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MECHANICALENGINEERING &MATHEMATICALSCIENCES

Postgraduatecourses from the Department of MechanicalEngineering andMathematicalSciences

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OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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ContentsMechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at Brookes 3Why choose Oxford Brookes 4Industry standard engineering facilities 5

Mechanical, Automotive and Motorsport EngineeringMSc Advanced Engineering Design 6MSc Automotive Engineering 8MSc Motorsport Engineering 10MSc Racing Engine Design 12

Oxford Brookes Racing TeamOxford Brookes Racing and Formula Student 14

Mathematical SciencesMSc Medical Statistics 16

Research degree opportunities 18Research and Knowledge Transfer 20

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

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The department is a major international centre forresearch. We participate in leading edge projects such as the MINI-E and advanced engine design andhave been recognised for our research excellence. We are committed to promoting a sustainable future;our work in developing a commercially availablebamboo bike shows excellence in the emerging field of sustainable engineering. Uniquely, it shows howintegrating engineering principles with nature can deliveran exciting and affordable product without consumingthe Earth’s valuable resources.

For research and knowledge transfer, our ethosembodies the combining of fundamental science andmarket intelligence to create sustainable technologiesand solutions for the real world, minimisingenvironmental impact and delivering economicperformance. This is then fed back into our research-led teaching and our track record in working withresearch councils and organisations such as BMW isexemplary.

We are very fortunate to be uniquely positioned inOxfordshire at the centre of the ‘hub’ for cleanautomotive and related industries which enhances thework we do and provides further opportunities tostudents such as placements.

We are situated on the Wheatley campus in a purpose-built £9m facility which is well equipped and is the envyof many local organisations and creates an environmentin which technical expertise is enhanced by creativityand imagination. We have a close-knit community witharound 700 students supported by experienced andwell qualified academic and technical staff who alsospend a significant proportion of their time working withoutside organisations, many global, as practitioners intheir discipline.

Our unique portfolio of programmes is research-led,develops practitioner skills and places students in acompetitive position to secure their desired career path.We are distinctive in developing students to solve real-world problems and add value to their futureorganisations by identifying and then implementingsolutions in a professional manner. We also give strong

support to student activities such as the FormulaStudent Team – Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR). FormulaStudent is an annual UK and international competitionwhere students design, build and then race their car atSilverstone and locations overseas.

All of our courses will equip you with the specialistknowledge and skills in the latest technology andspecialist software packages. This is recognised bymany employers, especially in Formula 1, who recruit asignificant number of our graduates. Many of ourstudents also receive sponsorship.

Inherent in all our activity is the value we place inpartnerships with business and industry, because it notonly helps us to do better teaching and research andprovide learning opportunities such as student projects,but it also allows us to add value back into theeconomy.

In our teaching, research and knowledge transfer westrive to help students, staff and our partners realisetheir full potential.

Mechanical Engineering andMathematical Sciences at BrookesThe Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences provides a rangeof professionally accredited mechanical, automotive, motorsport, mathematical andstatistical programmes of study. Our focus is to provide world class, high quality teaching and applied research so as to give our students an excellent experience.

Gareth Neighbour (pictured in the Auto Lab)Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineeringand Mathematical Sciences

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Oxford Brookes University has a long history ofproviding high quality, accredited, MSc courses and isnoted for running motorsport courses for over adecade. Whether your passion is road cars, race cars,great engineering design, probabilistic concepts oralgorithms, then postgraduate study on one of our MSccourses, or as a research student, will help you torealise your ambitions. Our graduates enjoy excellentemployment opportunities. Many go on to pursuesuccessful careers with leading engineering andtechnology companies including major automotive andmotorsport companies, including Formula 1 teams andsuppliers. If you want to work at the forefront of yourindustry, you need to invest in the skills and knowledgethat only the best postgraduate study can provide.

In the motorsport area, we have lecturers who havedesigned and worked on winning Formula 1 race cars.We were chosen by Fernando Alonso and the Cajasturbank to host their motorsport MSc scholarship scheme,which has been running since 2007 for Spanishstudents.

We have a purpose-built teaching and research facilitywith the very best equipment, including a four-post testrig and state-of-the-art engine test cells. Our dedicatedcomputer suites provide access to the latest industry-standard design software.

Our links with industry go back to when we first startedour engineering courses and remain central to ouractivities. Courses are developed in conjunction withindustry and are designed to ensure that studentsgraduate with the skills and knowledge they need toexcel in their chosen careers.

Research in the Mathematical Sciences also supportsour ethos of providing real world solutions such as theapplication of engineering in medical tomography or theprovision of flow networks for security of energy supply.We also offer a leading MSc course in Medical Statisticswhich attracts students from around the world givingyou the opportunity to develop high-level practical skillsbased on an understanding of statistical methods.

Oxfordshire is the home for many high technologycompanies with Harwell Oxford nearby, a home forworld leading science, technology and business. Oxfordis right in the heart of the UK’s motorsport industry,often called ‘Motorsport Valley’. In total, the area hasover 4,000 high performance engineering businesseswhich make us one of the best locations to pursue yourpassion in engineering, technology and themathematical sciences.

Why choose Oxford Brookes

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

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Industry standard engineering facilitiesWe have excellent experimental and computational facilities to conduct advancedresearch supporting our postgraduate teaching. Our students have access to theselaboratories for their coursework and projects, and includes the following areas:

EnginesAdvanced research and teaching is carried out on:emissions, alternative fuels and engine componentdevelopment for efficiency and durability. Academicsand students are currently designing and developing anengine to be the backbone of our Formula Studentactivities for years to come. We have four engine testcells with state-of-the-art instrumentation used in thedevelopment of engines. The facilities are comparable tothose available at major vehicle manufacturers.

AutomotiveDedicated areas for Formula Student and the four-postrig for vehicle dynamics. We have a number of vehicles(for example; BAR F1 Race Car, Formula Renault, BMWMINI and BMW 1 series) used both for research andteaching. We are working on a multi-disciplinary projectlooking at developing an autonomous vehicle. Thisproject draws on expertise from across the faculty but inparticular in the area of computer vision. There are veryfew universities in the world which have this line up.

DynamicsAn area of expertise in dynamic characterisation ofvibrating structures and noise reduction. The facilities areused for teaching Engineering Dynamics, NVH modules,and postgraduate research. There are several pieces ofhigh-performance equipment which include uni-axialand tri-axial accelerometers, source control, spectralacquisition and modal analysis hardware and software, a series of small shakers, two larger shakers, structuralexcitation, modal analysis and a damper dynamometer.

FluidsThe equipment enables students to gain deeperunderstanding of internal and external flows through theuse of equipment such as a small scale wind tunnel,centrifugal pump performance test rig, 2 x flow benches,laminar and turbulent flow rig and forced convectionequipment.

Mechanical Testing and StressA multi-functional capability for use with teaching,research, contract testing and consultancy. We haveexperimental facilities to conduct fatigue and impactanalysis. We also have in-house heat treatment facility.

Joining TechnologyFor over 40 years, Oxford Brookes has been involved in the research and development of various joiningtechnologies. More recently, with the increasing demandfor lighter and more efficient structures, we have beenengaged with the science and engineering of adhesives,sealants and bonding technology. Specialist equipmentincludes Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR),Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), DifferentialMechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), Video ContactAnalysis (VCA), mechanical test machines, videoimaging non-contacting extensometry andenvironmental cabinets.

The engine test cells Formula Renault on the four-post rig

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MSc ADVANCEDENGINEERING DESIGN

About the course

Developing the skills to take complex products all theway from idea to fully-validated designs, you will use themost advanced CAD packages and learn thetechniques required to analyse your work, testingdesigns in virtual reality to see how they perform andhow reliable they are. These skills are taught by staff withexceptional knowledge and expertise in their fields.

We have close links with industry through researchprojects and consultancies. This wealth of experiencemeans our students benefit from being taught by staffabreast of the latest industry developments. Our widenetwork of contacts brings real world experiences to thecourses.

For students with an interest in automotive ormotorsport engineering, there is the opportunity to joinour very successful Formula Student team, part ofOxford Brookes Racing and put theory into practice byracing against other universities from around the world.

The course is structured around three periods: Semester1 runs from September to December, Semester 2 fromJanuary to May, and the summer period completes theyear until the beginning of September. To qualify for the MSc you must pass the compulsory modules, twooptional modules and the Dissertation together withResearch and Study Methods.

Great engineering design turns great ideas into great products. If this is your aim, then a MSc in Advanced Engineering Design will give you the skills you need to achieve it.

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Compulsory modules

n Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design

n Advanced Strength of Components

n Advanced Engineering Management

Optional modules

n Computation and Modelling

n CAD / CAM

n Advanced Materials Engineering and

Joining Technology

n Sustainable Vehicle Engineering

n Noise, Vibration and Harshness

n Vehicle Crash Engineering

n Engineering Reliability and Risk Management

You will also take

n Research and Study Methods

n Dissertation

Stress testing Engineering student working on the construction of the Formula Student car

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After you graduate

Our graduates enjoy the very best employmentopportunities, with hundreds of engineering studentshaving gone onto successful careers in their chosenindustry. For example, we have close ties with BMWOxford and Airbus. Many of our students go on to work with leading engineering companies.

Research

The emphasis of our research is to produce leadingedge outputs to tackle real world problems. Staff have close links with industry through research projectsand consultancies. In the most recent ResearchAssessment Exercise, 80% of our engineering researchoutput was judged to be of internationally excellent or world-leading quality.


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Specific entry requirementsYou should normally hold a first degreeequivalent to at least a UK lower second classbachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering orrelated discipline. Applicants with relevantprofessional experience will also be considered.

English language requirementsIf your first language is not English you mustsatisfy our English language requirement byproviding us with evidence of a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet based), or an IELTS score of 6.0.

English language requirements for visasIf you need a student visa to enter the UK youwill need to meet the UK Border Agency’sminimum language requirements as well as the university’s requirement. For more information visit:www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/english

CAD image of the Formula Student car

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MSc AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

About the course

The key components of the course cover:

n design, with a focus on vehicle chassis and performance

n sustainabilityn reliabilityn aerodynamicsn issues of comfort like noise, vibration and harshness

We have close links with industry through researchprojects and consultancies. Our partners include theBMW MINI plant in Oxford and other local businesses.As well as the traditional aspects of motor car designand manufacture, we have lively and well-fundedresearch programmes in areas of current concern suchas vehicle end-of-life issues, and modern compositematerials. We also have a growing involvement inelectric vehicles.

Students have the chance to join our very successfulFormula Student team, part of Oxford Brookes Racing,and put theory into practice by racing against otheruniversities from around the world.

The course is structured around three periods: Semester1 runs from September to December, Semester 2 fromJanuary to May, and the summer period completes theyear until the beginning of September.

To qualify for the MSc you must pass the compulsorymodules, one of two alternative-compulsory modulesand one optional module, along with the Dissertationand Research and Study Methods.

The MSc in Automotive Engineering provides an opportunity for in-depth study ofthe engineering that enables and drives forward this vital worldwide industry.


Automotive testing on the four-post Rig

Compulsory modulesn Advanced Chassis Engineering n Performance Vehicle Designn Sustainable Vehicle Engineeringn Advanced Engineering Management

Alternative compulsory modules (you must pass at least one of these)

n Noise, Vibration and Harshness n Vehicle Crash Engineering

Optional modules (you take one of these,unless you take both alternativecompulsory modules)n Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamics n Engineering Reliability and Risk Management n Advanced Materials Engineering and

Joining Technology n CAD / CAM n Advanced Powertrain Engineering n Advanced Strength of Components

You will also take the followingn Research and Study Methods n Dissertation

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After you graduate

Our graduates enjoy the very best employmentopportunities with hundreds of engineering studentshaving gone onto successful careers in their chosenindustry. Many of our students go on to work withleading automotive or motorsport companies in the UK and worldwide.

Research

The emphasis of our research is to produce leadingedge outputs to tackle real world problems. Staff haveclose links with industry through research projects andconsultancies. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, 80% of our engineering researchoutput was judged to be of internationally excellent orworld-leading quality.


English language requirementsIf your first language is not English you mustsatisfy our English language requirement byproviding us with evidence of a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet based), or an IELTS score of 6.0.

English language requirements for visasIf you need a student visa to enter the UK youwill need to meet the UK Border Agency’sminimum language requirements as well as the university’s requirement. For more information visit:www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/english

Automotive lab Testing designs

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MSc MOTORSPORT ENGINEERING

About the course

The course provides intensive exposure to integrateddesign, simulation, modelling, analysis, motorsportcomponents and racing cars. The analysis elements in the modules include structural optimisation,dynamics, internal combustion, engine thermo-fluiddynamics, vehicle performance, tuning and monitoring.Staff teaching on this course have Formula 1 experienceand design skills.

The course is structured around three periods: Semester1 runs from September to December, Semester 2 fromJanuary to May, and the summer period completes theyear until the beginning of September.

To qualify for the MSc you must pass the compulsorymodules, one optional module and the Dissertationtogether with Research and Study Methods.

After you graduate

Our graduates enjoy the very best employmentopportunities with hundreds of engineering studentshaving gone onto successful careers in their chosenindustry. We have close ties with many Formula 1teams. Many of our students go on to work with leading motorsport companies including Formula 1teams and suppliers.

Research

The emphasis of our research is to produce leadingedge outputs to tackle real world problems. Staff haveclose links with industry through research projects andconsultancies. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, 80% of our engineering research output was judged to be of internationallyexcellent or world-leading quality.

The UK is home to the most successful national motorsport industry in the world.If you have a passion for racing cars then the MSc in Motorsport Engineering is foryou. You will work with the latest software and have the opportunity to specialise insuch areas as engine technology, chassis performance and racing engineering; infact everything you need to engineer a winning car.


Compulsory modulesn Advanced Chassis Engineering n Performance Vehicle Design n Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamics n Laptime Simulation and Race Engineering n Advanced Engineering Management

Optional modules

n Vehicle Crash Engineering n Computation and Modelling n CAD / CAM n Advanced Strength of Components n Advanced Materials Engineering and Joining

Technology n Data Acquisition Systems n Engineering Reliability and Risk Management

You will also taken Research and Study Methods n Dissertation


English language requirementsFind out about acceptable English Languagequalifications and the UK border agencylanguage requirements for student visas at www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/english

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Nestling deep in Oxfordshire,Lotus F1 Team’s home at theWhiteways Technical Centre onthe outskirts of the village ofEnstone, near Chipping Norton,is an unexpected technical tourde force nestling in the verdantfarmland.

The team moved here in 1992 in its Benetton guise afterinitially being formed asToleman Motorsport andentering the 1981 Formula 1World Championship from itsformer base in Witney, justunder 20 kilometres away.

Just two years after arriving atEnstone, the first WorldChampionship silverware madean appearance thanks toMichael Schumacher winningthe 1994 Drivers’ Championship,with the same feataccomplished the following

season along with theConstructors’ Championshiptitle too.

For 2002, the team becameRenault F1 Team, and FernandoAlonso led the squad to gloryfor the 2005-6 Drivers’ andConstructors’ Championshiptitles to the added to the roster.

Now with the Lotus F1 Teamname above the door, Enstonecontinues to develop as acentre of motorsport excellencewith the 60% scale wind tunneladded in 2011 and the ‘Driver inthe Loop’ simulator comingonline in 2012.

‘There has been a long-standing relationship withOxford Brookes, which hasallowed many young, promisingengineers to completeplacements with the Lotus F1Team. Graduates or final-yearstudents are given theopportunity to work in all areasof the design office, whichhelps fast track theirdevelopment and gives them awell-rounded learningexperience. It’s often a steeplearning curve, but the qualityof the candidates has beenexceptional and they have allmade a positive contribution tothe team.’

James Allison,Technical Director, Lotus F1 Team

Company Profile: Lotus F1 Team

Oxford Brookes graduates working in Lotus F1, January 2012

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MSc RACING ENGINE DESIGN

About the course

The course provides an intensive exposure to anintegrated design, simulation, modelling and analysis ofracing engines. The analysis elements of the modulesinclude structural optimisation, dynamics, internalcombustion engine thermo-fluid dynamics, engineperformance, tuning, mapping and monitoring.

The course is structured around three periods: Semester 1 runs from September to December,Semester 2 from January to May and the summerperiod completes the year until the beginning ofSeptember. To qualify for the MSc you must pass thecompulsory modules, two optional modules and theDissertation together with Research and StudyMethods.

After you graduate

Our graduates enjoy the very best employmentopportunities with hundreds of engineering studentshaving gone onto successful careers in their chosenindustry. We have close ties with BMW Oxford, Airbusand Formula 1 teams. Many of our students go on towork with leading motorsport companies includingFormula 1 teams and suppliers.

Research

The emphasis of our research is to produce leadingedge outputs to tackle real world problems. Staff haveclose links with industry through research projects andconsultancies. In the most recent Research AssessmentExercise, 80% of our engineering research output wasjudged to be of internationally excellent or world leading quality.

The motorsport industry in the UK is a world leader and many of the world’s mostadvanced high-performance engines are designed here. The MSc in Racing EngineDesign is intended to enhance and extend your knowledge. You will be taught bystaff with many years’ experience of racing engines, from performance road carsthrough rally, IRL, Kart and F3 right up to Formula 1.


Compulsory modulesn Racing Engine Design n Advanced Strength of Components n Advanced Engineering Management

Optional modules

n Advanced Powertrain Engineering n Computation and Modelling n CAD / CAM n Advanced Materials Engineering

and Joining Technology n Data Acquisition Systems n Engineering Reliability and Risk Management

You will also taken Research and Study Methods n Dissertation

Specific entry requirementsYou should normally hold a first degree,equivalent to at least a UK lower second-classbachelor’s degree, in mechanical engineering ora related discipline. Applicants with relevantprofessional experience will also be considered.

English language requirementsIf your first language is not English you mustsatisfy our English language requirement byproviding us with evidence of a minimum IELTSscore of 6.0. Find out about other acceptableEnglish language qualifications and the UKborder agency language requirements forstudent visas at:www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/english

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I’m a Graduate Mechanical Designer at Lotus F1 Teamworking on Kinetic Energy Recovery System. My feetstill haven’t touched the ground since starting here. I still can’t quite believe where I am, and I’m adoringevery second of every day, even the very long ones!

Coming to Oxford Brookes for my MSc was one of thebest decisions of my life. Never in my wildest dreamswould I have pictured myself 12 months on, workingfor one of the top Formula 1 teams in a job that givesme more creativity and design input than the vastmajority of general engineering graduate jobs outthere. What got me the job? For certain, what got methe job was my experience at Brookes and the MSc Icompleted there. It wasn’t all perfect – which is true ofany course at any university – but it did allow me toachieve my goal in a way that I don’t think would havebeen possible anywhere else.

I studied the MSc Racing Engine Design. Theexperience of the course itself was exceptional. Thematerial that I was taught and the people who taught

it were second to none. If I ever had any worries,lecturers and staff were friendly and approachable,which is absolutely crucial in order to feel at ease andenjoy a course at university. I also really benefitedfrom getting involved with Formula Student. Asuccessful engineer must have a practical know-howas well as theoretical ability, and Formula Student isprobably the best opportunity a university can offer toput the in-depth theoretical science you are learninginto practice.

If I had advice for anyone starting their course atBrookes it would be to make the most of theincredible opportunities available. If you put inminimal hours and go for an easy ride, then youprobably won’t enjoy yourself and I’m afraidengineering may not be the right career path for youanyway. But if you take advantage of what’s on offerand put in as much as you want to get out, thenBrookes has something special to offer: a path to adream industry that is taken for granted by many!

Student Profile: Adam Lowe, MSc Racing Engine Design

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Oxford Brookes Racing and Formula StudentFormula Student (FS) is a breeding ground for world class engineers. It challengesuniversity students from around the world to design and build a single-seat racing car,which is then put to the test at race circuits around the globe.

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) was one of the first teamsto compete in the Formula Student UK in 1999. The aimis to achieve results through clever engineering utilisingthe resources provided by the university and the team’ssponsors. In the last few years the team has alsocompeted regularly in FSAE Detroit and FS Hockenheim.

Oxford Brookes Racing team aim is to introducestudents to real life business applications and to applytheoretical knowledge gained from university modulesinto practical experiences. To design, build, develop,market and compete with a superior race car product.These skills allow Brookes students to work for leadingcompanies after graduation.

The competition places limits on the overall cost of therace car, as well as the performance of the engine andchassis to ensure safety. This forces the team tocreatively implement both cost and technically effective solutions.

The Formula Student competitions are recognised asmajor events within the engineering industry and aresponsored by various companies such as Audi, Airbus,Bosch, Continental and Dassault Systèmes.

The competition embodies not only the performanceaspects of the completed vehicle, but also aspects of asimulated production of the race car as a prototype.The vehicles are judged in static presentation-styleevents and dynamic trials. In addition the rules specify

that a car cannot compete for more than onecompetition year, obligating teams to evaluate andimprove their designs each year.

The Formula Student competition is based on a 1,000points score scheme:

Endurance 300Autocross 150Acceleration 75Skid pad 50Business presentation 75Cost analysis 100Engineering design 150Economy / efficiency 100

‘Formula Student gives you hands-onexperiences that are not possible fromcoursework and lectures alone. The technical experience as well asworking in a dynamic teamenvironment are extremely valuable to future employers.’

Blake Hinsey, Paul di Resta’s PerformanceEngineer at Force India F1 team, studied anMSc in Motorsport Engineering

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V-twin engine

The V-twin is the world’s first entirely bespoke engine and transmission package for Formula Student. It wasstarted in 2006 when members of the OBR team beganto lay out a concept for a purpose built engine andtransmission package for the Formula Student car class 1 entry. In 2007 the engine layout was completedin CAD and a year later the drawings were prepared for manufacture. In 2009 the manufacturing processstarted and in 2011 engine and gearbox were unveiled by Racecar Engineering magazine at AutosportShow at the NEC Birmingham

Specification

The engine is a 75° V-twin unit of 600cc capable ofrunning up to 12,500rpm, with dry sump lubrication onboth engine and gearbox. 5-axis machined ports andcombustion chambers enable the engine to develop anunrestricted power output of 200hp / litre. The gearboxis a 4 speed sequential unit with automated pneumaticshifting which transmits the torque to an innovativetorque steer active differential.

The future of the project

The manufacturing of the engine is approachingcompletion with the remaining parts to be machined in-house and through external companies. There are alsosome minor design adjustments to be done. The V-twinis certainly the pride of the OBR team as it is unique andposes huge potential not only in term of performance,but also in terms of the knowledge and experienceavailable to members working on the project.

The electric car project

In the last few years OBR has been running its FormulaStudent programme with two cars: the petrol and electriccar. At present, the electric car is free from competitionand therefore allows the team to build a specificdevelopment programme in order to focus the research ona particular sector of the car that requires more attention.The electric vehicle market is constantly growing alongwith use of renewable materials. This project aims to giveour members the opportunity to explore and study newmaterials in order to get knowledge and practicalexperience within such engineering sectors.

The future of the project

The electric FS car is spending a year out of competitiveracing to be developed and tested. The data andinformation gained will be essential to the design anddevelopment of future OBR cars. This development timegives OBR valuable experience in the maintenance andrunning of electric cars. The development includesdetermining the longevity and condition of batteries,motor running characteristics and temperature, driverfeedback, suspension settings and the optimisation of controller settings (ie traction control and regenerative braking).

Specification

Motor: Oxford Yasa Motors DD500 32.4kW,750Nm peak torqueController: sevcon EV05 Integrated moduleBatteries: 1.62kWh each, 21.9kg eachChassis: 4130 steel tubular spaceframeSuspension: Unequal length double wishbonesuspension, pullrod activated Dampers: Double barrel cane creek dampersserviced by Nitron Racing ShocksWeight: 230kg

OBR team members conducting aninitial Electric Car shake down testV-twin engine

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MSc MEDICAL STATISTICS

About the course

The MSc in Medical Statistics has been designed to bestudied either full-time over one year or part-time,normally over two years. Part-time students are usuallyrequired to attend lectures only one day per week.

This course provides understanding and practicalexpertise in applying statistical methods used widely inmedical research and epidemiology. In learning to applythese techniques, you will be working with specialistprofessional software used throughout thepharmaceutical industry, adding to your professionalskills and employability. The course structure is veryflexible. It allows you to follow one of three suggestedpathways or build a more diverse programme. The pathways are:

n Public healthn Business and data managementn Biotechnology.

To qualify for the MSc you will need to pass twocompulsory modules and one elective module inSemester 1, two compulsory modules and one electivemodule in Semester 2 and pass the Dissertation,together with the Research and Study Methods module.

After you graduate

Our graduates have excellent employment rates, recentgraduates are employed as medical statisticians in:

n Oxford and other UK Universitiesn the Oxford Centre for Diabetes and other research centres

n Cancer Research UK trials unitn pharmaceutical companies in the UK and overseasn UK hospitals

The Mathematics subject area has achieved 100%student satisfaction and has strong links with thepharmaceutical industry, hospitals and medical researchteams. MSc dissertations may be based on staffresearch, large-scale health studies or topics proposedby pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKlineand others.

Research

Research undertaken by statisticians in the departmentinclude applications of statistics in medicine and biology.Much of the statistics research is collaborative in nature,with recent work including projects in breast cancerresearch, shoulder mobility after radiotherapy,aromatherapy and child birth, osteoarthritis, health care,social sciences and education. Staff from across theuniversity, who teach on the course, bring their expertisefrom research and consultancy work in their own fields.

Statisticians are at the forefront of medical research, helping to produce theevidence for new drugs or discovering links between health and disease and theway we lead our lives. Medical and pharmaceutical research today is underpinnedby advanced statistical techniques.

Entry requirementsYou will need to have a good first degree inscience or a related subject with useful statisticscontent. Applicants with other qualificationsplus work experience, or graduates from otherfields who have quantitative skills and familiaritywith statistical ideas, will also be considered.

English language requirementsIf your first language is not English you mustsatisfy our English language requirement byproviding us with evidence of a minimum IELTSscore of 6.0. Find out about other acceptableEnglish language qualifications and the UKborder agency language requirements forstudent visas at:www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/english

Semester 1Statistical Methods in Medical Research

Clinical Trials Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisResearch and Study Methods

Optional Module 1

Semester 2Survival and Duration Data Analysis

Statistical Modelling using SASOptional Module 2

SummerMedical Statistical Dissertation

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Prior to studying at Brookes I had gained a BSc (Hons) in Statistics(Applied) with Management Science at Plymouth University. I lookedfor a university where I could focus my studies in the field of medicalstatistics and Brookes offered a well-structured and comprehensiveset of modules. I liked that there were links with industry for thedissertation project and in my contacts to find out about the coursethe staff were very helpful and welcoming. The course is intense, andyou can learn a great deal about medical statistics as the courseexplores so many aspects. Studying at Brookes, I found the staff to befriendly and approachable. It is nice to know that there are peoplethere willing to help and develop your knowledge and realise yourpotential. To anyone who is planning to take Medical Statistics beprepared to work hard, and you will learn new analytical techniquesand skills to take with you to your employment interview.Manage your time well because it is far less stressful if you startassignments when they are given. I am now employed by a leadingpharmaceutical company in the oncology team where I am engaged inmulti-national breast cancer studies. I have achieved my employmentambition and have found many things I learned can be applied in mydaily work: survival analysis, clinical trials and SAS programming toname a few. My job is very rewarding and I feel my Master of Sciencedegree has set me in good stead for the future.

Student Profile: Hannah Douthwaite, MSc Medical Statistics

Compulsory modules

n Statistical Methods in

Medical Research and

Epidemiology

n Clinical Trials, Systematic

Review and Meta-Analysis

n Survival and Duration

Data Analysis

n Statistical Modelling

using SAS

Optional modules (youchoose two modules fromthe following, dependingon your interest andexperience)

n Structured Data

n Molecular Biology

n Topics in Biotechnology

n Biotechnology

and Business

n Product Development in

Biotechnology

n Epidemiology

n Communicable Diseases

and Public Health

You will also take

n Research and Study

Methods

n Dissertation

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Research degree opportunitiesThe Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences has a vibrantresearch community with research-active staff and opportunities for students across all ofits disciplines. Our researchers have strong links with commercial companies and publicsector organisations, both locally and internationally.

We offer the following research degrees:

n MPhiln PhD including a doctoral training programmen PhD by published work.

Research students can study towards a Master ofScience by Research (MSc), Master of Philosophy(MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) award. An MScby Research is a one year programme (full-time) while anMPhil normally takes two years of full-time study or threeyears part-time to complete. The PhD normally takes aminimum of three years full-time study or five years part-time to complete.

Many of the Department’s research projects are fundedexternally and are undertaken in collaboration withindustry, universities and research establishments in theUK, other European countries, the USA, and Australia.Doing an MSc, MPhil or PhD is an opportunity to workwith these projects and to make an original andsignificant contribution to knowledge. A PhD degree iswidely recognised internationally as the ‘licence’ topractise as a research scientist or research engineer,and at Brookes we aim for the highest internationalstandards of research.

Research students have the opportunity to undertake a

programme of research methods training provided bythe University’s Graduate School. They also haveaccess to training in subject-related skills, such asMatlab, and generic skills, such as entrepreneurship andteaching in higher education.

Support

You can expect:

n supervision from a research-active member of academic staff who provides support and advice throughout the duration of your PhD

n a comprehensive research training programme consisting of taught courses as well as regular research seminars

n a lively and collegiate research student community providing plenty of networking opportunities across the university.

Research themes

You can undertake research degrees that contribute tothe following themes:

n Sustainable Engineering and Innovationn Advanced Engines, Propulsion and Vehiclesn Simulation, Modelling and System Integration.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have, or expect to have, at least a 2.1honours degree in an appropriate area. Applicants whohave equivalent experience and strong research skillswill also be considered. The department is also able toconsider proposals for new research projects fromapplicants in full-time employment who wish to obtain aresearch degree on a part-time basis, or on the basis ofexisting published research.

Assessment

The award of MSc, MPhil or PhD is made on the basisof a satisfactory thesis submitted and examined by atleast two examiners, one being external to the university.The candidate will normally be required to attend an oralexamination, in the UK, on the programme of work andfield of study.

Finance

From time to time, funded research studentships areavailable to exceptional candidates. Such opportunitiesare advertised via the Brookes website and externally atvenues such as jobs.ac.uk.

However, applicants should not apply on theassumption that they will obtain a studentship from

Brookes. Most research students fund their own studiesor have sponsorship they have obtained themselvesfrom a company or government agency. We are not ableto help prospective students obtain sponsorship.

Research students may have the opportunity to earnmoney by teaching on tutorials and seminars during the24 weeks of undergraduate teaching per year. There is amaximum of 6 hours available per week and moststudents undertake less tutoring than that.

ATAS clearance

Having an ATAS clearance certificate is a mandatoryrequirement if you are applying to undertakepostgraduate research in the department and you arenot a UK/EU/EEA (including Switzerland) national.

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Research and Knowledge TransferResearch in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is organised within three cross-cutting themes: n Sustainable Engineering and Innovationn Advanced Engines, Propulsion and Vehicles n Simulation, Modelling and SystemsIntegration. The themes are aimed at encouraging inter-disciplinary research, as well astackling issues of global external significance, building on the department’s history asbeing a strong externally facing body. Some of the projects being undertaken within thethree themes are described in the following sections. We also have two industrial facing centres: Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre (SVEC) and Joining TechnologyResearch Centre (JTRC).

Sustainable Engineering and Innovation

Vehicle light-weighting and design for disassemblyWe are in an eight partner consortium, led by BrunelUniversity, and funded by EPSRC. The project is aimedat achieving carbon neutral lightweight automotivevehicle structures for 2020 and beyond, and theparticular focus for the team at Brookes is on Life CycleAnalysis of recycled materials, and design fordisassembly. Future vehicles are likely to be constructedfrom large amounts of aluminium and polymercomposite materials that are adhesively bondedtogether. One of our challenges is to optimisetechniques for ‘disbond-on-demand’ bonded joints inorder to recover materials to minimise primary materialinputs for subsequent vehicles.

MINI E trialAs BMW’s academic partner, the flagship TechnologyStrategy Board (TSB) supported MINI E project enabledus, in cross-university research, to interrogate thetechnical issues as well as understand fully the socialand psychological aspects of driving electric cars. Thistrial, of 40 vehicles with 138 private and fleet drivers,combined objective data logger information withsubjective driver data. The early project findingsinformed development of the 2011 BMW Active E, anelectric derivative of the BMW 1 Series Coupe used tovalidate future powertrain developments, in preparationfor the 2013 BMW i3. The university’s research wasextended substantially across the whole of the TSB’sPhase 1 low carbon vehicle demonstration programmeas part of Test Bed UK involving 340 vehicles. Thisresearch provided the first insight into the expectationsand experiences of private and fleet drivers of EVsthroughout the UK.

Oxfordshire Electric Vehicle PartnershipWe led the nomination of Oxford as one of the EnergyTechnology Institute’s electric ‘J’ cities in 2009 and co-founded the Oxfordshire EV Partnership (OEVP) in 2010.

This partnership, led by Oxford Brookes, builds on thelegacy of the MINI E project trials with many commercialsupporters. The vision is to establish a self-sustainingmarket for electric and low carbon vehicles, to becomean exemplar region for improved air quality, and todevelop a low carbon economy in Oxfordshire.

European perspectives on E-Mobility In an EU project, e-mobility Accelerator, in the POWERprogramme, we developed business cases for regions inUK, Holland, Sweden, Poland and Spain that wereshow-cased as 6 short videos [http://bit.ly/nhgW6Z] atthe UK’s major low carbon vehicle conference, LCV, in2011. In another EU project, BATTERIE, we areexploring the intermodality implications for e-mobilitythrough pilot studies that integrate road, rail, sea and air travel. These projects focus on business cases,policy recommendations and the development ofincentive schemes.

From race to roadA track record in motorsport engineering helped us tohelp bring e-motorsport and low carbon racing ‘to thepeople’ through street racing, beginning with theCheltenham Street Race in September 2012. This willplay a pivotal role in re-energising public interest inmotorsport and winning the hearts and minds ofpotential customers for EV/Ultra Low Carbon Vehicles.

Durastor projectThis multi-partner project is developing innovative, fullypolymeric, recyclable hydrogen storage vessels for usein vehicles. The partners are developing the designs,materials and manufacturing methods for these highpressure vessels. Our specific role is to undertakedesign and life cycle analysis.

Air bag deploymentFundamental research on pyrotechnic devicedeployment at end-of-life, and implications for the health

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of operatives and the emergency services, led to thedevelopment of a new method of testing and evaluationthat has provided inputs to international committeework. We developed a unique chamber for the testingand evaluation of particulate emissions arising fromdeployment.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) incollaboration with Stannah StairliftsThis project aims to improve the sustainability of itsproducts by developing ‘whole life’ designmethodologies to cover manufacture, service and end-of-life leading to commercial and environmental benefits.

Bamboo bike

The impact manufacturing has upon the environmentmeans there is an increasing responsibility on variouscompanies to provide products from sustainableresources. This project aimed to design, develop, andmanufacture bicycle frames made from alternative‘carbon neutral’ renewable resources, such as bambooand flax, which potentially offer a more sustainableengineered alternative to that of traditional bikes.

After more than eighteen months in development andhaving passed rigorous testing and evaluation, theOxford Brookes-designed bamboo bike is now availableto order. Fully tested to European standards and with ahigh performance ride quality, the mountain bike is handassembled by RAW Bamboo Bikes in Yorkshire to anexclusive specification to match the performance of the frame.

The bike frame is made with bamboo tubes andadvanced jointing technology using flax fibre thatexploits the specific strength and stiffness of bamboo(taking its own weight into consideration the strength

and stiffness of bamboo can be superior to that of steeland aluminium). Dr Shpend Gerguri and Dr JamesBroughton along with undergraduate and postgraduateengineering students developed the frame to maximisethe unique rigidity and vibration-absorbing qualities ofbamboo and flax, which were thoroughly tested whenJames and Shpend successfully put the frame throughthe gruelling eight day 640km CRAFT Transalps race,traversing mountainous off-road terrain that included21,000m of climbing and descent.

Facts and figures

n Designed and engineered by staff and students within the department.

n The Bamboo Bike is certified to European safety standards.

n The bike is hand-built in the UK by RAW Bamboo at their base in Yorkshire. RAW Bamboo Bikes are the leading bamboo bike supplier in the UK.

n The bikes are built to a high specification to match the high performance ride of the frame.

n The bike frame is made using bamboo tubes and advanced jointing technology using flax fibre, which exploits the specific strength and stiffness of bamboo.

n Bamboo’s unique properties offer a strong and vibration-absorbent frame material for bikes.

n Bamboo is considered one of the more sustainable materials of the 21st century. It is a fast growing grassrequiring significantly less land and water to grow than,for example, timber, and can absorb up to five times more C02 and release up to 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. A particular attribute is its ability to be harvested after only 4-5 years and re-grows easily from the remaining culm shoot.

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Advanced Engines, Propulsion and Vehicles

The Advanced Engines, Propulsion and Vehicles themeaims to provide exciting solutions to clients in advancedpowertrain design and development, chassis dynamics,combustion research, and all complex research andtesting programmes. The engine test beds are equipped with in-cylinder combustion analysis systems,emission monitoring systems and particle, gaseous and mass spectrometry for carrying out advancedcombustion studies and that will enable us to developcontrol strategies for optimum fuel economy and lowemissions levels.

The staff bring World Championship winning skills andadvanced production vehicle programme experience tothis task. We explore the boundaries of knowledge todeliver world class solutions or to compete with honourin any area of advanced vehicle engineering ormotorsport.

We carry out the design and analysis of completeengines and / or detailed vehicle components andstructures together with appropriate testing proceduresto deliver fully proven results to clients. Our currentresearch and consultancies in the areas of advancedengines are:

n developing ‘smart’ combustion principles for flexi fuel engines

n evaluating thermal management strategy for fuel economy and emissions

n combustion generated pollutants and formation mechanism

n particulate matter emission from gasoline direct injection engine

n gas exchange analysis and combustion studies

n emission measurement and speciation using FTIR spectrometry and mass spectrometry

n evaluating the performance of fuels and fuel additives

n performance evaluation of catalytic converters

n 1-D simulation of engine performance and fuel injection system

n computation fluid dynamics modelling of combustion processes in internal combustion engines

Research in the area of vehicles and propulsion isfocused on;

n Powertrain simulation for fuel economy and emission performance

n Drive cycle development for local region and evaluation of real-world fuel economy

n In-vehicle ‘cabin’ air pollution and ventilation requirements

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Simulation, Modelling and SystemsIntegration

Stress and Materials, Analysis, Research and Testing

Stress and materials research, consultancy and testingfocuses on materials and components subjected tothermal, static and cyclic loading. The extensive facilitiesand experimental experience are utilised to assistindustry as part of the design and development process.

The test work and research carried out in this area issupported by extensive facilities that include, cryogenictest chambers, photoelastic benches, moiréinterferometry rig, tensile test machines, servo-hydraulictest machines, high temperature test furnaces, an AveryDennison torque machine and several rotating bendingfatigue machines. In addition there are considerablestrain gauge instrumentation facilities and expertise.

All the tensile test machines have associatedextensometers. The extensometers for the Mayes 100,500 and ESH machines are NAMAS calibrated to anaccuracy of 1% FSD. Data can be recorded directly ontoX-Y plotters or can be captured using a data logger forlatter manipulation on a computer.

The high temperature test furnaces can be used withthe Mayes 100 and ESH servohydraulic machines andprovide the facility to test in tension or compression upto 1,000°C.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) incollaboration with Willans

The challenge is to create fire extinguisher systems formotorsport that can out-perform products currentlyavailable. This will require genuine innovation and high-end problem solving, drawing on academic resources tocreate solutions that can be manufactured and sold forsafety critical use at the forefront of automotiveengineering. It will encompass a range of engineeringknowledge from gases to materials to fluid dynamics.

The project will develop:

n validated models that give accurate spray patterns and flow rate as pressure drops

n further innovative system designs which help sustain flow rate during operation

n cost-effective lightweight component designs that meet temperature and pressure demands

n tests which validate system performance and help with production validation

n low volume manufacturing procedures to ensure reliability.

The main outcome of project will be the embedding of a capability for innovation, which will enable thecompany to achieve its objectives and build on its workwith leading-edge companies within Formula 1, and with high visibility projects such as Bloodhound SSC.

Thin-Walled StructuresThin-Walled Structures research concentrates on thebehaviour of scaffold and pallet rack structures, where ithas been influential in the development of Europeanstandards in access scaffolds and pallet rack structuresand has developed a state of the art second-orderprogram for the analysis and design of pallet racksaccording to the FEM code.

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Applied Mathematics

Mathematicians and statisticians in the department have interests in inverse problems, integral equationmethods and solutions, computational algebra,mathematical biology, theoretical physics, optimisation,statistical and mathematical modelling.

These research interests fall into two main areas ofmathematical sciences: Applied Mathematics andApplied Statistics. Work in medical statistics feeds intoour MSc in Medical Statistics.

Researchers in this area also offer consultancy andtraining to research-active staff at Oxford Brookes viaStatslink and Mathslink.

Inverse problems

The department has a long involvement with inverseproblems, especially the important inverse conductivityproblem. This is concerned with the determination of theelectrical conductivity distribution inside a body usingelectrical measurements on its boundary. Whiletheoretically and practically challenging, it has manypossible applications in industrial and medicaltomography where it is known as Electrical ImpedanceTomography (EIT).

Current work is in the following areas:

n non-iterative methods using integral equation formulations of EIT that determine the conductivity in a semi-analytic form.

n estimating the information contained in EIT measurements.

n using methods of Complex Analysis in two-dimensional inverse problems.

n medical applications of EIT – design, modelling and construction of an electrical probe for applying optimised electrical stimulation to living tissue.

n reconstruction algorithms for Electrical Impedance Mammography.

Integral equation methods and solutions

Our research focuses on developing integral equationmethods for solving partial differential equations andanalytical methods for approximating solutions ofsingularly perturbed Volterra integral and integro-differential equations with weakly singular kernels.

Computational algebra

Work in this area includes the development of anefficient algorithm for solving pairs of simultaneousquadratic equations in four variables. This method canbe used, for example, to determine the rational pointson elliptic curves.

Mathematical biology

Mathematical biology research in the departmentfocuses on population and systems biology. Wecurrently work on:

n developing modelling frameworks where the spatial aspects of population biology phenomena can be integrated, especially those occurring at different scales (eg pollination vs. seed-dispersal; aggregation vs dispersal).

n predictive modelling and integrative/systems biology.

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Statistical Modelling

Work in applied statistics is in a variety of applicationareas as well as in the theory of modelling. Areas ofinterest include:

n Applications of statistical modelling using repeated measurements and mixture models. Such models frequently arise in different research areas and they have been applied to problems in the social sciences, bio-statistics, epidemiology and economics.

n Statistical modelling in social sciences, such as multi-state multi-spell competing risks models for social exclusion and labour market transitions.

n Statistical modelling in medical sciences, including the study of breast cancer patients with shoulder complexity in order to identify risk factors significantly associated with shoulder morbidity after treatment for breast cancer, a physical activity study (PAS) for people with multiple sclerosis, investigation of cortical activation of cognitive motor interference (CMI) during gait and simulated gait in ambulating stroke survivors. Research in this area feeds into our MSc in Medical Statistics.

n Statistical modelling in economics, including deriving and maximising the likelihood function associated with multi-product cost functions applied to different aspects of the performance of higher education institutions.

n Statistical modelling in education.

Statslink and Mathslink

The department also provide the statslink and mathlink services which provide the following modules to researchers:

n Statistical methods for data analysis 1

n Statistical methods for data analysis 2

n MATLAB training course.

and provides support for research active staffincluding

Statslink / mathslink staff may:

n promote appropriate use of statistics and mathematicsin the design of PhD proposals

n provide co-supervision of research students

n explore inter-disciplinary research and publications using advanced statistical and mathematical methods.

In addition, statslink / mathslink also provides externalconsultancy and training in statistics and mathematics,and can provide ad-hoc maths/stats consultancyservices to external parties.


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Sustainable Vehicle Engineering Centre(SVEC)

SVEC deals with the current and future challenge facingthe whole life of a vehicle and is a unique platform for the whole of the automotive sector.

SVEC provides: n market driven reportsn consultancyn industry-led researchn testingn knowledge transfern education.

The centre deals with current and future challenge facingthe whole life of the vehicle. Current issues concern thedisassembly, disposal and the recycling and reuse ofmaterials in the current global vehicle parc. With 60million vehicles being scrapped to landfill annually andover one billion vehicles on the roads of the world, futurechallenges revolve around the very sustainability of theautomotive industry, with a focus on legislative drivers,forecasting, education, design and new technologies forfuture vehicles.

SVEC investigates the materials, design issues anddrivetrain concepts that will allow the development oflow mass, low emission, economical vehicles that satisfyfunctional and safety requirements, whilst beingamenable to disassembly and recovery of materials atend-of-life.

We organised the Whole Life Vehicle Conference,Exhibition and Driving Experiences at Turweston inNovember 2009. This event was sponsored by high

profile organisations such as SEEDA, BP and SMMT. 28speakers were drawn from the DfT, BIS, OLEV, TheDesign Council, OEMs, Transport for London andScottish & Southern Energy. Vehicles included the SmartED, MINI E, Mitsubishi iMev and Citroen. We alsoconduct, in partnership with EcoAuto Research, onlineresearch that tracks the changing attitudes of the UK carbuying public to EV and Low Carbon Vehicles.

MINI E car Bamboo bike launch

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Joining Technology Research Centre(JTRC)

The Joining Technology Research Centre is recognisedas one of the leading establishments providing industrywith access to a unique combination of engineering andscientific skills in the UK today.

History

The foundations of the Joining Technology ResearchCentre go back to 1968 when research work in this areafirst started at Oxford Polytechnic. At that time the motorindustry was a major element of Oxford’s economy andafter consultations, the engineering departmentembarked on the development of a specialist facility for joining technology and assembly engineering.

The resulting laboratory resources and expertise in thenew Oxford Polytechnic soon became recognised as avaluable industrial service, and early sponsors ofresearch included the Atomic Energy Authority, BritishAerospace and the Ministry of Defence. The range ofactivities developed in response to industrial demandand, with the growth of other research funding initiativesincluding the EU and EPSRC, the centre was formallydesignated the Joining Technology Research Centre in1985. It was acknowledged that the work of the JTRCspanned all industry sectors and the research teamestablished an international reputation for itsinterdisciplinary approach to joining problems.Expansion continued both with academic research andpostgraduate studentships, with major contracts andconsultancies, and this has led to the spin-off of other

new research initiatives. Our understanding of thescience of materials joining in practice along with ourability to respond to commercial reality has led to theCentre providing increasing levels of support to over 100 organisations throughout the UK and abroad.

Consultancy

JTRC undertakes consultancy and short- and long-termresearch contracts in all areas of adhesion, adhesivebonding and sealant technology, and failure analysis.

Research and consultancy expertise

n Engineering and science of adhesive, sealants, joints and connections

n Automotive and aerospace bonded/sealed structures

n Cross-sector multi-material solutions (JEC Award)

n Materials and joint testing

n Modelling of joint behaviour

n Modification of surface chemical and physical nature

n Durability and life-time prediction

n Restoration and repair of historic timber structures

n Civil strengthening and upgrade

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