University of Bath Faculty of Engineering & Design

We’re thrilled to announce that our recent MEng Integrated Design Engineering graduate, Dani Lipscombe, has been awarded the IMechE Mechatronics Engineering Student of the Year 2024! 🏆 Dani’s final-year master’s project, titled “Designing a Functional Demonstration Model of the Ankle for Biomechanics Education and Injury Prevention”, impressed a panel of experts at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London. The innovative approach to combining engineering and biomechanics stood out, earning them this prestigious honour. We’re equally proud to share that Dani has returned to the University of Bath as a Research Assistant, collaborating with Dr Elise Pegg on advancing research in ankle biomechanics. 👏 Please join us in celebrating Dani’s incredible achievement and wishing them continued success in their research journey! #EngineeringInnovation #AwardWinning #IMechE #UniversityOfBath #Biomechanics #ProudMoment #STEM

This week, we had the honour of welcoming XCO2 to the University of Bath for an insightful talk on Careers in the Sustainable Construction Industry. 🏗️🌿 It was fantastic to see our MSc students engage directly with Rahul Nair (our amazing alum!) and Lewis Kelly, who generously shared their expertise and guidance. These interactions are invaluable for shaping the future leaders of sustainable construction and empowering them to make a positive impact on the built environment. A heartfelt thank you to Rahul and Lewis for their time, energy, and commitment to supporting the next generation of industry professionals! #SustainableConstruction #CareersInSustainability #UniversityOfBath #AlumniImpact #IndustryTalk

🌿 Exciting news! 🎉 Naturbeads a startup company founded by University of Bath researchers, has received groundbreaking funding to build a new factory to increase production of its plant-based alternative to microplastic beads 🌍✨ The company has developed innovative biodegradable cellulose ‘microspheres’, which will replace microplastics in a range of consumer and industrial products. Professor Davide Mattia, said: “Naturbeads success would not have been possible without the constant support of the University of Bath. Janet and I started working on the technology behind Naturbeads over 10 years ago with support from the CSCT, now known as the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change. “Naturbeads has hired several Bath alumni and the company’s R&D activities continue to be hosted at the University, creating a virtuous cycle between industry and academia. It is also a great example of the expertise within the University and the innovative collaborations that are possible between Faculties on campus.” 🌱💚 https://lnkd.in/eZjNEjUT #naturbeads #microsplastics #research

🌟 Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 The Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change(ISCC) of the University of Bath is looking for a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) to shape the future of research and teaching in sustainable chemical technologies. 🌍✨ This role provides chances to: ✅ Develop an independent, internationally impactful research programme. ✅ Collaborate with the EPSRC CDT in Sustainable Chemical Technologies. ✅ Join a world-class university dedicated to addressing global challenges. If you: 🔍 Hold a PhD and have the potential to lead pioneering research, 💡 Are passionate about sustainability and chemical innovation, 🧑🏫 And are excited to inspire the next generation of scientists, then we’d love to hear from you! Not for you? Please share this with someone who might be perfect for the role. 💬 📅 Deadline: 15 December 2024 🌐 Learn more & apply here: https://ow.ly/6wfC50UhWR5 #AcademicJobs #Sustainability #ClimateChange #ChemicalTechnologies #UniversityOfBath

Prof Murilo Innocentini, from the department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath has been appointed as a Global South Chair to enhance RENEW's international profile. He discusses how he seizes the academic opportunity for interdisciplinary research on pressing global challenges and how his role as chair fosters collaborations between the University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) in Brazil and the University of Bath for joint research projects and student exchanges. 👨🏫 Continue reading to discover more about his role as a Global South Chair, his contributions to global sustainability efforts, and the partnership between the University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) in Brazil and the University of Bath to advance research on environmental issues. 🏕️🌍 https://ow.ly/6cm350UfPki

Engineers and computer scientists from the University of Bath and Turkey’s Erzurum Teknik Üniversitesi are creating a new, more sophisticated extreme rainfall model, using machine learning to fully understand the risks posed by future floods. The model, the first national-scale system of its kind, is being created to help Turkey’s hydrologists, constructors and planners prepare for likely extreme rainfall in the future, helping them to design and protect infrastructure accordingly. Dr Thomas Kjeldsen, one of the study’s leaders and a Reader in Bath’s Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, adds: “We are using new machine learning methods developed here in Bath in combination with extensive historical weather data and top-level climate modelling to better inform the risk assessments and guidelines of the future.” The project, Rainfall frequency models for critical infrastructure design in a changing environment, will run for two years and will receive £76,000 in funding from the British Council. 🌍🌧️🤖⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eyMRYAFi

Disha Kapoor, a distinguished alumna of University of Bath excelled in Architecture during her time there. Transitioning gracefully into the realm of communication design, she established her own innovative branding studio. 👩🎓🏫 Her international architecture placements during her academic tenure served as transformative milestones, shaping her both personally and professionally. Discover her enriching student adventures spanning four remarkable years at the university and her career progression post-graduation. 😊 https://ow.ly/SPG250U0aPp

Professor John Chew from our Department of Chemical Engineering discusses the impact of remote and hybrid learning on students' social and communication skills in a recent feature in the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) magazine. While remote learning enhances digital literacy, Prof. Chew highlights the importance of maintaining in-person interaction to develop soft skills crucial for professional success in engineering roles. Explore his thoughts on how universities can better prepare students for the workplace: https://ow.ly/m62C50U0vCW #Education #RemoteLearning #HybridLearning #SoftSkills #Engineering #IChemE #UniversityOfBath #StudentDevelopment

Introducing the innovative 'SwordSeat™'! 🗡️✨ Designed by engineers at the University of Bath in collaboration with British Fencing, the SwordSeat™ is a low-cost wooden frame that aims to make wheelchair fencing more accessible to many more clubs and participants. The SwordSeat is the creation of Dr Ed Elias, a Senior Lecturer in the University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, and his Integrated Design Engineering student Conor Roberts. Plans for the seat are available online now at the British Fencing website. An official launch event is planned to take place at the world-class Sports Training Village in January 2025. Read more about the SwordSeat™ and its potential impact on British Fencing ♿️⬇️ https://ow.ly/YGtR50U8YtI #SwordSeat #InclusiveSport #WheelchairFencing #britishfencing

🌍✨ Proudly announcing Team Bath Heart’s second consecutive win at the World Heart Hackathon this week in Japan! With groundbreaking advances in artificial heart technology, our talented student team showcased exceptional engineering skills and collaboration on the global stage. Congratulations to the whole team, and a heartfelt thanks to the sponsors for making this success possible! Our amazing student team has set a new standard in cardiovascular technology, and we couldn't be prouder! Read more on their journey: https://ow.ly/890A50U6VVb #TeamBathHeart #HeartHackathon #HealthcareInnovation #EngineeringExcellence