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Dr. Shaun McFadden is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Ulster University's School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems, based at the Derry~Londonderry campus. He serves as the course coordinator for all undergraduate Engineering programs, including Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with responsibility for both full-time and part-time students.
Education:
- BE - University College Dublin (1997)
- MEngSc - University College Dublin (1999)
- PhD - University College Dublin (2007)
- PG Cert in Third Level Teaching and Learning - Dublin Institute of Technology (2012)
Research Interests: Dr. McFadden's research focuses on computational materials science with applications in manufacturing processes. His primary expertise includes:
- Solidification and phase change modeling in metallic alloys
- Additive manufacturing processes (especially powder bed fusion)
- Microgravity experimentation using International Space Station data
- Defect generation and powder characterization
- Automotive engineering applications (driveline and suspension systems)
Publication Analysis: Dr. McFadden's recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on advanced manufacturing techniques, with particular emphasis on powder characterization for additive manufacturing, microgravity solidification experiments, thermal modeling of manufacturing processes, and defect prediction in metallic systems. His work shows increasing specialization in powder bed fusion technologies since 2018.
Awards and Honors:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Engineers Ireland
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Conference Chair for 39th International Manufacturing Conference (2023)
- Scientific Board Member for Eighth International Conference on Solidification and Gravity (SG24)
Research Leadership: Dr. McFadden leads several significant research initiatives:
- Principal Investigator for NUCLEATE project (2020-2021)
- Co-Investigator for North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (2017-2022)
- Conference chair and proceedings editor for IMC39 (2023)
Laboratories and Teams: Dr. McFadden works within Ulster University's Engineering Research group, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies. He collaborates with the European Space Agency on microgravity solidification experiments and maintains research partnerships with the International Space Station science teams.
