Joseph Butterfield

Joseph Butterfield is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, specializing in Aerospace and Manufacturing Intelligent Autonomous Manufacturing Systems. His research focuses on digital manufacturing, automation, and cyber-physical systems, addressing challenges in supply chain resilience, through-life engineering, and fourth industrial revolution (I4.0) technologies. He supervises PhD students in areas like autonomous UAVs and rotational moulding.

Teaching responsibilities include modules on Aircraft Design and Manufacturing Automation & Simulation for Mechanical, Aerospace, and Product Design Engineering students. He has developed courses on Digital Manufacturing and Finite Element Analysis. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

Dr. Butterfield leads and collaborates on projects such as UKRI-funded supply chain resilience modeling and Next-Generation Fuel-Cell Buses. He has received 17 awards, including Best Paper Awards at international conferences and environmental recognition for UAV innovations. His research integrates robotics, AI, and advanced simulation to enhance manufacturing processes and systems.

• Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text.
• Key Research Projects: 14 ongoing or completed, including supply chain resilience and UAV autonomy.
• Grants: Multiple UKRI and industry-funded initiatives.
• Lab/Team: Part of the Intelligent Autonomous Manufacturing Systems group.