Centre overview
| Research Approach | Our Impact | Our Purpose | Teaching Methods | Research Projects | Research Groups |
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 design appropriate mathematical models for complicated physical processes. The centre is co-directed by internationally leading researchers: Dr. Zuansi Cai, Prof. Islam Shyha and Prof. Vladimir Bratov.
The Centre for Engineering and Mathematical Modelling is striving to address complex challenges through rigorous research, collaboration, and application of cutting-edge mathematical and engineering methodologies. The centre 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.
Research approach
The main approach is based on providing 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.
Our Impact
We are currently exploring ways to closely integrate part of research-oriented activities within programmes, such as Honours projects and Masters theses, with the Centre for Engineering and Mathematical Modelling. There are many experimental faculties supporting the research centre, such as microscopes, surface scanners, 3D scanners, polymer preparation, advanced machining, and mechanical testing, as well as others.
Our purpose
The main purpose of the Centre is to bring together existing strengths in research across the School of Engineering, Computing and the Built Environment in engineering and mathematics. Enhancement of communication, cooperation and interaction between researchers and research groups will ease and increase research activities and collaborations, including interdisciplinary collaborations in Edinburgh Napier University, the UK, and international levels. As a result, the formation of the centre facilitates the increase in both research outcomes and external funding attraction.
Teaching methods
We contribute to the development of several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, such as MSc Mechanical Engineering, MEng Energy and Environmental Engineering, BSc Mathematics and MSc Mathematics.
Research Centre activities support both the existing programmes, modules and student recruitment, and make use of our state-of-the-art experimental facilities.
Research Groups
Mechanical and Design (Lead - Dr Vansantha Gokula)
Energy Engineering (Lead - Dr Zuansi Cai)
Materials and Manufacturing (Lead - Professor Islam Shyha)
Mathematics and Modelling (Lead - Professor Vladimir Bratov)
Automation and Robotics (Lead - Dr Keng Goh)
Digital Manufacturing and Management (Lead - Dr Adelaide Marzano)