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Engineering
3D printed porous metamaterials for protective packaging of high-value objects
This project will develop the capability to design and 3D print packaging from so-called metamaterials that derive their mechanical properties in-part from the intricate geometry of their porous architecture. -
Engineering
Convective heat-transfer in turbulent boundary layers
The electrification of aircraft as an enabler for achieving our Net-Zero ambitions has been increasingly studied in recent years. The addition of new electrical components as part of the power train in electric (hybrid) aircraft increases the overall propulsion efficiency, but the heat generated by these additional systems must be removed. In fact, designing an efficient thermal management system poses one of the major challenges for (hybrid)electric aircraft. -
Engineering
Experimental measurements of pressure gradient history effects on turbulent boundary layers
Explore the effects of pressure gradient histories on turbulent boundary layer flow at high Reynolds numbers. We have developed a new optical diagnostic that enables us to capture 3D data over large volumes. The goal is to deploy this technique in wind tunnel experiments and capture the 3D flow information over the entire length of pressure-gradient history. -
Engineering
Leveraging plant biomechanics under hostile environments
This project aims to find the best method to harness the biomechanical potential of plants to develop farming in hostile ground conditions. -
Engineering
Aerodynamic and aeroacoustic effects of rotational, oscillating wing structures
This project aims to investigate the rotational effects on an oscillating aerodynamic structure, using both experimental and numerical methods. -
Engineering
Aerostructural optimisation with active flow control
This project will focus on an approach for aerostructural analysis and optimisation of Ultra-High Aspect Ratio Wings (UHARW). You'll develop and apply active flow control to the design of next generation low emission transport aircraft. Advanced optimisation approaches, such as coupled-adjoint sensitivity analysis will be integrated with medium to high fidelity aerodynamic and structural analysis tools to achieve this goal. -
Engineering
Regenerating freshwater ecosystems: chalk stream restoration in the UK
This collaborative project led by the University of Southampton in partnership with The Piscatorial Society, Southern Water, and Wessex Rivers Trust will adopt an innovative approach to monitor a unique river and wetland restoration and regeneration project on the River Anton, Hampshire. -
Ocean and earth science
The role of Antarctic sea ice in configuring the global ocean
Antarctic sea ice – which has experienced a major decline since 2016 – has recently been proposed to play an important role in shaping the structure and circulation of the global ocean. This project will investigate this role on time scales of seasons to centuries, and assess implications for contemporary climate change. -
Photonics and optoelectronics
Development of a detection system for ocean hydrocarbons based on hollow core optical fibres (HCFs)
Ocean monitoring is a critical need, and is closely related to human survival, from the long-term impact of global climate change to the sustainable development of ocean resources. This is a collaborative project, between the University of Southampton and the National Oceanography Centre (UK) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI, US), which involves developing a new sensor to meet this need.
Electronics and computer scienceIntelligent electromechanical systems for biomedical devices
Are you passionate about advancing healthcare technology through exploring innovative materials and cutting-edge devices? Does your enthusiasm extend to wearables, point-of-care testing, soft robotics, and their healthcare applications? If so, we wholeheartedly welcome you to embark on an exhilarating research voyage with us.
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