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Dr David Cheneler is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Lancaster University, serving as Director of Undergraduate Teaching and CTP Champion. He leads the Sensor Engineering and Technology Cluster, focusing on advancing sensing technologies for industry collaboration. As Extreme Environments Theme Lead at the Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems (LIRA) Centre, he drives research in robotics for hazardous environments. His academic roles include past leadership in internationalization, admissions, and MSc programs, alongside roles in global partnerships with institutions like BJTU and COMSATS.
Cheneler holds a PhD and MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham, with prior experience as a Research Fellow in advanced materials and FP7 Programme projects. His research spans robotics, nuclear detection, biomedical technologies, and material science, with a focus on applications like radiation sensing, environmental monitoring, and additive manufacturing.
Key grants include leadership in the £14m Eco-I North West Doctoral Training Programme (2021–2023), which links businesses with academic research. He has secured grants totaling over £1M for projects such as ASUNDER (underwater decommissioning robotics) and Low Cost Radiation Hardened Electronics. His work emphasizes collaboration with industry partners like Dounreay Site Restoration and LiNa Energy.
Cheneler has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, focusing on topics like nuclear waste characterization, biofilm prevention, and underwater laser cutting. His awards include the Best Paper Award and fellowships from the Higher Education Academy and Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
He is actively involved in research groups like LIRA’s Extreme Environments and Advanced Manufacturing teams, contributing to cutting-edge projects such as biodegradable medical devices and compact neutron detectors. His leadership in eco-innovation and robotics positions him as a pivotal figure in Lancaster’s engineering community.
