About
Vimal Dhokia is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Engineering Design at the University of Bath, serving as Deputy Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including cryogenic machining, hybrid design-manufacturing systems, and Industry 4.0 applications. He holds a PhD in 'Cryogenic sculptured surface machining of elastomers' from the University of Bath (2009) and has held postdoctoral roles in Europe and the UK, including projects on dematerialized machine tools and additive manufacturing. He collaborates with institutions like Tecnalia (Spain), KU Leuven (Belgium), and North Carolina State University (USA), and has industry experience at Cosworth Ltd and Renishaw Plc.
Key research interests include personalized design, sustainable manufacturing, and the integration of additive and subtractive processes. He leads or co-investigates over 30 projects, such as the 'POLARIS' initiative for industrial systems optimization and NHS-related technologies for medication delivery. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing resource efficiency and climate impact reduction.
Publications highlight themes like human-robot collaboration in Industry 5.0, additive manufacturing applications in healthcare, and transdisciplinary engineering frameworks. He actively supervises doctoral students in areas such as hybrid manufacturing, CAD/CAM, and novel processes.
Vimal’s contributions span grants, lab affiliations (e.g., The Foundry), and innovative solutions like additively manufactured cure tools for composites. His work bridges academic research and industrial application, emphasizing sustainability and cross-sector collaboration.
