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Professor Karl Dearn is the Head of the School of Engineering and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. With over 20 years of industrial and academic experience, he specializes in tribology, mechanical engineering design, and polymer engineering. He leads the Mason Institute of Tribology, a research group focused on innovation, comprising post-doctoral fellows, PhD students, and a Master's researcher.
His academic journey includes roles as a Lecturer (2008), Senior Lecturer, and Reader in Mechanical Engineering (2016). He holds accolades such as the 2009 IMechE Visionary Award and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research explores lubrication science, renewable fuels, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering, with applications in automotive, biomedical, and industrial sectors.
- Key Research Areas: Tribology, Polymer Gears, Combustion Emissions, Additive Manufacturing.
- Awards: IMechE Visionary Award, Senior Whitworth Scholar.
- Professional Affiliations: Whitworth Society (Past President), AMIMechE.
Recent publications highlight advancements in nano-additives for lubricants, PEEK mechanical performance in additive manufacturing, and combustion characteristics of alternative fuels. His work emphasizes environmental sustainability and industrial innovation.
