
  • Genetic Algorithm 50%
  • Models 25%
  • Applications 25%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimisation of continuous and pulsed cooling in injection moulding processes

  Hornsby, P., Smith, A. G., Wrobel, L. C., McCalla, B. A. & Allan, P. S., Jan 2007, In: Plastics, Rubber And Composites: Macromolecular Engineering. 36(3), 3, p. 93-100 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of aircraft fuselage assembly process using digital manufacturing

  Armstrong, C., Butterfield, J., Crosby, S. & Curran, R., Sep 2007, In: Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering. 7 (3), 3, p. 269-275 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  44 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of Mass Bleed for Base-Drag Reduction

  Lee, Y. K., Kim, H. D. & Raghunathan, S., Jul 2007, In: AIAA Journal. 45 (7), 7, p. 1472-1477 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Optimization strategy for minimizing damage in postbuckling stiffened panels

  Faggiani, A. & Falzon, B. G., Oct 2007, In: AIAA Journal. 45, 10, p. 2520-2528 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Finite Element Methods 100%
  • Debonding 100%
  • Local Model 50%
  • Iterative Procedure 50%
  • Global Model 50%
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of an infinite array linear clustered plug nozzle

  Geron, M., Paciorri, R., Nasuti, F. & Sabetta, F., 01 Jan 2007, In: Journal of Propulsion and Power. 23, 1, p. 246-249 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Module Design 100%
  • Performance 100%
  • Plugs 100%
  • Shapes 100%
  • Primary Nozzle 66%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Proteomic analysis of conjunctival swab by mass spectrometry

  McGilligan, V., Graham, JE., Moore, JE., McMullan, G., Graham, RLJ., Beirne, RO., DOWNES, SC. & MOORE, CBT., 2007, In: Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica. 85

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Rapid prototyping applied to a new development in moulds for rotational moulding

  Monzón, M., Marrero, M. D., Benítez, A. N., Hernández, P. M. & Kearns, M., 01 Dec 2007, In: Virtual and Physical Prototyping. 2, 4, p. 209-216 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Rapid Prototyping 100%
  • Mandrel 16%
  • Infinite Number 16%
  • Electroforming 16%
  • High Precision 16%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Risk assessment of patient handling with ambulance stretcher systems (ramp/(winch), easi-loader, tail-lift) using biomechanical failure criteria

  Cooper, G. & Ghassemieh, E., 01 Sep 2007, In: Medical Engineering and Physics. 29, 7, p. 775-787 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Kinetics Analysis 100%
  • Ergonomics 33%
  • Load Cell 33%
  • Loading System 33%
  • Failure Analysis 33%
  25 Citations (Scopus)

• Short fibre reinforcement of calcium phosphate bone cement

  Gallagher, L., Jack, V., Dunne, N. & Buchanan, F., Jan 2007, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 221, 2, p. 203-211 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Stress analysis of functionally graded thick-walled cylindrical vessels

  Ou, H., Nov 2007, In: AIAA Journal. 45 (11), 11, p. 2790-2798 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Studying and modeling surface gas nitriding for titanium alloys

  Zhecheva, A., Malinov, S. & Sha, W., Jun 2007, In: JOM. 59 (6), 6, p. 38-40 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Study on mechanical, morphological and electrical properties of carbon nanofiber /Polyetherimide composites

  Kumar, S., 2007, In: Materials Science and Engineering B.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  113 Citations (Scopus)

• The application of TiO₂ photocatalysis for disinfection of water contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms: a review

  Mccullagh, C., Robertson, J. M. C., Bahnemann, D. W. & Robertson, P. K. J., Mar 2007, In: Research on Chemical Intermediates. 33, 3-5, p. 359-375 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Organisms 100%
  • Water 100%
  • Photocatalysis 66%
  • Animal 33%
  • Human 33%
  287 Citations (Scopus)

• The cemented custom femoral stem--a 10 year review

  O'Brien, S., Wilson, R. K., Hanratty, B. M., Thompson, N. W., Wallace, M. E., Nixon, J. R., Engela, D. W., Orr, J. F., Isaac, G. H. & Beverland, D. E., 2007, In: Emirates Journal for Engineering Research. 17, 4, p. 194-204 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hip Replacement 100%
  • Hip 50%
  • Acetabular 50%
  • Dihydrotachysterol 50%
  • Dislocation 50%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The effect of grain orientation on the tensile-compressive asymmetry of polycrystalline NiTi shape memory alloy

  Wang, Y. F., Yue, Z. F. & Wang, J., Apr 2007, In: Material science and engineering technology (Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik). 38 (4), 4, p. 294-298 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The influence of compliant surfaces on bypass transition', Experiments in Fluids

  Huang, J-C. & Johnson, M. W., May 2007, In: Experiments in Fluids. 42, 5, p. 711-716 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Surface 100%
  • Boundary Layer 57%
  • Receptivity 42%
  • Rigid Surface 42%
  • Position 28%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Thermal fatigue analysis of small-satellite structure

  Abdelal, G., Abuelfoutouh, N., Hamdy, A. & Atef, A., Feb 2007, In: International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design. 3, 2, p. 145-159 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Thermal Fatigue 100%
  • Deformation Structure 50%
  • Resultant Damage 50%
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Thermosetting Polyurethane Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites

  McNally, T. & McClory, C., 05 Aug 2007, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 105, 3, p. 1003-1011 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  71 Citations (Scopus)

• The role of plug design in determining wall thickness distribution in thermoforming

  Martin, P. & Duncan, P., Jun 2007, In: Polymer Engineering and Science. 47 (6), 6, p. 804-813 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Plug 100%
  • Plugs 100%
  • Wall 30%
  • Show 10%
  • Variation 10%
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• The rotational molding characteristics of metallocene polyethylene skin/foam structures

  Archer, E., Harkin-Jones, E., Kearns, M. & Fatnes, A-M., 01 Nov 2007, In: Journal Of Cellular Plastics. 43, 6, p. 491-504 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Foam 100%
  • Metallocene 66%
  • Processing 33%
  • Characteristics 33%
  • Rotational Moulding 33%
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Ultrasonic characterisation of the mechanical properties and polymerisation reaction of acrylic based bone cements

  Dunne, N., Makem, J., Xu, Y. & Orr, J., Mar 2007, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 221 (3), p. 251-262 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Ultrasonic characterization of the mechanical properties and polymerization reaction of acrylic-based bone cements

  Makem, J., Dunne, N. & Orr, J., 01 Mar 2007, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 221, 3, p. 251-261 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Voltammetric in situ measurements of heavy metals in soil using a portable electrochemical instrument

  Christidis, K., Robertson, P., Gow, K. & Pollard, P., Nov 2007, In: Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation. 40, 9-10, p. 960-967 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Heavy Metal 100%
  • Zinc 50%
  • Contaminated Land 50%
  • Microprocessor 50%
  • Mercury 50%
  18 Citations (Scopus)