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Research Focus
I have a strong background in computer aided methods in engineering both for education and research - particularly those related to engineering design / simulation and digital manufacturing. As digital manufacturing is now evolving to answer the needs of a fourth industrial revolution (I4.0) my simulation work spans cyber physical systems extending virtual methods beyond the manufacturing domain to take account of through life needs, advanced simulation based concepts around global supply chains and future, circular economies. My research activities include: robotic simulation integrated with advanced metrology methods, intelligent / adaptive factory & supply chain simulation, image recognition methods for automated system control, the development of novel automated fixturing systems and advanced digitalisation methods for polymer manufacturing.
Teaching
My current teaching responsibilites include taught modules for our Mechanical, Aerospace and Product Design Engineering students in Aircraft Design and Manufacturing Automation & Simulation. I also supervise projects on our undergraduate and post graduate taught programmes covering themes and topics related to my ongoing research areas.
Previous teaching duties have included the development and delivery of Stage 3 & 4 modules in Digital Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture & Assemby, Aircraft Systems Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.
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):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1117QMS: UKRI - Modelling UK Supply Chains as complex systems for resilience
Guo, H. (PI), Birse, N. (CoI), Butterfield, J. (CoI), Campbell, E. (CoI), Garcia, L. (CoI), Guida, A. (CoI), McLaughlin, K. (CoI), Nockemann, P. (CoI), Shin, H. (CoI) & Simo, R. Y. (CoI)
29/07/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R1240MEE: Developing Next-Generation Common-Platform Fuel-Cell and Battery-Electric Multi Axle Buses
Early, J. (PI), Butterfield, J. (CoI), Murphy, A. (CoI), Vandierendonck, H. (CoI) & Wang, H. (CoI)
04/09/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R1085MEE: NetworkPlus In Digitalised Surface Manufacturing
Murphy, A. (PI), Behera, A. K. (CoI), Butterfield, J. (CoI), Jin, Y. (CoI) & McLoone, S. (CoI)
29/07/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R1951ECI: New Technologies for Efficient Wireless Power Transfer at Distance
Buchanan, N. (PI), Butterfield, J. (CoI), Fusco, V. (CoI), Soban, D. (CoI), Thian, M. (CoI) & Zelenchuk, D. (CoI)
10/09/2018 → …
Project: Research
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R3792AER: Supply Chain ENablement for Increased Competitiveness - Capital Infrastructure Bid
Butterfield, J. (CoI), Falzon, B. (CoI), Jin, Y. (CoI), McLoone, S. (CoI), Murphy, A. (CoI) & Price, M. (CoI)
20/06/2016 → …
Project: Research
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A new multi-objective genetic algorithm for assembly line balancing
Li, S., Butterfield, J. & Murphy, A., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering. 23, 3, 12 p., 034502 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Machine learning methods to improve the accuracy of industrial robots
McGarry, L., Butterfield, J., Murphy, A. & Higgins, C., 07 Mar 2023, In: SAE International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility. 5, 5, p. 1900-1918 9 p., 2023-01-1000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Single board computing for image recognition on an autonomous drone
Shek, S. C. K., Butterfield, J., Spence, I. & Murphy, A., 29 Dec 2023, Proceedings of the IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference, IEACon 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 24-29 6 p. (IEEE Industrial Electronics and Applications Conference (IEACon): Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Assessment of ISO Standardisation to Identify an Industrial Robot’s Base Frame
McGarry, L., Butterfield, J. & Murphy, A., Apr 2022, In: Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. 74, 21 p., 102275.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Densification of fibre-reinforced composite polymers under rotational moulding conditions
Castellanos, D., Martin, P., McCourt, M., Kearns, M., Butterfield, J. & Cassidy, P., Oct 2022, In: Plastics, Rubber And Composites: Macromolecular Engineering. 51, 8, p. 423-435 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)46 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Best Paper Award: 33rd International Manufacturing Conference
Gibson, Z. (Recipient), McConnell, R. (Recipient), McGeown, M. (Recipient), Butterfield, J. (Recipient), Marzano, A. (Recipient), Murphy, B. (Recipient) & Rafferty, K. (Recipient), 01 Sept 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Paper Award: AIAA SciTech Conference 2018: Model Based Design and Knowledge Based Engineering
Friel, I. (Recipient), Butterfield, J. (Recipient), Robinson, T. (Recipient) & Marzano, A. (Recipient), 10 Jan 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Paper Award: IMIOT & ICSEE Conference 2018
Adams, J. (Recipient), Jin, Y. (Recipient), Barnes, D. (Recipient) & Butterfield, J. (Recipient), 21 Sept 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Paper Presented at Digital Enterprise Technology 2016
McConnell, R. (Recipient), Butterfield, J. (Recipient), Rafferty, K. (Recipient) & Price, M. (Recipient), 01 Mar 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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IMechE UAS Challenge 2017: Environmental Award - Team Just Wing It
Butterfield, J. (Recipient) & Marques, S. (Recipient), 20 Jun 2017
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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External Examiner: Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University
Butterfield, J. (Examiner)
24 Jan 2022 → 30 Sept 2024Activity: Examination types › UG external examination
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International Journal of Production Economics (Journal)
Butterfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
06 Oct 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture (Journal)
Butterfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
14 Jan 2020Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Association of Rotational Molders Annual Meeting 2019
Butterfield, J. (Participant)
27 Oct 2019 → 30 Oct 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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17th International Conference on Manufacturing Research
Butterfield, J. (Participant)
10 Sept 2019 → 12 Sept 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference