Mark Wylie

Dr. Mark Wylie is a Lecturer in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow campus. He is a member of the engCORE research team and holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from TU Dublin (2012). His research focuses on cold-weld adhesion for spacecraft repair, piezoelectric component performance under shock, and structural analysis of electronic systems for space environments. He has extensive industry experience, including roles as Principal Mechanical Engineer at Curtiss Wright Defense and Team Lead for ESA's sounding rocket payload program.

Education

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2012), TU Dublin
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2007), TU Dublin

Research Interests

Dr. Wylie specializes in aerospace engineering challenges such as spacecraft hull repair using cold-welding (ASTROBEAT project), biomedical engineering applications of ultrasonic devices, and mechanical systems for space missions. His work contributes to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through collaboration with MCAST Malta and educational payloads on sub-orbital rockets.

Grants & Collaboration

He leads the 2024 Pathway 7 Research Dissemination Fund project on intrauterine device innovations. Collaborations include ESA, DLR, and MCAST's ASTROBEAT initiative, with experimental payloads scheduled for a September 2024 Nanoracks mission.

Labs & Teams

Member of engCORE and principal investigator on space system design projects involving the James Webb Telescope and Ariane rocket systems.