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Michael Knowles is an academic affiliated with the University of Sunderland, serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on condition monitoring, renewable energy systems, and sustainable transportation, with a strong emphasis on maintenance strategies for industrial assets and electric vehicles.
- University Affiliation: University of Sunderland
- Department: Department of Engineering
- Key Roles: Research, Teaching, and Conference Participation
His work spans technical areas such as energy consumption profiling for equipment diagnostics, lifecycle management of electric vehicles, and Industry 4.0 applications in manufacturing. He has contributed to over 60 publications since 2008, including journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. His research often intersects engineering and sustainability, addressing challenges in renewable energy integration and smart manufacturing systems.
Notable projects include developing maintenance strategies for wind turbines and marine systems, analyzing second-life electric vehicle batteries for grid storage, and exploring the role of telematics in low-carbon fleet management. He has presented at international conferences such as COMADEM, IET Asset Management, and the Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Conference.
