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Adrian Murphy is Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast with research interests focused on predictive modelling, in particular developing methods to understand the influence of processes on product in-service performance and cost. His research has covered the structural and economic performance of laser beam and friction stir welding for metal aerospace structures, thermoforming, layup automation, load case analysis and lightning strike on composite aerospace structures. He has published over one hundred and forty journal and conference articles, and has secured and managed funding from the full range of competitive sources, including a significant number of projects on novel aerospace structural designs, manufacturing approaches and material systems. Much of this research has been in collaboration with industry enabling significant experimental validation of his work and enabling the integration of cost and whole-life analysis with structural design and manufacturing. He was a winner of the IMechE Thomas Hawksley medal in 2006, the Kenneth Harris James Prize 2006 and SAGE Best Paper Award 2012 (Journal of Materials: Design and Applications). He sits on the Royal Aeronautical Society Structures and Materials Specialist committee, ESDU Aerospace Structures Committee and IMechE Aerospace Materials & Structures Technical Activity Committee. Prof Murphy is deputy director of the Centre for Intelligent Autonomous Manufacturing Systems (i-AMS), a member of the Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering (NIACE) centre Management Board (an industrially led research centre). He is also the school liaison to the Northern Ireland Technology Centre, an industry facing research and technology unit.
Adrian joined the staff of Queen's in 2002; he has a Masters degree in Aerospace Vehicle Design from Cranfield University and an Aeronautical Engineering Bachelors degree and PhD from Queen's University Belfast.
Research Interests
Professor Murphy’s research interests are focused on predictive modelling, in particular developing methods to understand the influence of individual component and process parameters on product in-service performance and cost.
His key research interests can be divided into general but interconnected categories:
- Structural design and manufacturing
[keywords:- Laser Beam and Friction Stir Welding, modelling and design methods, multiphysics simulation, buckling and post-buckling behaviour, novel structural configurations, thermoplastic composites]
- Cost modelling
[keywords:- machined parts, DFMA, factory and supply chain modelling, simulation driven costing, production automation, composite component fabrication, composite materials, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, design tools]
- Multi-physics simulations
[keywords:- Laser Beam and Friction Stir Welding, lightning strike modelling, composites structures and materials]
Teaching
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Module Title |
Module Code |
Description |
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Introduction to Aerospace Engineering |
MEE1035 |
This module provides hands-on experience of the tasks and responsibilities of an engineer, and the disciplinary knowledge required to execute those tasks. |
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Aircraft Structures 2 |
AER2009 |
An introduction to the design and analysis of aircraft shell structures. |
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Composite Structures 4 / Composite Structures |
AER4016 / MEE7009 |
A masters level course addressing design, analysis and manufacturing methods for composite structures. |
Other
Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE, 2016), Chartered Engineer (CEng, 2008), Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (MRAeS, 2004), PGCHET (Queen's University Belfast, 2004)
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Projects 2003 2019
R1085MEE: NetworkPlus In Digitalised Surface Manufacturing
Murphy, A., Behera, A. K., Butterfield, J., Jin, Y. & McLoone, S.
29/07/2019 → …
Project: Research
R1025MEE: EPSRC 2019 ICASE Voucher - 4-year Rolls Royce PhD Studentship
Murphy, A., Geron, M., Nolan, D., Quinn, D. & Robinson, T.
07/03/2019 → …
Project: Research
R1850MEE: Novel Aircraft Concepts and Their Effect upon Structural Definition (S Colbert Studentship)
Quinn, D., Murphy, A., Nolan, D. & Robinson, T.
15/10/2018 → …
Project: Research
Selected Research Output 2000 2019
Prediction of Process-induced Deformation in a Thermoplastic Composite in Support of Manufacturing Simulation.
Han, P., Butterfield, J., Buchanan, S., McCool, R., Jiang, Z., Price, M. & Murphy, A., Sep 2010, p. 1-16. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Theoretical Analysis of Deformation Behaviour of Thermoforming Parts from Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polyphenylene Sulfide Composite Sheet Materials
Han, P., Butterfield, J., Price, M. & Murphy, A., Mar 2011. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyphenylene Sulfide/Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites
Jiang, Z., Hornsby, P., McCool, R. & Murphy, A., 05 Mar 2012, In : Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 123, 5, p. 2676–2683Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCN)
Thermodynamic properties
Mechanical properties
Nanocomposites
Composite materials
Maintaining our Grasp on Reality - Are Design Processes and CAD Models fit for purpose?
Price, M. & Murphy, A., 12 Jun 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Influence of Boundary Conditions on the Low Velocity Impact Damage Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic Plates (ICTWS2014-0501)
Quinn, D., Price, M. & Murphy, A., 28 Sep 2014. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Carbon fiber reinforced plastics
Boundary conditions
Design methods for stiffened panel buckling containment features under compression and shear loading (ICTWS2014-0702)
Houston, G., Quinn, D. & Murphy, A., 30 Sep 2014. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Multiphysics Simulation of Thermal Plasma Produced by Lightning Strike on Aircraft Structures
Abdelal, G. & Murphy, A., 07 Oct 2014. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
aircraft structures
thermal plasmas
lightning
simulation
electric welding
Investigation of Aircraft Panel Deformations during Riveting Process
Abdelal, G. F., Georgiou, G., Cooper, J., Murphy, A., Robotham, A. & Lunt, P., 09 Oct 2014. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Open Access
File
Riveting
Aircraft
Rivets
Process control
Computer simulation
Understanding aerospace composite components' supply chain carbon emissions
Chua, M. H., Smyth, B. M., Murphy, A. & Butterfield, J., 2015. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Open Access
File
carbon emission
footprint
structural component
resin
electricity
Magnetohydrodynamics and coupled electrical/thermal/mechanical Finite Element simulation of lightning strike on composite panels
Abdelal, G., Foster, P., Murphy, A. & Graham, W., 15 Jun 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Shimless Aerospace Assembly
Morgan, M., McClory, C., Higgins, C., Jin, Y. & Murphy, A., 02 Sep 2015, p. 1. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Investigating electrons – ions interactions effect on lightning strike plasma channel
Abdelal, G., Foster, P., Murphy, A. & Graham, W., 02 Sep 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
High accuracy aerospace drilling using a hybrid parallel kinematic machine tool
McClory, C., Morgan, M., Higgins, C., Jin, Y. & Murphy, A., 02 Sep 2015, p. 1. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Development of a decision based tool for different drilling methods
Payne, D., Jin, Y. & Murphy, A., 02 Sep 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Design Optimisation for Compression Moulded Sheet Moulded Compounds
Wilson, B., Butterfield, J., Murphy, A. & Price, M., 04 Sep 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Compression molding
Molding
Design optimization
Shimless Aerospace Assembly
Morgan, M., McClory, C., Higgins, C., Jin, Y. & Murphy, A., 22 Sep 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
High Accuracy Aerospace Drilling utilising PKMs
McClory, C., Morgan, M., Higgins, C., Jin, Y. & Murphy, A., 22 Sep 2015.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
CAD modelling to enable an intelligent DMU
Robinson, T., Armstrong, C., Murphy, A., Butterfield, J. & Price, M., 04 Nov 2015. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Wing Panel Design with Novel Skin-Buckling Containment Features
Houston, G., Quinn, D., Murphy, A. & Bron, F., 2016, In : Journal of Aircraft. 53, 2, p. 416-426 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Buckling
Skin
Gages
Compression testing
Fuselages
An Automated Design Framework for Assembly Task Simulation
McConnell, R., Butterfield, J., Rafferty, K., Price, M., Murphy, A., Burke, R., Legg, A. & Lemon, R., 17 Nov 2016, In : Procedia CIRP. 56, p. 203-208 6 p., PROCIR4360 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Virtual reality
User interfaces
Process design
Gravitation
Planning
Maintaining a grasp on reality – Is our validation and design effort focused in the same direction?
Price, M. & Murphy, A., Jan 2016, In : Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design. Special Issue, p. 72-89 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Computer-aided Design
Design Process
Simulation
Computer aided design
Checkpoint
Impact of finite element idealisation on the prediction of welded fuselage stiffened panel buckling
Ekmekyapar, T., Murphy, A., Quinn, D. & Özakça, M., Feb 2016, In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 230, 2, p. 259-279 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Fuselages
Buckling
Skin
Boundary conditions
Finite element method
An Automated Design Framework for Assembly Task Simulation
McConnell, R., Butterfield, J., Rafferty, K., Price, M., Murphy, A., Burke, R., Legg, A. & Lemon, R., 30 Mar 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Virtual reality
User interfaces
Process design
Gravitation
Planning
Tool Wear Mechanisms And Tool Wear Modelling For CFRP Drilling
McClelland, J., Goel, S., Murphy, A., Jin, Y., Morgan, M., McClory, C., Higgins, C. & Collins, R., 31 Aug 2016. 6 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Carbon fibers
Drilling
Wear of materials
Polymers
Corrosion resistance
The Evolution of 'Design Build Fly' Led Teaching in Aerospace Engineering
Butterfield, J., Marques, S., Soban, D., Murphy, A. & Price, M., 01 Sep 2016, International Manufacturing Conference (IMC33).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open Access
File
aircraft
engineering
Teaching
student
learning
Identifying the Impact of Incomplete Datasets on Process Cycle Time Prediction in an Aerospace Assembly Line
Allen, D., Butterfield, J., Cowan, S., Murphy, A. & Matthew, M., 01 Sep 2016, International Manufacturing Conference (IMC33).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open Access
File
Supply chains
Outsourcing
Logistics
Throughput
Defects
Process Selection Using Variation and Cost Relations
McKenna, V., Jin, Y., Murphy, A., Morgan, M., McClory, C., Higgins, C. & Collins, R., 06 Sep 2016, Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXX. Goh, Y. M. & Case, K. (eds.). Amsterdam: IOS Press, p. 465-470 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open Access
File
Costs
Process planning
Multiphysics Simulation of Thermal Plasma for Lightning Strike Modelling
Campbell, J., Abdelal, G., Mahmoudi, Y., Murphy, A. & Falzon, B., 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Load case characterization for the aircraft structural design process
Dharmasaroja, A., Armstrong, C. G., Murphy, A., Robinson, T. T., McGuinness, S. H. M., Iorga, N. L. & Barron, J. R., 15 May 2017, In : AIAA Journal. 55, 8, p. 2783-2792 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Structural loads
Singular value decomposition
Structural design
Service life
Loads (forces)
Molecular dynamics simulation (MDS) to study nanoscale machining processes
Goel, S., Chavoshi, S. Z. & Murphy, A., 25 Feb 2017, Nanofinishing Science and Technology: Basic and Advanced Finishing and Polishing Processes. Jain, V. K. (ed.). Taylor and Francis, 48 p. (Micro and Nanomanufacturing Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)
Open Access
File
Molecular dynamics
Machining
Computer simulation
Diamonds
Silicon carbide
A Multiphysics Simulation Approach for Efficient Modeling of Lightning Strike Tests on Aircraft Structures
Abdelal, G. F. & Murphy, A., 17 Mar 2017, In : IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
aircraft structures
lightning
waveforms
composite materials
simulation
Compter-aided design model parameterisation to derive knowledge useful for manufacturing design decisions
Robinson, T., Friel, I., Armstrong, C. G., Murphy, A., Butterfield, J., Price, M. & Marzano, A., 01 Mar 2018, In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 232, 4, p. 621-628 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Parameterization
Computer aided design
Engineers
An interactive and immersive human–computer interface for rapid composite part production design
McConnell, R., Butterfield, J., Rafferty, K., Price, M., Murphy, A., Burke, R., Legg, A. & Lemon, R., 01 Nov 2018, In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 232, 13, p. 2276-2285 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Interfaces (computer)
Composite materials
Planning
Product design
Virtual reality
Commercial potential of bioresins and their success in thermosetting composites: an overview
Lutton, R. E. M., Taylor, S., Sonebi, M. & Murphy, A., 21 Jun 2017, p. 292-301.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Design Rules for Stiffened Panel Buckling Containment Features
Houston, G., Quinn, D., Murphy, A. & Bron, F., Jul 2017, In : Thin-Walled Structures. 116, p. 69-81 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Buckling
Structural design
Finite element method
Using Design Of Experiments To Define Factory Simulations For Manufacturing Investment Decisions
Acheson, C., Mackle, D., Murphy, A., Butterfield, J., Higgins, P., Collins, R., Higgins, C., Darlington, J. & Tame, R., 31 Aug 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
File
Design of experiments
Industrial plants
Profitability
Decision making
Simulating The Impact Of Operational, Logistical And Contractual Factors In The Financial Performance Of Aerospace Supply Chains
Allen, D., Butterfield, J., Drummond, S., Murphy, A. & Robb, S., 31 Aug 2017. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Factors
Financial performance
Supply chain
Aerospace
Cash conversion cycle
Variation Model and Analysis of Spatial Assembly with Multiple Closed Chains
McKenna, V., Jin, Y., Murphy, A., Morgan, M., McClory, C., Higgins, C. & Collins, R., 05 Sep 2017, Advances in Manufacturing Technology XXXI: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Manufacturing Research. Gao, J., El Souri, M. & Keates, S. (eds.). IOS Press, Vol. 6. p. 555-560Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Process planning
Costs
Integrating Financial Metrics with Production Simulation Models
Acheson, C., Mackle, D., Murphy, A., Butterfield, J., Higgins, P., Collins, R., Higgins, C., Darlington, J. & Tame, R., 05 Sep 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Production control
Discrete event simulation
Throughput
Design of experiments
Profitability
Thermoforming carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites
McCool, R., Murphy, A., Wilson, R., Jiang, Z., Price, M., Butterfield, J. & Hornsby, P., Apr 2012, In : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. 226, 2, p. 91-102 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Thermoforming
Thermoplastics
Carbon fibers
Composite materials
Costs
A Novel Method to Enable Trade-offs Across the Whole Product Life of an Aircraft Using Value Driven Design
Price, M., Soban, D., Mullan, C., Butterfield, J. & Murphy, A., 2012, In : Journal of Aerospace Operations. 1, 4, p. 359-375 16 p., 10.3233/AOP-120028.Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue
Aircraft
Environmental impact
Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis in Aircraft Operating Costs in Structural Design Optimization
Curran, R., Castagne, S., Rothwell, A., Price, M., Murphy, A. & Raghunathan, S., Nov 2009, In : Journal of Aircraft. 46, 6, p. 2145-2155 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Uncertainty analysis
Structural design
Operating costs
Sensitivity analysis
Aircraft
Stiffened panel stability behaviour and performance gains with plate prismatic sub-stiffening
Quinn, D., Murphy, A., McEwan, W. & Lemaitre, F., Dec 2009, In : Thin-Walled Structures. 47, 12, p. 1457-1468 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Buckling
Computer simulation
Aluminum alloys
Prizes
Best postgraduate poster award 2018 at Queen’s University Belfast
Vincent McKenna (Recipient), Yan Jin (Recipient) & Adrian Murphy (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other distinction
Students