Research
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Research into human-robot collaboration
Soundbite by James Male, a PhD student in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. James discusses his research which looks at developing methods for humans and robots to work together in an industrial manufacturing setting.
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Assessing the spread of antimicrobial resistance to develop new risk modelling techniques
Author: Benedek Plosz - A new £200,000 study – funded by EU’s H2020 – will assess the spread of antimicrobial resistance under dynamic, environmentally representative conditions, leading to the development of new risk modelling tools as means of surveillance. The...
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Can we use cultured meat to feed the growing planet in a sustainable way?
Authors: Moein Mir Fakhar and Scott Allan - Within Dr Marianne Ellis’ Tissue Engineering Group in the Department of Chemical Engineering researchers are designing bioreactors to scale-up cultured meat production. Two of the PhD students, we like to call ourselves Moein...
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Research into biomaterials to improve the health of medical suture users
Author: Elise Pegg - Introducing Dr Elise Pegg, lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Elise specialises in orthopaedic biomechamics research. Her research focuses on increasing the visibility of surgical sutures, which can improve the long term health of patients....
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The design of thin-walled metallic structures to reduce material wastage
Author: Dr Jie Wang A soundbite by Dr Jie Wang, Lecturer in Structural Engineering Design from the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering. Her research involves optimising the design of thin-walled steel structures, which addresses the pressing issue of high...
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Introducing our new VSimulators facility
Our VSimulators facility here in Bath will help researchers study the physiological and psychological effect of environmental factors in a building, including in tall buildings that sway in the wind.
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Research into new monitoring device to boost horse welfare and performance
Author: Dr Ben Metcalfe - A soundbite by Dr Ben Metcalfe, lecturer from the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. The EquiVi project is led by Dr Metcalfe, which involves the development of a wearable and wireless monitoring device for...