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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.
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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:
- Reciprocating Expander Valve, WO 2017/079770 A1
- Impact Absorbing Structures, WO 2004/074709 A1
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):
Keywords
- TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
- Lithium Ion Battery
- Industrial Design
- Electrification
- Electric Vehicle
- Automotive
- Public Transport
- Bus
- Zero Emission
- Powertrain
- Net Zero