معرفی
Dr. Tim Tilford is a Senior Lecturer in Computational Mechanics at the University of Greenwich, serving as Associate Head of School (Research & Knowledge Exchange) in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. He holds a B.Eng. in Aeronautical Engineering from Queen Mary College, University of London (1998), an M.Sc. in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the University of Greenwich (1999), and a PhD in Eulerian-Lagrangian Multidomain methods for multiphysics simulations (2013).
Education:
- B.Eng. Aeronautical Engineering, Queen Mary College, University of London
- M.Sc. Computational Fluid Dynamics, University of Greenwich
- PhD. Computational Mechanics, University of Greenwich
Research Interests:
Dr. Tilford’s work focuses on computational mechanics, thermal management of power electronics, topology optimization, and machine learning applications in engineering. His research integrates numerical methods like finite element analysis, coupled with experimental validation, to address challenges in heat sink design, power component reliability, and additive manufacturing.
Research Projects:
He has contributed to EPSRC-funded projects such as the Power Electronics Flagship and FAMOBS initiatives, as well as EU-funded efforts like NextFactory. His recent publications emphasize machine learning-driven failure prediction, thermal-mechanical analysis of power modules, and optimization of heat transfer systems.
Advising & Grants:
Dr. Tilford oversees research projects in collaboration with industry partners, focusing on reliability prediction, materials processing, and sustainable manufacturing. His work bridges computational modeling and practical engineering solutions.
Labs & Teams:
He leads interdisciplinary teams advancing thermal management and additive manufacturing technologies, with a focus on power electronics and microelectronics packaging reliability.
