AMEE Research Group

AMEE

MachineAMEE research group is a leading, world class research group in advanced manufacturing technology, enterprise engineering and engineering management, this is truly a place where cutting edge research brings the frontiers of science and technology to postgraduate and undergraduate students. Our members ensure that we can provide an excellent experience in a friendly and supportive environment.



International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Brunel University, 2008

AMEE organised the 6th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2008), incorporating the 24th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, at Brunel on 9-11 September 2008. The details of the conference are available at the conference website.

The conference included sessions on the following themes:

  • Micro/nano manufacturing
  • Extended manufacturing supply chains and systems
  • Design of bench-top/desk precision machines and microfactory
  • Advanced manufacturing using lasers
  • Wireless manufacturing

Themes

  1. Micro/Nano Manufacturing
  2. Bench-top Ultraprecision Machines
  3. Enterprise Engineering
  4. e-Manufacturing
  5. Digital Enterprise Technology
  6. Agile Manufacturing
  7. Condition Monitoring & Control
  8. Supply Chains Management
  9. Managing Technology Innovation
  10. Systems Modelling and Simulation
  11. Nano Positioning and Manipulation
  12. Nano/Micro Metrology

Members

Research Leaders

  • AU, Dr. Y.H. (JOE), Lecturer
  • CHENG, Prof KAI, Professor
  • DE COSTER, Dr REBECCA, Lecturer
  • GRANT, Dr SUSAN, Lecturer
  • MAKATSORIS, Dr CHARALAMPOS (HARRIS), Lecturer
  • IVANOV, Dr ATANAS, Lecturer
  • SIVALOGANATHAN, Dr. SIVA, Senior Lecturer
  • YANG, Dr. QING-PING, Lecturer

Research Assistants and Research Fellows

  • Dr Richard Bateman - Senior Research Fellow - Prof K Cheng
  • Mr Seyed Omid Mobasseri - Research Assitant - Prof K Cheng
  • Dr Sarah X Sun - Research Fellow - Prof K Cheng
  • Dr Khalid M Nor - Research Fellow - Prof K Cheng
  • Dr Leonid Paramonov - Research Fellow - Dr H Makatsoris

Research Students

Student Degree Title of project Academic Staff Study
Chao Wang PhD (FT) Piezoelectric acutator design for improving dynamic stiffness of machine tool Dr Joe Au 2009-2012
Bhavin Engineer PhD (FT) Novel Designs for Transducer Array Tools for Low Frequency Ultrasonic Guided Wave Testing Dr Joe Au 2009-2012
Arthur Rimberia PhD (PT) Simulated Pre-shipment Testing Protocol of Packaged Goods and Optimal Package Design Dr Joe Au 2008-2013
Sauro Riccetti PhD (PT) Design of equipment safety and reliability for an aseptic liquid food packaging line through maintenance engineering and condition monitoring systems. Dr Joe Au 2007-2012
Sakda Tridech PhD Low carbon manufacturing: fundmentals, methodlogy and application case studies Prof K Cheng 2007-2011
Samira Sayad Saravi PhD An investigation of micro/nano cutting physics using multi-scale modelling and simulation and application case studies Prof K Cheng 2010-2013
Stewart Scott PhD (PT) A systematic investigation of the precision engineering environment for beam line applications Prof K Cheng 2009-2013
Worapong Sawangsri PhD A systematic investigation of nanometric cutting mechanics and its application perspectives Prof K Cheng 2010-2013
Rashidi Ibrahim PhD Vibration-assisted machining: modelling, simulation and application perspectives Prof K Cheng 2006-2010
Jeff Raymont PhD Development of specific NDT techniques for inspection of composite structures applied in transportation (EngD Project) Prof K Cheng 2009-2013
Mitchell Howard PhD Development of knowledge-based system/methodology for design and manufacturing of precision tooling and their implementation at Rainford Precision Machines (EngD Project) Prof K Cheng 2009-2013
Saiful Bin Che Ghani PhD An investigation on the smart tooling design and its application in CNC adaptive machining Prof K Cheng 2008-2012
Tao Wu PhD An investigation on micro tooling design and micro/nano cutting mechanics applied to micro/nano machining Prof K Cheng 2008-2012
Khir Harun PhD An investigation on the complexity and carbon footprinting in global manufacturing systems Prof K Cheng 2007-2011
Yang Hu PhD Investigation and Development of Advanced Virtual Coordinate Measuring Machines Dr Qing Ping Yang 2006-2010
Supapron Jaturunruangsri PhD Calibration of Coherence Scanning Interferometers Dr Qing Ping Yang 2009-2012
Mohammed Al-Reeshi PhD Advanced Decision Support System for Calibration Laboratories Dr Qing Ping Yang 2009-2012
Adel Alharti PhD Methodology and Design of Advanced Health and Safety Management System in Media Organizations Dr Qing Ping Yang 2009-2012
Huanhuan Wang PhD Development and Validation of A Novel Design Methodology for Product Design Dr Qing Ping Yang 2009-2012
Wenlong Chen PhD Advanced Studies of Global Supply Chain Management for Chinese Manufacturing Enterprises Dr Qing Ping Yang 2009-2012
Chen Wang PhD Regulatory Strategies for Energy Market and Environment Using Regulation Model   Dr Qing Ping Yang 2009-2012
Rakan Al-Sharif PhD Design of a Novel, Composite and reconfigurable Micro Manufacturing Cell Dr Harris Makatsoris 2007–2010
Nikolai Isaakov PhD Design of a process for epitaxial growth of graphene on a SiC surface Dr Harris Makatsoris 2007–2010
Bilal Akber PhD Modelling collaborative manufacturing supply networks Dr Harris Makatsoris 2009–2012
Yolanda Silvera PhD Dynamic Scheduling using RFID for the Real-Time Provision of Manufacturing Data Dr Rebecca De Coster 2008-2013
Eshwar Kumar PhD Optimal Choice of a Machine Tool for a Machining Job in CAE Environment Dr S Sivaloganathan 2005-2010
Jeevan Abraham PhD An Investigation into the Buckling Behaviour of Telescopic Beams Dr S Sivaloganathan 2009-2012
Seyed Omid Mobasseri PhD Development of a Telescopic Boom Assembly Dr S Sivaloganathan 2009-2012
Abdulkarim Albaz PhD Development of a PV Roof Suitable for the flat Roofs in Saudi Arabia Dr S Sivaloganathan 2008-2011
Abdulrhman Albesher PhD Innovation culture measurement methodology: a study of the telecoms industrya Dr Rebecca De Coster 2010-2013
Faisal Bashal PhD Strategic Human Resource Management in Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare Institutions Dr Susan Grant 2010-2012

About

Director

Prof Kai Cheng

Postal Address

Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering Research Group (AMEE)
School of Engineering and Design
Brunel University
Uxbridge Middlesex
UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 (0)1895 267 255
Fax. +44 (0)1895 269 861

Location in University

Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering Research Group (AMEE)
Tower A

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