Arun Arjunan

Prof Arun Arjunan is a Professor in Research at the University of Wolverhampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the School of Engineering. He serves as the Director of the Centre for Engineering Innovation and Research (CEIR) and leads the Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials (AMFM) research group. His roles span academic leadership, research, and teaching in advanced manufacturing and materials science.

• PhD in Structural Mechanics and Vibro-Acoustics (University of Wolverhampton, 2014)
• PgCert in Higher Education (2014)
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA, 2015)

His research focuses on additive manufacturing of metamaterials, including auxetic structures, meta-biomaterials for tissue regeneration, infection-resistant implants, and acoustic metamaterials for noise control. He has pioneered the development of Herschel Quincke-Arjunan waveguides for passive noise cancellation. His work integrates numerical modeling, mechanical testing, and advanced fabrication techniques.

His recent publications span biomedical engineering, sustainable materials, environmental technology, and energy systems, with a strong emphasis on 3D printing applications. Themes include personalized implants, water purification using natural coagulants, and sustainable manufacturing. His work demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach bridging engineering, biology, and environmental science.

• Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research (2020)
• UK Engineering Innovation Award (2021)
• THE ENGINEER UK Collaborate to Innovate Finalist (2021)
• Nominated for Blavatnik Awards (2019, 2020)
• GKN Award (2011)
• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2015)

Arun actively supervises PhD students and has secured research grants from the UK Department of Transport (DfT), Innovate UK, European Union (ERASMUS+), and industrial partners. He previously served as Course Leader for Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng) and led TEF and NSS enhancements in the School of Engineering. He teaches advanced modules such as Advanced FEA and Applied Stress Analysis.

He leads the AMFM Research Group and CEIR, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with post-docs, research technicians, and PhD students. He is also a member of the BSI AMT/8 Additive Manufacturing standards committee and has served as an external examiner for the University of Greenwich.