AMEE Research Group
AMEE
AMEE 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
- Micro/Nano Manufacturing
- Bench-top Ultraprecision Machines
- Enterprise Engineering
- e-Manufacturing
- Digital Enterprise Technology
- Agile Manufacturing
- Condition Monitoring & Control
- Supply Chains Management
- Managing Technology Innovation
- Systems Modelling and Simulation
- Nano Positioning and Manipulation
- 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
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Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering Research Group (AMEE)
School of Engineering and Design
Brunel University
Uxbridge Middlesex
UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
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