Centre Overview
| Our Impact
| Purpose
| Members
| Research Approach
| Research Projects
| Research Groups
| Teaching |
The Centre for Engineering and Mathematical Modelling is a hub of innovation and excellence, serving to consolidate Edinburgh Napier University's strengths in providing effective solutions to engineering challenges and designing appropriate mathematical models for complicated physical processes.
We strive to address complex challenges through rigorous research, collaboration, and application of cutting-edge mathematical and engineering methodologies. Our activities are supported by Edinburgh Napier University, national and international research funding bodies, various industrial partners, and most importantly, active participation of Edinburgh, UK and international members.
The Centre is Co-directed by internationally leading researchers: Dr Zuansi Cai, Professor Islam Shyha and Professor Vladimir Bratov.
Our Impact
We are exploring ways to closely integrate parts of our research-oriented activities within taught courses, such as Honours projects and Masters theses. There are many experimental facilities supporting the research centre, such as microscopes, surface scanners, 3D scanners, polymer preparation, advanced machining, and mechanical testing, as well as others.
Our Purpose
This Centre brings together world-class research strengths in engineering and mathematics across the School of Engineering, Computing and the Built Environment. Enhanced communication, cooperation and interaction between researchers and research groups eases and increases research activities and collaboration, including interdisciplinary collaborations in Edinburgh Napier University, the UK and internationally. As a result, the Centre facilitates the increase in both research outcomes and external funding attraction.
Our Members
Find out more about our expert academic and researcher staff in the Centre for Engineering and Mathematical Modelling on their staff profiles.
Research Approach
We provide effective solutions to a diverse range of real-world problems, ranging from renewable energy (wind, solar, tidal, etc) to gas storage, advanced manufacturing, polymers, dynamic wave propagation, vibration, sound isolation and seismic protection.
Research Projects
Our projects include:
- Development of a new Hydro Power Device
- Productivity and Sustainability Management in the Responsive Factory
- Redevelopment of the Rough Reservoir as a Hydrogen Storage Facility
Research Groups
Teaching Methods
We contribute to the development of several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including:
Research Centre activities support our taught courses, modules and student recruitment, and make use of our state-of-the-art experimentation facilities.