Personal profile

Research Focus

Jonathan Patty is a PhD Researcher at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queens University Belfast.  Based at WTECH Research Centre since October 2024, he is currently studying for a PhD “Multiscale Effect of Mechanical Vibrations on Lithium-Ion Batteries” in collaboration with Wrightbus.  He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from QUB (1997- 2001) and is an IMechE member.  

Other

Career Synopsis prior to PhD... From 2001-2010 he was involved in safety & survival (inflatable liferaft) industry.  In 2010 he founded a diverse industrial design consultancy serving many sectors and processes including; automotive, medical devices, electrical, marine, tech sector, built environment, product design, supply chain, fabrication, tool-making, CNC turning / milling, castings, glass-fibre, specialist joinery and injection moulding.  During 2010-11, assisting a research group at QUB, he co-invented a reciprocating expander valve for Organic Rankine Cycle which was subsequently patented by GM Global Technology Operations LLC.  Laterally, notable industry contributions include products used in heart surgery, film props and public artwork.

Achievements

Co-invention of patented designs:

Teaching

MEE 1027 Engineering Design 1 - TA / Demonstrator for this undergraduate module.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Keywords

  • TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • Industrial Design
  • Electrification
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Automotive
  • Public Transport
  • Bus
  • Zero Emission
  • Powertrain
  • Net Zero