Research Group:
Manufacturing Technology & Systems

Overview

The research interests within the Manufacturing Technology and Systems group include the topics of grinding, forming, high speed machining and joining, and the processing and characterisation of polymers and polymer-matrix composites. As well as these core themes, the group undertakes research in the areas of micro-manufacturing and nanocomposites including micro-form-rolling, micro-feature characterisation of grinding tools, process monitoring in micro machining and polymer-clay nanocomposite development. Applications span automotive, aerospace, construction, biodegradable packaging and plastics recycling through to ICT and biomedical technologies. The research group undertakes research work at three levels;   


Fundamental science underpinning manufacturing processes and the formation of nanocomposites and clay reinforcement


Application investigations in manufacturing process and polymer nanocomposite development


Direct industry collaboration on short term projects including consulting


The group is active in the area of Environmentally Benign Manufacturing including topics such as energy efficiency in manufacturing processes, cleaner production such as minimal cooling strategies and developments in tissue scaffolds, biodegradable packaging and plastic recycling.

The research group is characterised by a strong level of interdisciplinary collaboration within the department on topics such as micro-cooling devices, micro-bio-medical devices and signal processing.

Leader(s)

Research Projects

 

Current Research Staff and Students

Name Position Tel. Email
Professor John Monaghan Professor 8961936 jmonghan@tcd.ie
Dr. Garret O'Donnell Assistant Professor 8961184 Garret.ODonnell@tcd.ie
Mr. Kevin Kelly Assistant Professor 8961465 Kevin.Kelly@tcd.ie
Dr. Rocco Lupoi Assistant Professor 8961729 lupoir@tcd.ie
Dr. Chaoying Wan Marie Curie Research Fellow 8963767 cwan@tcd.ie
Mr. Peter Ashmore Research Student 8963431 ASHMOREP@TCD.IE
Mr. Kevin Kerrigan Research Student 8963431 KKERRIGA@TCD.IE
Mr. Robert Thackaberry Research Student 8963431 THACKABR@TCD.IE
Mr. Andrea Bareggi Research Student 8963431 BAREGGIA@TCD.IE
Mr. John Gilchrist Research Student 8963431 gilchrjh@tcd.ie
Mr. Paul Harris Research Student 8963431 HARRISP@TCD.IE
Ms. Oana Istrate Research Student 8961976 istrateo@tcd.ie
Mr. Shuo Liu Research Student 8961976 lius1@tcd.ie
Mr. Paul Irvine Research Student 8961998 ervinep@tcd.ie
Mr. Donal Lynch Research Student 8961134 lynchdo@tcd.ie
Mr. Brian Donohue Research Student 8963038 donohobk@tcd.ie
Mr. Peadar Golden Research Student 8963038 goldenp@tcd.ie
Ms. Emma Brazel Research Student 8963038 brazele@tcd.ie
Mr. Giovanni Borza Research Student 8961938 borzag@tcd.ie
Ms. Dorota Skupinska Research Student 8961134 skupind@tcd.ie
Ms. Emer Walsh Research Student 8961134 walshe3@tcd.ie

 

Facilities

  • DEFORM modelling software
  • Micro-form-rolling machine
  • Kistler force measurement equipment
  • Vibration and Acoustic Emission sensors
  • Power measurement sensors
  • Micromilling machine
  • Aerotech precision axes
  • Westwind spindles
  • High Speed Data Acquisition
  • Benchtop injection moulding machine
  • Charpy impact tester

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