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Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME: Philip Ronald MOORE Date of Birth: 12th May 1958
HOME ADDRESS: Contacts:

Chykernow Home: 01872-858965

Penwartha Road Business: 01326-255700

Bolingey Mobile: 0797 953 0363

Perranporth Email: prmoore@falmouth.ac.uk

TR6 0DH
EDUCATION:
1969 - 1974 John Hunt Comprehensive

1974 - 1975 New College, Telford

1976 - 1977 Telford College of Arts & Technology

1978 - 1981 Loughborough University of Technology

1981 – 1987 Loughborough University of Technology
QUALIFICATIONS:
1977 OND Engineering

1981 Bachelor of Technology: II(i) Production Engineering and Management, Loughborough University

1987 Ph.D. "Pneumatic Motion Control Systems for Modular Robots", Loughborough University

1987 Corporate Member of the Institution of Production Engineers

1987 Registered Chartered Professional Engineer (C.Eng.)

1994 Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (FIEE)

1998 Fellow of Institution of Engineering & Technology (FIET) (formerly IEE)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1975 - 1977 GKN Sankey Limited, Telford, Technician Engineer

1977 - 1981 GKN Sankey Limited, Telford, Student Engineer

1981 - 1984 Research Associate, Loughborough University

1985 - 1991 Lecturer, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University

1992 - 1994 Senior Lecturer, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University

1994 - Professor of Mechatronics, De Montfort University

April 2003 - Head of Research and Post Graduate Studies, Faculty of Computing Sciences Oct. 2003 and Engineering, De Montfort University

Oct. 2003 - Head of Research and Commercial Development, Faculty of Computing Sciences and Engineering, De Montfort University

Sept 2006 -

June 2007 Head of Research and Commercial Development, Deputising as Acting Dean, Faculty of Computing Sciences and Engineering, De Montfort University

Oct. 2003 -

June 2009 Head of Research and Commercial Development, Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University

July 2009 – Director of Research Development Directorate, De Montfort University

June 2010

June 2010- Director of Research and Acting PVC Research, De Montfort University

Dec. 2011

PUBLICATIONS: A comprehensive list with categories and dates is appended.
PRESENT POSITION: Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

Director of the Academy of Innovation & Research (AIR)

Falmouth University
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: January 2012

PRESENT AND PREVIOUS

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Falmouth.

  • Director of Academy for Innovation & Research (AIR), Falmouth

  • Chair – Research & Innovation Committee, Falmouth

  • Chair – AIR Steering Group, Falmouth.

  • Deputy Chair – IT Committee, Falmouth.

  • Professorial Board, Falmouth.

  • Smart Cornwall Steering Group – CUC Representative.

  • LEP Reference Group for Post 2013 Convergence for Research and Innovation.

  • Deputising as Acting PVC Research, DMU.

  • Director - Research Development Directorate, DMU

  • Deputising as Acting Dean, Faculty of Technology.

  • Head of Research in Faculty of Technology, DMU.

  • Head of Commercial Development in Faculty of Technology, DMU.

  • Head of Research Degree Studies in Faculty of Technology, DMU.

  • Head of Postgraduate Studies (2003-2004).

  • Chair - Faculty Research Committee, DMU.

  • Chair – Faculty Research Degrees Committee

  • Professor of Mechatronics, DMU.

  • Director - Mechatronics Research Centre, DMU.

  • DMU Commercial Directors Board.

  • DMU Research Committee.

  • DMU Higher Degrees Committee.

  • DMU Steering Group - TRAC 2 (Full Economic Costing)

  • EMDA Regional Evaluation Group & Board – Innovation Fellowships (2004-2007)

  • EMUA Research Strategy Group – DMU representative

  • East Midlands Military Education Committee – DMU representative

  • RAE Gatekeeper for Mechanical Engineering (2001).

  • MSc. Mechatronics Course Director (1994-2009).

  • Smart Homes & Buildings Association (SH&BA) – Board of Directors (2013-present).

  • TAHI Ltd – Board of Directors (2002 to 2012).

  • TAHI Finance Director (January 2006 to 2009).

  • Academic Member of the ‘Centre for the Integrated Home Environment (CIHE), Loughborough University – DTI-NWTM programme

  • EU Evaluator – Framework Programme 6/7

  • Health Research Strategic Partnership (East Midlands)-2004

  • EPSRC IMRC – Manufacturing & Construction (Loughborough University). External Assessor / Advisor (2005 to present).

  • EPSRC College: (1997- 2003).

  • UK Mechatronics Forum – Chairman 2008-present, Vice-Chair 2005-8, Chairman (1996-97).

  • IEE Professional Group I6 - Chairman (1997-99).

  • IEE Manufacturing Division - Executive Board (1998-99).

  • IMechE - Mechatronics Working Party (1998).

  • UK Agile Machinery Group Committee (1997-2000).

  • Research Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering, DMU.

VISITING PROFESSOR: University of Skövde, Sweden (1994-present).

Moscow State Technical University – STANKIN.

PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS: Fellow of Institution of Engineering & Technology (FIET)

Membership Number: 26811964.
TEACHING
Previous Teaching Experience:

Robotics and Flexible Automation MSc. Mechatronics

Research Methods MSc. Mechatronics

Mechatronics II Final year module

MSc., BSc., BEng. – Project Supervision P/G and U/G final year

Engineering Design and Graphics 1st yr. PEM/EMM

Manufacturing Engineering Design 2nd yr. PEM/MEM/DM

Basic Production Management 2nd yr. PEM/MEM/DM

Design Assignments 2nd yr. MEM/EMM

- projects based in local manufacturing companies

Manufacturing Engineering Design 2nd yr. PDM/MEM/EMM

Automation Technology 2nd yr. EMM / MEM /PDM

Mini Project Supervision 2nd yr. MEM/EMM/PDM

Assembly Automation Final year elective

Robotics and Automation Final year elective

Computer Control of Machines Final year elective

Production Tooling Final year DM

Automation Methodologies Masters CIM Course

Laboratory classes 2nd year, final year and PG course
Project Supervision:
MSc/MEng postgraduate students and BSc/BEng undergraduate students; subject areas include microprocessor based control of machines (mechatronics), robot gripper/tooling design and manufacture, automation feasibility studies, robotic assembly, PCB handling and assembly, simulation, sequentially controlled systems, fluid power systems and technology market research.
Short Course Lecturing:
- Ford MSc Course Module at Loughborough University - "Advanced Manufacturing Technology" - 1988 to present.

(lectures, laboratories and tutorials)

- Paisley College IGDS MSc Module - "Microprocessors and Numerical Control" (lectures)

- Research Institute Summer School, Penn State University (Great Valley), USA.


Previous Academic Administrative / Management Roles:


  • Coordinator for various European research projects including ESPRIT VIR-ENG project and the INCO Copernicus SAV project.

  • Founder of the Intelligent Machines and Automation Systems (IMAS) Laboratory, De Montfort University.

  • Co-Founder of the Manufacturing Systems Integration (MSI) Research Institute at Loughborough University and member of the Management Committee.

  • Department Finance Coordinator.

  • Co-ordinator for FORD MSc. Course (manufacturing modules).

  • Chair Department Space Review Committee.

RESEARCH
Research Grants previously held and completed:
"To Study the Application of Electrically Actuated Distributed Manipulators in Flexible Assembly" SERC/ACME Grant GR/D/34301. Contract value £178,000 (1985-88). Collaborators: Quin Systems Ltd. Co-author: Weston R H.
Travel Grant: "A Study Tour to Assess the State of the Art in Flexible Assembly" SERC/ACME Grant GR/E/033885. Contract value £12,000 (1986-87). Co-author: Weston R H. Study tour programmes in Japan, USA and Europe undertaken.
"Advanced Architectures for Universal Machine Control". SERC/ACME Grant GR/F/13492. Contract Value £284,000 (1988-92). Collaborators: Quin Systems Ltd and BYG Ltd. Co-authors: Weston R H, Harrison R, and Case K - based at Loughborough University. Rated excellent for both ‘technical merit’ and ‘value for money’.
"Appraisal of Control Systems for Pneumatic Servo Drives". Sponsor: British Technology Group. Contract Value: £7,000 (1988-89).
"Motion Control Systems for Advanced Pneumatic Servo Drives". Sponsor: British Technology Group. Contract Value: £53,000 (1989-90).
"MACHINE (Monitoring and Control of Hoist Technology in Industrial Environments)". BRITE Programme BREU-0206, UK-French Consortium. Collaborators: Davy Morris Ltd, AEA Technology Ltd, GFC, and SMIE. Total Value: 2Mecu (£1.46M), LUT Contract £100,000 (1990-92). Co-author with Price R (AEA Technology) and Weston R H.
"Derivation of a Generalised Approach to Designing Control Systems for High Speed Machinery". SERC/DTI High Speed Machinery-LINK Programme. Grant GR/G/53187. Co-author with Weston R H and Harrison R. Collaborators: Quin Systems Ltd, Syntel Ltd and CCL. One year programme. Value: £163,000 (1990-91).
"The Application of the International Standard Fieldbus Network in the Manufacturing and Process Industries" - submitted to DTI Enterprise Initiative - Research and Development Project. Co-author with Weston R H. Programme submitted by Infa Communications Ltd in collaboration with LUT, SATRA, BAe CAM and OSI. Total Value: £576,000. LUT Value: £17,700 (1991-92) - based at Loughborough University.
"Derivation of a Generalised Approach to Designing Control Systems for High Speed Machinery (Phase 2)". SERC/DTI High Speed Machinery-LINK Programme. Grant GR/H/25607. Co-author with Weston R H and Harrison R. Collaborators: Simon Container Machinery Ltd, Quin Systems Ltd, Syntel Ltd and CCL. Two year programme. Total Value: £759,500. LUT Value: £239,500 (1991-94) - based at Loughborough University.
"Integrated Vehicle Control". AFRC/DTI DHSM-LINK. In collaboration with Silsoe Research Institute, Ford New Holland Tractors & Lucas Systems. Total Value: Circa £300,000, £100,000 to LUT and £200,000 to Silsoe. Authors: Weston R H, Harrison R and Moore P R. (1993-95) - based at Loughborough University.
"Integrated Machine Design and Control (IMDC)". EPSRC/CDP Grant GR/J/57827. In collaboration with Quin, GSM Syntel, SCM, Autodesk, Infa, CJ International and Hopkinson Computing. Total Value: £580,000. Authors: Harrison R, Moore P R and Weston R H. (1993-96) - based at Loughborough University.
"Tools and Methods for the Design, Evaluation and Control of Pneumatic Servo Drive Systems". Loughborough University Research Committee. Total Value: £16,000. Pu J and Moore P R. (1993-94) - based at Loughborough University.
"Evaluation of Pneumatic Servo Control for Packaging Applications". Mars Confectionery. Total Value: £2,500. Moore P R and Pu J. (1993-94) - based at Loughborough University.
“A Fixture Design Methodology for Flexible Manufacturing in Automotive Manufacture”. FORD. Total Value: £120,000 to Loughborough University. Authors: Moore P R and Leaney P G (1994-97). - currently based at Loughborough University.
British Council Travel Grant to Professor P R Moore under the UK / Swedish Academic Co-operation Scheme to establish collaborative research links between De Montfort University and the University of Skovde. Value: £1,000. November 1994.
“Pre-study Planning and Travel Grant - BRITE-EURAM / ESPRIT Research Proposal (“Design, simulation and distributed control of agile modular manufacturing machines) from NUTEK (Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development). Value: SK 130,000 to University of Skövde. Authors: Eriksson P and Moore P R. (1995-96) - leading to a full proposal VIR-ENG being funded under the ESPRIT programme in 1997.
“Methodology and CAD System for Task Optimal Modular Robots” Collaborative research project with City University (Hong Kong) to Hong Kong Research Council (1995). Authors: Zhang W J, Li Y F and Xu W L (includes Moore P R, Hong Q and Eriksson P) (1996-1998).
“High Speed Servo Pneumatic Actuator Systems”. EPSRC/DTI DHSM-LINK Programme Grant GR/K/38663. In collaboration with Optimised Control Ltd, IMC Ltd and Mars Confectionery. Total Value: £242,272. To De Montfort University £162,272. Authors: Moore P R and Pu J. (1995-97).
Royal Society Ex-Quota Travel Award - for visit of Professor J Podurajev, Dean, School of Mechanics and Control, MSTU Stankin. To study “Enhanced Virtual Robotics”. Value: £4,750 (October 1996 to June 1997).
“Intelligent Semi-Autonomous Vehicles in Materials Handling” INCO-COPERNICUS Research Project in collaboration with Volvo Automation, University of Skovde, MSTU Bauman, Kaunas University of Technology and Technology Co-operation Centre Ltd. Contract Number: ERBIC15CT960726. Total Value: 326,000 ECU. Authors: Moore P R , Pu J and Eriksson P. (February 1997-2000).
“Integrated Design, Simulation and Distributed Control of Agile Modular Manufacturing Machines (VIR-ENG)”. European ESPRIT research contract. Contract Number: EP25444.

Collaborators include: Volvo (Car and Truck Engines), Volvo Automation, Honeywell Control Systems, Tehdasmallit and University of Skövde. Total Value: 4.1mECU total project cost, 2.4mECU funding, 466kECU to DMU. Authors: Moore P R and Pu J (April 1998- June 2001).


“Life Cycle Data Acquisition Methods and Devices for Consumer Products and Machines (Whitebox)”. EPSRC Design for Whole Life Cycle Programme. Grant GR/L74392. Collaborators: Sheffield Hallam University, Hotpoint (GDA) and Volvo Automation. Authors: Moore P R, Pu J and Simon M. Total Value: £96,000 (January 1998-June 2000).
“Computer Aided Robotics in Severe Environmental Applications”. Royal Society Joint Research Project. Collaborator: MSTU-Stankin and Taris. Authors: Moore P R and Podurajev J Value: £10,000 (October 1998-2000).
“Research into Collision Avoidance by Implementation of Neural and Fuzzy Algorithms and Building of Synthetic Maps to Aid Autonomous Exiting of a Wheelbarrow”. DERA contract: LWS/E10561 (DMU: 15-3-451). Collaborator: DERA. Total Value: £11,400 (August 2000-March 2003)
“Research and Implementation of Stereo Cameras and appropriate Image Processing Algorithms to enable Vision Based Navigation”. DERA contract: LWS/E10562 (DMU: 15-3-450). Collaborator: DERA. Total Value: £40,500 (August 2000-March 2003)
“Research into Telepresence and the Communication Problems associated with Controlling a Vehicle at Distance”. DERA contract: LSF/E10013 (DMU: 15-3-361). Collaborators: DERA and MSTU-Bauman. Total Value: £69,800 (January 1998-December 2002).
“Virtual Product Introduction Process” Joint Research Equipment Initiative (JREI) - EPSRC (2001). Authors: Moore P R and Knight J A G. Total Value: £100.000.
“Agile Reconfigurable Manufacturing Machinery Systems (ARMMS)” EU Thematic Network grant. Contract: BRRT-CT98-5080. Co-ordinators: AMTRI, Macclesfield. Total Value: 630,000 ECU, 27,000 ECU to DMU (January 1999-2001).
“Environmental Life-cycle Information Management and Acquisition for consumer products (ELIMA)”. Framework V Growth Programme GRD2-2000-30097. Collaborators: Sony; Motorola; GDA/Hotpoint; SAT; Re-Use; Cybernetix and Sheffield Hallam University. Authors: Moore P R, Pu J and Simon M. Total project costs €3.9M; EC funding: €2.323M; €403,000 to DMU (September 2001-2005).
“Pi-NET” EU Thematic Network grant – Sustainability and Product Service Systems Research, Framework V Growth Programme. Collaborators: Sony; Motorola; GDA; SAT; Re-Use; Cybernetix and Sheffield Hallam University. 6,000 Euro to DMU (September 2001-2004).
“Highly intelligent sensor oriented robotic systems for pipe-line inspection / repair” Royal Society Joint Research Project. Collaborators: MSTU-Stankin and Taris Inc.. Authors: Moore P R and Podurajev J. Total Value: £10,000 [February 2002 – June 2004].
“Virtual Engineering Laboratory”. Science Research Infrastructure Fund (SRIF) – HEFCE (2002). Author: Moore P R. Total Value: £88,000
“Review of remote delivery of health-care using pervasive computing technologies in the home (MEDI-AID)” DTI / vIRC LINK New Wave Technologies and Markets programme. Sponsored by ‘The Home Application Initiative (TAHI) Ltd. Authors: Moore PR, Wong C B and Pu J. Total Value: £43,800 (March 2002 – October 2003).
“Data Acquisition and Information Management for Connected Households – Equipment Management (EM) Trial”. DTI / vIRC LINK New Wave Technologies and Markets programme. Sponsored by ‘The Home Application Initiative (TAHI) Ltd. Authors: Moore PR, Wong C B and Pu J. Total Value: £180,000 plus VAT (October 2002 - June 2005).
“Middleware, Tools, Framework and Test Cases for Services Delivery in the Home Environment – Service Aggregation (SA) Pilot.” DTI / vIRC LINK New Wave Technologies and Markets programme. Sponsored by ‘The Home Application Initiative (TAHI) Ltd. Authors: Moore PR, Wong C B and Pu J. Total Value: £165,000 plus VAT (October 2002-June 2005).
“Machine Service Support based on Innovative Virtual Engineering (MASSIVE)”. KK Research Foundation in Sweden. Authors: Pu J, Moore P R, Wong C B, De Vin L and Ng H C. Collaborators: Volvo Powertrain; Volvo Car; Euromation; Delfoi and APT. (May 2003-May 2005).
“Smart Appliances”. Merloni (UK) / Hotpoint sponsored research programme (Rahul Kango PhD student / RA). Author: Moore P R. Total Value: £37,350 (September 2001-February 2005).
“PROMISE – Product Lifecycle Management and Information Tracking using Smart Embedded Systems” (507100-2 – PROMISE) Integrated Projected under the Framework VI NMP Programme. Various collaborators across the EC – Coordinated by EPFL in Lausanne. Authors: Moore P R, Pu J and Wong C B. Total Funding: €10.7M. Total Value to DMU: €85,000 (April 2004-March 2007).

“Academic Fellowship in Mechatronics” Academic Fellowships Programme 2004. Research Councils UK. Authors: Moore P R and Knight J A G. Total Value: £125,000. (October 2005-2010).


“E-Services on Demand for Connected Homes”. Innovative Actions Programme. Grant EMX01680 funded jointly by EMDA and ERDF. In collaboration with OpenHub Ltd. Authors: Moore P R, Wong C B. Pu J and Western S. Total Project Value: £185,000. Total funding: £151,767 (September 2004 – December 2005).
“EASYChannel for Content”. Innovative Actions Programme. Funded jointly by EMDA and ERDF. In collaboration with VisionRadio Ltd. Authors: Moore P R, Wong C B, Pu J, Stewart M and Ward G. Total Project Value: £225,000. Total funding £205,000 (October 2004 – December 2005).
“e-Home / Smart House Laboratory Equipment Grant”. Science Research Infrastructure Fund (SRIF) – HEFCE (2006). Author: Moore P R, J Pu and C B Wong. Total Value: £200,000
“Holistic framework and tools for sustainable energy efficiency in networked home appliances (DEMS)”, Funded by the DTI Technology Programme. In collaboration with EDF Energy, Indesit/Hotpoint, Digital Living and Horstmann. Total Value: £1.97M, DMU funding £297,826. Authors: Wong C B & Moore P R. (2007-2010).
“Seeking a new, interdisciplinary methodology to quantify the benefits of housing interventions for older people (AIMWELL)”, ESRC New Dynamics of Aging (NDA) Network project, In collaboration with University of Bristol, University of Bradford and the Housing Improvement Agency (HIA). Total funding £18,769. (2006-2008).
“Security-on-demand security systems for domestic homes”, HIRF Innovation Fellowship. Total value: £16,010. Authors: Wong C B & Moore P R (November 2006-2008).
“Interoperability Framework Initiative (IFI)”, Commissioned by TAHI Ltd, Part of the Project Team that have produced the IFI Requirements Specification for presentation as an EU CENELEC standard for ‘Service Level Interoperability in Connected Home Environments’ via a Working Agreement. Value: £20,000. (Oct-Dec 2008 and Oct-May 2010).
“DMU Creative – Contents Management, Digital Archiving, Repurposing and e-Commerce”. HEIF 4 funded collaborative research initiative between the IOCT and the Mechatronics Research Centre. Total Value: £356,000. Authors: Hugill A, Moore P R and Wong C B. (December 2008-2011).
“Energy Management Technology for Domestic Homes”, HIRF Innovation Fellowship. Total value: £16,000. Authors: Wong C B & Moore P R (2009-2010).
“Model driven architectures for transport control systems”, Transport iNet Research Funding (EMDA). Value: £70,000 to DMU. Total Value £160,000 in collaboration with Loughborough University. Authors: C B Wong, P R Moore and R Kalawsky (2010-2011).

Current / Recent Research Grants:
“Distributed Integrated Care Environments and Systems (iCARE)”, TSB Technology Programme – Assistive Living Innovation Platform – Call 2 Smart Care Distributed Environments. In collaboration with Co-operative Estates, Sure Technology, Intamac, Airetrak, Leicester City Council, Telecare Service Association, HIA/Foundations and TAHI Ltd. Total Value: £1.7M, TSB funding £800k. DMU funding of £412,000. Authors: Wong C B, Moore P R and E Goodyer. (2009-2012). Falmouth University joined as associate partners (Jan 2012-October 2012).
“TAHI3ID@BRE - Interoperability, Integration and Intermittency Demonstrator Project”, TSB Technology Programme – Smart Meter and Smart Systems Call. In collaboration with EDF Energy, Honeywell/Tridium, TAHI, BRE and Openhub. Total funding: £446,000. DMU funding £75,000. Authors: P R Moore and C B Wong, (2010-2011).
“e-Services on Demand for Residential Care Homes”, Superfast Cornwall Research Programme. In collaboration with Anson Care Services, De Montfort University, BT and Cornwall Council. Total Funding: £40,000. Author: Moore P R (2012-2014).
“IoT-Bay: An Interoperability Hub for IoT Services (IBS)”. TSB Internet of Things Programme. In collaboration with SHABA, Westminster City Council, EDF Energy, IBM, Building Research Establishment (BRE), Smart Connected Living (SCL), University of Bristol, and Trusted Renewables Ltd (TRL). Total funding: £800,000. Falmouth University funding £50,000.
Teaching Company Schemes / Knowledge Transfer Partnership’s (KTP):
"Advanced Machine Control". TCS Grant GR/H/84802 and GR/K/57534. In collaboration with Quin Systems Ltd. Total Value: £149,000. Authors and Programme Managers: Moore P R. (1992-95) - ended August 1995.
"Motion Control and Open Architectures". TCS Grant GR/H/84819 and GR/K/57541. In collaboration with GSM-Syntel Ltd. Total Value: £149,000. Authors and Programme Managers: Moore P R and Harrison R. (1992-95) - ended May 1995.
“Technical Product Innovation and Marketing”. KTP programme. In collaboration with MSA Engineering Ltd. Total Value: £99,000. (September 2004-2006). Programme Managers: Chowenitz E and Moore P R.
“Smart home technology product development”. KTP programme. In collaboration with Intamac Systems Ltd. Total Value: £125,000 (April 2011-2013). Programme Manager: Dr Xi Chen (MRC).
Manufacturing Systems Integration (MSI) Research Institute
In 1993 the MSI Research Institute was formed at Loughborough University with the following terms of reference:
- to advance systems integration methods as a science

- to produce software tools to support these methods

- to apply the integration methods and tools in various manufacturing domains
I was a founder member of this organisation, which consisted of a research centre, 5 academic staff, a secretary, some 20 research staff and 15 research students. The Institute held external funding of several million pounds.
Intelligent Machines and Automation Systems (IMAS) Laboratory
In April 1997 I obtained the support to create the IMAS Laboratory in the Science and Engineering Research Centre (SERC) at De Montfort University in Leicester. The laboratory provides a base for conducting wide ranging applied industrial research. Initial research projects featured included: intelligent semi-autonomous guided vehicles / mobile robots; design of agile modular machine systems; machine modelling and simulation; product and machine systems life cycle data acquisition methods and techniques and smart / connected home technology. The laboratory opened in September 1998. The laboratory was relocated with all facilities to the Queens Building in September 2004.
Research Conference Committees
DTI Sponsored 'Open Systems in Manufacturing' Regional Workshop. "Fieldbus Technology and Open Machine Control", Loughborough University, 4 November 1992.
UK/Hungarian International Mechatronics Conference, Budapest, September 1994. UK Conference Organising Committee and Session Chairman.
Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice - MMVIP 1995, City University Hong Kong, September 1995. International Review Panel.
Mechatronics 96 - The 5th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference / MMVIP 1996, University of Minho, Portugal, September. International Conference Organising Committee.
SCI ’97, World Conference on Systems, Cybernetics and Informatics, Caracas, Venezuela, July 1997. Programme Committee.
ISATA ‘97, 30th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation, Dedicated Conference on Mechatronics, Florence, Italy, 16-19th June 1997. International Programme Committee.
Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice - MMVIP 1997, University of Southern Queensland, Toowomba, Australia. September 1995. International Review Panel.
WMC ’97, World Manufacturing Congress, Massey University, Albany Campus, Auckland, New

Zealand, 18-21 November 1997. International Technical Committee.


Mechatronics 98 - The 6th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, University of Skövde, Sweden, September 1998. Conference Chairman and International Conference Organising Committee.
WMC ’99, World Manufacturing Congress, 1999. International Technical Committee.
M2VIP’99, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey, 1-3rd September 1999. International Programme Committee. Keynote Speaker.
CLAWAR 99, September 1999. International Programme Committee
Mechatronics 2000 - The 7th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Georgia Technical University, 6-8th September 2000. International Conference Organising Committee.
M2VIP 2000, Queensland, Australia, September 2000. International Programme Committee.
IFAC Symposium MIM 2000 (Manufacturing, Modelling, Management and Control), University Patras, Greece, 12-14th July 2000. Co-Chairman – Special Workshop / Seminar on Mobile Robotics.
WMC ’2001, World Manufacturing Congress, 2001. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), New York, USA, 24-27th September 2001. International Technical Committee.
Mechatronics 2002 - The 8th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, University of Twente, Holland, 24-26th June 2002. International Conference Organising Committee.
Mechatronics 2004 - The 9th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. 6-8th September 2004. International Conference Organising Committee.
MED ’04 !2th Mediterranean Conference on Control & Automation (IEEE), Invited Session on ‘Mobile Robotics’, Ephesos, Kasadas, Turkey, 6-9 June 2004. Session Organiser and Co-Chairman.
CITSA ‘04/ISAS ’04, Orlando Florida, 21-25 July 2004. International Program Committee.
Product end-of-life management, Workshop, Downing College, Cambridge, UK. 17th November 2004. Co-sponsored by the ELIMA EU FP5 research project. Workshop co-organiser.
MSM 2005 “Mechatronics Systems and Materials”, Vilnius, Lithuania. 20-23rd October 2005. Scientific Committee.
Mechatronics 2006 - The 10th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Penn State University, Great Valley Campus, Malvern, USA. 21-23rd June 2006. International Conference Organising Committee.
NEC Electronics (Europe). Industrial Open Day. Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus, 2-4th November 2006. One of only three Keynote Address’s: “Intelligent Buildings of the Future”. To an invited audience of forty of NEC’s tier one customers.
DTI Global Watch Mission to Russia. “Mechatronics: Applications in Specialised Machinery, Production, Aerospace and Defence Sectors”. 13-17th November 2006. Mission Leader. Delegation included members from Rolls-Royce, MBDA, Mitsui-Babock, RU Robots, PERA-ITP and De Montfort University. Seminar at the IMechE, London.
“Mechatronics: Successful solutions for our future”. Workshop at Moscow State Technical University(MSTU) STANKIN, Russia. General Co-Chairman of the workshop. 14th November 2006. Event sponsored by DTI and Ministry of Industry and Energy of the Russian Federation.
“Mechatronics: Applications in specialised machinery and production”, Workshop at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia. General Co-Chairman of the workshop. 15th November 2006.
The International Scientific and Technological Exhibition-Congress “Mechatronics and Robotics (M&R-2007)”, State Center for Russian Federation, Central R&D Institute of Robotics & Technical Cybernetics. St Petersburg, Russia, 2-5 October 2007. International Program Committee.
Mechatronics 2008 - The 11th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, University of Limerick, Ireland. June 2008. International Conference Organising Committee. Keynote Address: Intelligent Buildings.
FAIM 2008, University of Skovde, Sweden, June 2008, Conference Organising Committee
“International Conference on Advanced Design and Manufacture.” EC funded. Haikou, Hainan Province, China, January 2007. Advisory Scientific Board
4th International Conference “Mechatronic Systems and Materials 2008(MSM 2008)”. Bialystok, Poland. 14-17th July 2008. Scientific Committee.
“International Workshop on Research Education in Mechatronics (REM 2009)”, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. 10-11 September 2009. Conference Co-Chairman & International Advisory Scientific Board
Mechatronics and Machine Vision in Practice - MMVIP 2009, Brunei. Organiser Prof. J Billingsley, University of Southern Queensland, Australia. International Review Panel.

Mechatronics 2010 - The 12th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland. June 2008. Conference UK Lead & International Conference Organising Committee.
10th International Conference in Mechatronics and Precision Engineering, Politechnica University of Bucharest, Romania, 19-21 May 2011. International Scientific Committee and Invited Keynote Speaker (unable to attend).
Mechatronics 2012 - The 13th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Johanne Keppler University, Linz, Austria. September 2012. Conference UK Lead & International Conference Organising Committee.
Mechatronics 2014 - The 14th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference,Karlstadt University, Sweden. June 2014. Conference UK Lead & International Conference Organising Committee.


Research Student Supervision / Record:


  1. A S Goh - "Steps towards a new generation of machine control systems". - Ph.D. awarded (December 1994 at Loughborough University).

  2. C Chen - "Motion control and synchronisation of multi-axis drive systems". - Ph.D. awarded (January 1995 at Loughborough University).

  3. P Eriksson - "Enhancements in virtual robotics". - Ph.D. awarded (July 1997 at De Montfort University).

  4. N Armstrong - "Application of a fieldbus type network in machine control". – non-completed Ph.D. at Loughborough University.

  5. C B Wong - "An intelligent framework for tuning servo drive systems". – non-completed Ph.D. at Loughborough University.

  6. R Yeung - "Steps towards advanced control architectures: an application in flexible assembly systems". (City University Hong Kong) - Ph.D. awarded (May 1998 at De Montfort University).

  7. N P Mahalik - “Steps towards component validation and life cycle data acquisition in intelligent distributed machine control systems”. - Ph.D. awarded (June 1998 at De Montfort University).

  8. X Y Li - “Graphical methods for design, analysis and programming of motion control systems” – withdrew for personal reasons.

  9. C Xie - “Component-based architectures for distributed intelligent control” - Ph.D. awarded (November 1998 at De Montfort University).

  10. Z Zhang - “High bandwidth and energy efficient servo-pneumatic systems” - Ph.D. awarded (November 1999 at De Montfort University).

  11. J Oscarsson - “Towards virtual manufacturing in CAR systems”. (University fo Skövde, Sweden). Ph.D. awarded (November 2001 at De Montfort University). PhD prize – Skaraborg, Sweden.

  12. J Adolfsson - “Control architectures, techniques and languages for modular machine / automation systems” (started October 1995 in Sweden) – write-up never finalised.

  13. P Olofsgard - “Distributed systems integration for the development of modular machines” (started April 1996 in Sweden) – completed.

  14. D Q Zhang - “Components based motion control systems” (started November 1996) – suspended studies.

  15. S Ujvari - “Virtual environments for industrial mobile robots”. (started October 1996 in Sweden) – Ph.D. awarded (November 2003 at De Montfort University).

  16. A Nordqvist - “User interface design and virtual environments for machine systems”. (started October 1996 in Sweden) – Ph.D. awarded (November 2003 at De Montfort University).

  17. L Camilla - “A unified model for the representation, design and analysis of distributed control architectures”. (started February 1997) – withdrew for personal reasons.

  18. F Danielsson - “The integration of digital plant technology and control systems”. (started October 1997) Ph.D. awarded (November 2002 at De Montfort University).

  19. H Dai - “Intelligent control architectures for semi-autonomous mobile vehicle / mobile robots”. (started October 1998) Ph.D. awarded (July 2003 at De Montfort University).

  20. S K Chong – “Distributed run-time environments for manufacturing machine systems”. (started October 1998) Ph.D. awarded (June 2002 at De Montfort University).

  21. X Chen – “Component based control system development for agile manufacturing machine systems” (started October 1998) – Ph.D. awarded (November 2003 at De Montfort University).

  22. H C Ng - “Tools, methods and techniques for the design, analysis and programming of modular machine systems” (started October 1998 in Sweden) – Ph.D. awarded (November 2003 at De Montfort University).

  23. M Shafik – “Design, control and optimisation of piezo-actuation for application in manufacturing machinery”” Ph.D. awarded (July 2003 at De Montfort University).

  24. J O Lundgren - “The design of unique mechatronic manufacturing machine systems (one-off machine systems)” (started December 1998) – withdrawn.

  25. D Mann - “Life cycle data acquisition systems and analysis methods for machine tools” (started May 2000 in CSIRO, Australia) – withdrawn on health grounds.

  26. M Jagstam - “The product life cycle in SME’s supported by simulation tools” (started September 2000 in Sweden) – PhD awarded (July 2005).

  27. T Karlsson – “Data modelling and integration for effective use of simulation tools in manufacturing system design and control” (started September 2000 in Sweden) – Ph.D. awarded (July 2006 at De Montfort University).

  28. R Kango – “Development of intelligent consumer products” (started November 2000) – writing up.

  29. M Hussein – “The application of 3-D graphical simulation and visualisation in machine system design and control” (started November 2000) Ph.D. awarded (November 2008 at De Montfort University).

  30. H Pan (M.Phil.) – “Closed circuit pneumatic servo systems” – M.Phil awarded (November 2002 at De Montfort University)

  31. S H Yeo – “An investigation of remote monitoring and support of machine systems using virtual environments within an e-maintenance system” (started October 2002) – Ph.D. awarded (July 2006 at De Montfort University).

  32. X Yang – “Development of information management systems (IMS) for product life cycle support” (started January 2002) – Ph.D. awarded (July 2006 at De Montfort University).

  33. M Urenda Moris – “Use of discrete event simulation in the management of healthcare systems” (started October 2002) – Ph.D. awarded (July 2010 at De Montfort University).

  34. P Solding – “Use of discrete event simulation tools in SME manufacturing” (started October 2002) - Ph.D. awarded (July 2008 at De Montfort University).

  35. W Feng – “Monitoring and support of smart appliances within connected homes” (started March 2003) – PhD awarded (July 2010 at De Montfort University).

  36. H Pan – “Modular distributed motion control architectures” (started October 2002) – PhD awarded (July 2006).

  37. A Yang – “Energy efficient pneumatic servo systems” (started October 2001) – PhD awarded (July 2006).

  38. P Gustavsson – “Use of simulation in advanced defence applications” (started January 2003) – PhD awarded (May 2012 at De Montfort University).

  39. F Oldeberg – “Simulation and intelligent maintenance systems” (started October 2004) – studies suspended after changing employers.

  40. A Saleem – “Modelling and control of servo-pneumatic systems” (started April 2004) – PhD awarded (August 2006).

  41. A Syberfeldt (nee Persson) – “Optimisation using Intelligent Simulation Tools” (started October 2005 in Sweden) Ph.D. awarded (July 2009 at De Montfort University).

  42. M Frantzen (nee Andersson) – “Simulation-based optimisation for complex production systems” (started October 2005 in Sweden) – PhD awarded (June 2013 at De Montfort University).

  43. H F Speltz - (started January 2006 in Siemens, Austria) – revising PhD programme after changing employment. “Life Cycle Information Acquisition and Management for blood products in a transfusion - medical environment”. Submitting as a MPhil candidate in 2013. MPhil. awarded (De Montfort University 2014)

  44. G M J Qaryouti – “Open architecture smart home technologies” – (starting October 2007)

  45. M Prosser - “A New Approach Towards Systems Integration Within the Mechatronic Engineering Design Process of Manufacturing Systems” in collaboration with Audi and Ingolstadt University of Technology – (started July 2008) – PhD awarded (De Montfort University 2014).

  46. Ibrahim I M Al-Naimi – “Development of non-tagged location and tracking techniques in a smart home environment” (started July 2008) – PhD awarded (De Montfort University 2011).

  47. Magnus Holm – “Use of optimisation techniques in process planning applications” (started April 2009).

  48. Mustafa Al-Khawaldeh – “Robotic systems as an aid in assistive living” from Philadelphia University, Jordan (started June 2009) – PhD awarded (De Montfort University 2014).

  49. Goran Adamson – “Using function blocks to generate program code for robotic applications with guaranteed consistency, accuracy and quality in an adaptive manner.” (started October 2010).

  50. Mohammad Givehchi Yazdi – “Integrating simulation based process planning, real-time data and adaptive control code in manufacturing systems.” (started January 2011 – transferred to KTH, Sweden 2014).

  51. Andreas Raith – based at University of Ingolstad (started 2010)

  52. Igor Doric – “Systems and methods for the test of pedestrian detection systems” – based at the University of Ingolstadt, Germany. (started September 2013)

  53. Tamarin Harvie – “An investigation of smart home technologies in delivering enhanced care services in residential care homes”. (starting October 2013).

  54. Kate Taylor – (starting October 2013)

  55. Sebastian Badylak – “An investigation of business incubation in the digital games industry”, based at Gothia Science Park, Sweden (started September 2014).


Overseas Research Collaboration includes:
City University Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong.

University of Skövde, Sweden.

Moscow State Technological University - MSTU ‘Stankin’, Russia.

Moscow State Technological University - MSTU ‘Bauman’, Russia.

Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania.

ETH, Zurich, Switzerland.

Euromation/Volvo Engine Automation, Skövde, Sweden.

Volvo Car, Sweden.

Volvo Corporation, Sweden.

Technological Co-operation Centre Ltd, Moscow, Sweden.

Penn State University - Great Valley, USA.

CRC-CSIRO – Melbourne, Australia.

RMIT – Melbourne, Australia.

Gothia Science Park, Skövde, Sweden.

Prosolvia, Sweden.

Krausse, Germany.

Motorola, Germany.

Sony, Germany.

Siemans, Germany.

NEC Electronics, UK and Germany.

Indesit/Hotpoint, UK and Italy.

Telefonica, Spain.

AUDI, Germany.
Ph.D. Examinations:
(1) J Pu - "Programmable motion control of pneumatic drives" - July 1988. Loughborough University.

(2) D Hall - "Improvements in melting control of a glass-melting tank furnace" - September 1989. Loughborough University.

(3) G Rogers - "Model based motion control of electric drives for modular machines" - March 1990. Loughborough University.

(4) P Strickland - "Task oriented automata" - February 1992 Portsmouth Polytechnic (CNAA) - External Examiner.

(5) M Jenkinson - "The synchronisation of actuators using scalar field control" - December 1992. University of Bristol - External Examiner.

(6) M Jaques - "Design by manufacturing simulation" - November 1993. University of Portsmouth - External Examiner.

(7) C Y Chan - “Cell controller for PCB assembly rework” - March 1994. University of Salford - External Examiner.

(8) D McManus - “Component design based generic structures for product assembly monitoring.” - May 1995. University of Hull - External Examiner.

(9) R Lindley - “Just-in-time techniques in high variety / low volume manufacturing” - November 1995. De Montfort University

(10) W Lee - “Hierarchical control of single-axis modules in distributed multiple axes arrangement” - March 1996. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia - External Examiner.

(11) Hossein Najjari - “A flexible assembly cell based on artificial intelligence controlled robotics” October 1996. University of Birmingham - External Examiner.

(12) Khalil Khalili - “Enhancing vision data using prior knowledge for assembly applications” March 1997. University of Salford - External Examiner.

(13) Y Zhang - “Intelligent path planning of mobile robots in unknown terrain”. April 1997. University of New South Wales - External Examiner.

(14) C Turner - “Novel piezo-actuators for high speed packaging”. September 1997. De Montfort University.



  1. A Thompson - “Rapid prototyping and tooling manufacture”. February 1998. University of Dundee - External Examiner.

  2. V Rubstov - “Design of a vision based scanning system for navigation with mobile robots “. October 1998. De Montfort University

  3. A Dean - “Intelligent Security Tagging Systems”. November 1998. University of Warwick – Eng. Doc. External Examiner (Academic).

  4. M Woods - “Validation of bank notes using neuro-fuzzy solutions”. June 1999. University of Dundee - External Examiner.

  5. N Khan - “The impact of TQM on competitive business position”. University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. August 1999 - External Examiner.

  6. N Hopkinson - “Rapid prototyping and tooling”. September 1999. De Montfort University.

  7. T Papaioannou - “The structuring of distributed systems: mobile computing”. June 2000. Loughborough University - External Examiner.

  8. W Haskiya – “Advances in robotic peg-in-hole assembly techniques”. August 2000. De Montfort University.

  9. P J Breedon – “Multi-axis fuzzy logic control of an industrial robot”. Nottingham Trent University – External Examiner. December 2001.

  10. Jian Gao – “Dynamic Position sensing for parallel kinematics machines and new generation machine tools”. June 2002. Nottingham University – External Examiner

  11. T Earthrowl - “A three dimensional surface measurement and reconstruction system

for respiratory function analysis”. September 2002. University of Aston – External examiner .

  1. Xianri Huang – “Investigation and modelling of distortion problem in MRI super-conducting magnetic fields”. March 2003. De Montfort University.

  2. A Arumugam – “An investigation into improving weld strengths during spot welding”. May 2003. Nottingham Trent University – External.

  3. I Coutts – “Easing the creation and maintenance of software systems through the use of domain machines”. Loughborough University July 2003 – External.

  4. J K Ong – “A Robotic Vehicle System for Operation within Gas Pipelines”. Loughborough University, January 2004 – External

  5. K M Bassyoni – “A Rapid Product Development Support System”. De Montfort University, July 2003.

  6. R C-L Ko – “High-speed and high-precision feedforward control of contouring machine tools”. The University of Melbourne, Australia, August 2003 – External.

  7. M Ziarati – “Lean Engineering …”. De Montfort University, February 2004.

  8. F Jahanshah “New methods to improve digital printing in textile applications”. External Examiner – University of Leeds. June 2004.

  9. M H Ong – “Evaluation of the Component-Based System in the Automotive Sector”. External Examiner – Loughborough University. October 2004.

  10. Ong Kai Wei – “Sharing and Trading in a Telerobotics System” Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, 2005.

  11. D Borman – “Mechatronics System Topology and Control for High Speed, High Reliability Textile Inkjet Printing.” External Examiner - University of Leeds, March 2006.

  12. Pawel Chmielarczyk – “Learning Manipulative Skills using an AI Approach, Sensorial and Descriptive Sources”. External Examiner - Sheffield Hallam University, December 2006.

  13. A Bobkov – “Feature-based Image Registration in Real Time Applications”. De Montfort University, 2007.

  14. Tim Vittor – “Modular Decentralised Control and Design of a Reconfigurable Redendant Manipulator”. University of Sydney, Australia, 2007.

  15. Xuejun Zhang – “Personalising e-commerce: an approach based on capturing real-time browsing behaviour”. External Examiner - Loughborough University, July 2008.

  16. Alexander Cork – “Next Generation Cricket Bowling Machine”, External Examiner - Loughborough University (May 2009)

  17. Li Yang – “Modelling and energy efficiency analysis of a scroll type air motor”. External Examiner - University of Liverpool, April 2009.

  18. Wei Feng – “Development of service-oriented systems for connected households.” - De Montfort University, June 2010.

  19. Jon Neades – “Modelling and analysis of vehicle crush for forensic collision investigations” - De Montfort University, March 2011.

  20. Suhaila Mohamad Yusuf – “Ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) microgrippers” – University of Leeds, June 2011.

  21. Usman Ghani – “System optimisation through the integration of virtual engineering and discrete event simulation” – Loughborough University, April 2013.

  22. William Lorchirachoonkul – “Ubiquitous global supply chain framework” – RMIT University, Australia, January 2014.

  23. Pey Tee – “Intelligent Control of Spark Gap and Discharge Pulses for CNC Control Electrical Discharge Grinding” – RMIT University, Australia, 2015.



M.Sc./M.Phil. Examinations
(1) I J Rosindale - "Transputer based assembly cell control" April 1992. University of Salford - External Examiner.

(2) Hossein Najjari - “A flexible assembly cell based on artificial intelligence controlled robotics” November 1994. University of Birmingham - External Examiner.



  1. C K Tang - “Study of co-ordination of robots in a local area network for flexible assembly” April 1995. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - External Examiner.

  1. H C Ng - “A holonic shop floor control framework for flexible manufacturing systems“ July 1998. City University Hong Kong (Viva) - External Examiner.

  2. C Kalogridis - “Controlling a variable ratio drive mechanism through a microcontroller of the 8051 family”. September 1999. University of Hull - External Examiner.

  3. Y Y Lin-Chen. “Software development for pneumatic actuator system simulation and design using component-based methods”. October 2001. University of Liverpool – External Examiner.

  4. Tan Kok Wei. “Development of a Pipe Inspection Robot” Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. May 2002 – External Examiner.

  5. “A Fast Visual Servoing System For Optical Line-of-Sight Mobile Robot Control”. External Examiner – Loughborough University, 2006.



External Research Appointments



  1. Visiting Professor of Industrial Automation and Research Advisor, University of Skövde, Sweden (1994 – present).




  1. External Assessor for Grant Proposals and Final Project Reports for Loughborough University - EPSRC Innovation Manufacturing Research Centre in “Manufacturing and Construction”. Appointed 2005 - present.




  1. External Reviewer for the SPARC Research programme – targeting benefits for improving the health and wellbeing of older citizens. Appointed 2006. SPARC Network Directors – Richard Faragher and Peter Lansley. http://sparc.ac.uk/awards_projects_Call2.asp




  1. NEC Electronics (Europe). Industrial Open Day. Invited keynote Address – “Intelligent Buildings of the Future”. Cyprus, 2-4th November 2006.




  1. Experts Referee Panel for Research Review. Kuwait University, Kuwait. From May 2007.




  1. External Review October 2008 for a promotions panel for Associate Professor of Mechatronics, Philadelphia University, Jordan.




  1. Expert Review with Prof. Lars Hein (TU Denmark) of EU Framework Programme “Asia Links Research Project (FASTHEAD)” of Dr X T Yan at Strathclyde University, 22nd December 2008.




  1. Advisory role to the IMechE in development of Smart Metering/Smart Grid initiatives and events (2010/11).


External Course Validation
B.Eng./M.Eng. Automotive Design and Manufacture. University of Sunderland (1992).
B.Eng./M.Eng. Engineering. University of Abertay, Dundee (1996).
B.Eng./M.Eng. Mechatronics. Dublin City University, Dublin (1996).
BSc./B.Eng. Mechatronics, University of Highlands and Islands, Perth (1998).
B.Eng. Mechatronics, Napier University, Edinburgh (2001)
MSc. Advanced Technology Programme, University of Stafford (2002)
Course External Examiner
BSc. (Honours) Integrated European Business and Technology Programme. University of Humberside. (from 1992-98).
MSc. Mechatronics. University of Abertay, Dundee. (from January 1997).
B.Eng (Honours) Mechanical / Manufacturing / Materials Engineering, University of Sunderland. (from March 1997)
PgD./MSc. Mechatronics. Sheffield Hallam University. (from October 1998)
B.Eng (Honours) Mechatronics. Sheffield Hallam University. (from September 2002)
MSc. Mechatronics, University of Bath (from September 2011)
MSc. Fluid Power, University of Bath (from September 2011)

Professional Institutions
Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) - Manufacturing Divisional Board Member (1994-97).
Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) - Computing and Control Divisional Board Member (1995-97).
Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) - Professional Group: PGI6 Committee - Machine Systems Engineering Applications (Mechatronics). (since 1993) - Vice-Chair (1995-97), Chair (1997-99).
Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - UK Mechatronics FORUM - Committee Member (1994-present), Chairman (1996-97).
Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) - Manufacturing Divisional Executive Board Member (1998-99).
Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – Professional Network ‘Mechatronics’ – Executive Committee Member (2002) and founder member.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – Mechatronics FORUM. Committee Member. Vice-Chair (2005-2008).
Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) – Professional Network ‘Robotics and Mechatronics’ – Executive Team Member (2007-2011) and Mechatronics Forum Representative.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) – Mechatronics Forum. Committee Member. Chair (2008-present).
Mechatronics, Informatics and Control Group (IMechE) – Vice Chair (2010-present), Committee Member (2008-present)


Other Research Output / Innovations
1. Pneumatic Motion Controller (MES 38)

Shared responsibility for the development of the MES 38 in collaboration with Norgren-Martonair in 1985. The MES 38 was to our knowledge the first commercially available digital motion controller for pneumatic drives in Europe. This system was sold commercially by IMI/Norgren.


2. Pneumatic Motion Controller (PMC 1)

Development of the PMC 1, a commercially available digital pneumatic motion controller providing position and velocity control capability for most pneumatic drive types. In collaboration with BTG and Quin Systems Ltd.

(BTG Reference No. 131744.)
3. Machine Control Reference Architecture (UMC)

Shared responsibility for UMC an open architecture software platform for implementing machine control systems. Enhanced variants of UMC were progressively been released.




  1. Sensor enabled 3-D graphically based simulation environments for the design and modelling of automation systems. In collaboration with University of Skövde, Sweden.




  1. Virtual Engineering (VIR-ENG) methodology and tool-set providing complete life cycle support for the design, analysis / simulation, off-line programming, control and monitoring of special purpose manufacturing machine systems (2001).




  1. WHITEBOX technology for the provision of data acquisition, monitoring and communications technology in domestic appliances. These capabilities feature in the Vogue II range of washing machines launched in 2000. In collaboration with GDA/Hotpoint and Sheffield Hallam University.




  1. The formulation of an information management and support system for environmental life cycle information acquisition and management of consumer products (ELIMA). The ELIMA system facilitated two full-scale field trials in Europe featuring SONY PS-2 play-stations and Indesit/Hotpoint Eiger refrigeration products.




  1. Design, Specification and Implementation of the TAHI Open Architecture (TOA) in 2005. The TOA facilities interconnectivity and interoperability of devices, systems and services to the connected home (e.g. Broadband connectivity). The aim is a high level ‘open standard’ architecture to support remote service delivery (e-Services) to the domestic home environment.




  1. EASYChannel is a platform for the repurposing of ‘creative content’ for multiplatform delivery. The platform allows content designed for one media format (e.g. PC) to be processed delivered via other platforms (e.g. digital TV, PDA, mobile phone, etc).




  1. We have developed a European standard together with colleagues from Bristol University and Telemetry Associates for interoperability of application in domestic homes. The standard has been adopted by CENELEC is a European Standards body for electronic systems. The standard is called “An interoperability framework requirements specification for services to the home” – CWA 50560 : 2010IFRS. This work was sponsored by TAHI (The Application Home Initiative Ltd).




  1. The development of a software framework middleware and associated support tools for smart home environments. The framework, known as the Smart Home Open Platform (SHOP) enables service level interoperability, auto configuration and management functions within the home environment. The SHOP is implemented to adhere to the CENELEC CWA IFRS 2010 standard. Applications supported include domestic energy management, assistive living and security.




  1. A UK and International patent submitted, namely “PlugID” (Patent no. 0920577.4) related to the identification and control of household appliances, which will be components in a home control and energy management network.




  1. A spin out company, based on the research undertaken on the smart home open platform, has been formed in February 2013. The company, ‘Smart Connected Living (SCL)’, are based in Cornwall



EPSRC Grant Monitoring/Reviewing

(i) GR/E/38825. "Performance Characterisation of Low Level Communication Systems in Manufacturing Control". Lancaster University. Dr D Hutchinson, Dr G Dunlop, et al.


(ii) GR/G/04875. "New Techniques and Methods in the Control of Advanced Production Machinery". Portsmouth Polytechnic. Prof. J Billingsley et al (1992-94).
(iii) GR/H/88206. "A General Calibration Strategy for Off-Line Programming of Robotic Arc Welding". Surrey University. Prof. G Parker (1993-95).
(iv) GR/J/64047. “Flexible Distributed Control of Manufacturing Systems”. Reading University. Professor K Warwick (1994-1996).



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