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Margaret Lucas is Regius Chair of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Professor of Ultrasonics, and Dean of Research (College of Science & Engineering) at the University of Glasgow. Based in the James Watt School of Engineering, she leads the Systems, Power & Energy Division and the Dynamics Group.
Education:
- BSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Aberdeen
- PhD in Power Ultrasonics, Loughborough University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Research Interests:
Professor Lucas’s work centres on power ultrasonics—the use of high-intensity ultrasonic energy (20–100 kHz, tens of watts to kilowatts) to induce beneficial changes in materials. Her investigations span three integrated themes:
- Linear & Nonlinear Vibration Analysis: characterisation of complex modal behaviours in ultrasonic devices.
- Device–Medium Interaction Modelling: understanding how ultrasonic tools couple with biological, geological, or metallic substrates.
- Device Design & Evaluation: development of novel transducers for surgical, planetary-drilling, food-processing and manufacturing applications.
Publication Trends:
Across 150+ publications since 2001, a clear trajectory emerges from foundational vibration studies through translational device engineering to current multidisciplinary programmes. Recent output (2020–2025) clusters around miniature high-precision surgical instruments, Mars-sampling ultrasonic drills, lead-free piezoelectric crystals, and thermoset processing. Keywords repeatedly include “ultrasonic cutting”, “piezocrystal”, “planetary drilling”, “cymbal transducer”, and “miniaturisation”.
Scientific Awards & Recognition:
While no explicit awards are listed in the provided text, her appointment to the historic Regius Chair and her role as Dean of Research for a major college attest to sustained international recognition.
Grants & Collaborative Teams:
Professor Lucas leads multiple ongoing collaborative projects, including:
- European Ultrasonic Planetary Core Drill (UPCD) consortium for Mars and lunar exploration.
- EPSRC/industry programmes on ultrasonic orthopaedic devices.
- Cross-disciplinary initiatives with biomaterials, robotics, and advanced manufacturing groups.
Laboratory & Facilities:
She heads the Dynamics Group laboratories within the James Watt South building, housing state-of-the-art laser vibrometry, high-speed imaging, and rapid-prototyping capabilities for ultrasonic device fabrication and testing.
